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[Season 2: Series 1] Episode 4: The Black Catholic Experience in Montgomery
Synopsis:Father Harold Purcell, the founder of the City of St. Jude, came to Montgomery, Alabama in 1934. His dream was to create a “center for the religious, charitable, educational and industrial advancement of the Negro people.” And amazingly…despite being a Yankee…despite being white…and despite being a Catholic priest, he was able to do just that! In this episode, Roberta James, a long-time parishioner of St. Jude, helps us to explore this rich history. Then we sit down with a current le...
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By Fr. Victor IngallsSynopsis:Father Harold Purcell, the founder of the City of St. Jude, came to Montgomery, Alabama in 1934. His dream was to create a “center for the religious, charitable, educational and industrial advancement of the Negro people.” And amazingly…despite being a Yankee…despite being white…and despite being a Catholic priest, he was able to do just that! In this episode, Roberta James, a long-time parishioner of St. Jude, helps us to explore this rich history. Then we sit down with a current le...