American Federation of Catholic Societies
...and better citizens.[8] In 1904, there were 39 states that were affiliated with the AFCS with a total of 1.5 million people and the local PA branch had about 160 societies associated.[9] The federation experienced mainly growing pains, indeed, at the 5th annual convention they complained about the number of
Parish and School Closing
...meant that areas that once were predominantly Catholic, now had dwindling numbers. Furthermore, the decrease in religious life meant more lay teachers at the schools, and with more lay teachers now in the schools that meant higher salaries and increased tuition costs to families. This almost forced Roman Catholic High
Parish Histories and Calendars
...chdiocese: Alphabetical Index to Parishes Chronology of Parish Foundations See the research guide for information on conducting parish history research. Fr. Michetti blesses those being sent off to fight during WWI, St. Donato, 1917 Sisters of Nazareth members serving St. Hedwig's Parish, Philadelphia, 1957 Casa del Carmen summer school outing,
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