Pilgrimage of Hope
...n. These relics include thorns from the Crown of Thorns, fragments of the True Cross, and nails from the Crucifixion. Here is also the Titulis Crucis, the sign that was hung on Jesus' cross, reading "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews" in three languages. There is debate over whether
The Vatican – Marian Year Stamp Philatelic Exhibition
...mber 5th), the Vatican - Marian Year Philatelic Exhibition was held at the National Philatelic Museum. Philately is the study of postage stamps and postage history. The National Philatelic Museum opened in 1948 and was located the the southeast corner of Broad and Diamond Streets. The exhibition, planned for two
Benedict Club: A Home Away From Home
...ne agencies opened USO clubs in Philadelphia, with the Benedict Club being run by the National Catholic Community Service.[7] The club officially opened on December 10, 1941. The planned party was changed to a more muted affair in light of the attack on Pearl Harbor two days prior.[8] One of
The Immaculata Mighty Macs
...l the 1981-82 season.) Though the team had a 24-1 record under coach Cathy Rush that year, most people thought the tiny women’s college couldn’t compete at the national level. But at the tournament in Normal, Illinois, the team won game after game and finally defeated their rival West Chester