Bishop Francis Kenrick and His Journals
...neral services should continue to be said in Latin rather than in a vernacular language such as German, his letters reveal a concern for the growing population of German Catholics in his expansive diocese. It is clear from a letter written to Kenrick from the president of the Council of
Beloved Cardinal Archbishop: John Francis O’Hara
...oll, from Bishop J. Carroll McCormick,” 12/28/1951, MC79 91.275 [8] “Ceremony of Installation of His Excellency the Most Reverend John Francis O’Hara, C.S.C.” (Philadelphia: 1952) [9] John Francis O’Hara, “Installation,” January 9, 1952, MC79 91.275 [10] “Remarks of Judge Vincent A Carroll at Civic Reception to Most Reverend Archbishop John
Dougherty’s Movie Boycott
...pledge and stating that many of their friends had already abandoned it. Many complained that the movies were their only form of entertainment and that seeing an approved movie at a theater was better than going to a beer hall or other like establishment.[6] However, Dougherty never did release anyone
A Philadelphia Artist
...ins. William’s father, Captain John Martin, mainly conducted business with New Orleans and the Caribbean as well as Western Europe and China. William spent much of his young life at sea. One item in the collection includes his passport from age 12-signed by Secretary of State Henry Clay- when he