Elizabeth Sarah Kite and the Seminaries of France

...delayed. But the appeal will be still opportune if it appears in the April number. May God bless the holy zeal that animates you and give you the joy of seeing the wishes of the venerable Cardinal Luçon relayed. With sincere regard, Faithfully in J.C., H. J. Heuser [?] 8th

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Friendly and Adopted Sons

...thony Wayne. Furthermore, the members of the society helped fund the war effort by establishing a bank to provide provisions to the American forces.[6] Medal that members had to wear. Features St. Patrick on one side and America and Ireland with Liberty on the other. On Dec 17, 1781, the

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Research Request Forms

...individual parishes including those in the city of Philadelphia and the surrounding counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery. CHRC has the admission records for three boys’ orphanages: St. John’s Orphan Asylum (Dec. 1845 through May 1970), St. Joseph’s House for Homeless Boys (July 26, 1904-April 22, 1940), St. Francis’

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1832 Cholera Outbreak in Philadelphia and Duffy’s Cut

...r administered. In his diary, Bishop Kenrick commented on the noteworthy efforts of the sisters and priests during the outbreak: “…displaying an example of heroic fortitude, with certain peril to their lives, the Sisters took charge of the pest-stricken patients in that Hospital. Four others of the Sisters gave their

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