Religious News Service Photographs

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Conceived by journalist Louis Minsky (1909-1957), Religious News Service (RNS) was established in 1934 as an affiliated but independently managed agency of the National Conference of Jews and Christians (later the National Conference of Christians and Jews), and was dedicated to providing authoritative and bias-free news about religion and ethics to both the secular and religious press. This collection contains photographs documenting Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, and Jewish groups. Coverage of Protestants (especially mainline Protestants) and Catholics constitutes the bulk of the images. View the collection guide to learn more. Digitization of some of the images in this collection made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Featured image: Father James Groppi, the civil rights activist priest from Milwaukee, and militant leader Rennie Davis are taken into custody during an anti war demonstration a block from the White House.

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They explore the mysteries of the heavens.
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Text transcribed from caption: C-4010 THEY EXPLORE THE MYSTERIES OF THE HEAVENS CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy -- In the modern observatory at the Pope’s summer residence, Brother Matthew Timmers (right), discoverer of Timmers’ Comet, discusses with the Rev. Walter J. Miller, S.J., of New York, the method by which the track of the comet was logged. Some years ago the Papal Observatory was located in Vatican City, but electrical interference hampered the workings of the delicate instruments and it was moved here. Photography of the stars is a major activity of the observatory, and there are more than 10,000 pictures on file. The Papal Observatory was established by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (KEY-NY-MES-7B-6-C)
Creator:
Keystone Pictures (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Timmers, Matthew., Jesuits., Catholic Church--Clergy., Miller, Walter J., Fordham University--Faculty., Specola vaticana.
Topics:
Popes--Dwellings--Italy--Castel Gandolfo., Palaces--Italy--Castel Gandolfo., Astronomical observatories--Italy--Castel Gandolfo., Astronomers--Italy--Castel Gandolfo.
Geographic subjects:
Castel Gandolfo (Italy)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359828
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War Veterans officers exchange congratulations.
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Text transcribed from caption: C-4008 WAR VETERANS OFFICERS EXCHANGE CONGRATULATIONS NEWARK, N.J. -- Max H. Sorensen, of Philadelphia (left), newly-elected president of the Catholic War Veterans, exchanges congratulations with John C. James of Lafayette, La., a national trustee of the CWV, following their election at the organization’s convention here. Sorensen, father of nine children, was born in Denmark and is believed to be the first naturalized citizen to head a major veterans service agency. James is principal of Long Elementary School in Lafayette and is the first Negro to hold a national office in the veterans’ group. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (CWV-MES-6D-6-C)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America, Inc.--Congresses., Sorensen, Max H., James, John C., Long Elementary School (Lafayette, La.)
Topics:
Congresses and conventions--New Jersey--Newark., Veterans--New Jersey--Newark., School principals--Louisiana--Lafayette., African American civic leaders--New Jersey--Newark., African American Catholics--New Jersey--Newark., African American veterans--New Jersey--Newark.
Geographic subjects:
Newark (N.J.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359827
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The new Monte Cassino Abbey.
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Text transcribed from caption: C-4007 THE NEW MONTE CASSINO ABBEY Scale model shows the new abbey to be built at Monte Cassino to replace the one destroyed in 1944. Complete restoration of the historical edifice is expected to cost two billion lire. A temporary monastery has been erected outside the main entrance to house monks during the time it will take to rebuild the famous shrine. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (KP-NY-MES-6D-6-C)
Creator:
Keystone Pictures (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Montecassino (Monastery)
Topics:
Architectural models., Church buildings--Repair and reconstruction., Catholic church buildings--Repair and reconstruction., Abbeys--Italy--Cassino.
Geographic subjects:
Cassino (Italy)--Buildings, structures, etc., Cassino (Italy)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359826
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Italian sisters care for orphans.
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Text transcribed from caption: C-4006 ITALIAN SISTERS CARE FOR ORPHANS ROME -- War-ravaged Italy presents few such happy scenes as this, which occurred at a convent near here where Catholic sisters care for abandoned and orphaned youngsters. UNRRA helps supply some of their rations. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (KEY-NY-MES-7A-6-C)
Creator:
Keystone Press Agency Ltd. (London, England) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration.
Topics:
Catholic orphans--Italy--Rome., Orphans--Italy--Rome., Nuns--Italy--Rome., Children--Institutional care--Italy--Rome., Church work with orphans--Italy--Rome., World War, 1939-1945--Civilian relief., Reconstruction (1939-1951)--Italy.
Geographic subjects:
Rome (Italy)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359825
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New officers of Laymen’s Retreat League.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-4003 NEW OFFICERS OF LAYMEN’S RETREAT LEAGUE BOSTON -- New officers of the National Catholic Laymen’s Retreat League elected here are, left to right (front row); Dr. R. E. Mulholland, Long Branch, N.J., second vice president; Frank Crotty, Boston, president; Daniel M. Hammil, Pittsburgh, vice president, and David Askin, Brooklyn, N.Y., secretary. Back row: J.W. Cunningham, Hartford, Conn., trustee; Daniel Morrissey, Chicago, treasurer, and Judge Joseph W. Ward, St. Louis, six-year trustee. Object of the League is the personal sanctification of members through the promotion of spiritual retreats. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (ELM-BOST-MES-6D-6-C)
Creator:
MacDonald, Earl L. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Mulholland, R. E., Crotty, Frank., Hammil, Daniel M., Askin, David., Cunningham, J. W., Morrissey, Daniel., Ward, Joseph W., National Committee of Catholic Laymen (U.S.)
Topics:
Catholic men--Societies, etc., Congresses and conventions--Massachusetts--Boston., Laity--Catholic Church.
Geographic subjects:
Boston (Mass.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359824
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Leaders at Catholic Veterans Convention.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-4001 LEADERS AT CATHOLIC VETERANS CONVENTION NEWARK, N.J. -- Maj. Gen. St. Clair Streett (second from right), representing Secretary of War Robert P. Patterson, is welcomed to the 11th annual Convention of the Catholic War Veterans of America here. Shown greeting Gen. Streett are (left to right): the Rt. Rev. Msgr. James H. Griffiths, chancellor of the Military Ordinariate; Edward Dwyer, general chairman of the convention; the Rev. Edward J. Higgins, founder of the Catholic War Veterans, and the Most Rev. William T. McCarty, C.SS.R., Military delegate of the Armed Forces. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (CWV-MES-6D-6-C)
Creator:
Van, George. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Streett, St. Clair, 1893-1970., Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America, Inc.--Congresses., United States. Air Force. Strategic Air Command., Griffiths, James Henry Ambrose., Catholic Church--Bishops., Catholic Church. Archdiocese of New York (N.Y.), Dwyer, Edward., Higgins, Edward J., 1890-, McCarty, William Tibertus., Redemptorists., United States. Army., Catholic Church--Societies, etc.
Topics:
Congresses and conventions--New Jersey--Newark., Veterans--New Jersey--Newark.
Geographic subjects:
Newark (N.J.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359823
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Orphans pray to Mother Cabrini.
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Text transcribed from caption: C-3997 ORPHANS PRAY TO MOTHER CABRINI PHILADELPHIA -- Orphans from the Sacred Heart Orphanage here pray before a statue of Blessed Mother Francis Xavier Cabrini at St. Donato’s Church. Mother Cabrini, who will be proclaimed a saint July 7, founded the orphanage and worshipped in St. Donato’s. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (JD-PHIL-MES-6D-6-C)
Creator:
Lucker. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Cabrini, Frances Xavier, Saint, 1850-1917., St. Donato Roman Catholic Church (Philadelphia, Pa.), Catholic Church--Buildings.
Topics:
Prayer--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Catholic orphans--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Catholic church buildings--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia., Orphans--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.
Geographic subjects:
Philadelphia (Pa.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359822
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Exhibition honors priest hero.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-3991 EXHIBITION HONORS PRIEST HERO PARIS -- More than 15,000 persons, including Emmanuel Celestin Cardinal Suhard, Archbishop of Paris, viewed an exhibition at Les Invalides here in honor of Father Charles de Foucauld (above), French desert monk. At one time a member of the Foreign Legion and a secret service agent in Africa, Father de Foucauld ranks among France’s national heroes. The exhibition in his honor was arranged by Abbe Louis of Les Invalides, who spent many years collecting souvenirs and relics of Father de Foucauld. The priest was mysteriously slain in Fort Tamanrasset on the Sahara desert during the first world war. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (POI-PARIS-MES_6D-6-C)
Creator:
Dore, G. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Suhard, Emmanuel-Célestin, 1874-1949., Catholic Church--Bishops., Catholic Church. Archdiocese of Paris (France)
Topics:
Exhibitions--France--Paris., Religious biography--France--Paris., Christian biography--France--Paris., Martyrs--Sahara.
Geographic subjects:
Paris (France)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359821
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Religious hobbies.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-3979 RELIGIOUS HOBBIES ALTARS. Only scrap lumber and bits and pieces from his wife’s button and jewelry boxes go into these magnificent, correct-in-detail miniature altars created by hobbyist W.F. Burns (above), of Akron, Ohio. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AK-BJ-BS-9D-6-ROTO)
Creator:
Beacon Journal Photo. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Burns, W. F.
Topics:
Diorama--Ohio--Akron., Miniature objects--Ohio--Akron., Models and modelmaking--Ohio--Akron., Hobbies--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Geographic subjects:
Akron (Ohio)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359820
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Solitude and prayer.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-3962 SOLITUDE AND PRAYER This striking photo was taken at the Cathedral, Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Baltimore, Md. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AAB-BALT-MES-6C-6-C)
Creator:
Religious News Service. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Baltimore, Md.), Catholic Church--Buildings.
Topics:
Contemplation., Prayer--Maryland--Baltimore., Catholic church buildings--Maryland--Baltimore., Cathedrals--Maryland--Baltimore., Church architecture--Maryland--Baltimore., Stained glass windows--Maryland--Baltimore.
Geographic subjects:
Baltimore (Md.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359819
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Chilean Cardinal honored at St. Patrick’s.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-3955 CHILEAN CARDINAL HONORED AT ST. PATRICK’S NEW YORK -- Jose Caro Cardinal Rodriguez, Archbishop of Santiago, Chile (right), is shown with Francis Cardinal Spellman on the steps of St. Patrick’s Cathedral here following a solemn Pontifical Mass at which Cardinal Rodriguez presided. Cardinal Rodriguez received the Red Hat at a private consistory in Rome May 17, after illness kept him from the consistory ceremonies in February. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (PA-NY-MES-6B-6-C)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Caro Rodríguez, José María, 1866-1958., Catholic Church--Bishops., Catholic Church. Archdiocese of Santiago (Chile), Spellman, Francis, 1889-1967., Catholic Church. Archdiocese of New York (N.Y.), St. Patrick's Cathedral (New York, N.Y.)
Topics:
Visits of state--New York (State)--New York., Mass--Celebration.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359818
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Mother Cabrini bench.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-3953 MOTHER CABRINI BENCH NEW YORK -- On this bench, in the garden of Mother Cabrini High School here, Mother Cabrini spent her early morning hours in meditation. Inscription reads: “Here Oft In Early Morning Lyric Beata Cabrini Communed With God.” Mother Cabrini will be canonized on July 7, the first United States citizen to be proclaimed a saint. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (JU-RP-LI-MES-6C-6-C)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Cabrini, Frances Xavier, Saint, 1850-1917.
Topics:
Historical markers--New York (State)--New York., Monuments--New York (State)--New York., Benches--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359817
Title:
Street mass in Poland.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-3938 STREET MASS IN POLAND WARSAW -- Outdoor Masses have become common in Poland because of the widespread destruction of churches during the war. In this scene, Polish soldiers and members of political parties are shown gathered before an altar set up near a ruined church. The Mass was offered for Polish soldiers killed in the war. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (WNS-TO-TFD-6-6B-C)
Creator:
Polska Agencja Prasowa. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Catholic Church--Customs and practices.
Topics:
Mass--Celebration., Memorial service., Memorial rites and ceremonies--Poland--Warsaw., World War, 1939-1945--Casualties--Poland.
Geographic subjects:
Warsaw (Poland)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359816
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Life in a Capuchin monastery.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-3932 LIFE IN A CAPUCHIN MONASTERY [7] STAUNTON, Va. -- The rapid pace of the Twentieth Century gives way to study, mediation, prayer and work at Our Lady of Angels Capuchin monastery here. However all is not done without recreation, as this picture shows. Longest period of relaxation is the hour after night prayers when the 24 students and six priest-teachers play cards, read and listen to the radio or play table tennis. Members of the order may leave the grounds of the monastery only on Thursday, except on monastery business or to visit the doctor or dentist. Off the grounds they dress in black suits. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AC-RICH-VA-MES-6B-6-C-R)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Capuchins., Our Lady of Angels Monastery (Staunton, Va.), Catholic Church--Clergy., Catholic Church--Customs and practices.
Topics:
Card games--Virginia--Staunton., Monasticism and religious orders--Virginia--Staunton., Monks--Virginia--Staunton.
Geographic subjects:
Staunton (Va.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359815
Title:
Life in a Capuchin monastery.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-3931 LIFE IN A CAPUCHIN MONASTERY [6] STAUNTON, Va. -- The rapid pace of the Twentieth Century gives way to study, mediation, prayer and work at Our Lady of Angels Capuchin monastery here. But although the robes, ceremonies and customs are centuries old, the modern aspect of life intrudes, as these two Capuchins demonstrate during a moment of relaxation. The batter in the pick up game is a recently-ordained priest. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AC-RICH-VA-MES-6B-6)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Capuchins., Our Lady of Angels Monastery (Staunton, Va.), Catholic Church--Clergy., Catholic Church--Customs and practices.
Topics:
Baseball--Virginia--Staunton., Monasticism and religious orders--Virginia--Staunton., Monks--Virginia--Staunton.
Geographic subjects:
Staunton (Va.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359814
Title:
Life in a Capuchin monastery.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-3930 LIFE IN A CAPUCHIN MONASTERY [5] STAUNTON, Va. -- The rapid pace of the Twentieth Century gives way to study, mediation, prayer and work at Our Lady of Angels Capuchin monastery here. Students are shown at one of six daily services at which the ancient Latin prayers are offered in a chapel with fluorescent lighting. Father John, O.F.M., Cap., master of clerics (right) is reading the prayers. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AC-RICH-VA-MES-6B-6-C-R)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Capuchins., Our Lady of Angels Monastery (Staunton, Va.), Catholic Church--Clergy., Catholic Church--Customs and practices.
Topics:
Monasticism and religious orders--Virginia--Staunton., Prayer meetings--Virginia--Staunton., Monks--Virginia--Staunton.
Geographic subjects:
Staunton (Va.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359813
Title:
Life in a Capuchin monastery.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-3929 LIFE IN A CAPUCHIN MONASTERY [4] STAUNTON, Va. -- The rapid pace of the Twentieth Century gives way to study, mediation, prayer and work at Our Lady of Angels Capuchin monastery here. These two priest-teachers, garbed in the traditional robes of the order, are enjoying a few minutes of relaxation in the warm Virginia sun. Priest on right with cigar is Doctor of Canon Law. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AC-RICH-VA-MES-6B-6-C-R)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Capuchins., Our Lady of Angels Monastery (Staunton, Va.), Catholic Church--Clergy., Catholic Church--Customs and practices.
Topics:
Monasticism and religious orders--Virginia--Staunton., Clothing and dress--Religious aspects--Christianity., Monks--Virginia--Staunton.
Geographic subjects:
Staunton (Va.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359812
Title:
Life in a Capuchin monastery.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-3928 LIFE IN A CAPUCHIN MONASTERY [3] STAUNTON, Va. -- The rapid pace of the Twentieth Century gives way to study, mediation, prayer and work at Our Lady of Angels Capuchin monastery here. The Capuchins are one of three independent branches of the Franciscans initiated by the Blessed Matteo da Bascio in 1525, who set himself to restore a literal observance of the rule of St. Francis. Here, in the ceremony of grace held before each meal, the monks kiss the floor. The collar-like arrangements of their gowns are the famous Capuchin hoods. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AC-RICH-VA-MES-6B-6-C-R)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Capuchins., Our Lady of Angels Monastery (Staunton, Va.), Catholic Church--Clergy., Catholic Church--Customs and practices., Serafini, Matteo., Francis, of Assisi, Saint, 1182-1226.
Topics:
Monasticism and religious orders--Virginia--Staunton., Clothing and dress--Religious aspects--Christianity., Monks--Virginia--Staunton.
Geographic subjects:
Staunton (Va.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359811
Title:
Life in a Capuchin monastery.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-3927 LIFE IN A CAPUCHIN MONASTERY [2] STAUNTON, Va. -- The rapid pace of the Twentieth Century gives way to study, mediation, prayer and work at Our Lady of Angels Capuchin monastery here. At this monastery young Americans of Italian ancestry spend the last years of their intensive preparation for ordination as Capuchin priests. Here Brother Emanuel, the cook, inspects the spaghetti for a midday meal which includes steak, peas, cabbage, bread, milk and fruit. Although they eat well, the students’ fare is simple. Students range in age from 17 to 28. By Capuchin custom, they all wear beards. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AC-RICH-VA-MES-6B-6-C-R)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Capuchins., Our Lady of Angels Monastery (Staunton, Va.), Catholic Church--Clergy., Catholic Church--Customs and practices.
Topics:
Monasticism and religious orders--Virginia--Staunton., Italian Americans--Virginia--Staunton., Clothing and dress--Religious aspects--Christianity., Monks--Virginia--Staunton.
Geographic subjects:
Staunton (Va.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359810
Title:
Life in a Capuchin monastery.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-3926 LIFE IN A CAPUCHIN MONASTERY [1] STAUNTON, Va. -- The rapid pace of the Twentieth Century gives way to study, mediation, prayer and work at Our Lady of Angels Capuchin monastery here. The basis of living is reduced to its essentials, as shown in this photo of the plainly-set table at meal time. Seating at long wooden tables is arranged by rank. Much modern equipment has been installed in the monastery and its grounds. Cells are equipped with hot and cold water, and tilling of the soil is done by power-driven plows. Students do most of work, and the building contains carpenter, cobbler, pressing and tailor shops. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AC-RICH-VA-MES-6B-6-C-R)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Capuchins., Our Lady of Angels Monastery (Staunton, Va.), Catholic Church--Clergy., Catholic Church--Customs and practices.
Topics:
Monasticism and religious orders--Virginia--Staunton., Monks--Virginia--Staunton.
Geographic subjects:
Staunton (Va.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359809

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