Marian Year of 1954
...the Exarchate of the Byzantine Rite, the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Ceremonies and Masses would be held at both religious and secular institutions. Over 30,000 people attended the main event at the Civic Center, including Gregorio Cardinal Agagianian, Patriarch of the Armenian Catholic Church,
Archbishop John Carroll
...he last time that Carroll and the hierarchy were threatened by schism from Philadelphia. With the creation of new dioceses in 1808, the now Archbishop Carroll, was in charge of organizing the governance of the new hierarchy. For Philadelphia, Carroll recommended Michael Egan, who would be made the city’s first
10th Synod
...irection of the archdiocese over the past twenty years. [1] Archdiocese of Philadelphia, The Tenth Archdiocesan Synod, 2002, P008.27 [2] Archdiocese of Philadelphia, The Tenth Archdiocesan Synod, 2002, P008.27 [3] Prior Synodal Legislation 1832-1912, MC 100, B1 F1 [4] Ordo Synodi 1934, MC 100, B1 F12 [5] Letter from Gerald
Archdiocese of Philadelphia-Boundaries
...Archdiocese of Philadelphia-Boundaries The Catholic Historical Research Center mainly holds records pertaining to the current boundaries of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. For records of the suffragan dioceses please contact the individual diocese. This article from the April 17, 1961 issue of The Catholic Standard and Times, illustrates the changing boundaries