The Vatican – Marian Year Stamp Philatelic Exhibition
...al Spellman at the opening, Archbishop O’Hara described His Eminence as “a great American citizen and a representative of the Holy Father, outstanding in the devotion he gives to God and Country." His collection consists of every Vatican stamp since 1929, which is when Vatican City was established as an
Cardinal Dougherty Jubilee
...ugh Lamb, Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia stated that the Mass would be a great “demonstration of Catholic faith, Catholic loyalty, and Catholic solidarity.” Planning for the Jubilee began in January of 1940, with Municipal Stadium quickly being selected to host the Mass. Philadelphia architectural firm Henry Dagit and Sons built
Starting from Scratch: The Story of Msgr. Hawks and St. Joan of Arc Parish
...arest ambition of almost every priest, to be a good pastor is to reach the greatest glory of the priesthood” The first issue for Hawks was the name of his new parish: “The parish was yet unmade. For me there was only one desirable name – a named beloved of
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...standing of the diocese of Philadelphia during a time of both hardship and great advances. The journal with which I worked offers insights into Kenrick’s personal relationships with other clerical officials, while his visitation journal details his travels throughout Pennsylvania and reveals him to be a man deeply interested in