Eleanor C. Donnelly papers. 1873-1905 (MC 48)

...n contains correspondence, largely from priests and Bishops throughout the United States in answer to her requests for facsimiles of episcopal seals. Also included is an autograph book containing signatures of American Confederate prisoners of war held at the Johnson’s Island prison. 1 box, 0.4 linear ft. *Materials in this

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Robert M. O’Reilly, Surgeon General

...Reilly, June 21, 1864 (Back) On March 24, 1901 O'Reilly's son Jack died unexpectedly in early adulthood of peritonitis. Below is a telegram and letter informing his sister, Mary "Siss" O'Reilly, of the event. Telegram from Robert M. O'Reilly to Mary O'Reilly, October 24, 1901 Robert O'Reilly to Mary O'Reilly,

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...s Digital Collections Online Catalog Blog Online Exhibits Slide 5 Current Exhibit: Gift of Finest Wheat The Story of the 41st International Eucharistic Congress Discover the Exhibit Slide 2 Newspaper Collection CHRC holds one of the largest collections of Catholic newspapers in the United States. View the Collection Slide 1

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Marian Year of 1954

...f the Oriental Church held on October 22, 1954. It was a joint celebration between the Exarchate of the Byzantine Rite, the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of Philadelphia, and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Ceremonies and Masses would be held at both religious and secular institutions. Over 30,000 people attended the main

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