Hometown Saint: Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in Philadelphia
...d lead to the neglect or abandonment of the Indian and Colored races.” The new order, the first to minister to the needs of Native-Americans and African-Americans, grew slowly. In 1892, twelve postulates received the habit of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament (SBS). Ultimately, more than 100 SBS educational
The Day the Bronx Bomber Played in Kensington
...seball fan, Father Casey was the unofficial chaplain of the Athletics and knew many of the ballplayers personally. He hit upon an idea that seems ridiculous today. Perhaps Father Casey could persuade Babe Ruth to take part in a charity baseball game to raise money to pay off the field.
Roman Catholic and Archdiocese High Schools
...f construction, on September 6, 1890, a dedication service was held at the newly completed school. In his speech, Archbishop Ryan stressed the importance of the first free Catholic high school in the nation, stating that public schools did “not go far enough in the grand mission of education or
Eden Hall
...three other women consecrated themselves to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The new order's charism would be the education of girls, with Mother Barat declaring "how seldom are valiant women to be found! The Bible says that they are more precious than pearls and diamonds. Let us, then, labor with