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Mary Virginia Merrick and the Christ Child Society

Mary Virginia Merrick and the Christ Child Society

Jul 19, 2021 | 19th century, 20th century, DC, episodes, laity, mid-atlantic, servant of god

Servant of God Mary Virginia Merrick was paralyzed when she was young, but she had a deep love of Christ and she founded the Christ Child Society.

Fred Allen

Fred Allen

Apr 19, 2021 | 20th century, artist, entertainer, episodes, irish, laity, mid-atlantic, new york, new york city

Fred Allen was a hugely influential and beloved comic whose characters, tropes, and sketches have been imitated since his death. He also was a devout Catholic.

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