World War One Army Chaplains
...] Archdiocese of Philadelphia Record of Priests Joseph L. Wolfe. [5] “Funeral Held for Father Wolfe,” Catholic Standard and Times, July 8, 1949. [6] “Calls Phila Boys Heroes of Marne,” Catholic Standard and Times. September 28, 1918. [7] “’Knew We Could Lick the Germans,’ Father Wolfe Writes from Trenches” Catholic
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
...World War II that plans to finish the shire were developed. A general appeal by all the U.S. bishops went out in 1953, raising over $8 million, which allowed construction to resume in 1954.[16] Maginnis resumed the role of architect and began where he left off 20 years prior. Building
Philadelphia’s First Catholic Cathedral
...of St. Mary in 1831, the trustees refused. In response, Kenrick suspended all religious services at the church until the trustees backed down a month later. Due to all these issues, Kenrick sought to move the cathedral to a new church. Finally in 1838, Kenrick designated St. John the Evangelist
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,