S. ELLEN JONES SCHOOL NEIGHBORHOOD STREET FAIR
was founded in 2008 by the CARDINAL RITTER BIRTHPLACE FOUNDATION, INC. We have sponsored the event continually (except for Covid years), in concert with the KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, and ST. JOHN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Through the years, other sponsors shared their support (see flyer). This 16th ANNUAL STREET FAIR is scheduled for September 7.
CRBFI – S. Ellen Jones School Annual Street Fair Flyer 2024
RITTER MUSEUM FRONT PARLOR RESTORED TO 1892 ERA
The goal of restoring the historic elements of the Cardinal Ritter Birthplace at 1218 East Oak Streeet in New Albany, Indiana is now complete. Our gratituide to the donors who’ve made this project possible. The Ritter Family is the focus of the parlor restoration, providing a personal look at the Elmer Joseph’s parents and siblings. (READ FULL STORY)
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NAL RITTER BIRTH ROOM RESTORED T0 1892 ERA
Thanks to the contribution of period furniture and family photographs, along with a major financial donor, the actual room where Elmer Joseph Ritter was born in 1892 is now a permanent reflection of the late Victorian period at the Cardinal Ritter Birthplace
in New Albany, Indiana. (READ FULL STORY)
FREE MEETING SPACE FOR 501(C) (3) ORGANIZATIONS ANNOUNCED!
The Cardinal Ritter Birthplace Foundation, Inc, is making its newly renovated Neighborhood Resource Center (NCR) available to 501(c) (3) organizations throughout the community at no cost for meeting and events. Additional information is on the Neighborhood Resource Center tab above on this page.
CONSISTORY OF JOSEPH CARDINAL RITTER
Vatican Photos from the Private Collection of the Cardinale Gentiluomo (Gentleman of the Cardinal) – A Historical Essay
On a cold December 14, 1960, a personal letter from Pope John XXIII arrived in St. Louis addressed to Archbishop Joseph Ritter. It contained notice that he was selected to be elevated to the Sacred College of Cardinals at a Vatican Consistory in January 1961. Ritter, a native of New Albany, Indiana, who had been ordained priest, bishop, and archbishop of the Indianapolis archdiocese, would soon become Joseph Cardinal Ritter. Thus, he was destined to be counted among the 88 prelates around the world whose threefold job was to council the pope, aid in the governance of the Church, and when necessary, elect a new pope.
Twenty-seven days later, January 10, an entourage of dignitaries from the Archdiocese of St. Louis and a contingent from New Albany, Indiana that included family members and clergy, boarded a chartered flight for a 15-day odyssey to Rome. (READ FULL STORY)
JOIN US IN PRAYER TO JOSEPH CARDINAL RITTER – FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE.
Cardinal Ritter, America again needs your wisdom, your courage, and your guidance.
Today we implore your help to bring fairness, equality, and civility to our nation.
Instill in each of us the compassion and understanding necessary to bring,
as you often said, “equality of every soul before Almighty God.”
Intercede for us to the Father, that He will grant us healing and
answer our plea with peace. Amen.
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Cardinal Ritter Birthplace Foundation, Inc. (CRBFI) was created in 2004 as a non-profit organization dedicated to rehabilitating and maintaining the Ritter house, telling the story of Cardinal Ritter, and preserving the remarkable legacy of this native son of New Albany, Indiana. (See MISSION/GOALS) (See BOARD OF DIRECTORS)
Today, more than 50 years since Cardinal Ritter’s 1967 passing, the CRBF strives to mirror his legacy in the place where he was born. The Ritter family house and bakery storefront has been tastefully renovated. See TENANTS for more information.
