Monsignor Francis X. Meehan

...atholic Mind and Linarce Quarterly. Also included are his sermons for Holy Days, liturgical celebrations, and Sundays: https://archives.chrc-phila.org/repositories/2/resources/49 Collection processed and blog created by Richard Girkin Archives Archives Select Month July 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 January 2024 November 2023 October 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023

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Josephine Walsh (center) on her way to Europe, July 1900

A “petulant girl”?: Josephine Walsh’s diaries

...fact less than nothing – because I have had the expense of paper, ink and time!" Walsh on the business of writing. 1906 diary, page 1. Walsh on the business of writing. 1906 diary, page 2. Josie wanted to be a writer, but this was a tough dream for a

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Parish Histories and Calendars

...rticular parish. The amount and kind of material varies by parish. At this time, complete inventories are available only for parishes in the state of Pennsylvania. Inquiries on parishes outside of Pennsylvania can be made by phone or e-mail. Some material for parishes outside of Pennsylvania may be found in

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Irish Catholics and Secret Societies

...oriarty choose to disobey his superior and resigned his faculties the next day on May 15.[16] Over 5,000 people crammed the Academy with another 10,000 outside trying to hear the fiery speech. It would not be until December that Moriarty would seek forgiveness and be regranted his faculties by Wood.[17]

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