Guide to the Archbishop John B. Purcell Records
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Reilly, Marianne, 1804-1897
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Marianne Reilly was born in 1804 in Philadelphia to Thomas Reilly and Mary Miller, who had emigrated from Cork, Ireland. The couple had several children including: George, Ellen, Farrell, and Anna Elizabeth. Eventually the family made their home in Cincinnati where they were among the founding families of the diocese. Marianne was active in social and church related activities in Cincinnati, and her family enjoyed a close relationship with Archbishop John B. Purcell. Through this connection, the...
Purcell, John Baptist, 1800-1883
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John Baptist Purcell was born at Mallow, County Cork, Ireland on February 26, 1800, the son of Edward and Johanna Purcell. On June 20, 1820, he entered Mount St. Mary's Seminary, Emmitsburg, Maryland. After his ordination, Purcell continued his studies until the autumn of 1827, when he returned to the United States to enter Mount St. Mary's Seminary as professor. He afterwards became president, until his appointment as Bishop of Cincinnati, Ohio, to succeed Edward Fenwick. Purcell received notic...