Higher, Faster, Stronger: The Olympics
...lso hosted the Games of the 8th Olympiad. The Catholic Historical Research Center would like to take the opportunity to highlight some Catholics living in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia who have gone to the Olympics in years past. John Kelly and Paul Costello at the Reception and Dinner for Philadelphia
A “petulant girl”?: Josephine Walsh’s diaries
...mes J. Walsh and Joseph Walsh, both of whom were doctors. Josephine Walsh (center) on her way to Europe, July 1900 Josephine Walsh was the youngest child of Martin Walsh, a prominent general goods businessman who lived in Parsons, PA, and Bridget Golden Walsh, the niece of Martin’s business partner.
Our Lady of Czestochowa Dedication
...nds 28 feet by 65 feet, forming a cross shape with Trinity depicted in the center with angels flanking on either side. In addition, to the sculpture, a 200 foot tall bell tower was erected next to the shrine. The bells were added in 1967 and named Stefan, Franicis, and
Philly in Focus: Robert Halvey’s Photographic History of Catholic Philadelphia
...Due to Halvey’s long and prolific career, the Catholic Historical Research Center of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia holds half a century of Catholic Philadelphia history, especially moments of major celebrations and events. Examining these milestone moments through the decades reveals the history of both the city and the religious life