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...nline. Hard copies for most of the manuscript collections are available on site. Contact CHRC for specific inquiries. Information about the various materials and subjects documented in our collections are highlighted on our blog, “From the Archives“. Q: How can I access CHRC’s collection from off-site? A: Researchers can search

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Catholic Newspapers in Philadelphia

...y 2, 1864. The Catholic Herald and The Catholic Herald and Visitor was the official organ of the Diocese of Philadelphia and carried the recommendation of the Bishop. The January 10, 1863 issue of The Catholic Herald and Visitor has the slogan, “Official Organ of the Diocese of Philadelphia” under

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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...

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...lic Standard & Times from 1944 to 1963. The Catholic Standard & Times, the official newspaper of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia, was published between 1895 and 2012. The material can be access by visiting: https://thecatholicnewsarchive.org/   Parish Mapping Project Explore our maps of the parish boundaries from different

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