Archbishop Ryan
...] When Ryan was appointed as Archbishop of Philadelphia in 1884, there were 300,000 Catholics in the archdiocese. Over his 27 years in charge, Ryan would build 170 churches, 82 schools, and saw the Catholic population increase to 525,000.[7] A major focus of Ryan’s time in Philadelphia was his dedication
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Catholic Newspapers in Philadelphia
...er 28, 1951. The records are indexed and keyword searchable. The search is free; however, to view the records a subscription to Findmypast is required. Issues published between 1833 and 1844 as well as October 1944 and March 1968 can be found for free at the Catholic News Archive. The
The Bishop’s Bank
...ations are more lengthy. They might include personal information about the depositor or instructions on distributing money. They provide a brief but fascinating glimpse of the life of the depositor. The notation for Johanna Reilly, who opened an account in 1852, reads "42 years old, St. Paul's Parish: a tall