The Other Drexel: Louise Drexel Morrell
...Emma’s Agricultural and Industrial School in Virginia to provide young African-American men with secular and religious education. The plight of African-Americans was an area of intense concern for Louise. She was one of the early supporters of the Catholic Interracial Movement. St. Francis' Industrial School, ca. 1897 Although extremely wealthy
Eucharistic Congress
...e world. One of the largest events was the candlelight procession from the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, which was attended by 350,000 people. Another feature of the Congress was Peoples of the World Day, where 22 different ethic Masses were held,
41st International Eucharistic Congress
...e world. One of the largest events was the candlelight procession from the Cathedral Basilica to the Art Museum, which was attended by 350,000 people. Another feature of the Congress was Peoples of the World Day where 22 different ethic Masses were held, ranging from Armenian to Korean, with 40,000