American Federation of Catholic Societies

...ional Convention, Columbus, Ohio, 08/1911, AC008 [3] Proceedings of the American Federation of Catholic Societies of the United States, 08/1901, AC008 [4] Proceedings of Convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies, 12/1901, AC008 [5] Skeleton Plan for a National Federation of Catholic Societies of the United States proposed by

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Neumann Canonization

...a pilgrimage to Rome for the week-long celebration and canonization of America’s first male saint. In addition to the canonization Mass, there were many other events in Rome to celebrate the occasion, such as a reception at the US Embassy and a Mass of Thanksgiving. Halvey_A972_003 Halvey_A974_017 Halvey_A974_036 Halvey_A973_030 Halvey_A974_002

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Archbishop Ryan

...ioners (appointed by President Theodore Roosevelt) and opening the first African-American parish, St. Peter’s Claver.[12] His work with the underserved could be seen most clearly in his connections with Saint Katharine Drexel. After the death of Bishop O’Connor, Ryan became Drexel’s spiritual advisor. It was Ryan’s suggest that Drexel named

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Carmelite Monastery

...ad once been part of the Satterlee Hospital, a hospital used during the American Civil War and staffed by the Daughters of Charity. This new home was more spacious than their previous location, although the home would not serve as a full-fledged convent. When the time came to expand, the

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