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
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
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
Philly in Focus: Robert Halvey’s Photographic History of Catholic Philadelphia
...ific career, the Catholic Historical Research Center of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia holds half a century of Catholic Philadelphia history, especially moments of major celebrations and events. Examining these milestone moments through the decades reveals the history of both the city and the religious life within it. As Robert Halvey’s