Centennial Exposition

...en, other Catholic events were held both at the grounds and throughout the city. Speeches were held at various Catholic Churches, most of which spoke of the importance of religious liberty and faith in building America.[14] By the time the International Exhibition of Arts, Manufactures, and Products of the Soil

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Ann Mattingly’s Miracle Cure

...e, etc, etc. upon the Miraculous Restoration of Mrs. Ann Mattingly, of the City of Washington, D.C., Together with the Documents. Charleston, 1830. Print. Matthews, William. A Collection of Affidavits and Certificates Relative to the Wonderful Cure of Mrs. Ann Mattingly, Which to place in the City of Washington, D.C.

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Catholic Philopatrian Literary Institute

...often raise money for the various Catholic orphanages and hospitals in the city.[7] During the Spanish Flu of 1918, the Philopatrians’ building on Arch Street was turned into a hospital to help combat the flu. Called Emergency Hospital #3, members assisted the religious sisters who were acting as nurses.[8] One

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Jane and Marianne Campbell: Catholic Feminists

...ty for which Jane served as recording secretary for a time, as well as the City History Society of Philadelphia, the Audubon Society, St. Vincent’s Aid Society, the Civic Club, the Mercantile Club, and the Women’s Press Club among others. Long-time residents of Germantown, they were also actively involved in

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