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The American Celt
Irish-American newspaper published in Boston, Buffalo, and New York between 1850 and 1855.
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Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul
Learn about two major events for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia at the end of the 19th century, the consecration and...
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Letter to James Cardinal Knox from John Cardinal Krol, March 7, 1975.
Letter to James Cardinal Knox from John Cardinal Krol regarding the theme for the IEC.
41st International Eucharistic Congress Official Program
Official program for the 41st International Eucharistic Congress.
Correspondence between Cardinal Krol and Dorothy Day, January 29, 1976
Correspondence between Cardinal Krol and Dorothy Day about attending the IEC.