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  • The Nativist Assault on Catholic Philadelphia, 1844

    Dr. Zachary Schrag, George Mason University 5pm social hour | 6pm dinner | 7pm lecture $20 members / $30 non-members

    • Tuesday | October 19, 2021
    • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

  • Follow Your Conscience: The Catholic Church and the Spirit of the Sixties

    Dr. Peter Cajka, University of Notre Dame Online via Zoom

    • Sunday | November 14, 2021
    • 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Archbishop Nelson J. Perez

    2021 Commodore John Barry Award Dinner

    Honoring Most Reverend Nelson J. PeĢrez, DD Archbishop of Philadelphia The American Catholic Historical Society requests the pleasure of your company for the presentation of...

    • Friday | December 3, 2021
    • 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    • 140 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

  • Christmas Party

    $25 members / $35 non-members

    • Friday | December 10, 2021
    • All Day

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Founded in 1884, the society's goal has been to collect, research and maintain a history of Catholic contributions to our culture. From the beginning of our history, Catholics have been instrumental in adding to the forward progress of our nation.

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