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BPL explores archdiocesan archives
The Boston Public Library is featuring an exhibit of materials from the archives of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston and the library itself, marking this year's bicentennial of the archdiocese. The library's news release is here; the Pilot has a story here. From the Pilot story:
"Some highlights of the display include Bishop Benedict Joseph Fenwick’s journal, which contains his personal account of the burning of the Ursuline Convent in 1834, and an early volume of The Jesuit, the Catholic newspaper launched by Bishop Fenwick which would later be renamed The Pilot. Also on display is a marriage certificate for Don Juan Stoughton, Spanish Consul in Boston, which was witnessed by John Hancock and bears his signature. There is also a list of donors who contributed to the construction of the Cathedral of the Holy Cross, and it includes the name of former president John Adams. Cardinal Humberto Medeiros’ hat and elaborate vestments are also on display."
(Image above from Charlestown Historical Society.)
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