Anti-Catholicism in Jacksonian Philadelphia
...ligion was threatening to America’s Protestant culture. Nativists and evangelicals characterized Catholicism as an authoritative religion incompatible with republicanism. Viewed as submissive and unquestioning followers, those of Catholic faith were seen as lacking the individuality and free thinking required of democratic citizens. Moreover, the Catholic immigrant, whose allegiance was to
Mary Brackett Willcox papers, 1807-1864 (MC 10)
...Massachusetts, she converted to Catholicism after marrying into the Willcox family. The correspondence also documents the Vincentians’ work in the Philadelphia diocese and in other parts of the country; and relates to the Willcox family. Besides correspondence, the collection also includes miscellaneous drafts, notes, and other writings that Mary likely
Roman Catholic and Archdiocese High Schools
...ioceses once again looked to Philadelphia as a guide to expanding educational opportunities. [1] IC119, Will of Thomas E. Cahill & Charter and Constitution and By-Laws of the Roman Catholic High School, 6. [2] IC119, Roman Catholic High School for Boys 2nd Founders Day (May 26, 2000), 5. [3]
TV and Radio
...led Real to Reel. The 30 minute magazine style show sought to “promote gospel values by producing and distributing television programs which educate, challenge, encourage and inspire local audiences by sharing stories of people living their faith.”[6] The program was a mix of local features produced by TVR and national