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The Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart, 1890 - ca. 1920

Documents Regarding the Ministry to Italians

Title: Mission Helpers, Demetrias to Joseph, Feb 29, 1904

Description: In this letter of February 29, 1904 Mother Demetrias reports to Mother Joseph about the Mission Helpers' activities in Atlantic City. On page 3 of the letter she mentions that 1000 Italians live in the city, while on page 8 she notes that "The poverty amongst the Italians is simply appalling" and comments on Sr. George's skills at speaking Italian.

Contributor: The Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart

Date: February 29, 1904
Title: Mission Helpers, Sr. Juliana to Mo. Demetrias, Nov 6, 1904

Description: In this letter of November 6, 1904 to Mother Demetrias, Sr. M. Juliana describes at length how the Mission Helpers in Trenton, NJ are running their kindergarten for Italian children.

Contributor: Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart

Date: November 6, 1904
Title: Mission Helpers, Mother Demetrias to Father O'Connell, November 14, 1904

Description: Mother Demetrias describes the Mission Helpers' work with Italians in this November 14, 1904 letter to Fr. O'Connell of Pittsburgh.

Contributor: The Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart

Date: November 14, 1904