The Vatican – Marian Year Stamp Philatelic Exhibition
...mber 5th), the Vatican - Marian Year Philatelic Exhibition was held at the National Philatelic Museum. Philately is the study of postage stamps and postage history. The National Philatelic Museum opened in 1948 and was located the the southeast corner of Broad and Diamond Streets. The exhibition, planned for two
Benedict Club: A Home Away From Home
...ne agencies opened USO clubs in Philadelphia, with the Benedict Club being run by the National Catholic Community Service.[7] The club officially opened on December 10, 1941. The planned party was changed to a more muted affair in light of the attack on Pearl Harbor two days prior.[8] One of
TV and Radio
...eir faith.”[6] The program was a mix of local features produced by TVR and national stories syndicated by a company called DABAR.[7] Over the years, the show featured a wide range of segments from preserving St. John Neumann’s remains to interviews with Mother Teresa to even mime performances. Filming of
Medical Mission Sisters
...ny to Catholicism, baptizing 561 in Rawalpindi in the year 1944 alone.[12] Today the order still has over 500 sisters active around the world bringing much needed medical attention to those most in need.[13] Check out our digital collection for more images of the sisters or visit the archives to