Irish Catholics and Secret Societies
...to have to condemn the Mollies at their national convention in order to separate themselves from the murders.[20] Come the 1880s, both secret societies had lost much if not all of their influence and support, partly from the opposition from the Church but mostly from the groups’ failures in fulfilling
Parish Histories and Calendars
...ish histories as well as other printed material and ephemera relating to a particular parish. The amount and kind of material varies by parish. At this time, complete inventories are available only for parishes in the state of Pennsylvania. Inquiries on parishes outside of Pennsylvania can be made by phone
Collection Development Policy
...ange transfer of the materials. Catholic Historical Research Center (CHRC) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia 6719 Calvert Street Philadelphia, Pa 19149 Phone: (215)-904-8149 Email: archives@chrc-phila.org...
Saint John Neumann and the Forty Hours Devotion
...ches: Saint Michael’s and Saint Augustine’s. Furthermore, the Know-Nothing Party continued the spread of nativist and Anti-Catholic rhetoric. [1] Despite the opposition, Bishop Neumann went ahead with plans of the implementation of the devotion. In The Church of St. Philip Neri: A History, a story is recounted: Wax candle