National Council of Catholic Women
...en groups. In this way, it would serve more as an umbrella organization to help coordinate action between associations rather than a local group focused on a single issue.[2] Indeed, the NCCW saw itself as a federation seeking to unite and strengthen local groups, not to be in competition with
Building of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
...funds from donations from the Catholics of the diocese, which at this time numbered 60,000 in the Philadelphia area.[4] Despite the possible challenges, things started off well. Napoleon Le Brun, who also built St. Augustine’s and St. Patrick’s, was hired as the architect.[5] The building quickly got under way with
Jubilees and Holy Years
...n God our refuge and our strength. The image of the anchor is eloquent; it helps us to recognize the stability and security that is ours amid the troubled waters of this life, provided we entrust ourselves to the Lord Jesus. The storms that buffet us will never prevail, for
10th Synod
...arishioners and invited them to mail in suggestions.[10] These suggestions helped inform the small group meetings held during 2001, which narrowed down the topics to a total of nine themes that would be discussed in the formal synod sessions. Adult faith formation, Catholic education of the youth, and youth and