Research guide for parish histories
...ories as well as other printed material and ephemera relating to a particular parish. The amount and kind of material varies by parish. At this time, complete inventories are available only for parishes in the state of Pennsylvania. Inquiries on parishes outside of Pennsylvania can be made by phone or
Daughters of Charity Nursed Wounded Civil War Soldiers at West Philadelphia hospital
...days. The 2,500-bed facility was not quite finished when 22 Daughters of Charity arrived on June 9, 1862. Initially, the hospital was fairly ill equipped, especially with regard to the accommodations for the sisters. Beverages were served in wash pitchers and the food in basins. The sisters ate their meals
Catholics in WWII
...ith soldiers and chaplains fighting on both fronts. From the start of the war, Cardinal Dougherty was involved in the war effect, as seen most clearly with the Victory Mass he organized in November of 1942. He also took an active interest in protecting Catholic churches across Europe from destruction.
Black Catholic periodicals
...atholics in the United States. New York: Crossroad Publishing Co., 1990. Archives Archives Select Month July 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 January 2024 November 2023 October 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 May 2022