Beloved Cardinal Archbishop: John Francis O’Hara
...both cities, the new archbishop was greeted with much fanfare, with the local Catholic High bands playing upon his arrival and receptions held in his honor.[6] Once the train made it to Philadelphia the day before the installation, O’Hara was greeted by Governor John Fine and Mayor Joseph Clark.[7] The
The Other Drexel: Louise Drexel Morrell
...ween the two sisters. Louise served as a source of emotional and psychological support for Katherine during her arduous labors to establish and maintain the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. As they grew older, Mother Katharine referred to Louise as “My God’s Blessing to Me”. Katharine Drexel Mother Katharine Drexel
Archbishop Ryan
...ath on February 11, 1911. Before his funeral, his body lay in state at the Cathedral Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul were over 100,000 people came to pay their respects.[14] As we remember the 135th anniversary of Ryan’s appointment, it is clear that he left his mark on the
Hometown Saint: Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in Philadelphia
...at extended to four Germantown locations. Their ministry included catechetical classes, home visitations, and educational instruction. The SBS presence in West Philadelphia dates to 1913 with catechetical classes in local homes and as classes grew to in St. Ignatius parish. In 1924, Cardinal Dougherty ordered a new parish, called Holy