In the early 19th century, the University’s founder’s father, Francis Martin Drexel, left his native Austria to become a famous portrait painter in America. ... they had three children: Mary Johanna ...

Tomorrow, at a celebration in Rome, Mary Katharine Drexel (1858-1955) will become the second American-born Catholic saint. The first, Elizabeth Ann Seton, canonized in 1975, was born in New York ...

Born on Valentine's Day in 1927, Francis has three younger sisters. His parents, George and Josephine Francis, worked hard to keep their family comfortable as they were growing up. Josephine was a ...

2. It was Francis’s son, Anthony J. Drexel, who partnered with New York City bankers, including Pierpont Morgan, to found Drexel, Morgan and Company in 1871, with headquarters in the biggest ...

The Catholic Diocese held a Requiem Mass to honor the late Pope Francis ,on 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica.Bishop Toups expresse ...

Pope Francis has pointed to St. Anthony of Padua as an example for younger generations of Catholics to “live the Gospel courageously.” Wednesday, July 02, 2025.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued a statement, remembering Pope Francis' life legacy. While Mr Albanese wasn't able to attend the service at the Vatican due to the upcoming election, he ...

Mayer was the great-great granddaughter of Francis Martin Drexel, who in 1837 founded the banking house of Drexel and Company. Her great grandfather, Anthony J. Drexel was a partner of the ...

MRS. DREXEL GIVES A BALL IN LONDON; Most Important Function of the Evening Attended by a Brilliant Company. GIVEN FOR HER DAUGHTER Miss Drexel is One of the Most Beautiful Girls Ever in London.

There is no Drexel University without its founder, Anthony J. Drexel.And there is no Anthony J. Drexel without his father, Francis Martin Drexel, who escaped Napoleonic forces and spent eight years ...