National Council of Catholic Women

...States. The NCCW original mottos were “For God and County” and “Faith and Service,” both of which shine through its long and continued history. [1] Souvenir of the Tenth Annual Convention, National Council Catholic Women, 1920-1930, September 28-October 1, Denver, Colorado, P008.900 [2] MC78_80.7527, Letter to Dennis Cardinal Dougherty from

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

...laying might take place in faith weather. Bishop Crane officiated on Palm Sunday 1922. A large crowd estimated from 5,000 to 10,000 blocked all the approached to the new school. By the end of May the brickwork was finished and in another month the roof was on.” The church was

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Misericordia Hospital

...center for doctors and nurses. Indeed, even before the hospital officially opened, the Sisters of Mercy set up a training program for nurses. The first class of 21 students started in May of 1918 and graduated on May 21, 1921.[13] By 1968 almost 2,000 nurses were trained at Misericordia.[14] Misericordia

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Research

...re unable to visit the Archives in person we do provide reference research services. Please see our policies outlined under Services and Fees. If you are able to visit, please make an appointment with staff ahead of time to ensure that we are open. At that time, staff will also

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