Pope

...w that the Irish Catholic vote was being commanded by the Vatican and Tammany Hall. “The Same Old Smell,” November 2, 1872 Tammany Hall was a Democratic Party political machine used to organize votes within New York City. The organization’s work with immigrants led to deep connections with the Irish

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Drexel Beatification

...ocess was to examine all of Katharine Drexel’s writings and interview as many people who knew her as possible. On January 26, 1987, she was declared venerable, meaning heroic virtue in life had been proven. Halvey_667A_004 Halvey_667A_035 Halvey_667A_010 Halvey_667A_012   Miracles The next step for Beatification was the approval of

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FAQ

...own records who can provide proof of identity. We do not have records for any girls’ orphanages. Back to top Q: Is The Catholic Standard and Times, or any other newspaper in the collection, indexed? A: The Archives maintains a large collection of U.S. Catholic newspapers, dating primarily from the

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The Other Drexel: Louise Drexel Morrell

...raised in a style suitable to such wealth. They enjoyed private tutors and trips to Europe. However, their parents also gave them a deep spirituality and a sense of responsibility for those less fortunate. Anthony Drexel was a leading contributor to a host of Catholic organizations and activities. Emma Bouvier

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