Mary Brackett Willcox and Catholicism in the Suburbs

...ontains important correspondence with leading Catholic figures of the 19th century, such as Father Edward Sourin and Father Patrick Moriarty.[12] Letters she received from various priests also give insight into the growth and struggles of the Catholic Church. One letter from a priest in Texas spoke of the missionary work

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Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church

...nity. [1] Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church and School: A Quarter of a Century, (1966), Parish History Collection, CHRC. [2] Ibid. [3] Ibid. [4] Opening of the New Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church and School, (1941). [5] Holy Redeemer: A Quarter of a Century. [6] Ibid. [7] Ibid. [8] “Wrecking

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

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Parish Histories and Calendars

...Pennsylvania. 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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