Pope

...reign Ruler(?),” November 2, 1872 A small cartoon in which Nast accuses Francis Kernan, the Democratic candidate for Governor of New York, of swearing allegiance to the pope. Having Kernan declare, “I will do your bidding, as you are unfallible,” Nast shows his fear that Irish politicians would turn the

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Drexel Beatification

...itness the joyous occasion. While Halvey did not travel to Rome, he was in Philadelphia for the Mass of Thanksgiving held on December 4, 1988, at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Bevilacqua and Krol were both celebrants at the Mass and Archbishop Eugene Marino, the first black

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Black Catholics in Philadelphia and The Journal

...lics, made up of both free and enslaved African Americans, had been a presence in Philadelphia since the establishment of the city's Catholic community. Black Catholics worshiped at the oldest Catholic churches in Philadelphia, including Old St. Joseph (1733), Old St. Mary (1763), and Holy Trinity (1788), although they worshipped

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Monsignor Francis X. Meehan

...olic Historical Research Center contains many of the writings Monsignor Francis Meehan penned for different journals, such as Catholic Mind and Linarce Quarterly. Also included are his sermons for Holy Days, liturgical celebrations, and Sundays: https://archives.chrc-phila.org/repositories/2/resources/49 Collection processed and blog created by Richard Girkin Archives Archives Select Month June 2025

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