The Centennial Fountain
...rge of the fountain began to accept proposals for the statues in October of 1874. They choose Herman Kirn, a German sculptor, to create the five statues by April 1876 agreeing to pay $10,275 for the work.[4] Since there was only two years to complete the project, the committee also
Last Days of the Union
...vil War. The state of South Carolina seceded from the Union on December 20, 1860. In apparent response to this news, Reverend Joseph Cullen from St. Bridget's Parish recorded a brief yet profound statement in the church marriage register. Dated December 1860, Father Cullen wrote: Last days of the Union
Archdiocese of Philadelphia-Boundaries
...Archdiocese of Philadelphia-Boundaries The Catholic Historical Research Center mainly holds records pertaining to the current boundaries of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. For records of the suffragan dioceses please contact the individual diocese. This article from the April 17, 1961 issue of The Catholic Standard and Times, illustrates the changing boundaries
Philadelphia’s Third Archbishop
...e was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop James Frederick Wood on November 17, 1865. Edmond F. Prendergast, circa 1890 Prendergast immediately became extremely active within the diocese. He served as assistant pastor and pastor of several parishes in the diocese, including St. Paul's Church in Philadelphia and St.