Cornelia Connelly, S.H.C.J.

...'s Day, it felt right to share the story of one of Philadelphia’s own: Cornelia Connelly, Foundress of the Society of the Holy Child of Jesus. Cornelia Augusta Peacock Connelly was born on January 15, 1809, to Ralph Peacock and Mary Swope Bowen. Tragedy struck in 1818 when Cornelia’s father

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Interesting film history finds in the Parish Calendar collection

...Sheen. Yes, this is the same Sheen who became famous as one of the first televangelists. His television show Life is Worth Living ran from 1951 through 1957 and drew tens of millions of viewers each week. This article, entitled "A Generous Non-Catholic", appeared in St. Joseph Church's (Downingtown, Pa.)

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