October 3, 1975: The Rev. Melvin Kumquat is upset about spotty attendance at his church but decides not to mention it from the pulpit, because it wouldn't make sense to try to put a guilt trip on the people who did, in fact, show up. His remarkable achievement has never been duplicated.

September 3, 1912: Dubuque, Iowa played host to what would turn out to be the last violence-free church league softball game.

June 7, 1997: Researchers develop a piece of communion bread so small it cannot be seen by the naked eye.

April 3, 1967: At a secret textile industry summit, an agreement is reached to increase sales of the miracle fiber polyester. Two months later, DuPont researchers develop the first TV evangelist.

July 30, 1932: Catholic school graduate Steve O'Riordan blamed his serious emotional problems on something other than his having attended Catholic school.