Redpath’s Illustrated Weekly: a rare find
...per of the paper: "I shall try to make this journal an interpreter between American and Irish friends of liberty. As soon as Americans know the true story of Ireland they will support her in every wise effort to overthrow the despotic rule of England." By the third issue, published
Collections
...e of the largest collections of Catholic newspapers and periodicals in the United States. Parish Histories and Calendars Consists of published parish histories as well as other printed material and ephemera relating to a particular parish. About the Collections The Catholic Historical Research Center collects printed materials, manuscript collections,
Catholics Responses to the Spanish Civil War
...le religious were killed by the Republicans during the war.[5] Over in the United States, many religious figures called for the support of the Nationalist cause. Two prominent Philadelphia Catholics, Dennis Cardinal Dougherty and Msgr. Edward Hawks, were large supporters of the war effort. Cardinal Dougherty was always quick to
Parish Histories and Calendars
...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 the Pamphlet Collection. Parish Calendar Collection This collection contains Monthly Parish