Gift of Finest Wheat: The Story of the 41st International Eucharistic Congress
...scuss a theme connected to the Eucharist. The theme of the 41st IEC was “The Eucharist and the Hungers of the Human Family” with the goal of examining both physical and spiritual hunger. The history of the Eucharistic Congress dates to 1881, when a one-day congress was held in Lille,
Irish Land War
...testaments, and booklets on a variety of topics. I recently came across a number of documents related to the “Irish Question.” The Irish Question, concerning Irish nationalism and independence, spanned the time period from around the mid 19th to the mid 20th century. Religion and politics were both prominent topics
Day of Great Joy: Sisters of St. Joseph in Philadelphia
...and to over 1300 by 1998.[15] Their educational ministry expanded from 42 parish schools and two high schools in 1910 to over 100 parishes and high schools in 1970.[16] The Sisters of St. Joseph have had and continue to have an important role in the history of the Archdiocese. Their
Parish and School Closing
...2, Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua announced plans to examine the closing of a number of parishes in North Philadelphia and the city of Chester. Both areas saw a major decrease in parishioners, with both areas losing around 60% of registered members from 1970 to 1990. Due to this and lingering financial