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An interior view of the church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 55th and Lamar. The image is believed to be before a possible fire burned a significant amount and it had to be renovated.

The interior of the church at St Catherine of Genoa. In 1923, the church was badly damaged by fire and parishioners went to Mass at the County Building on Clarkson Avenue. The rebuilt church opened in 1924 and was enlarged.

The altar used in the convent chapel by the Sisters at St Catherine of Genoa.

The interior of the chapel at St Catherine of Genoa in Brooklyn, which the Sisters used for prayer. When the Sisters moved to their new convent in 1928, many remarked at what a "gem" the new chapel was.

The front of the convent chapel showing the altar, statues, and crucifix.

First Communicants praying in the convent chapel. The Annals from Rich Street note that in 1898, a four year old student received First Communion, causing great joy at the convent.

A view of the altar at the convent chapel after renovations done in 1906. The two angel candelabra were a gift from a graduate of St Joseph Academy and her mother given in 1918.

A view of the convent chapel most likely after renovations done in 1889.

A view of the convent chapel most likely before 1889. It is believed that this is the appearance of the chapel building that was constructed in 1880 before the extensive renovation in 1889.

Sisters at prayer in the chapel.