Philadelphia’s First Catholic Cathedral
...d two priests from the church as they were favorites among the laity. Following Egan’s death, the conflict between the trustees and the bishops over who had authority to appoint priests to a church would continue into Bishop Conwell’s tenure. The Hogan schism under Conwell was such a problem that
Parish and School Closing
...meant that areas that once were predominantly Catholic, now had dwindling numbers. Furthermore, the decrease in religious life meant more lay teachers at the schools, and with more lay teachers now in the schools that meant higher salaries and increased tuition costs to families. This almost forced Roman Catholic High
Archbishop Ryan
...pening the first African-American parish, St. Peter’s Claver.[12] His work with the underserved could be seen most clearly in his connections with Saint Katharine Drexel. After the death of Bishop O’Connor, Ryan became Drexel’s spiritual advisor. It was Ryan’s suggest that Drexel named the order the Sisters of the Blessed
Philadelphia’s First Bishop
...the salaries of the remaining priests. Egan found himself embroiled in conflicts with a radical faction of forceful lay trustees, who challenged the authority and jurisdiction of priests and bishops. Draft of Trustees' report (April 13, 1812) suggesting layoffs or a decrease in clergy salary to combat the church's growing