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Catholic Historical Research Center (CHRC) of the Archdiocese of November 2018 6740 Roosevelt Blvd Philadelphia, PA (215) 904-8149 [email protected] BIshop Edward Cullen Papers MC 103

Table of Contents

Summary Information ...... 3 Biographical/Historical note...... 4 Scope and Contents note...... 4 Administrative Information ...... 5 Controlled Access Headings...... 5 Collection Inventory...... 7 Accession 1990.139...... 7 Accession 2011.009...... 37

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Summary Information

Repository Catholic Historical Research Center (CHRC) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Title Bishop Edward Cullen Papers

Date [bulk] Bulk, 1982-1987

Date [inclusive] 1965-1987

Extent 5.8 Linear feet ;15 Boxes

Language English

Abstract This collection contains the papers of Bishop Edward Cullen when he was a Msgr. in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia while he was head of Catholic Social Services. The bulk of the material deals with his time on the City of Philadelphia’s MOVE Commission as well as his work on the 1983 Holy Year of Redemption and the Council of Priest.

Preferred Citation note [Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Bishop Edward Cullen Papers, Catholic Historical Research Center of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

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Biographical/Historical note

Bishop Edward Cullen was Bishop of Allentown from 1998 through 2009 and prior to that he was an of Philadelphia. Bishop Cullen during the early 1980s was a who served as the head of Catholic Social Services in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. During that time he served on a number of committees. The main committee on which Cullen served was the Philadelphia Special Investigation Commission, which was formed in 1985 to investigation into the city’s decision to drop a bomb on the house occupied by MOVE. MOVE was a back to nature group that over time and an earlier shot-out with police in 1978 changed into what the commission deemed a terrorist cult. The siege of 6221 Osage Ave in Cobbs Creek ended after the Police Department dropped a bomb on the house to destroy a fortified bunker which MOVE had built on the roof. The resulting fire killed 11 people, including 5 children and estrous 61 homes, leaving over 250 neighbors homeless. The commission found that the city had acted failed to act responsibility throughout the conflict with MOVE and offered a number of recommendations for the future. Cullen also served on the 1983 Holy Year of Redemption Committee which was called by Pope John Paul II to commemorate the 1950th anniversary of the crucifixion of Jesus. The committee planed events for the Holy Year in Philadelphia. The third group that Cullen served on was the Council of Priests, which is an assembly of priests of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia which meet to give advice and assist the Archbishop in governing the archdiocese.

Scope and Contents note

This collection contains the papers of Bishop Edward Cullen when he was a Msgr. in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia while he was head of Catholic Social Services. This includes minute books, correspondence, and publications. The bulk of the collection is from 1981-1986 but has material dating to the late 1960s as well. Series I subseries I contains material relating to the City of Philadelphia’s Philadelphia Special Investigation Commission. This part of the collection deals with the commission’s investigation into the city’s decision to drop a bomb on the house occupied by MOVE. This includes minute books and witness interviews as well as transcripts from the public hearings. There are also reports and memos dealing with different aspects of the investigation, including the final published findings of the commission. There are also folders with copies of court cases between the Fraternal Order of Police and the city and the Commonwealth of against Ramona Africa.

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Administrative Information

Publication Information Catholic Historical Research Center (CHRC) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia November 2018

Conditions Governing Use note This collection is open for research use.

Custodial History note Accession Numbers 1990.139 and 2011.009

Controlled Access Headings

Genre(s)

• Administrative reports • Minute books

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Geographic Name(s)

• Philadelphia (Pa.)

Subject(s)

--Philadelphia (Pa.) • Catholic Church. Archdiocese of Philadelphia (Pa.) • Clergy--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia (Pa.)

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Collection Inventory

Accession 1990.139

MOVE Commission 1978-1987

Supplemental Report of Dr. Hameli 1986

Box Folder 1 1 Text

Witness Schedule and Interviews 10/23/1985

Box Folder 1 2 Text

Witness Schedule and Interviews 10/18/1985

Box Folder 1 3 Text

Witness Schedule and Interviews 10/22/1985

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Box Folder 1 4 Text

Report of Dr. Hameli 1985

Box Folder 1 5 Text

Analysis of Explosive Employments and Correspondence 1985

Box Folder 1 6 Text

Court Case: FOP vs City of Philadelphia 1985

Box Folder 1 7 Text

Witness Interviews 1985

Box Folder 1 8 Text

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Witness Schedule and Interviews 10/29-10/30/1985

Box Folder 1 9 Text

5th Amendment Rights

Box Folder 1 10 Text

Chronology of Events

Box Folder 1 11 Text

Handwritten Chronology and Interviews

Box Folder 1 12 Text

Police Reports, Interviwes, and Directives

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Box Folder 1 13 Text

Police Command Meeting: MOVE 1985

Box Folder 1 14 Text

Police Planning for MOVE Operation

Box Folder 1 15 Text

William Lytton's Notes: RE Police Commissioner Sambor

Box Folder 1 16 Text

Witness Schedule 11/5/1985

Box Folder 1 17 Text

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Fire Department Memo 5/13/1985

Box Folder 1 18 Text

Metallurgy Reports

Box Folder 1 19 Text

Examination of the Remains

Box Folder 1 20 Text

Fire Department Memo 1984

Box Folder 2 1 Text

Witness Interviews 1 of 2

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Box Folder 2 2 Text

Witness Interviews 2 of 2

Box Folder 2 3 Text

Testimony of Mayor Goode

Box Folder 2 4 Text

Testimony of Leo Brooks

Box Folder 2 5 Text

Testimony of Gregore Sambor

Bin Folder 2 6 Text

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Witness Interviews

Box Folder 2 7 Text

Witness Interviews

Box Folder 2 8 Text

Report Opinion of Commissioner Bowser

Box Folder 2 9 Text

Findings of Commission 3/6/1986

Box Folder 2 10 Text

Commision Questions Guidelines

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Box Folder 2 11 Text

Court of Common Pleas: Commonwealth vs Romona Africa 1/28/1986

Box Folder 2 12 Text

Police Memo: Assigment Sheet

Box Folder 2 13 Text

Summary of Hearing and Misc. Correspondence

Box Folder 2 14 Text

Commission Executive Order and Membership

Box Folder 2 15 Text

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Fraternal Order of Police Suit

Box Folder 2 16 Text

Folder Labeled July 1, 1985

Box Folder 3 1 Text

Folder Labeled June 22, 1985

Box Folder 3 2 Text

Folder Labeled June 8, 1985

Box Folder 3 3 Text

Press Releases

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Box Folder 3 4 Text

Financial Statements

Box Folder 3 5 Text

Commission Rules of Procedure

Box Folder 3 6 Text

Meeting Binder 10/8/1985

Box Folder 3 7 Text

Meeting Binder 10/9/1985

Box Folder 3 8 Text

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Meeting Binder 10/10/1985

Box Folder 3 9 Text

Meeting Binder 10/11/1985

Box Folder 3 10 Text

Meeting Binder 10/12/1985

Box Folder 3 11 Text

Meeting Binder: Alley Shotout

Box Folder 3 12 Text

Meeting Binder 10/15/1985

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Box Folder 3 13 Text

Meeting Binder 10/16/1985

Box Folder 3 14 Text

Mayor Goode Interview and Material

Box Folder 3 15 Text

Mayor's File on MOVE 1978-1985

Box Folder 3 16 Text

William Stewart Interview

Box Folder 3 17 Text

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Court of Common Pleas: Commonwealth vs Ramona Africa 1/24/1985

Box Folder 3 18 Text

MOVE General Policy

Box Folder 3 18 Text

Public Hearing 10/8/1985

Box Folder 3 19 Text

Misc. Newspapers

Box Folder 4 1 Text

Misc. Commision Papers

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Box Folder 4 2 Text

Public Hearing A.M. 10/8/1985

Box Folder 4 3 Text

Public Hearing P.M. 10/8/1985

Box Folder 4 4 Text

Public Hearing A.M. 10/9/1985

Box Folder 4 5 Text

Public Hearing P.M. 10/9/1985

Box Box 4 6 Text

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Public Hearing A.M. 10/10/1985

Box Folder 4 7 Text

Public Hearing P.M. 10/10/1985

Box Folder 4 8 Text

Public Hearing A.M. 10/11/1985

Box Folder 5 1 Text

Public Hearing P.M. 10/11/1985

Box Folder 5 2 Text

Micheal Moses Ward Tesimony 10/12/1985

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Box Folder 5 3 Text

Public Hearing A.M. 10/15/1985

Box Folder 5 4 Text

Public Hearing P.M. 10/15/1985

Box Folder 5 5 Text

Public Hearing A.M. 10/16/1985

Box Folder 5 6 Text

Public Hearing P.M. 10/16/1985

Box Folder 5 7 Text

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Public Hearing A.M. 10/17/1985

Box Folder 6 1 Text

Public Hearing P.M. 10/17/1985

Box Folder 6 2 Text

Public Hearing A.M. 10/18/1985

Box Folder 6 3 Text

Public Hearing P.M. 10/18/1985

Box Folder 6 4 Text

Public Hearing A.M. 10/22/1985

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Box Folder 6 5 Text

Public Hearing P.M. 10/22/1985

Box Folder 6 6 Text

Public Hearing A.M. 10/23/1985

Box Folder 7 1 Text

Public Hearing P.M. 10/23/1985

Box Folder 7 2 Text

Public Hearing A.M. 10/24/1985

Box Folder 7 3 Text

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Public Hearing P.M. 10/24/1985

Box Folder 7 4 Text

Public Hearing A.M. 10/25/1985

Box Folder 7 5 Text

Public Hearing P.M. 10/25/1985

Box Folder 7 6 Text

Public Hearing A.M. 10/29/1985

Box Folder 7 7 Text

Public Hearing P.M. 10/29/1985

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Box Folder 8 1 Text

Public Hearing A.M. 10/30/1985

Box Folder 8 2 Text

Public Hearing P.M. 10/30/1985

Box Folder 8 3 Text

Public Hearing A.M. 10/31/1985

Box Folder 8 4 Text

Public Hearing P.M. 10/31/1985

Box Folder 8 5 Text

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Public Hearing A.M. 11/1/1985

Box Folder 8 6 Text

Public Hearing P.M. 11/1/1985

Box Folder 9 1 Text

Public Hearing A.M. 11/5/1985

Box Folder 9 2 Text

Public Hearing P.M. 11/5/1985

Box Folder 9 3 Text

Public Hearing A.M. 11/6/1985

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Box Folder 9 4 Text

Public Hearing P.M. 11/6/1985

Box Folder 9 5 Text

Michael Macy's Statement 11/7/1985

Box Folder 9 6 Text

Stephan Rementer's Statement 11/20/1985

Box Folder 9 7 Text

Commissioner Fauffman Dissent

Box Folder 10 1 Text

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Final Report 3/6/1986

Box Folder 10 2 Text

Holy Year of Redemption 1975-1984

Holy Year of Redemption Prayer

Box Folder 10 4 Text

Holy Year Newspapers

Box Folder 10 5 Text

Holy Year Correspondence

Box Folder 10 6 Text

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Holy Year Events

Box Folder 10 7 Text

Holy Year Minutes

Box Folder 10 8 Text

Holy Year Committee 2/24/1983

Box Folder 10 9 Text

Holy Year Committee 4/8/1983

Box Folder 10 10 Text

Holy Year Committee 5/23/1983

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Box Folder 10 11 Text

Holy Year Committee 8/31/1983

Box Folder 10 12 Text

Lenten Reflections

Box Folder 11 1 Text

1975 Holy Year Material

Box Folder 11 2 Text

Piligrimage of Faith

Box Folder 11 3 Text

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Pamphlets

Box Folder 11 4 Text

Preparatory Catechesis

Box Folder 11 5 Text

Holy Year Committee

Box Folder 11 6 Text

Holy Year Catholic Schools

Box Folder 11 7 Text

Parish Surveys

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Box Folder 11 8 Text

Convocation

Box Folder 11 9 Text

Catholic Standard and Times

Box Folder 11 10 Text

1975 Holy Year Binder I 1 of 3

Box Folder 11 11 Text

1975 Holy Year Binder I 2 of 3

Box Folder 11 12 Text

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1975 Holy Year Binder I 3 of 3

Box Folder 11 13 Text

1975 Holy Year Binder II 1 of 2

Box Folder 12 1 Text

1975 Holy Year Binder II 2 of 2

Box Folder 12 2 Text

1975 Holy Year Binder III 1 of 2

Box Folder 12 3 Text

1975 Holy Year Binder III 2 of 2

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Box Folder 12 4 Text

Council of Priests 1967-1983

Council of Priests Binder 1 of 3 1967-1974

Box Folder 12 5 Text

Council of Priests Binder 2 of 3 1967-1972

Box Folder 12 6 Text

Council of Priests Binder 3 of 3 1967-1972

Box Folder 12 7 Text

Priest Salary Study

Box Folder

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13 1 Text

Council of Priest 9/1981-5/1982 1 of 2

Box Folder 13 2 Text

Council of Priest 9/1981-5/1982 2 of 2

Box Folder 13 3 Text

Council of Priest 6/1982-3/1983 1 of 2

Box Folder 13 4 Text

Council of Priest 6/1982-3/1983 2 of 2

Box Folder 13 5 Text

Council of Priest 4/1983-5/1983

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Box Folder 13 6 Text

Council of Priest 6/1983-11/1983

Box Folder 13 7 Text

Accession 2011.009

Box Folder Holy Year of Redemption 1983-1984 14 1

Holy Year General 1983-1984

Box Folder 14 1 Text

Holy Year Prayers

Box Folder 14 2 Text

Holy Year Opening 3/23/1983

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Box Folder 14 3 Text

Places of Pilgrimage

Box Folder 14 4 Text

Committee Meeting 2/24/1983

Box Folder 14 5 Text

Committee Meeting 4/8/1983

Box Folder 14 6 Text

Committee Meeting 5/23/1983

Box Folder 14 7 Text

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Committee Meeting 8/31/1983

Box Folder 14 8 Text

Committee Meeting 11/3/1983

Box Folder 14 9 Text

Committee Meeting 3/9/1984

Box Folder 14 11 Text

Clergy Level Events

Box Folder 14 11 Text

Diocesan Level Events

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Box Folder 14 12 Text

Ecumenical Events

Box Folder 14 13 Text

Parish Level Events

Box Folder 14 14 Text

Religious Level Events

Box Folder 14 15 Text

School Level Events

Box Folder 14 16 Text

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Bills

Box Folder 14 17 Text

Council of Priests 1976-1984

Council of Priests General 1976-1984

Box Folder 15 1 Text

Bills

Box Folder 15 2 Text

Executive Committe

Box Folder 15 3 Text

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Revised Code of Canon Law

Box Folder 15 4 Text

Evangelization/ Parish Renewal

Box Folder 15 5 Text

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