Marian Year of 1954

.... A two-year exhibition of Vatican stamps, the first time displayed in the United States, opened at the short-lived National Philatelic Museum. By far, the biggest Philadelphia event was the Marian Congress of the Oriental Church held on October 22, 1954. It was a joint celebration between the Exarchate of

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10th Synod

...homily, Bevilacqua stated that through the synod they will “work together united by the common purpose of strengthening the witness of the Church” and that it will make “Christ more clearly present, [and] more visible in our lives.”[8] Unlike the synods of the past, this one would involve laity and

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Anti-Catholic Pamphlets

...Anti-Catholic Pamphlets Pamphlets published in the late 19th and early 20th century. These cartoons reflect the anti-Catholic school sentiment in the United States at the time. ← Education Modern Anti-Catholic Cartoons →...

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Higher, Faster, Stronger: The Olympics

...d 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. Born of Irish immigrants, he grew up in Saint Bridget’s parish and worked as a bricklayer. After joining Vesper Rowing Club, he

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