Alliance of Catholic Women
...d with the approval of Archbishop Prendergast. The Alliance’s constitution stated that it was “organized for the allying of all charitable, educational, civic, and social activities of Catholic women.”[1] The organization functioned at the diocesan level as well as individual units established at the parish level. Under Cardinal Dougherty, it
Misericordia Hospital
...West Philadelphia. Indeed, a report on the first two years of the hospital stated that the medical staff had cared for over 4,000 patients as well as 16,000 people through the dispensary.[10] The report also broke down the types of diseases treated, with enlarged tonsils the most common with 609
John W. Keogh papers, 1906-1960 (MC 50)
...s engaged in, such as abstinence, communism, birth control, and Catholic Action. The collection also contains sermons and photographs as well as some legal and estate materials as Keogh was the executor of several wills and estates. 4.8 linear ft., 12 boxes...
Neumann Canonization
...led a pilgrimage to Rome for the week-long celebration and canonization of America’s first male saint. In addition to the canonization Mass, there were many other events in Rome to celebrate the occasion, such as a reception at the US Embassy and a Mass of Thanksgiving. Halvey_A972_003 Halvey_A974_017 Halvey_A974_036 Halvey_A973_030