Catholic Newspapers in Philadelphia

...and Times through September 28, 1951. The records are indexed and keyword searchable. The search is free; however, to view the records a subscription to Findmypast is required. Issues published between 1833 and 1844 as well as October 1944 and March 1968 can be found for free at the Catholic

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FAQ

...m the Archives“. Q: How can I access CHRC’s collection from off-site? A: Researchers can search the online catalog for books, pamphlets, periodicals, newspapers, institutions, associations, and parish history materials. More information is continually being added to the catalog. There are some online finding aids that researchers can access. CHRC

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Liturgical Week

...up to that time with over 20,000 people attending the Masses and sessions, breaking the previous year’s record of 5,000 people. Halvey_P868_007 Halvey_P868_004 Halvey_P857_040 Halvey_P857_056 Halvey_P857_051   Exhibits and Displays In addition to the Masses and discussion sessions, the week also featured exhibit spaces at the Civic Center. Exhibits included

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Starting from Scratch: The Story of Msgr. Hawks and St. Joan of Arc Parish

...e priest who was not officiating stood in the hall and recited the Mass in English. The gospel and the notices were read on each floor.” The chapel moved to June 27, 1920 to an old blacksmith shop on the property once the blacksmith moved out. However of this new

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