James F. Connelly papers, 1790-1974 (MC 67)
...ory. He also served as Vice-Rector of the Seminary’s Theology Division from 1968 to 1970. circa 1976 A trained historian, Connelly centered his scholarship and writings on the history of the Archdiocese and St. Charles Seminary. He authored two works, St. Charles Seminary, Philadelphia : a history of the Theological
Vistarama
...he importance of the missions in the East a as way to bring people their “full heritage” and to combat the evils of Communism. Other popular events included the Military and the Missions on October, 10th, and the Festival of Nations on October, 12th hosted by the Grail Lay Apostolate.
Historic Resting Place for Famous and Faithful
...ng the War for Independence, and was the first Commander- in- Chief of the United States Navy. Bishop Egan, the first Bishop of Philadelphia, was initially interred in Old St. Mary’s. In 1869, his remains were removed to the vault beneath the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. During
Bishop Francis Kenrick and His Journals
...olics throughout the diocese. This journal that Bishop Kenrick kept between 1830 and 1851 during his time in Philadelphia, as well as translations of many of his letters and of his diary and visitation records, can all be found here at the Historical Research Center. A summary and brief description