World War One Army Chaplains
...chbishop Prendergast in 1906, Father Wolfe served as assistant pastor to a number of parishes including St. Patrick’s and Assumption B.V.M.[4] When the United States entered World War I, Father Wolfe applied to be an army chaplain, being first assigned to Camp Meade in Maryland. In May 1918, he was
Cornelia Connelly, S.H.C.J.
...for the Sacraments. Pierce, who wanted to become a Catholic priest, asked around Rome how to start the process. Even though there were rare exceptions for married priests, it was suggested by Vatican officials that “his usefulness would prove greater as a married man than as a priest.” [3] After
Pilgrimage of Hope
...ntury, an extensive necropolis was discovered beneath the site. This underground burial ground was subsequently integrated into the foundations of the new basilica. It was amazing to see the different layers from the Roman road up until today. The beginning of the tour focused on ancient Roman tombs, each one
Collection Development Policy
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