Dougherty’s Movie Boycott
...rty’s was that other bishops were not joining him in the total ban. Rather places like the Archdiocese of St. Paul were publishing white lists, movies that they deemed Catholics could watch. Dougherty saw this as creating division which would result in only a “milk-and-water” resolution on movies. While Cardinal
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...ction CHRC has numerous images of churches, religious persons, events, and places relating to the history of the Archdiocese. View the Collection Slide 3 Manuscript Collection The Manuscript Collection includes records of all of the bishops and archbishops of Philadelphia up to the present. The Manuscript Collection of the American
Editorial Cartoons
...rt F McGovern (1933-2011) Robert McGovern was an artist from Philadelphia, best known for his woodcarving. Much of his work is featured in Catholic churches around the city, including the altar at the Church of the Gesu and the Stations of the Cross at St. Peter’s Church in West Brandywine.
Higher, Faster, Stronger: The Olympics
...ist. If there are any going to the upcoming 2024 Olympics, we wish you the best of luck! Peter Cippolone – Rowing (Mens Eight), 2004 Athens, Gold Michael Gostigan – Modern pentathlon, 1988 Seoul / 1992 Barcelona / 1996 Atlanta John Kelly Jr. – Rowing (Single sculls), 1948 London, 1952