Catholics Responses to the Spanish Civil War
...notable writer was Father Edward Lodge Curran of New York, who created the International Catholic Truth Society in order to spread his views on important Catholic topics. In one of his pamphlets, he described the war as “a struggle between civilization and communism” and of “social justice and… economic slavery.”[8]
1832 Cholera Outbreak in Philadelphia and Duffy’s Cut
...ses and 71 deaths, and August 7, when there were 136 cases and 73 deaths reported. There was a fairly organized and concerted effort on the part of the medical community in the city during the early months of the outbreak. However, by August medical personnel were overwhelmed and began
Eucharistic Congress
...lated to the bicentennial celebrations. The archdiocese organized the 41st International Eucharistic Congress (IEC), which brought Catholics together from around the world to celebrate and discuss a theme connected to the Eucharist. The history of the event dates back to 1881, when a one day congress was held in Lille,
Elevation of Cardinal Dougherty
...n by the Philadelphia party, roses, violets and orchids were thrown in the air and showered down on the smiling prelate as the Nieuw Amsterdam moved out into the river. The ship reached Europe on the 29th and docked at Boulogne-sur-Mer in France, where the Cardinal-elect and his entourage were