Archbishop Ryan
...risoners during the Civil War.[4] In the years to come he would be named Bishop of Tricomia in 1872 and Archbishop of Salimina in 1883. Both of these were titular sees which are former dioceses that no longer function. These titles were given to Ryan as he was Vicar General
Parish and School Closing
...se, such as St. James High School for Boys in Chester, or merge, such as Bishop Conwell H.S. in Levittown and Bishop Egan H.S. in Fairless Hills. Other schools originally considered for closure included Northeast Catholic High School for Boys and Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls; however, because
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
...H/b.4764143/k.F4E0/Historic_Highlights.htm. [16] Nancy Frazier O'Brien, "Bishops back national collection in 2017 to complete shrine mosaics," Catholic News Service, http://www.catholicnews.com/services/englishnews/2015/bishops-back-national-collection-in-2017-to-complete-shrine-mosaics.cfm. [17] “Overview of Shrine History, Significance and Current Status," 1. Archives Archives Select Month June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 December 2024 O...
World War One Army Chaplains
...ic High School before entering the seminary. After being ordained by Archbishop Prendergast in 1906, Father Wolfe served as assistant pastor to a number of parishes including St. Patrick’s and Assumption B.V.M.[4] When the United States entered World War I, Father Wolfe applied to be an army chaplain, being first