Cornelia Connelly, S.H.C.J.
Since March 8th is International Women's Day, it felt right to share the story of one of Philadelphia’s own: Cornelia Connelly, Foundress of the Society of the Holy Child of Jesus. Cornelia Augusta Peacock Connelly was born on January 15, 1809, to Ralph Peacock and Mary Swope Bowen. Tragedy struck
Our Lady of Czestochowa Dedication
...don B. Johnson, who spoke for 25 minutes of history and heritage of Polish Americans, and the need to build “bridges of friendship and trade” with Poland. Halvey_T201_004 Halvey_T201_002 Halvey_T201_038 Halvey_T201_011 Statues, Bells, and Visitors On of the most striking pieces of the new shrine was the fiberglass sculpture