Redpath’s Illustrated Weekly: a rare find

...hese years, Redpath wrote numerous articles and delivered lectures throughout the United States supporting the cause of Irish land reform and, eventually, Irish freedom. Reacting to the pro-English stance of most American newspapers concerning Ireland, in July 1882 Redpath bought the New York based newspaper McGee’s Illustrated Weekly from its

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Liturgical Week

...s. 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 vernacular Mass was allowed by the Vatican. In addition, Krol wanted the parishes to roll out these changes as quickly as possible and

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Citation Information

...t for brief excerpts, material under copyright will not be duplicated without the prior written permission of the copyright owner. Researchers assume sole responsibility for any infringement of copyright. Manuscript Collections: [Indicate cited item or series here], Collection Name, Collection number, Catholic Historical Research Center of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia,

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Pope

...Nast seems to suggest that the problem with Catholics is not their faith but their allegiance to a foreign power. In the background, the Germans can be seen cutting their bishop loose. “Something that will not ‘blow over’,” July 29, 1871 On July 12, 1871 in New York City, Irish

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