Monsignor William J. Lallou records

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1 MC 55 Finding aid prepared by Hoang Tran. Last updated on March 23, Philadelphia Archdiocesan Historical Research Center November 2012

2 Table of Contents Summary Information...3 Biography/History...4 Scope and Contents... 5 Arrangement note...6 Administrative Information... 6 Related Materials... 7 Controlled Access Headings...7 Collection Inventory... 9 Series I. Sermons...9 Series II. Scrapbooks Series III. Diaries...17 Series IV. Notebooks...19 Series V. Books Series VI. Photographs Page 2 -

3 Summary Information Repository Philadelphia Archdiocesan Historical Research Center Creator Lallou, William J. (William Joseph), b Title Monsignor William J. Lallou records Call number MC 55 Date [inclusive] Extent 6.25 linear feet (; 15 boxes, one oversized album, one bust statue) Language English Language of Materials note A majority of the records are in English, some materials are in French. Abstract Born in Philadelphia and a graduate of St. Charles Seminary (Overbrook, Philadelphia, PA), William J. Lallou ( ) served as an assistant pastor and pastor of several parishes within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, including Our Lady of Lourdes, where he served as pastor for 17 years. He served as Director of the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and was a professor at St. Charles Seminary and at the Catholic University of America. He authored the book The fifty years of the apostolic delegation (1943), and was named a domestic prelate by Pope John XXIII in The Monsignor William J. Lallou Records, , contains a large number of sermons, scrapbooks, and picture books, many of which document both Lallou?s travels abroad as well as activities at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. The collection also includes: personal diaries, family photographs, research notes and books on various topics, such as Central High School, Lallou?s alma mater. - Page 3 -

4 Cite as: Cite as: [Indicate cited item or series here], Monsignor William Lallou Records (MC 55), Philadelphia Archdiocesan Historical Research Center. Biography/History William J. Lallou was born on August 17, 1880 of French-Irish ancestry in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His mother died in 1882, when he was 2 years old and his father died in He was raised by his paternal grandmother and two paternal aunts in Sacred Heart of Jesus parish in South Philadelphia. Lallou was educated in the public schools of Philadelphia as there was no parochial school at Sacred Heart parish when he was of elementary school age. He graduated from Central High School in He spent a year of concentrated training in Latin at Roman Catholic High School and was admitted into St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in September, After his first year at St. Charles, Lallou was advised to take a year off for health reasons. He spent the year at Seton Hall College in South Orange, New Jersey and received his Bachelor of Arts degree there in He returned to the seminary and was ordained on May 24, Lallou's first assignment was as chaplain for the summer of 1904 to Colonel Edward and Mrs. Louise Morrell at their home in Bar Harbor, Maine. The Morrells were a prominent Philadelphia Catholic family. Louise Morrell was the sister of Mother Katharine Drexel. In September, 1904, he was sent to the Catholic University, Washington, D.C. for post-graduate study and received a Bachelor of Sacred Theology degree in On June 10, 1905, Lallou was made an assistant at St. Philomena?s parish in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania. In January, 1910, he was assigned to the parish of St. John the Evangelist in Philadelphia. During World War I, he served for five months as an army chaplain at Camp Hancock, Georgia. In February, 1918, he was appointed pastor pro tem of St. Ann's in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania where he served until October of that year when he was named Director of Catholic Charities for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. He held this position until 1920, when he was named pastor of St. Philip Neri in Philadelphia. In 1926, Lallou was appointed as professor at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary where he taught liturgy, sacramental theolohy and French. He also directed the school plays and supervised the ceremonies. In 1938, Lallou became a professor at the Catholic University in Washington where he taught liturgy and served as Master of Ceremonies. While at Catholic University, he also wrote for The American Ecclesiastical Review and directed ceremonies at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Lallou was well read and highly educated. In addition to his teaching assignments, he was known as a distinctive preacher and gave many sermons for different occasions such as funerals, eulogies, - Page 4 -

5 graduations, religious holidays, and anniversaries. As a professor, he wrote on a variety of subjects such as physics, anatomy, music, and chemistry, in addition to his writings on Catholic liturgical issues. He also often appeared on radio discussing aspects of Catholic faith and liturgy. While a professor at St. Charles and Cathoic University, he utilized summer vacations to travel extensively. He travelled throughout the world, including Europe, the Near East and the Far East. Laloou also travelled throughout the United States and visited all of the mainland states, as well as Alaska. He spent time on a Navaho reservation and was also made an honory chief by the Mohawks of Caugnawaugha, Canada. He also had strong interests in sports, music and the theater. During a trip to Califronia, he served as advisor on the film "Joan of Arc." He also had a strong interest in sports, music and theater. In 1950, while facing mandatory retirement from Catholic University, Lallou was named pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Philadelphia. At the parish, Lallou abandoned his interests in travel and writing to devote himself to his pastoral duties at the parish. He visited the school almost every day and began many liturgical ceremonies at the parish to celebrate various Holy Days and Feast Days. He continued his interest in sports by establishing athletic programs at the parish. In 1959, Lallou was named a domestic prelate by Pope John XXXIII. He retired as rector in June, 1967 and became Pastor Emeritus. In 1969, he observed his 65th anniversary as a priest. Monsginor Lallou died on October 11, 1973 and was interred on the church grounds. Scope and Contents The Monsignor William Lallou Records, , largely contains sermons, scrapbooks, handwritten diaries, notebooks, published books, and portrait photographs. A significant portion of the scrapbooks and diaries document Lallou?s travels abroad as well as functions at Our Lady of Lourdes Church and other church functions. The collection of notebooks are handwriten on science and church related subjects. Most of the materials in the collection are in English, though some are written in French. There are two oversized items. One is a photo album located on the third shelf down, on top of the hollinger boxes designated, MC 55, Monsignor William J. Lallou Records. The second, is a small bust statue of Bishop Neumann which is located in the basement of the archive. Please make proper arrangments with archive staff if you wish to see use/access these materials. - Page 5 -

6 Arrangement note The Monsignor William J. Lallou Records are arranged into six series. Because the collection was previously processed, our reprocessing efforts were mainly updating preservation standards for the materials. As a result, materials remained in the original arrangement. The collection also has a Small Bust Statue, which is located in the basement of the archives. Series I. Sermons Series II. Scrapbooks Series III. Diaries Series IV. Notebooks Series V. Books Series VI. Photographs Administrative Information Philadelphia Archdiocesan Historical Research Center November 2012 Finding aid prepared by Hoang Tran. Access Restrictions The collection is open for research. Use Restrictions Please note that copyright is retained by the authors of items in these records, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law. Processing Information note This collection was previously processed by the Ryan Memorial Library. The Philadelphia Archdiocese Historical Research Center (PAHRC) believed the collection needed to be reprocessed in order to - Page 6 -

7 promote basic preservation standards. As a result, in November 2012, our processing intern, Hoang Tran, reprocessed the collection at the file level and included item-level description of materials. In order to adhere to the principle of original order, it was decided that materials in each series were to remain in their current archival arrangement order. As a result of this decision, the finding aid provides researchers with item-level description within the file level. Related Materials Separated Materials note Small bust statue of Bishop Neumann is located on shelf in archives. Controlled Access Headings Corporate Name(s) Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Form/Genre(s) Lecture Notes Notebooks Pamphlets Photographs Scrapbooks Sermons Telegrams Subject(s) Catholic Church--Archdiocese of Philadelphia (Pa.) - Page 7 -

8 Clergy--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia. Europe--Description and travel. Irish American Catholics. Our Lady of Lourdes Church (Philadelphia, Pa.) St. Charles Borromeo Seminary (Overbrook, Philadelphia, Pa.) West (U.S.)--Description and travel. - Page 8 -

9 Series I. Sermons Collection Inventory Series I. Sermons, Series primarily comprises of sermons and prayers composed by Lallou. There are also correspondence files and newspaper clippings. Box Folder Central High School, 1973 September th Anniversary of Ordination, 1969 June. 1 2 Contains two Western Union telegrams. One from the White House and stamped by Richard Nixon and another from Raymond J. Broderick Lieutenant Governor. One correspondence from the Archbiship of Philadelphia, John Cardinal Krol, congratulating Monsignor William J. Lallou. In honor of Reverend C. McCormick, th Anniversary of St. John the Evangelist Parish, Philadelphia, undated. 1 4 Folder also contains the sermon: 1. The Church and Calendar Reform, Funeral of Reverend William J. Casey, 1967, undated Catholic Loyalty To America, Page 9 -

10 Series I. Sermons 2. Columbus, Claviger of New World. Christmas, undated Corrigan's Jubilee 2. Our Lady of Mt Carmel New Church Dedicated. St. Francis De Sales, , undated To Children on First Holy Communion 2. Graduate from Chestnut Hill College, Dedication of St. Anastasia's Newtown Square, Folder also contains the sermon: 1. Funeral of Reverend Francis S.J. Carberry. Funeral of Dr. Michael Fogarty, 1923, Old Swedes Church, Thanksgiving Day, Bishop Gercke First Pontifical Mass Sung. Blessed Eucharist - Monthly Message of the Pastor Emeritus, The Sacred Drama of Holy Week, Funeral of Father Hughes, Page 10 -

11 Series I. Sermons Golden Jubilee of Monsignor James Heir of St. Matthias Church, His Eminence, Messieuis Merdames, Jeanne d'arc in French, May 12, Papers and publication materials on St. Joan of Arc compiled and written by Lallou. Indians of S.W, 1926, undated Folder also contains the sermon: 1. K. of C. State Convention of Columbus, June 12, 1926, in newpaper clipping form. Funeral of Richard Kearney, th Anniversary of Lady of Lourdes, April 27, Lansdale Pennsylvania, April 6, th Anniversary of Our Lady of Lourdes, Funeral of Rev. James Russell Lowell, May 6, Funeral of Rev. Jos. Mc Shain, December 5, Funeral of Dr. Murphy, undated Mary, Mother of God. 2. Catholic Marriage. - Page 11 -

12 Pius II Golden Jubilee of Monsignor William O'Donnell, Monsignor O'Donnell on first Mass, 1919 printed in Parish Calendar. 2. Feast of the Nativity of Our Lady, Homiletic Part, 1925, undated Need of the Irish Faith as to the World. 2. The parting of the Way; both are in the form of newspaper clippings. The Prodigal Son, Folder also contains the sermons and prayers: 1. Prayer Cathedral, Prayer at the Lafayette Dinner, Prayer at the Opening of the U.S. Senate, October 23, Prayer at Independence Hall, July 5, Prayer at the Opening of the Session of the Philadelphia City Council, May 21, Prayer at the Taking of the Oath of Office by Raymond J. Broderick as Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, January 17, Prayer of Monsignor Lallou at the Matthew H. McCloskey Appreciation Dinner, June 9, Pius II, 1925, undated. 1. Copy of Pius II, The Crusader Pope in newspaper clipping form. 2. Christian Philosophy of Life, February 25, Box 1 Folder 19 - Page 12 -

13 Pius II St. Patrick's Day at St. Patrick's Church, Priest's Retreat. 2. Richard III a Type of Villain. Funeral of Monsignor Schuyler, 1925, 1962, undated Consecration of Bishops Fitzmaurice, November 30, Byrne and Golden Jubilee of the Sacred Heart Parish. Tschaikowsky - 5th Symphony, Mark Twain th Anniversary Celebration at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, May 13, Golden Jubilee of Father Schuyler, Unity of Churches Old Chirst Church, April 23, The Influence of the Press. Via Crucis, , undated Communal Service Ending Church Unity Octave, January 25, Funeral of Father Zeller, May 17, Page 13 -

14 Series II. Scrapbooks Broadcast WCAU, File also contains two correspondence composed by the Archbishop of Philadelphia, John F. O'Hara. Series II. Scrapbooks, Series primarily consists of picture books, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, diaries/journals, and various materials collected by Lallou during his travels abroad and at Church functions. Box Folder At Home and Abroad, Between File also contains a picture book titled Europe and the West from At the Seminary, Between File also contains the picture book on the 25th Jubilee of Father Lallou. Father Lallou's Golden Jubilee, File also contains the picture book One Thousand Days December 1, 1961 to August 26, 1964, the celebration of this 60th Anniversary. - Page 14 -

15 Series II. Scrapbooks Voyage to Ultima Thule, File also contains the picture book Outre Mer Seeing America 1, File also contains the picture books, After LXXV Years many religious functions shown of Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Philadelphia, File also contains the picture books, Year End Trips - A Professor's Holiday. William J. Lallou Varia, Pelerin et Flaneur, File also contains the picture book Vasco da Gama 1934, travel pictures of Mairobi, Kenya etc. Seeing America, File also contains the picture book, Odyssey Cruise, Page 15 -

16 Series II. Scrapbooks Peregre Visa, File also contains the picture book, Various Pictures of Annapolis, Atlantic City, etc. World Cruise, File also contains the picture book, Around the World Around the World, Newspaper Clippings, Between Functions at Our Lady of Lourdes, Cathedral, etc., Between Church Functions, Empress of Britain - Itinerary of Round the World Cruise, Between File also contains two framed photos of Lallou with Paggiti and of his 63rd Anniversary. All Holy Images, undated. 9 1 En Famille Francaise Silver Jubilee Trip, Wedding Album Rev. Dr. Lallou, Between Page 16 -

17 Series III. Diaries Contains newspaper clippings, announcements, correspondence, and photographs of Lallou bound into a book. Box Fold Large Scrapbook, Between shelf MC 55 An oversized scrapbook that contains photographs, drawings, and paintings on subject matters such as church functions, weddings, school/class photos, portraits, and artwork. It is not clear if Lallou compiled the materials together or not, but some images have signatures and messages indicating Lallou was the recipient of the images. Series III. Diaries, Series primarily consists of diaries that Lallou wrote during his time traveling abroad. Box Folder First Trip Abroad, File also contains the diary of My Trip Abroad My Western Trip, File also contains the diary of The 1924 Trip to France, Spain, Switzerland, etc. - Page 17 -

18 Series III. Diaries The Year End Trip, File also contains the diary Complimentary Tour Summer of Passports, Between File contains seven of Lallou's passports, two include visas, four business cards "Doctour is Lettra". European Travels, File contains two of Lallou's diaries written on his European trips and Odyssey Cruise in En Famille Francaise - Paris, Lisieux., File also contains the diary, The Jubilee Trip The Golden Jubilee Trip, File also contains the diary, 131 Days Round the World. The Professor's Holiday, 1927 Summer Personal Diary, Page 18 -

19 Series IV. Notebooks Series IV. Notebooks, Series primarily consists of handwritten notebooks composed by Lallou on church related events and science lecture notes during his teaching years. Box Folder Liturgical Year, Between File also contains papers written on Biship Wiggins and Father Thomas Barry. Diamond Jubilee - Founding of Sacred Heart Parish, circa Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene, undated The Breen Ranch and California, Fifty Years of the Apostolic Delegation, circa Conferences of the Clergy, Between File also contains three printed materials written by Lallou: Discourses for the Three Hours on Good Friday; The Liturgy and the Laity; Memories of a Happy Life: Souvenir of the Sacredotal Diamond Jubilee. Chemical Physics, File also contains A Short History on Chemistry. - Page 19 -

20 Series V. Books Protonotarii Apostolici, Between File also contains the book Apologia Pro Vita Mea: A Souvenir of the Sacerdotal Golden Jubilee; A Letter to a Roman Catholic; list of fifty books by H.T Peck; a document Old St. George's Church; and pamphlet titled The Ecclesiastical Review: The Apostolic Delegation at Washington. Series V. Books, Box Folder Curly Hall, circa Royal London and School of the Republic, Handbook to Christian & Ecclesiastical Rome: The Liturgy, Between File also contains the book The Philadelphia Theological Seminary of St. Charles Borromeo which has correspondences attached to the inside of the cover. Costume of Prelates of the Catholic Church, Between File also contains the book, Pictoria Guide to the Tower of London and History of the Roman Breviary. - Page 20 -

21 Series VI. Photographs Paris 285 Photographs, File also contains the book, 25th Anniversary Record of the 103d class of Central High School. Hand book of the Central High School of Philadelphia, File also contains the book The Quam Oblationem of the Roman Canon Series VI. Photographs, Series consists of photographs of Lallou as Father and Monsignor, as well as framed photographs of Popes. Box Folder Photographs as Father, circa Photographs as Monsignor, Conditions Governing Use note File consists of professional photographs that may still be under copyright. Framed Photographs of Popes, File also contains two framed photographs of Audience with Pope Paul VI and Pope John XXIV. - Page 21 -

22 Series VI. Photographs Box Fold Small bust statue of Bishop Neumann on shelf in archives. Archives - Page 22 -