World War One Army Chaplains

...ttle of the Marne at Conde-en-Brie. Leading up to the battle, Wolfe moved around the different platoons to administer the sacraments.[6] After the battle, Wolfe described the Americans troops as “tired and weary and sad for their dead” but able to repel the German advance “by cold steel and American

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Cornelia Connelly, S.H.C.J.

...s at the Convent of the Sacred Heart. During this time, Cornelia went on many retreats, performing the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius and creating a Rule of life to follow. However, the bliss that surrounded the couple would soon be lost. John Henry, their second son, died in a

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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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