Catholic Club of Philadelphia records, 1871-1923 (MC 23)
...uary 2, 1877. The club, one of many founded in major cities throughout the country during the late 19th century, offered wealthy men of a certain socioeconomic background cultural, intellectual, and social opportunities. These clubs sponsored balls, concerts, lectures as well as other events and activities that raised large sums
Ann Mattingly’s Miracle Cure
...mphlet about Ann Mattingly Her story had drawn much attention all over the country. So much so, that the Reverend John England, Bishop of Charleston, requested the incumbent Archbishop of Baltimore’s permission to reinvestigate and reexamine the evidence. James Whitfield, who succeeded the Reverend Ambrose Marechal as Archbishop of Baltimore,
“An Appeal to Truth”
...The Cardinal stated, “Hardly had the German armies trodden the soil of our country, when the rumour spread among you that our civilians were taking part in military operations; that the women of Vise and of Liege were gouging out the eyes of your soldiers…” (2) The Cardinal denied these
Higher, Faster, Stronger: The Olympics
...ous regattas that compete of the Schuylkill River. Clubs from all over the country and world descend upon Philadelphia to compete. It should be no surprise that several Olympians from the area have represented the United States in Rowing. The first, and probably the most famous, is John B. Kelly.