Centenarian Priest Speaks of Bells and Prayer – Oral History Interview
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Eden Hall
...he campus of Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, was the summer home of the Drexel family: San Michel. During the summers, the Drexel children attended daily Mass at the chapel. Masses would be said by Rev. James O’ Connor, pastor of the nearby Saint Dominic’s. When he was appointed Vicar Apostolic of
Bishop Francis Kenrick and His Journals
...al that Bishop Kenrick kept between 1830 and 1851 during his time in Philadelphia, as well as translations of many of his letters and of his diary and visitation records, can all be found here at the Historical Research Center. A summary and brief description of the main entries in
Education
...schools. “Romish Ingratitude,” July 13, 1872 Uncle Sam, holding an axe labeled “Order”, attacks a large snake with the head an Irish American, while Lady Liberty shields children of various races. Nast is suggesting that while other European, Asian, and African races respect the idea of equal rights for all,