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...re portrayed in secular drawings and how Catholics portrayed their own beliefs through cartoons. Cartoons are a unique window into the past because they both express and form public opinion. By examining cartoons depicting Catholics and Catholic social thought, it will be possible to understand how Catholics viewed the world

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...s of stimulating religious life. Philly honors Mary The Archdiocese of Philadelphia had numerous events throughout this Holy Year. The year opened with a procession and Mass led by Archbishop John F. O’Hara at St. Peter the Apostle Church. O’Hara directed all new parishes founded during the year to be