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Bookmark - Front
Bookmark with images of Cornelia and a prayer for beatification. Created in 2020. Click here to view back of bookmark.
2020

Bookmark - Back
Bookmark with images of Cornelia and a prayer for beatification. Created in 2020. Click here to view front of bookmark.
2020

Cornelia and Pierce Connelly: New Perspectives on Their Early Lives
Article by Caritas McCarthy, SHCJ (formerly Mother Maria Caritas, SHCJ). Rosemont College, Rosemont, PA. Originally published in Records of the American Catholic Historical Society of Philadelphia, vol. 72, no. 3/4, 1961, pp. 93–105.
1961

Report from the Commission on the Legacy of Slavery at Rosemont College - Updated
Report completed by a "Commission with a diverse membership representing all constituencies of [the] campus community" of Rosemont College with updates and annotations by Eileen McDevitt, SHCJ.
December 2019

Report from the Commission on the Legacy of Slavery at Rosemont College - Updated
Report completed by a "Commission with a diverse membership representing all constituencies of [the] campus community" of Rosemont College with updates and annotations by Eileen McDevitt, SHCJ.
December 2019

Small Holy Child Hymnal
Small hymnal printed by Mather Bros Printers in Preston in 1946.
1946

Ignatius Gough - Family History
Family history of Ignatius Gough who was enslaved to the Jesuits in Grand Coteau and eventually married, Sally, an enslaved person owned by the Connellys. Click here to read article.
January 2021

Venerable Cornelia Connelly Honored in Grand Coteau
Article about Connellys' time in Grand Coteau. Click here to read article.
2020

Mercer (Merty) Connelly
Cornelia's son, Mercer (Merty) Connelly (1832-1853), taken from a miniature painted when he was 9.

Photo of Adeline Connelly 02
Photo of Cornelia's daughter, Adeline Connelly later in life.

Photo of Adeline Connelly 03
Photo of Cornelia's daughter, Adeline Connelly (1835-1900) at 14-16 years of age.

New Zealand Sculpture, A History
History of sculpture in New Zealand written by Michael Dunn. Includes information about Frank Connelly's sculpture. Click here to view.
2002

Photo of Pierce Connelly 02
Photo of Pierce Connelly.

Portrait of Pierce Connelly
Portrait of Pierce Connelly painted by son Frank
c. 1851

John Henry Connelly - Burial Information
Entry for Cornelia's son, John Henry on Find A Grave website. Click here to access information.

Mary Magdalen Connelly - Burial Information
Entry for Cornelia's daughter, Mary Magdalen on the Find A Grave website. Click here to access information.

Pierce Francis (Frank) Connelly - Burial Information
Entry for Cornelia's son, Pierce Francis (Frank) on the Find A Grave website. Click here to access information.

S.H.C.J. Hymn Book, Mayfield School
Cover and selected pages from Hymn Book printed at St. Joseph's House for Homeless and Industrious Boys in Philadelphia.

Our Lady at the Foot of the Cross
Text on the reverse reads as follows:
Handwritten label to left:
'This picture was painted by Rev. Mother Foundress'.
Printed and filled in label in centre: 
'James [?] Bourlet and Sons Ltd. 
Frame makers and packers
Pictures relined, cleaned and varnished
Artist: Convent of the Holy Child Jesus
Address: [blank]
Price: [blank]'
No further information on this painting has been found nor any documentation to confirm the accuracy of the handwritten statement that it was painted by Cornelia Connelly.

Venerable Cornelia Connelly — Wife, Mother, Foundress
Brief biography by Tricia O'Donnell. Click link above to download PDF of article or click here to read it on the Marist Messenger website.
September 1 , 2013

22 & 23 Winckley Square
Biography of Cornelia, history of the society and information about the convent on Winckley Square produced by Friends of Winckley Square. Click here to read article.

Cornelia Connelly, 22 & 23 Winckley Square
Biography of Cornelia, history of the society and information about the convent on Winckley Square produced by Friends of Winckley Square. Click here to read article.

News of Drowning of Harry Connelly
News item clipped from the Philadelphia Inquirer regarding the drowning death of Pierce's brother, Harry in February of 1863.
Feb. 11, 1863

Adeline Connelly's Grave 04
Photo of Adeline's grave taken between 2018 and 2021.

Pierce Connelly's Grave 02
Photo of Pierce's grave taken between 2018 and 2021.

Cornelia Connelly Anthology
Selections from the Writings of Cornelia Connelly. Compiled by Philomena Power, SHCJ and Catherine Quinn, SHCJ.
Sections:
  • Life in Christ for Mission
    • Spirit and Mission
    • Consecration in Community
    • Chastity
    • Poverty
    • Obedience
    • Prayer
    • Lifelong Formation
    • Initial Formation
    • Profession and Apostolic Life in Community
  • Union for Mission: Government
    • Ministry of Government
    • Structures of Government

A Tour of Cornelia's Philadelphia
Intro from publication: "On Cornelia’s Philadelphia tour, we will visit a few places that shaped Cornelia’s childhood and young adulthood and “walk through” the Philadelphia she knew."
2022

175th Anniversary Photo Montage
Photo montage created for the liturgy in Philadelphia celebrating the 175th Anniversary of the Society. The photo montage is also available as a download here.

University of Louisiana Cornelia Connelly Collection
Inventory of archival items related to Cornelia Connelly housed at the Libraries of the University of Louisiana. This collection consists of letters she wrote to her husband and many writings and publications about her. Donated by Dr. Sarah Brabant. Click here to view inventory.

A Woman for Our Times: How Marriage and Motherhood Shaped Cornelia Connelly's Religious Life
A dissertation submitted to the faculty of The Graduate Program in Theology and Ministry in Candidacy for the degree of Doctor of Theology by Susan M. Gallen.
August 2022


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