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Catholic Church -- Philadelphia (Pa.)

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 8 Collections and/or Records:

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Proposed 10th Synod

 Collection
Identifier: MC 100
Abstract

This collection contains plans and correspondence for the proposed 10th Synod of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in the 1960s. The bulk of the collection contains statutes and plans from the various preparatory commissions.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1962 - 1965; 1832 - 1987

Bishop Edward Cullen Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC 103
Abstract

This collection contains the papers of Bishop Edward Cullen when he was a Msgr. in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia while he was head of Catholic Social Services. The bulk of the material deals with his time on the City of Philadelphia’s MOVE Commission as well as his work on the 1983 Holy Year of Redemption and the Council of Priest.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1982 - 1987; 1965 - 1987

Bishop John Neumann Beatification and Canonization

 Collection
Identifier: MC 109
Abstract

This collection contains material covering the cause fo rBishop John Neumann's Beatification and Canonization.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1959 - 1977; 1886 - 1980

Bonner, Monsignor John J. Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC 49
Scope and Contents

The documents in this collection consist mainly of correspondence, prayers, sermons, speeches, etc. which were amassed by Msgr. Bonner during his career associated with the city of Philadelphia Catholic School System.

Dates: 1909-1945

Cardinal's Commission on Human Relations Collection

 Collection
Identifier: MC 116
Scope and Contents This collection consists of records, photographs, and audio recordings belonging to the offices of the Cardinal’s Commission on Human Relations. The materials relate to the Commission’s work in quelling racial tensions within the Church and greater Philadelphia area, as well as foster relationships between Catholic and non-Catholic communities. The collection is held in 56 document boxes and 2 Bankers boxes, spanning 30.5 linear feet. The collection’s materials date from 1963 to 1990, with...
Dates: 1963-1990; Majority of material found within 1970-1983

Father Francis Carbine Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC 108
Abstract

This collection contains material focusing mainly on St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, as well as general history of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and writings by Father Carbine.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1930 - 1979; 1832 - 1980

Msgr. Thomas Falls Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MC 107
Abstract

This collection contains material covering the Legion of Mary, reports from Vatican II, and writings by Msgr. Falls.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1962 - 1965; 1938 - 1978

Nativist Riots

 Collection
Identifier: MC 97
Abstract

This collection contains materials related to the Nativist Riots (also known as the Anti-Catholic Philadelphia Riots, the Philadelphia Prayer Riots, and the Bible Riots) in 1844. The bulk of the collection is contemporary pamphlets published about the riots as well as correspondence from Morton McMichael the sheriff of Philadelphia at the time of the riots.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1843 - 1845; 1843 - 1970