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...and major portions of the Seminary, Archdiocesan and Drexel materials are open to researchers. Use of Archdiocesan departmental records requires the permission of the department. The reference services offered by the Catholic Historical Research Center are designed to accommodate requests for access to information found in our holdings while ensuring

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Roman Catholic and Archdiocese High Schools

...ld lay the ground work for the eventual Catholic League.[8] Soon after the opening of Roman Catholic, there were calls to open a similar high school for girls. While a full high school was not feasible at first, the superintendent of schools, Father Philip McDevitt, did open 5 learning centers

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American Czestochowa

...da, Father Zembrzuski wanted to find a way to strengthen and revive polish spirit and pride. In 1953, after receiving permission from the Holy See, he bought land near Doylestown, and turned the houses on the property into living quarters for monks and the barn into a temporary shrine while

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Benedict Club: A Home Away From Home

...[6] Sunday Dinner at the Benedict Club Initially, a total of nine agencies opened USO clubs in Philadelphia, with the Benedict Club being run by the National Catholic Community Service.[7] The club officially opened on December 10, 1941. The planned party was changed to a more muted affair in light

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