Catholics in WWII
...umber of chaplains from each diocese, in which Philadelphia had the second most with 51. As the war continued that number would increase to 68, unfortunately eight of those Philadelphia priests would die in the war, the most of any U.S. diocese.[7] Meyer Photo: Margherita Camp Chapel From his priests,
Philadelphia’s First Bishop
...unications from Rome contributed to the delay of his consecration. The ceremony finally took place in Baltimore in St. Peter’s procathedral on October 28, 1810, more than two years after his official appointment. The newly appointed Bishop Egan soon found himself embroiled in disputes with lay trustees, and swayed by
Archbishop Ryan
...isters of the Blessed Sacrament for Indians and Colored People.[13] Furthermore, it was through the guidance of Ryan that Mother Katharine wrote the rule for her new order. Ryan's Funeral, February 16, 1911 Ryan would serve as Archbishop of Philadelphia for 27 years until his death on February 11,
Parish Histories and Calendars
...ncements. Unlike the weekly bulletins, however, the calendars were printed monthly and include much more content, providing parish history information, including reprinted articles and editorials. Parish histories and calendars can prove useful for researchers interested in the history of a parish as well as for those conducting genealogical research. For