James Buchanan materials at the Archdiocesan Archives?

...icism in the U.S. PAHRC's collection not only includes the archives of the Philadelphia Archdiocese, but also the collections of the American Catholic Historical Society of Philadelphia, the oldest Catholic historical society in the country. In it's 1885 charter, the ACHS stated that it's purpose "shall be the preservation and

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Cornelia Connelly, S.H.C.J.

...y her older brother Dodsworth in 1822 and mother in 1823. By fourteen, she lost her close family and was adopted by her stepsister Isabella Bowen and her husband Austin Montgomery. Growing up, Cornelia went with her parents on Sundays to Second Presbyterian Church at Third and Arch streets. She

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Visiting CHRC

...hat we have the appropriate materials. Hours of operation: CHRC is normally open to researchers Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We request that all visitors schedule an appointment prior to arriving at the archives. Location and Directions: We are located at 6719 Calvert Street, Philadelphia, PA

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CORDUM

...ch and Development of the Urban Ministry, or CORDUM, of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. He selected Bishop Martin N. Lohmuller, the Vicar General, as Chairman of the new committee. This Committee was established to study and make recommendations concerning the serious and urgent problems confronting the Church of Philadelphia relative

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