Jane and Marianne Campbell: Catholic Feminists

...ing to its editor, was to “be a high class monthly magazine devoted to the best interests of Women. It is the intention of the editor,” the first issue’s editorial announcement notes,” to keep women informed of the various opportunities that are open to them; of their political status in

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John J. Bonner papers, 1909-1945 (MC 49)

...ited with establishing the Philadelphia Catholic League and was one of the best-known Catholic educators in the country. Born in Philadelphia on November 2, 1890, John Bonner entered St. Charles Seminary after graduating from Roman Catholic High School. He transferred to the North American College in Rome, and was ordained

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Editorial Cartoons

...rt F McGovern (1933-2011) Robert McGovern was an artist from Philadelphia, best known for his woodcarving. Much of his work is featured in Catholic churches around the city, including the altar at the Church of the Gesu and the Stations of the Cross at St. Peter’s Church in West Brandywine.

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The Bishop’s Bank

...stock of ready sale: City, or State of Pennsylvania. No other; City is the best. County stock is good, but of slow sale. Never purchase any other stock. Beware of Banks, Canals, railroads, other States of the Union, and all kinds of fancy stocks. Some of them may be good,

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