James F. Connelly papers, 1790-1974 (MC 67)
...se of Philadelphia, published in 1976. He also contributed articles to the New Catholic Encyclopedia. Connelly served as the first full-time secretary to Cardinal Krol. He was also very involved with the Eucharistic Congress held in Philadelphia in 1976 as well as with the canonization ceremonies for John Neumann. For
John Barry: The Catholic Captain of the American Revolution
...d Saint Mary's. After the war, Barry continued his naval service under the newly formed United States government, including sailings to China, helping to open trade. In 1794, President George Washington appointed him as the senior officer of the reestablished U.S. Navy, elevating him to the rank of Commodore and
Recap of “To Touch a Saint: Creating a Place for Middle School Students” Grant Program!
...bout their own Catholic history and parish through a learning session in a newly equipped classroom. Following the tour and classroom session, the students identified and handled artifacts from the Archives such as a chaplain’s kit from World War I, 19th century religious candy molds, and more. It is rare
Education
...die out.'” Nast is commenting on an historic reduction in the salaries of New York public school teachers and blaming it on a Catholic conspiracy to take over the schools. “Romish Ingratitude,” July 13, 1872 Uncle Sam, holding an axe labeled “Order”, attacks a large snake with the head an