Jack Chick (1924-2016)
...evangelism. Jack's company, Chick Publications, has been listed as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center. Chick Tracts Jack Chick's short pocket-sized cartoon tracts, called Chicklets, were designed to be passed on to others. These cartoons cover a wide range of topics, from basic Gospel stories to the
Archdiocesan Superintendent of Schools records, 1890-1932 (MC 92)
...the decentralized feeder parish schools. In 1895, the board established a group of inspectors to oversee the schools, and in 1901 the power to appoint principals and teachers was transferred from local priests to the central board. The Archdiocesan Superintendent of Schools records date from 1890 to 1932, with bulk
Pilgrimage of Hope
...Most Holy Trinity of Pilgrims and Convalescents. In years of Jubilee, the group would care and house many pilgrims coming to Rome. Though not housing pilgrims anymore, they continue one tradition going back to the time of Saint Philip Neri. After evening Mass and induction of new members, pilgrims can
Priest and Rosary Calm Tension – Oral History Interview
...we had, we developed a technique, with Monsignor Dowling and myself and a group, a particular cadre of priests, that you know, we could call on to do this anywhere. And we were in every area of the city. We were in North Philly, we were in the suburbs, we