Portrait photograph of Robert M. O'Reilly, circa 1870

A lengthy and active military career

...s of women's religious orders. O'Reilly writes: There hasn't been any fever- yellow fever I mean- in Tampa. There is or was a good deal of typhoid as this is pretty ?? to be in camps of green troops. My associations since the General and staff went to Huntsville has

Continue reading

Serra Club of Philadelphia

...asked to start a local chapter by the International office. On January 30th, 1953, the Serra Club of Philadelphia was officially chartered with thirty-five members. The club’s first President was Matthew H. McCloskey III and its Chaplain was Rev. Msgr. John G. McFadden. Throughout the years, the Serra Club of

Continue reading

Visiting CHRC

...h in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Entrance to the archives is off of Calvert Street. CHRC has ample free parking for all visitors. Public Transportation Septa: Bus routes 1, 14, 20, 26, and 58. 6719 Calvert Street, Philadelphia, PA 19149 The Catholic Historical Research Center's new home...

Continue reading

Contact us

...Contact us Catholic Historical Research Center of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CHRC) 6719 Calvert Street Philadelphia, PA 19149 Phone: (215) 904-8149 Email: archives@chrc-phila.org...

Continue reading