The Great War and Catholic Memory

The Archives of the Archdiocese of New York is commemorating the centennial of the First World War by exploring the role played by the Archdiocese's priests and lay people in the conflict, both overseas and on the home front.

Use the following links or the menu on the right to discover more about the war and how it affected the people, parishes, and historical memory of the Archdiocese of New York.

The Outbreak of War

New York Men Join the Fight

New York Priests and the War

Fundraising for the War

The Archdiocese during the War

Memorializing the War

Credits

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