Philadelphia’s First Bishop
...ar diocese encompassed the entire United States. Between 1790 and 1820, one-quarter-million immigrants arrived in the United States. By 1810, the city and county of Philadelphia had over 100,000 inhabitants. As the number of Catholics in the United States grew, Bishop John Carroll of Baltimore suggested that his immense diocese
Recap of “To Touch a Saint: Creating a Place for Middle School Students” Grant Program!
...or and U.S. Ambassador to Ireland (1962-1964), created and funded the Wayne-based private foundation in 1967. The Arch-Ed Fund supports Catholic education and Catholic ministry throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Archives Archives Select Month July 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 January 2024 November 2023 October 2023 May 2023
William J. Lallou papers, circa 1890-1973 (MC 55)
...sermons as well as scrapbooks and picture books, many of which document both Lallou’s travels abroad as well as Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Personal diaries, family photographs, research notes and books on various topics, such as Central High School, Lallou’s alma mater, are also included. 4.4 linear ft., 11
Cardinal Dougherty Jubilee
...elf” and that the “Kingdom of God has flourished wherever he set foot.” Halvey_481_001 Halvey_482_001 Successful Celebrations One of the most striking parts of the Jubilee celebration was the living chalice created by diocesan high school students wearing color- coordinated robes. The Jubilee Mass was a major success with