Saint John Neumann and the Forty Hours Devotion

...            [1] Connelly, J. F. (1976). The History of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia. [2] Dorof, Al. (2006) The Church of St. Philip Neri: A History. Archives Archives Select Month July 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 January 2024 November 2023

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James F. Connelly papers, 1790-1974 (MC 67)

...multitude of topics, though a significant amount deal with the history of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, specifically the history of Catholicism in the Philadelphia and surrounding dioceses, Cardinal Krol’s tenure, and St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. A good deal of research notes were most likely gathered for his published works. A significant

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Archdiocesan Superintendent of Schools records, 1890-1932 (MC 92)

...), Bishop Francis Kenrick began pushing for separate parochial schools for Philadelphia’s Catholic families. By 1850, nearly every parish had a free school. By 1852, Philadelphia had a parochial school system administered by a central school board. Consistent policies were established in 1890, when the central board voted to create

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Roman Catholic and Archdiocese High Schools

...] Catholic Standard and Times. September 14, 1989, A9. [12] Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Office of the Superintendent of Schools: Report to the Community: Catholic Secondary education in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, P016.070. Archives Archives Select Month July 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 January 2024 November 2023 October 2023

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