Archdiocesan Superintendent of Schools records, 1890-1932 (MC 92)
...y from public high schools, and systemized the supervision of each school. Operated on a citywide basis, these schools would act to upgrade and standardize the curriculum and practices of the decentralized feeder parish schools. In 1895, the board established a group of inspectors to oversee the schools, and in
Catholic Interracial Council
...atius parish in 1937.[7] The organization had roundtable forums as well as operated a recreation and education center.[8] McGarry and the WPIF also had a focus on fighting for fair-hiring practices, such as pressuring the Philadelphia Transportation Company to expand their hiring for non-menial jobs to black employees. In 1944
Newman Centers
.... Were these organizations places of worship, social clubs, or educational/evangelical centers? The answer was they were all three at the same time. However, many centers would struggle to balance the religious nature of the organization with the more social aspects. While Archbishop Krol called for a greater emphasis on
Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church
...n-Sin of Peking.[5] The church was established as a branch of St. John the Evangelist and has since grown to include a school and a convent. By 1966, the Catholic community had expanded, with 649 baptisms being performed as well as 86 marriages.[6] “Cardinal Dougherty with Cardinal Thomas Tien Ken-sin