Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church
...anguage classes to all members of the Chinatown community.[11] The school, open to both the Catholic and non-Catholic communities, offers both American and Chinese education, with English, Mandarin, and Cantonese being taught. [12] Having recently celebrated its 75th anniversary, Holy Redeemer looks to continue its role as a center for
Cardinal Dougherty and His Golden Jubilee
...0, Scrapbook, 1990.284, https://omeka.chrc-phila.org/items/show/8248. [11] Service Regulations for Pontifical Field Mass Philadelphia Transportation Company, Bob 13 f 1, 1990.284, https://omeka.chrc-phila.org/items/show/8249. [12] Philadelphia Archdiocesan Holy Name Union Executive Meeting, 05/01/1940, Parade and Field Mass Folder, 1990.284, https://omeka.chrc-phila.org/items/show/8245; Plan for Parade Celebration of Sacerdotal Golden Jubilee of C...
Anti-Catholicism in Jacksonian Philadelphia
...opulation would establish its own network of parishes, schools, and social service institutions as a haven from a hostile Protestant culture. References: Feldberg, Michael. The Philadelphia Riots of 1844: A Study of Ethnic Conflict. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 1975; O'Toole, James M. The Faithful: A History of Catholics in America.
Centennial Exposition
...falls in the event.[3] Before the Exposition opened, there was debate over opening the fairgrounds on Sundays. While it was decided to keep it closed, Archbishop Wood was in favor of it opening for a few hours in the afternoons. He believed that if the faithful had fulfilled their religious