World War One Army Chaplains

...Catholic priests in the armed forces; however, by the end of the war that number grew to over 1,000.[2] Of those, 38 chaplains came from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.[3] One chaplain’s life of remarkable note was that of Father Joseph L. N. Wolfe. Born December 26, 1881, Wolfe attended Roman

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Our Lady of Czestochowa Dedication

Our Lady of Czestochowa Dedication 1966 Humble Beginnings The icon of the Black Madonna arrived in Czestochowa, Poland, in the 14th century and has been a symbol of Catholicism in Poland since then. The story of Our Lady of Czestochowa’s connection to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia dates back to 1951,

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Collection Development Policy

...of the materials. Catholic Historical Research Center (CHRC) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia 6719 Calvert Street Philadelphia, Pa 19149 Phone: (215)-904-8149 Email: archives@chrc-phila.org...

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Parish Histories and Calendars

...Pennsylvania. Inquiries on parishes outside of Pennsylvania can be made by phone or e-mail. Some material for parishes outside of Pennsylvania may be found in the Pamphlet Collection. Parish Calendar Collection This collection contains Monthly Parish Calendars for over three hundred parishes. The date range for most is from about

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