Starting from Scratch: The Story of Msgr. Hawks and St. Joan of Arc Parish
...s was appointed by Archbishop Dennis Dougherty to found a new parish on Oct 1, 1919. To which he wrote “to be a pastor is the dearest ambition of almost every priest, to be a good pastor is to reach the greatest glory of the priesthood” The first issue for
Edward F. Hawks papers, 1900-1952 (MC 15)
...standing of the Episcopal Church. After converting, Hawks left his home in Canada and became a priest in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, where he served for several years as a parish curate. During World War I, he served as a chaplain in the Canadian army. When he returned to Philadelphia
Historic Resting Place for Famous and Faithful
...th other materials relating to Old St. Mary, PAHRC has the parish's Minute Books from 1788-1899. Archives Archives Select Month July 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 January 2024 November 2023 October 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 September 2022 August 2022