Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen
Later this month on September 24th, Archbishop Fulton Sheen will be beatified in Saint Louis, Missouri. Most known for his various publications and the Emmy-winning television show Life Is Worth Living, Archbishop Sheen’s holy life began in the small town of El Paso, Illinois. Growing up in a devout
Ready for Research: Lawrence F. Flick Papers
The Lawrence F. Flick papers are ready for research; they document both Dr. Flick’s personal and professional life.
Elevation of Cardinal Dougherty
While presiding over Canon Law examinations at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary on February 11, 1921, Archbishop Dougherty received word that Pope Benedict XV had elevated him to the rank of Cardinal. This would make Dougherty the first Cardinal for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the fifth American resident Cardinal, and the
Sesquicentennial International Exposition
In the summer of 1926, Philadelphia set out to remind the nation where it all began. To mark the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the city hosted the Sesquicentennial International Exposition, a massive world’s fair intended to celebrate American progress, industry, and culture. For