Victory Mass

...worshippers at the shrine of materialism.”[11] It is interesting that at a time when national unity was needed, Lamb was calling out those who have lapsed in their faith. By doing so, Lamb was laying any possible defeat at their feet for losing God’s favor and at the same time

Continue reading
Josephine Walsh (center) on her way to Europe, July 1900

A “petulant girl”?: Josephine Walsh’s diaries

...fact less than nothing – because I have had the expense of paper, ink and time!" Walsh on the business of writing. 1906 diary, page 1. Walsh on the business of writing. 1906 diary, page 2. Josie wanted to be a writer, but this was a tough dream for a

Continue reading

The Vatican – Marian Year Stamp Philatelic Exhibition

...shown thus far" in the Philadelphia museum. In addition to being the first time Vatican stamps were exhibited in America, the exhibit commemorated the 25th anniversary of the first postage stamps issued by Vatican City in 1929.   Francis Cardinal Spellman and Archbishop John O'Hara looking at some of the

Continue reading

Collection Development Policy

...of the various ethnicities that shaped the American Catholic Church. CHRC does not actively collect non-institutional records, but welcomes donations of print and non-print materials related to Catholicism in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as long as access to these records is not significantly restricted. Access to American Catholic Historical Society

Continue reading