Parish Histories and Calendars
...nthly Parish Calendars for over three hundred parishes. The date range for most is from about 1920 to 1955. Most of the calendars are those from parishes currently located within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Others are from parishes located in surrounding dioceses. The Parish Calendars are similar to current parish
Dougherty’s Movie Boycott
...faith and morals in America today.”[2] Dougherty and many others felt that most of the movies being shown were indecent and that drastic action was need to send a message to Hollywood. The effect of the boycott was immediate, over 300,000 Catholics signing pledges to avoid the movies and ticket
Gift of Finest Wheat: The Story of the 41st International Eucharistic Congress
...ibit looks at the history and planning of how Philadelphia was chosen to host the 41st International Eucharistic Congress and details of the week-long event that happened. It covers different Masses, highlights some of the famous people who came, like Mother Teresa, Karol Wojtyła before he was pope, Dorothy Day,
Benedict Club: A Home Away From Home
...iety.[13] The club would also offer meals, with the Sunday roast being the most attended. Over the years as the club became more popular, the cost of running it increased from $21,000 during the first year to over $50,000 during the height of the war. Entrainment and food would account