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Catholic Chaplains in the US Army
A graph showing the increase in the number of Catholic Chaplains in the military during the First World War
"To Ordain New Priests," Catholic News, September 3, 1917
Article from the Catholic News in 1917 regarding the early ordination of the men from the class of 1918 at St. Joseph's Seminary
Plaque for Fr. Duffy at Holy Cross, Manhattan
A plaque erected in honor of Fr. Francis Duffy on the facade of Holy Cross Church in Manhattan. Fr. Duffy worked at Holy Cross from 1920 until his death in 1932.
Stained Glass Window at Blessed Sacrament, New Rochelle
A stained glass window found at Blessed Sacrament Church in New Rochelle depicting Jesus in memory of the Chaplains of the Archdiocese. It was given on behalf of then Archbishop Patrick Hayes,
Honor Roll at St. Joseph's Seminary, Yonkers
Honor roll of the St. Joseph Seminary alumni and faculty who enlisted as chaplains in the First World War.
Cardinal Hayes response to Col. Phalen
Cardinal Hayes response to Col. Phalen offering his suggestion of Fr. Duffy to take over as chaplain for the 69th Regiment, after the war is over.
Letter from Col. John Phelan to Cardinal Hayes, regarding Fr. Duffy
A letter regarding the retiring of Fr. Joseph Dineen as chaplain of the 69th Regiment. Phelan asks Hayes for a recommendation, which would end up being Fr. Duffy.
Letter from Fr. Duffy to Cardinal Farley
Letter written by Fr. Francis Duffy to Cardinal Farley on his way to France. He describes his voyage across the Atlantic and the many priestly tasks he has already carried out on board the ship.
Fr. Francis P. Duffy at a grave in France
Nine gun salute over the casket of a New York man killed in action in France; Father Francis P. Duffy, chaplain of the 6th Regiment, officiated at the funeral
Fr. Francis P. Duffy at a grave in France
The casket of a New York man killed in action in France; Father Francis P. Duffy, chaplain of the 6th Regiment, officiated at the funeral