Archdiocesan Superintendent of Schools records, 1890-1932 (MC 92)
...R. McDevitt, was appointed in 1899. McDevitt advocated for the creation of new high schools with practical curricula to attract Catholic families away from public high schools, and systemized the supervision of each school. Operated on a citywide basis, these schools would act to upgrade and standardize the curriculum and
Neumann Canonization
...the diocesan high schools, and other Catholic social groups. At Logan Circle, Cardinal Krol celebrated Mass before 30,000 people as they honored the memory of the city’s new saint. Halvey_A984_005 Halvey_A984_011 Halvey_A984_018 ← 41st International Eucharistic Congress Papal Visit →...
Serra Club of Philadelphia
...s Serra International Conventions. You can explore the finding aid for the newly processed collection here: https://archives.chrc-phila.org/repositories/2/resources/40. Collection processed and blog post by Richard Girkin Archives Archives Select Month July 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 January 2024 November 2023 October 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February
Martin, Campbell, and Furlong families papers, 1795-1963 (MC 90)
...Irish Catholic families who lived in Philadelphia as well as Baltimore and New Orleans, were involved in several prominent industries in the Philadelphia region, including overseas commerce. Devout in their religious beliefs, the families, the Campbells in particular, played a significant role in shaping Catholicity in Philadelphia. Members of the