Philadelphia’s First Bishop
...suit, Reverend Joseph Greaton, lived in Maryland as early as 1720, and traveled to Philadelphia to offer Mass and administer the sacraments. By 1729, Father Greaton had taken up residence in Philadelphia, discreetly celebrating Mass in private homes. In 1733 he established the first parish in Philadelphia, Saint Joseph’s Church,
American Federation of Catholic Societies
...tholic societies, fostering and protecting Catholic interests and work of religion, pity and education.”[7] Archbishop Ryan spoke at Philadelphia’s Federation founding, stating that he was hesitant to support it but now he saw that “there cannot possibly be any objection to the Federation, since its objects are … to make
World War One Army Chaplains
...hing.[9] After the war Wolfe returned to St. Patrick’s Parish in Philadelphia as well as served as National Chaplain of the American Legion. Father Wolfe also holds the destination for being that first American priest to preach a sermon at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris for
Parish Histories and Calendars
...g 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, St. Malachy, 1963 Baseball team, St. Patrick, Norristown, 1931...