In Her Own Right: Jane and Marianne Campbell

...ling the types of literature read within Catholic women circles.[11] These newly digitized collections offer a window into a wider range of topics, from the suffragist movement of the 19th and 20th centuries to Catholic family life. And now thanks to the In Her Own Right project they are available

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10th Synod

...pon the years of preparation that were done for Catholic Life 2000 and the new Catholic millennium. A synod is a “group of selected priest and other member of the Christian faithful who offer assistant to the diocesan bishop for the good of the whole diocesan community[2]. The goal is

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Benedict Club: A Home Away From Home

...ny dances at the club Unlike the Benedict Club of the First World War, the new Benedict Club was focused on entertainment not sleeping accommodations. Numerous famous singers and dances would perform at the club, including Guy Lombardo and Walter O’Keefe.[9] With an army of 6,000 female volunteers, the club

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About CHRC

...Catholic Historical Society of Philadelphia, which document the history and culture of Catholicism in the United States. Contact Visit FAQ...

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