Patrick Shank News Today

The Catholic Historical Research Center is extending its photo exhibit of the works of longtime Catholic Standard and Times freelance photographer Robert Halvey who for over 60 years documented the life of the church in the five-county archdiocese area.

Patrick Shank was recently promoted to head archivist at the Catholic Historical Research Center of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia following the retirement of Shawn Weldon who had served in the role at the center for more than 30 years.

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