FAQ
...5 to 1970, St. Joseph’s House for Homeless Industrious Boys (Philadelphia) dating from 1904 to 1940, and St. Francis Industrial/Vocational School (Eddington) dating from 1888 to 1970. Please note that records after 1930 will only be provided to those researchers seeking their own records who can provide proof of identity.
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
...f the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, http://www.kintera.org/site/pp.asp?c=etITK6OTG&b=1438217. [13] Ibid. [14] “Overview of Shrine History,” 1. [15] “Historic Highlights,” Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, http://www.nationalshrine.com/site/c.osJRKVPBJnH/b.4764143/k.F4E0/Historic_Highlights.htm. [16] Nancy Frazier O'Brien, "Bishops back national collection in 2017 to complete shrine mosaics," Catholic New...
Pilgrimage of Hope
...nd and along a narrow road called Via Cornelia. The origins of this sacred site can be traced back to the 1st century AD when Saint Peter, one of Jesus Christ's apostles and considered the first pope, was martyred in Rome. The location of his burial became a place of
Eden Hall
...worse when a wave of tuberculosis ran through the community. Seeking a new site for their school, Bishop Francis Kenrick recommended the community to see a site closer to Philadelphia. Originally, the sisters opened a temporary school and convent at Logan Square as they searched for suitable land. It seemed