Liturgical Week

...Keeping the Changes Going Archbishop Krol would continue the themes of change shown during the Liturgical Week in implementing further changes to the Mass. He would celebrate the first Solemn Mass in English in the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul on November 29, 1964, the first day such a

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Archbishop Ryan

...negotiating committee, helped broker a deal which included a 10 hour work day and the right to unionize.[11] Abp. Ryan, Palm Sunday Procession, c. 1908 He also focused on serving minorities in the community by serving on the Board of Indian Commissioners (appointed by President Theodore Roosevelt) and opening the

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Parish Histories and Calendars

...y offer a glimpse into parish, and more broadly, Catholic life. Search the collections via our online catalog. View a complete list of parishes, both active and closed, located within the Archdiocese: Alphabetical Index to Parishes Chronology of Parish Foundations See the research guide for information on conducting parish history

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...r issues were missing or a newspaper was not published. Click here for information about Catholic newspapers in Philadelphia. All the records are indexed and keyword searchable. The search is free; however, to view the records a subscription to Findmypast is required.    ...

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