Building of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul

.../29/1857, MC75_50.573. [11] Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul- Philadelphia: Information for Obtaining Title of Minor Basilica, 1976. [12] A Brief History, 1917, 10. [13] Golden Jubilee, 1915. [14] Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 2005. Archives Archives Select Month July 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 January

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A Philadelphia Artist

.... Martin's passport, 1829 From the turn of the century up until the mid 1800s, Philadelphia served as the preeminent city for artists in the country, particularly portrait artists and lithographers. Thus, Martin was privy to a vibrant artistic scene. He was able to receive tutoring in portrait painting from

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Cardinal John P. Foley

...4, 2007.   Celebrating Foley's appointment as Archbisop, 1984 For more information on Cardinal Foley see the Archdiocese of Philadelphia website. Photos of the Cardinal are from of the Halvey Photo Collection.   Archives Archives Select Month July 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 January 2024 November 2023 October

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