Dougherty’s Movie Boycott
...of American agreed to stronger self-censorship and created the Production Code Administration, headed by Catholic layman, Joseph Breen.[9] Another effect of the boycott was the growth in power of the Legion of Decency, a Catholic organization which reviewed and rated movies (the history of the Legion will be explored more
Drexel Beatification
...for canonization from three to two. The first step in the process was to examine all of Katharine Drexel’s writings and interview as many people who knew her as possible. On January 26, 1987, she was declared venerable, meaning heroic virtue in life had been proven. Halvey_667A_004 Halvey_667A_035 Halvey_667A_010 Halvey_667A_012
Mary Brackett Willcox and Catholicism in the Suburbs
...ld become a close friend to Mary.[6] Letter to from to Mary Brackett Willcox Alexander Frasi, C.M., November 03, 1843, omeka.chrc-phila.org/items/show/8649 After her conversion, she fully embraced her new faith. Every summer, Mary and James invited Kenrick, other priests, and seminarians to spend time at their home.[7] Over time she
The Other Drexel: Louise Drexel Morrell
...hildren, her share of the inheritance would go to the survivors. When Elizabeth Drexel Smith and her premature baby died during childbirth in 1890, her share was divided between Katharine and Louise. Katharine used her inheritance to found and support the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. Louise Morrell donated millions
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