Christmas
...Catholic Standard and Times, they have challenged the commercialization of Christmas. Wolf, “Whose Birthday?” December 4, 1953 By having Jesus unable to find a card that references his birthday, Wolf challenges viewers to remember the purpose of the holiday. McGovern, “Beware of Shoppers Bearing Gifts,” December 18, 1969 The obsession
Research guide for parish histories
...other information on the practice of the faith within the parish. The financial report includes information such as income from weekly and special collections, total yearly expenditures for parish management, mortgages on church buildings and other financial information. In 1953, the spiritual and financial reports were divided and filed separately.
Daughters of Charity Nursed Wounded Civil War Soldiers at West Philadelphia hospital
...th the advent of permanent army hospitals like Sattelee, staffed by experiences surgeons and dedicated sisters. During its four-year existence, more than 50,000 wounded soldiers were treated at Satterlee. The contributions made by the medical professionals and the Daughters of Charity who staffed the hospital are immeasurable. PAHRC holds a