Juliana Wadham

3445. The Case of Cornelia Connelly, by Juliana Wadham (read May 16 2001) This is a 1957 bio of Cornelia Connelly (1809-1879), who had an amazing life. She was born in Philadelphia, married an Episcopal priest who then decided to become a Catholic. Cornelia also then became a Catholic. Then her husband decided to become a priest. In order for him to do this his wife had to become a religious. They had three little children! But both events transpired. Then her husband, changed his mind, lost his faith, and sued for restoration of conjugal rights. I found the account fascinating, and Cornelia an amazing woman.… (more)