Influenza Pandemic and the Sisters

...12, 1920, Catholic Historical Research Center of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. [6] “Unparalleled in history of city,” undated. SB-10, April 7, 1917- Feb. 12, 1920, Catholic Historical Research Center of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. [7] Francis Edward Tourscher, Work of the Sisters during the epidemic of influenza, October, 1918, (Philadelphia:

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St. Peter Claver

...ew years, there were over 10,000 members in Philadelphia.[9] The shrine itself was modeled off the original church in France and the statues were imported from Italy.[10] In 1903, new electrical lights in the shape of stars were installed and two gold crowns were made to adorn the statues of

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Philadelphia’s Third Archbishop

...November 17, 1865. Edmond F. Prendergast, circa 1890   Prendergast immediately became extremely active within the diocese. He served as assistant pastor and pastor of several parishes in the diocese, including St. Paul's Church in Philadelphia and St. Mark's Church in Bristol. His last appointment as pastor was St. Malachy's

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Cardinal Dougherty and His Golden Jubilee

...priesthood was seen as a way to honor his work in expanding the Church as well as celebrating Catholic life in the city. A letter from Hugh Lamb, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia stated that the Mass would be a great “demonstration of Catholic faith, Catholic loyalty, and Catholic solidarity.”[9] Planning

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