John Gilmary Shea Correspondence, 1836-1891 (MC 51)
...historians in the United States. Much of his recognition and lasting fame comes from the accolades and accomplishments of publishing nearly three hundred articles and books. The John Gilmary Shea Correspondence preserved in the Philadelphia Archdiocese Historical Research Center primarily consists of correspondences received by Shea throughout the 19th century.
Augustine G. Kappes papers, 1899-1909 (MC 59)
..., writings, and notes. Most are in English, though some of the writings are in German and Latin. View finding aid (PDF)...
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 2025 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 December 2024 October 2024 July 2024
Mark Antony Frenaye papers, 1807-1868 (MC 16)
no date Mark Antony Frenaye (1783-1873) was a prominent Philadelphia Catholic businessman who served for many years as the financier and treasurer of the Diocese of Philadelphia. Frenaye also was the largest financial contributor of St. John the Evangelist Church (1830), which Bishop Francis P. Kenrick erected as a way