The Church on Contraception and Mercy in Penitence
The piece discusses the state of grace and penitent mercy, citing St. Thomas and the Catholic Church. It argues mercy is available to penitent sinners, notes God may withhold aid to punish sin, and condemns artificial birth control as contrary to natural law and divine command. It asserts papal authority to teach and condemn contraception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noldin
St. Thomas
Christ
Peter
Christ’s Church
One True Church and the Law of God on Religious Freedom
The text argues that true religious freedom, grounded in God’s law, restricts moral license to accept false or immoral sects. It says Christ established one true Church and desires all to know the truth and be saved. It also states the State may regulate to prevent greater evils, but cannot deny Catholic freedom to practice the faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paneer
Christ
God
Knights of St George announce 71st anniversary events
The Catholic mutual benefit society Knights of St George announces its 71st anniversary activities with a biennial convention set for Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania from June 1 to 3. Bishop John F. Dearden will be the principal speaker at the Pittsburgh anniversary banquet on April 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Knights of St. George, Mutual Benefit Society
Pittsurgh
Beaver Falls
John F. Dearden
Pittsburgh
Poverty and charity in church history across medieval Europe
The article surveys church based relief from Gregory the Great to Popes, noting tithes diverted to the poor, monasteries feeding and nursing, and abbeys like Cluny distributing alms. It contrasts medieval beggars with modern social policy and includes observation on China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory the Great
Charlemagne
Cluny
Rome
Essence of Christianity and charity in faith ages
The text states that Christianity centers on charity and love of God and neighbor, with heaven described as supernatural unimpeded love of God seen face to face. It notes experts agree charity was conspicuous in the Ages of Faith.
Catholic Church Charities Reach Vast Network Across Nation
The Church runs 358 orphanages and infant asylums with 41,299 children and cares for 61,006 dependent youngsters. It treats over 5 million hospital patients each year and supports 15,520 in protective institutions and 23,181 in homes for the aged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U. S
International Expert Critiques China Report as Red Propaganda
A critic questions Indian economist V K Rao calling China a well ordered democracy. He argues Rao shows pro Communist bias, notes purges and expulsions of missionaries, yet describes Chinese street life as orderly with neon lighting, implying limited liberty under a red regime.
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Rao
China
Guadalupe pamphlet cherished by a devoted reader
A reader, bound by a demanding job with little leisure, hopes to visit the Marian shrine in Mexico City and praises a beautifully written pamphlet on Guadalupe by Rt. Rev. Abbot M. Columban Hawkins of the Our Lady Guadalupe Abbey, Pecos, New Mexico. The note expresses admiration for the devotion and quality of the pamphlet from the Cistercian order.
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Gunde
Guadalupe
M. Columban Hawkins
Our Lady Uadalupe
Grem
Pecos
N. Mex
Marvelous tilma of Juan Diego described by chroniclers
The account cites observers and Abbot Columban on the Tepeyac image. It details the rough cloth cloak with a central hole for the head and warmth, the tilma's six by three feet size, two stitched strips, and its unprepared coarse material baffling painters.
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Juan Diego
Mexico
Columban
Guadalupe apparitions spurred rapid Indian conversions
The account states that between 1521 and 1531 about 1,000,000 Indians were converted and 8 hundred thousand were baptized amid pilgrimages from distant tribes. By December 12, 1794, about 24,000 Indians gathered, some traveling 200 miles. The writer attributes the faith preservation in Mexico to Our Lady of Guadalupe amid persecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexican history and faith
A summary of how Our Lady of Guadalupe inspired Mexican resistance in 1810, her image kept in museums, and public display in 1910. It notes church state tensions, papal decree by Blessed Pius X declaring Guadalupe patroness of Latin America, and remarks by Monsignor Matthew Smith on widespread devotion.
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Hidalgo
Our Lady of Guadalupe
W ‘Ste
Tuaseme
Pius X
Our Lady
America
Latin America
Matthew Smith
Soul Gives Man Dignity in Catholic View
A Catholic writer argues that man earns dignity from the soul not the body. He cites Genesis and Matthew to claim the rational soul is the body's substantial form and source of essence, describing the soul as the life-giving, vitalizing force that makes humans priceless creations.
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Linus M. Brorpan
Pa.d
God
Hell
Matt
Sacred Congregation of Seminaries and Universities
33 Year Old Priest Named Provincial of Sacred Hearts
A 33 year old Rhode Islander, Rev. William J. Condon, has been named Provincial of the American province of the Fathers of the Sacred Hearts. He will go to Belgium to meet the Superior General, visit the remains of Damien at Molokai, and tour the new house at Cootehill, County Cavan, Ireland.
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Fairhaven
Mass
Hiest
Fathers of the Sacred Hearts
William J. Condon
Ss.cc
the Sacred Hearts Seminary
Belgium
Damien
Molokai
Father Condon
Cootehill
County Cavan
Ireland
Large Public Funds Made Available to Hospital
The Exchequer Court of Canada awarded 1 210 000 dollars to the Sisters of Providence for hospital property in Hull Quebec after expropriation by the federal government. They will erect a new hospital on another Hull site. The Quebec government will provide 2 000 000 dollars, and a federal grant of 1000 dollars per bed will support hospital expansion under federal program.
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Ottawa
Exchequer Court of Canada
Sisters of Providence
Hull
Iue
Quebec
Dakota Dam to Displace Five Mission Chapels
Five chapels of the Sacred Heart Indian mission in North Dakota must be relocated for the Garrison dam project. Rev Bernard A Cullen of the Marquette league says floods threaten the area and Rev Reinhard Kaufman notes property losses exceed government compensation for new buildings.
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New York
Sacred Heart
North Dakota
Garrison Dam
Bernard A. Cullen
Marquette League
Catholic Indian Mission Aid Organization
Fourth Avenue
Reinhard Kaufman
S.B
Students Design Crucifixes at Clarke College Exhibit
Student designed crucifixes form the core of a Clarke College exhibition in Dubuque Iowa. Works on oak and pine panels vary in size and express each student interpretation of Christ death and Resurrection. Helen Yuan of Shanghai is pictured shaping her crucifix interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke College
Dubuque
Helen Yuan
Shanghai
Tax Exempt Bodies Scrutinized by House Panel Vote
A House committee approved a measure to probe tax exempt foundations trusts and endowments by a 194 to 158 vote. Critics say it targets minority support groups and could umbrella private entities like the National Catholic Welfare Conference and B'nai B'rith. Rep. Cox of Georgia led the effort amid charges of anti minority intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Council of Churches
O’toole
New York
Emanuel Celler
Papal Movie Board in Rome Reforms Statutes
The Pontifical Commission for Motion Pictures led by Bishop Martin J. O Connor held a meeting to discuss new statutes and plans to publish all papal writings on cinema. The revived panel aims to track movie trends and implement archdiocesan directives.
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Rome
Pontifical Commission For Motion Pictures
Martin J. O’connor
North American College
Intense Attacks on Private Schools at Boston AASA Meeting
The piece critiques hostile rhetoric against denominational schools at the American Association of School Administrators convention in Boston. It argues job security drives reformers to avoid addressing systemic needs and cites shortages of teachers and funding, urging a rational, inclusive approach to school finance and policy.
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Boston
American Association of School Administrators
National Adoration Association
Arch
Ireland
Paul Blanshard
A.A.S.A
Willard E. Givens
National Education Association
U. S. Office of Education
Thomas
Barden-Steed Politi
Mission Sacrifices for the Holy Fathers Missions Urged
A Catholic column urges readers to sacrifice for the Holy Father’s Missions, citing examples of donations from individuals and the impact of Catholic support on world missions. It notes ratios of priests to Catholics in the U S and abroad, and promotes sending $2 for the World Mission Rosary while praising missionary work in China and Africa.
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Holy Father’s Missions
Dr. Livingston
David Livingston
Central Africa
Henry
Congo Basin
Holy Father's Missions
China
E. 38Th St
New York
N. Y
R. H
Holy Father
U. S
Mexico
Guatemala
Fulton J. Sheen
Society For the Propagation of the Faith
E. 38Th Street
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