Irish Catholics and Secret Societies
...n invasion of Canada in 1866, which ended in failure and pressure from the United States for no further action.[4] Division within led to two more failed invasions of Canada in 1870 and 1871.[5] Thanks to the collections of theAmerican Catholic Historical Society, we have the correspondence of the Fenians’
Historic Resting Place for Famous and Faithful
...ng the War for Independence, and was the first Commander- in- Chief of the United States Navy. Bishop Egan, the first Bishop of Philadelphia, was initially interred in Old St. Mary’s. In 1869, his remains were removed to the vault beneath the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. During
Liturgical Week
...he Liturgical Conference, an association of American clergy and laity that promotes understanding of the liturgy, to hold its 24th Annual North American Liturgical Week in the city. His goal was to have “full, active participation of the congregation to the extent permitted by the Holy Father.” Halvey_P544_001 Halvey_P797_001
Environment
...ecticide did kill the mosquitoes and other pests but in the process it destroyed all other life on the planet. DDT would be banned in the United States in 1973. ← Civil Rights Christmas →...