National Council of Catholic Women
...ion. The National Council of Catholic Women. Mayflower Hotel, Washington, D.C. October 7, 1931 During Cardinal O’Hara’s time as archbishop, Philadelphia still remained separate from the NCCW; however, he was more receptive to the group and often wrote of his admiration for their work.[9] Indeed, under O’Hara local groups were
Saint John Neumann and the Forty Hours Devotion
...idea of the Forty Hours Devotion was presented by Saint John Neumann, C.Ss.R., fourth Bishop of Philadelphia. The devotion was a favorite of Saint Alphonsus Liguori, founder of the Redemptorist Order, saying “Of all devotions, that of adoring Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the greatest after the sacraments, the
Eden Hall
.... 23rd & 41st Wards from Actual Surveys and Official Plans." Published by G. W. Bromley & Co. The story of Eden Hall begins in 1841 in McSherrystown, Pennsylvania. It was here that a mission was opened by Mother Elizabeth Gallitzin, sister of the missionary priest Demetrius Gallitzin and former
American Federation of Catholic Societies
...s of Pennsylvania, 07/1915, AC008A [14] Letter to Cardinal Dougherty from S.J. Sampson, 01/08/1923 80.3239 [15] Letter to S.J. Sampson from Cardinal Dougherty, 01/10/1923 80.3239 Archives Archives Select Month June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 December 2024 October 2024 July 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 January