Mary Perkins Ryan papers, 1932-1951.

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Mary Perkins Ryan papers, 1932-1951.

The papers include manuscripts, correspondence, articles and other publications of author and editor Mary Perkins Ryan. Much of the correspondence deals with Ryan's book Speaking of how to pray (1944). There are also some letters from Leonard Feeney, John LaFarge, Gerald Ellard, and Martin Hellriegel.

1 linear foot (2 boxes).

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Hellriegel, Martin B., 1890-1981

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A Catholic priest and author, Martin B. Hellriegel was born in Heppenheim, Germany, in 1890, and came to the United States in 1906. In 1914, he was ordained in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, where he served as chaplain to the Precious Blood Sisters in O'Fallon, Missouri, and then pastor at the Holy Cross Cathedral in St. Louis. Hellriegel became a leader in the liturgical movement, which sought to renew lay congregants' participation in and understanding of the services of worship. To advance thi...

Ellard, Gerard, 1894-1963.

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La Farge, John, 1880-1963

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La Farge was a Jesuit priest. From the description of Papers of John La Farge [manuscript], 1938-1939. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647836098 Jesuit priest and author of works on race relations and religion; son of American artist John La Farge (1835-1910). From the description of John La Farge papers, 1899-1952. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58780451 ...

Ryan, Mary Perkins, 1912-1993

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Author. Ryan was educated at the Convent of the Sacred Heart in Connecticut and the College of the Sacred Heart in New York. She worked briefly for Sheed & Ward. Her first book, At your ease in the Catholic Church, was published in 1938. Ryan was active in the Liturgical Movement. She authored, edited, or translated over 25 works on the topics of theology, philosophy, and primarily liturgy. Ryan died in 1993. From the description of Mary Perkins Ryan pape...

Feeney, Leonard, 1897-1978

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Ellard, Gerald, 1894-1963

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Jesuit liturgist and author. Ellard joined the Jesuits in 1912 and was ordained in 1926. He taught at St. Mary's College, Kansas from 1932 until his death. Ellard pioneered many liturgical reforms, help found the National Liturgical Conference, and wrote extensively on Catholic liturgy. From the description of Gerald Ellard Papers, 1933-1973. (Boston College). WorldCat record id: 33140567 ...