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...at the beginning of his journal detail the events surrounding the conflict between the bishop and the trustees of St. Mary’s Church, the cathedral of Philadelphia. Named coadjutor bishop while Bishop Henry Conwell retained the title, Kenrick took pains to assert his authority amidst opposition from the trustees. Bishop Kenrick’s
Building of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
...coadjutor bishop, ordered the building of a chapel that parishioners could use in order to maintain a sense of community.[10] When Wood, became bishop in 1860, he decided to allow for loans to pay to finish the Cathedral. With the securing of funds, work was able to continue uninterrupted so
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