Associations & Institutions

...material such as circulars and brochures. The Institutions Collection (1838- present) contains various printed material on Catholic institutions in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, Maryland and Washington, D.C. A variety of types of institutions are included, especially hospitals, orphanages, and colleges. Types of material include institutional histories and anniversary

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Catholic Newspapers in Philadelphia

...op. Beginning January 23, 1864, it no longer is advertised as the official organ and does not contain the recommendation of the Bishop. It may have lost diocesan support due to its pro-Fenian editorial policy. The Universe continued to publish through 1869 or 1870. The Boy’s and Girl’s Weekly Catholic

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Parish Histories and Calendars

...ia. Inquiries on parishes outside of Pennsylvania can be made by phone or e-mail. Some material for parishes outside of Pennsylvania may be found in the Pamphlet Collection. Parish Calendar Collection This collection contains Monthly Parish Calendars for over three hundred parishes. The date range for most is from about

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Pamphlets

...g to the US’s affairs in Ireland, particularly on topics of the Land League and Home Rule. Search the collection via our online catalog....

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