The Other Drexel: Louise Drexel Morrell
...rtheast Philadelphia, which occupies the former site of her family estate “San Jose”, as well as Morrell Avenue in the same area, bears memory to her name. Yet, until her death on November 5, 1945, Louise Drexel Morrell was one of the leading Catholic philanthropists of her time. Photograph from
Bishop Francis Kenrick and His Journals
...med Patrick Bradley into his home that marked the establishment of what is today St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. Having such extensive experience as an educator, Kenrick taught his own students until his brother Peter arrived in 1834 and began to assist him. It seems fitting that a man so earnest
American Czestochowa
...16, Cardinal Krol formally dedicated the new Shrine in the presence of thousands of pilgrims, including President Lyndon B. Johnson. In his speech, Mr. Johnson praised Polish contributions to this country and called for closer cooperation today in trade and cultural areas with the present Polish Government. “We have not
Medical Mission Sisters
...ny to Catholicism, baptizing 561 in Rawalpindi in the year 1944 alone.[12] Today the order still has over 500 sisters active around the world bringing much needed medical attention to those most in need.[13] Check out our digital collection for more images of the sisters or visit the archives to