Medical Mission Sisters

...Celebrate 70 years,” http://catholicphilly.com/2009/10/news/at-motherhouse-in-fox-chase-medical-mission-sisters-celebrate-70-years/. [4] Christine Schenk, “Becoming a Worldwide Church with Members Who Love One Another,” https://www.ncronline.org/blogs/simply-spirit/becoming-worldwide-church-members-who-love-one-another. [5] Reher,"Denis J. Dougherty and Anna M. Dengel," 23. [6] ibid., 23. [7] “History,” Medical Missions Sisters. [8] Francis P. Go...

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Victory Mass

...mercy of God our country’s victory.”[1] The Mass was scheduled for November 1, 1942 at Convention Hall, with Dougherty requesting 200 people from each parish attending.[2] Simultaneous Masses were also held throughout the far reaching parishes for those who were unable to make the journey into the city.[3] Since the

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John Gilmary Shea Correspondence, 1836-1891 (MC 51)

...hn Gilmary Shea (1824-1892) was a notable writer, editor, and historian of American Catholic history. Shea is considered one of the first American Catholic historians in the United States. Much of his recognition and lasting fame comes from the accolades and accomplishments of publishing nearly three hundred articles and books.

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Liturgical Week

...Holy Father.” Halvey_P544_001 Halvey_P797_001   Altering the Altar The four-day program which ran from August 19th to the 22nd, would include sessions, meetings, and art displays. The keystone event was Archbishop Krol’s opening Mass, which featured a simple altar facing the congregation. Although not the first Mass to be celebrated

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