The Cowley Fathers in Philadelphia / Steven Haws CR.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Haws, Steven, author.

Contributor:

Charlton Yarnall Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Society of St. John the Evangelist.

History.

Philadelphia (Pa.)--Church history.

Philadelphia (Pa.).

Pennsylvania--Philadelphia.

Society of St. John the Evangelist--History.

Genre:

Church history.

History.

Physical Description:

xv, 212 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

Bloomington, IN : AuthorHouse UK, 2019.

Summary:

This is the story of an Anglican Religious Community established in the parish of Cowley, Oxford, England in 1866--the Society of S. John the Evangelist. From their geographic location they soon became known as "The Cowley Fathers". Four years later they expanded their work in America, first in Boston and later in Philadelphia where they were invited to take charge of S. Clement's Church. Soon after their arrival there was suspicion and misunderstanding on the part of many in the Diocese of Pennsylvania who did not accept this mostly foreign group of priests from England. The deep compassion for the poor and marginalized, the relief work in the face of tragedy and disaster won their critics over and eventually opposition ceased. The Cowley Fathers whose influence attracted the poor and wealthy soon spread beyond the confines of the parish. Their ministry through teaching, preaching, retreats, missions and spiritual counsel attracted many. Interest in the Society grew. By the end of the 19th century there were branch houses in India, South Africa and Scotland. This book offers a unique account of the SSJE Community in Philadelphia and the parish they served.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Charlton Yarnall Fund.

ISBN:

9781728391021

1728391024

OCLC:

1123185711