Parish Mapping Project
...tant primary sources included, bishop correspondence, the Consultor minute books and a hand written parish boundary book. Excerpt from the Catholic Standard Directory Once we had data on the boundaries in 1971, the first step was to import the current map boundaries to our google maps account. This way we
The Other Drexel: Louise Drexel Morrell
...rom the large number of charities she helped support and overseeing the affairs of St. Joseph’s and St. Emma’s Industrial Schools. When not working she would toil in her greenhouse or walk the grounds of her estate. During the depression she distributed food and clothing to the needy and funded
Monsignor Francis X. Meehan
...g a teacher and parish priest, Monsignor Meehan was also an author of both books and journal articles, as well as a regular contributor to the Catholic Standard and Times. The majority of the articles concern peace and moral theology. At the time when most of the articles were written,
Historic Resting Place for Famous and Faithful
...sums according to their Ages. The Poor shall be buried Gratis-..." Minute Book of Old St. Mary, May 4, 1789 John Barry Perhaps the most famous grave in Old St. Mary’s is that of Commodore John Barry. A native of County Wexford, Ireland, Barry served with distinction during the War