Catholics Responses to the Spanish Civil War
...comprised of groups from monarchists to fascists while the Republicans contained liberal democrats to anarchists. The Catholic Church found itself thrust into the conflict and forced to choice a side. Catholics from around the world, and in particular the United States, began to weigh in on the fight. Here at
1832 Cholera Outbreak in Philadelphia and Duffy’s Cut
...ractor Philip Duffy to construct mile 59 of the Pennsylvania and Columbia Railroad. The cholera epidemic that was ravaging parts of the U.S., including New York City, spread to Philadelphia and reached the laborers' camp in mid-August. Within two and a half weeks, all of the men were dead. All
Our Lady of Czestochowa Dedication
...Halvey_T201_010 New Shrine Built The chapel became a popular pilgrimage site for Polish Americans and soon plans were made for a new larger shrine. Atop of Beacon Hill in Doylestown, ground would be broken on August, 23, 1964. The shrine would be completed in time for the Polish Millennium
Research guide for parish histories
...lating to the history of parishes in surrounding dioceses and states are available. Records for parishes that were once part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia are now held by their respective dioceses. General information about parishes currently located within the Archdiocese, including foundation and closing dates, parish boundaries, and the