Christmas

...have appeared in The Catholic Standard and Times, they have challenged the commercialization of Christmas. Wolf, “Whose Birthday?” December 4, 1953 By having Jesus unable to find a card that references his birthday, Wolf challenges viewers to remember the purpose of the holiday. McGovern, “Beware of Shoppers Bearing Gifts,” December

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Archbishop John Carroll

...Center. [8] Ibid., 172. [9] Minutes of the Trustees for Holy Trinity, 1788-1839, 69. Catholic Historical Research Center. [10] Ibid., 76. [11] Ibid., 83. [12] Pastoral Letters of Archbishop Carroll, to the Congregation of Trinity Church, in Philadelphia, 1797; P015.003, 6. Catholic Historical Research Center. [13] Ibid., 11 & 17.

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Historic Resting Place for Famous and Faithful

...except Apprentices or Servants) above the age of Fifteen-Twelve Shillings & 6d-between fifteen and five-Seven Shillings & 6d. & all under Five years Five Shillings. 'For' Strangers and others not being Pewholders he shall demand double the above sums according to their Ages. The Poor shall be buried Gratis-..." Minute

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Collection Development Policy

...Catholic Historical Research Center (CHRC) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia 6719 Calvert Street Philadelphia, Pa 19149 Phone: (215)-904-8149 Email: archives@chrc-phila.org...

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