American Czestochowa
...aced with two visits by Karol Cardinal Wojtyla, the future Saint John Paul II. The first was in 1969 and the second was in 1976 when he was here for the 41st International Eucharistic Congress. In his sermon given in 1969, Cardinal Wojtyla talked about the need for those of
The Vatican – Marian Year Stamp Philatelic Exhibition
Cover of the souvenir program of the exhibit Exterior photograph of the National Philatelic Museum at Broad and Diamond Streets. In the background is the Berean Presbyterian Church. For centuries, people have been collecting all sorts of things. Currency, Hummel figurines, trading cards... there a collection for it. Some collectors
Philadelphia’s First Catholic Cathedral
...as needed for the growing number of Catholics in the city. Built on land originally bought to serve as a cemetery for Old St. Joseph’s, Old St. Mary’s was referred to as “Mission Number 1” as St. Joseph’s was seen as the principal place of worship. The church was originally
Cornelia Connelly, S.H.C.J.
...erred there. In 1992. She was declared “Venerable” by Pope Saint John Paul II. At the Catholic Historical Research Center, we have a few pamphlets and books about Venerable Cornelia Connelly, SCHJ, mostly written by members of her religious order. For more information, contact us and we will be glad