Anti-Catholicism in Jacksonian Philadelphia
...The 1844 riots shaped both the growth and development of the city of Philadelphia as well as Catholicism in Philadelphia. They led to the consolidation of the city and county of Philadelphia and the establishment of an organized police force. Moreover, the riots resulted in the creation of a distinct
Friendly and Adopted Sons
..., Bylaws, etc. of the Hibernian Society for the Relief of Emigrants from Ireland, Philadelphia, 1859, AC119. [10] Hood, A Brief Account, P001.0487 [11] 116th Annual Banquet of the Hibernian Society Banquet Programs: 1887, AC 119; 126th Annual Banquet of the Hibernian Society Banquet Programs: 1887, AC 119; the Society
Research Request Forms
...ol, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Gertrude, St. Hugh, St. Joan of Arc, St. Madeline Sophie, Mater Dolorosa, St. Michael of the Saints, Most Blessed Sacrament, Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Our Lady of the Rosary, Our Lady of Victory, St. Peter Claver, St. Philip Neri, St. Teresa of
1832 Cholera Outbreak in Philadelphia and Duffy’s Cut
...during the early months of the outbreak. However, by August medical personnel were overwhelmed and began to seek outside help. The Committee of the Almshouse, later known as Philadelphia General Hospital, asked Bishop Kenrick if he could request the help of the Sisters of Charity to serve as nurses. The