A Philadelphia Artist
...the century up until the mid 1800s, Philadelphia served as the preeminent city for artists in the country, particularly portrait artists and lithographers. Thus, Martin was privy to a vibrant artistic scene. He was able to receive tutoring in portrait painting from notable artist John Neagle. Martin was also a
Day of Great Joy: Sisters of St. Joseph in Philadelphia
...tenary reflection, 1975 [11] P018.465: , 1969 [12] The Spanish Lady in the City of Brotherly Love: The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Influenza Pandemic of 1918-1919, exhibit by CHRC [13] IC117: Souvenir Of Mt St. Joseph, Chestnut Hill, 1908 [14] P008.077: Constitutions of the Congregation of the Sisters of
Eden Hall
...three other women consecrated themselves to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The new order's charism would be the education of girls, with Mother Barat declaring "how seldom are valiant women to be found! The Bible says that they are more precious than pearls and diamonds. Let us, then, labor with