Archbishop Ryan
...ime in Philadelphia was his dedication to expanding the parochial school system started by Bishop Neuman. This could be seen when he opened Roman Catholic High School in 1890, the first free Catholic high school for boys in the country. At the dedication, Archbishop Ryan made his position on the
Philadelphia’s First Bishop
...diocese be divided, and in 1808 the Dioceses of Philadelphia, New York, Boston and Bardstown, Kentucky were established. The newly formed Diocese of Philadelphia encompassed all of Pennsylvania and Delaware, and the southern half of New Jersey. Just two years later, the Diocese of Philadelphia had approximately 11 priests, 16
Packard, Butler and Partridge Lithograph Collection
...other parish buildings which are sometimes labeled but generally are not. St. Stanislaus Church, Milwaukee, Wisconsin A number of the exterior views also include vignettes of the pastor or other parish buildings such as the school, rectory and convent or the former church. St. Mary's Church, Norwalk, Ohio The exterior
Parish Histories and Calendars
...als. Parish histories and calendars can prove useful for researchers interested in the history of a parish as well as for those conducting genealogical research. For social and cultural historians, they offer a glimpse into parish, and more broadly, Catholic life. Search the collections via our online catalog. View a