Pilgrimage of Hope
...ntury, an extensive necropolis was discovered beneath the site. This underground burial ground was subsequently integrated into the foundations of the new basilica. It was amazing to see the different layers from the Roman road up until today. The beginning of the tour focused on ancient Roman tombs, each one
Research guide for parish histories
...Pennsylvania. Inquiries on parishes outside of Pennsylvania can be made by phone or e-mail. Some material for parishes outside of Pennsylvania may be found in the General Pamphlet Collection which can be searched through our web site. The Parish History Collection and General Pamphlet Collection are accessible through our online
Daughters of Charity Nursed Wounded Civil War Soldiers at West Philadelphia hospital
...ts capacity to accommodate 4,500 wounded soldiers. A 14-foot high fence surrounded the property, which now sprawled south to Baltimore Avenue and west to 46th Street. On the grounds there was a post office, clothing store, laundry facility, carpenter shop, printing shop, dispensary, library, and three kitchens referred to as
Vatican II
...oked forward to the results of the council with hope for a better tomorrow. Wolf, “The Middle Way,” December 9, 1966 After Vatican II, there was debate over how to implement its teachings. Here Wolf shows that the middle way is the best way. Wolf, ” It’ll Make Port,” June