Herman Joseph Heuser papers, 1811-1933 (MC 1)

...prolific writer who influenced scholarly circles and clerical life in the United States and abroad through his publications, including the journal the American Ecclesiastical Review (1889-1975), which he edited for many years. Along with editing the American Ecclesiastical Review, Heuser also organized and directed the Dolphin Press of Philadelphia, which

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Mathew Carey

...works, being the first to publish Walter Scott and Charles Dickens in the United States.[8] It was through is publishing company that Carey was able to publish the first English translation of the Catholic bible in America in 1790.[9] Through his printing company, Carey was able to publish over 150

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Catholic Newspapers in Philadelphia

...Bishop. It may have lost diocesan support due to its pro-Fenian editorial policy. The Universe continued to publish through 1869 or 1870. The Boy’s and Girl’s Weekly Catholic Magazine changed its name to The Catholic Weekly Instructor in 1849. With the change of name it also changed from a journal

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Daughters of Charity Nursed Wounded Civil War Soldiers at West Philadelphia hospital

...hapel for feasts and special occasions. The hospital's chaplain was Father Peter McGrane who was stationed at St. Patrick's at 20th and Locust Streets. Every day, Father McGrane traveled from St. Patrick's to Satterlee to say mass, hear confessions, instruct and baptize and frequently arrange for burial. He labored throughout

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