Public History junior Hannah Boes’ most recent Harrisburg Historical article explores the history of the Catholic community in Harrisburg’s Old Eighth Ward. It spotlights the story of Sister Mary Clare Grace, founder of the Harrisburg Sisters of Mercy, and the Sisters’ efforts to care for those in need throughout Harrisburg.
Here’s the lede to the story:
After Sister Mary Clare Grace arrived in Harrisburg in 1869, she overcame anti-Catholic prejudice to become known as a woman of great service in her community. Among her many accomplishments was the establishment of an infirmary that treated troops during the Spanish-American War.
You can read the rest of the article at “Sister Mary Clare Grace and the St. Clare Infirmary.”
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