American Federation of Catholic Societies
...the country. [1] Pioneer, Diocesan Council of the American Federation of Catholic Societies, Catholic Societies Federation, 04/08/1890 [2] Convention Souvenir Tenth Annual National Convention, Columbus, Ohio, 08/1911, AC008 [3] Proceedings of the American Federation of Catholic Societies of the United States, 08/1901, AC008 [4] Proceedings of Convention of the American
Archbishop Ryan
..., 32 & 34. [7] Ryan, His Life and Times, 172 [8] “Dedication of The Roman Catholic High School,” The Catholic Standard, Philadelphia, 09/13/1890 [9] Kirlin, Golden Jubilee, 23. [10] Cowley, Silver Jubilee, 237. [11] Shawn Weldon, 100 Years Ago: Archbishop Ray Averted Strike, Catholic Standard and Times, December 14,
Parish and School Closing
...Hills. Other schools originally considered for closure included Northeast Catholic High School for Boys and Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls; however, because of community support both remained open. Parish schools would also be affected by the closures, and even parishes that remained open saw their schools close, such
Philadelphia’s First Catholic Cathedral
...d St. Augustine. Of the four, Old St. Mary’s was selected to be the first Catholic Cathedral of the diocese. Due to this, work soon began to increase the size of the church so that 36 new pews could be added. The trustee minutes declared that “our funds are unequal