The Other Drexel: Louise Drexel Morrell
...Sacrament. Louise Morrell donated millions of dollars to various educational, religious and charitable organizations throughout her lifetime. However, there were several institutions which received her special attention. In 1888, Elizabeth Drexel Smith established St. Francis Industrial School for Boys in Eddington. When Elizabeth died in 1890, Louise took over as
Hometown Saint: Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in Philadelphia
...ed Holy Savior, be made for the Black Catholics in the area. Katharine Drexel offered support by purchasing a building that would serve as a parish chapel. Four years later, the parish of St. Ignatius, originally a German ethnic parish, was converted to serve the needs of the ever-growing African-American
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