The Church and Labor
...ajor problem since the papal encyclicals taught “no one can be at the same time a good Catholic and a true Socialist.”[8] Indeed, many priests and bishops called for the creation of unions with a religious foundation in order to better “restore all things in Christ.”[9] Other theologians, worked on
Cardinal Dougherty and His Golden Jubilee
.... [16] “Will Broadcast from Stadium, Sunday June 2,” Catholic Standard and Times, 05/24/1940, 2. [17] “Text of Bishop O’Hara’s Sermon,” Catholic Standard and Times, 06/07/1940, 9. Archives Archives Select Month July 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 January 2024 November 2023 October 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March
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
Ann Mattingly’s Miracle Cure
...out of her bed unassisted and knelt to pray to God for thanks. Since that time, she had no more pain, gained strength, and was left with a sweet taste in her mouth, “resembling that of loaf sugar.” The account of her miraculous recovery was signed and affirmed by Ann