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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American Federation of Catholic Societies

...the national and state level that had the most impact was the legislative committee. These committees would meet to review bills and the propose changes or voice opposition. The national committee campaigned against loosing divorce laws and supported legislation that aided non-public schools.[11] The local county branches of the AFCS

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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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