Collection Development Policy

...of the materials. Catholic Historical Research Center (CHRC) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia 6719 Calvert Street Philadelphia, Pa 19149 Phone: (215)-904-8149 Email: archives@chrc-phila.org...

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CORDUM

...: Worship, Evangelization, Education, Structure and Personnel, Witness and Service, and Finance. Areas that were looked at include the inclusion of youth in parish life, the permanent diaconate among the Hispanic and African-American populations, and the creation of programs that attempt to meet the human needs of the people in

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The Battle of Antietam: a Philadelphia soldier’s experience

...s... September 26, 1862, page 1 September 26, 1862, page 2 White began his service during the Civil War on August 19, 1861. His collection of letters to his parents recount his experiences in some of the most important battles of the war– Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. The letters

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Serra Club of Philadelphia

...riests through their Ordinati Luncheon and honored altar servers for their service. One of the biggest ventures of Philadelphia club was the “In His Footsteps” pamphlet, a look into life at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary. The collection housed at the Catholic Historical Research Center covers Serra club material from the

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