Monsignor Hugh J. Nolan

...The History of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, published in 1976 for the American Bicentennial. On the parish level, Reverend Nolan served at several parishes during his academic career. After his time at Immaculata College, he was named pastor of Saint Isaac Jogues parish in Wayne. During his time at the

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Irish College, Rome. Transcripts, 1832-1848 (MC 53)

...Henry, traveled to the Irish College in Rome and transcribed letters from American priests and bishops who had corresponded with Cullen and Kirby. Henry published edited versions of these transcripts in the Records of the American Catholic Historical Society (volumes 7-9). The intent was to document some of people and

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Catholic Interracial Council

...l   [1] John LaFarge, SJ, “A Catholic Interracial Program,” (New York: The American Press, 1939) [2] “Catholic Interracial Council of Philadelphia Constitution,” 1999.047 Box 8 Folder Stanton Paper. [3] “Ten Years in Retrospect,” 01/21/1948, 1999.047 Box 9 [4] “Background and History of the Catholic Interracial Council of Philadelphia,” 08/26/1952,

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The Bishop’s Bank

...rate that the Diocese ran that bank according to sound business practices. Customer relations and secure investments were the guiding principles of the Bishop's bank. According to Frenaye's rules office hours were to be posted on the door and adhered to punctually. Depositors were always to be treated politely. Impatience

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