Catholic Newspapers in Philadelphia

...op. Beginning January 23, 1864, it no longer is advertised as the official organ and does not contain the recommendation of the Bishop. It may have lost diocesan support due to its pro-Fenian editorial policy. The Universe continued to publish through 1869 or 1870. The Boy’s and Girl’s Weekly Catholic

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Pamphlets

...g to the US’s affairs in Ireland, particularly on topics of the Land League and Home Rule. Search the collection via our online catalog....

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Archbishop John Carroll

...e congregation of Trinity Church, in Philadelphia, 1797. https://omeka.chrc-phila.org/items/show/8126 One of the first major challenges to Carroll’s new role as bishop came from the German parish of Holy Trinity in Philadelphia. In September of 1796, a new priest, Father John Goetz, arrived at the parish and was made assistant pastor

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