Frank Lamping

Hamilton County OhArchives Biographies.....Lamping, Francis M. 1865 -
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Rev. Francis M. Lamping, pastor of St. Francis de Sales Catholic church, at Cincinnati, was born at Cincinnati, September 29, 1865, a son of Henry A. and Caroline Gertrude (Bunte) Lamping. His early education was acquired in the parochial schools of St. Mary's church, following which he attended St. Xavier's College from 1878 to 1885 and received the degree of Bachelor of Arts. After spending two years at St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore, Md., he went to St. Mary's Seminary, Price Hill, Cincinnati, and was ordained to the priesthood of the Catholic church, February 27, 1889. Father Lamping's first charge was as assistant at St. Mary church, Cincinnati, and subsequently he acted in a like capacity at St. Augustine church here. Next he went to Troy as pastor of St. Patrick's church, after which he entered upon a period of work as an instructor. For eight years he taught at St. Gregory Seminary, and then resumed his parochial duties as pastor of St. Henry church. In May, 1909, Father Lamping was made pastor of St. Francis de Sales church, which pastorate he has since filled, having two assistants at this time, the Rev. John H. Schawe and the Rev. Frederick F. Bien. The parish of St. Francis de Sales, at Cincinnati, was established in 1850 with Rev. Michael Stephen Herzog as the first pastor. He was followed by Rev. J. N. Schmidt, in 1860, and the latter's successor was the Reverend Ostrop, who occupied the pastorate from July, 1860, until February, 1861. Until the end of the latter year, Rev. A. Habele was in charge, followed by Rev. J. J. Menge, who continued until July, 1873. Father Menge was succeeded by Rev. A. Fischer, during whose pastorate the new church was built. This was dedicated December 21, 1879, but in August of that year Father Fischer had been succeeded by Rev. C. J. Schmidt, who remained in charge until December 14, 1883. Rev. A. M. Quatman then became pastor and continued as such for more than a quarter of a century, being succeeded by Father Lamping in May, 1909. The original site of the church was at the southwest corner of Hackberry street and Taft road, but about December, 1878, the present location was acquired, at Woodburn street and Madison road. The church edifice, when built, cost approximately $1,000,000, and the parish house was erected at the same time the school having been built some time previous. The main altar of St. Francis de Sales, which was dedicated April 28, 1887, is a magnificent work of art, all in marble, while the side altars, also beautiful in workmanship and conception, were installed in April, 1916. The bell, which was installed April 20, 1895, has the distinction of being the largest swinging bell in America, and the new tower clock, the gift of the men of the congregation, was installed in 1914. St. Francis de Sales parish consists of 725 families, or about 2,600 souls, while there are 370 pupils in the school, taught by ten Ursuline Sisters. The members of the parish have numerous societies, of various characters, all connected with their religious life and work, including the Altar Society, St. Francis de Sales Holy Name Society for Seniors and Juniors, St. Mary's Married Ladies' Sodality, St. Aloysius Young Men's Society, St. Mary's Young Ladies' Sodality, the De Sales Club for Young Men, the Young Ladies' Gymnasium Class; De Chantal Young Ladies' Club and St. Vincent de Paul Society for Support of the Poor. The good people of St. Francis de Sales parish have made many magnificent improvements during the past ten years, among them being an artistic Rookwood tiling floor and an extensive addition to the priest's house. Taken all in all, St. Francis de Sales boasts of one of the finest church properties in the city. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/oh/hamilton/bios/lamping102gbs.txt.