Black Catholics in Philadelphia and The Journal
...ck Catholics, along with the help of others within the Catholic community, most notably Katharine Drexel, purchased the former Fourth Presbyterian Church located on the southwest corner of 12th and Lombard Streets, renaming it St. Peter Claver Church. The church was dedicated in 1892. St. Peter Claver Church, circa 1961
Recap of “To Touch a Saint: Creating a Place for Middle School Students” Grant Program!
...es such as a chaplain’s kit from World War I, 19th century religious candy molds, and more. It is rare that an archive or historical center would allow patrons to actually touch and handle items from the collections, and the students thoroughly enjoyed this opportunity! Additionally while at the CHRC,
The Story of Duffy’s Cut
...men were essential in helping create the new nation, such as Thomas Fitzsimmons and Commodore John Barry. Ireland, under British rule, was not the best place for Catholics. Protestants got the better jobs, while Catholics were poorly treated, often not allowed to hold public office and forced to work for
The Other Drexel: Louise Drexel Morrell
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