Historic Anti-Catholic Cartoons
...anti-Catholic cartoons date back to the Protestant Reformation, around the 1870s there was a renewed focus on the Catholic Church in the United States. World events, such as the new dogma of papal infallibility (the belief that the pope cannot be wrong in matters of faith), raised concerns that Catholics
Friendly and Adopted Sons
...trick on one side and America and Ireland with Liberty on the other. On Dec 17, 1781, the society decided to add George Washington to the group; however, they wanted to make him more than an honorary member. So the Friendly Sons toke a vote and formally adopted Washington as
Research Request Forms
...26, 1904-April 22, 1940), St. Francis’ Industrial School in Eddington (July 17, 1888-June 15, 1970), The Catholic Protectory (January 1916- February 1947) as well as St Vincent’s Tacony (1892-1994), which housed both boys and girls. We will conduct research for these records. Only records prior to 1940 can be searched
1832 Cholera Outbreak in Philadelphia and Duffy’s Cut
...s of unexpected deaths.” Excerpt from Kenrick letter to Bishop Rese, August 16, 1832 References: McGowan, Francis X., ed. Historical Sketch of St. Augustine's Church, Phila., Pa. Philadelphia: The Augustinian Fathers, 1896. Prendergast, Edmond, ed. Diary and Visitation Record of the Rt. Rev. Francis Patrick Kenrick, 1830-1851. Lancaster, Pa: Wickersham