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...cal or genealogical purposes. Researchers will need to provide an exact or near exact date for staff to locate specific articles or information. However, Philadelphia Roman Catholic Diocesan Newspapers are available online at findmypast.com. The records are indexed and keyword searchable. The search is free; however, to view the records
Philadelphia’s First Bishop
...n Jesuit, Reverend Joseph Greaton, lived in Maryland as early as 1720, and traveled to Philadelphia to offer Mass and administer the sacraments. By 1729, Father Greaton had taken up residence in Philadelphia, discreetly celebrating Mass in private homes. In 1733 he established the first parish in Philadelphia, Saint Joseph’s
41st International Eucharistic Congress
...arles Seminary.[5] In addition to the numerous pilgrims, there were also a number of recognizable attendees who addressed the crowds during various parts of the week. St. Teresa of Calcutta and Dorothy Day were panelists on a conference on Women and the Eucharist, although both were at first reluctant to
1832 Cholera Outbreak in Philadelphia and Duffy’s Cut
...nage. Sister Rose White, first sister servant of St. Joseph's Home, no date Kenrick agreed to contact the order. In addition to the five sisters already in Philadelphia, eight others were sent from the motherhouse in Maryland. They lived and worked in the Almshouse and other hospitals, including St. Augustine