12 Archdiocesan Servicemen Killed In Week Worldwide
A Cincinnati area war casualty list reports 26 year old 2nd Lt. James W. Spilman killed in Germany on March 22 and 24 year old Lt. John A. Murphy killed on Iwo Jima. Other local service members include Pfc. Harold Wohlfrom and Sgt. William Stall killed in action in Luzon and Germany respectively, Lt. Jerome Fuhr listed missing over Germany, Lt. James Sailer and Pvt. Thomas Beiting wounded or missing, with multiple brothers serving and prayers offered at local parishes reflecting the breadth of Archdiocesan families in World War II.
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Third Marine Division
John A. Murphy
Iwo Jima
Navy Department
St. Leo’s
Cincinnati
Harold Wohlfrom
Luzon
War Department
Joseph Wohlfrom
Baltimore Avenue
Wohlfrom
Oreohlfrom
Melvin Wohlfrom
William A. Milment
Southern Avenue
William G. Stall
Mass
Germany
M Stall
R. D
Box 288
Mt. Healthy
Stall
St. James’ Parish
White Oak
Robert B
Feldhaus
Robert B. Feldhaus
August Feldhaus
Fourth Street
Reading
Cpl
China
373Rd
Sts. Peter and Paul’s School
Sts. Peter and Paul’s Church
Pvt
Edwin Feldhaus
Bernard Feldhaus
Adam Medisch
Resurrection Church
Dayton
Medisch
Eliza
Steck Cmaidons
Fuhr
Lorraine C. Fuhr
Olivette Avenue
Cheviot
Anna Fuhr
Mozart Avenue
St. Martin’s Parish
Thomas A. Jennings
Robert J. Jennings
Staebl Street
Medical Corps
Seventh Army
Jennings
E — School
Army
Richard G
Rad G. Jennings
Ir My
Robert M. Jennnings
Fort Meade
Southwest Pacific
Earl Nicholas Combs
South Pacific
Doris Combs
Deer Park Avenue
Elmo Combs
Eastern Avenue
A _tate
Purcell High School
Navy
Pacific
Pfc
Ralph Combs
Sixth
Marine Division
William W. Buzek
Marie Buzek
Gilbert Avenue
Buzek
Munich
E. A
RAF
Jack Buzek
India
James A. Sailer
Mary Riehle
North Bend Road
A August Sailer
Benz Avenue
Og Airborne Oe
Sailer
Bider High School
Pvt. Dabbelt
Edwin J. Dabbelt
England
Cyril F. Dabbelt
San Francisco
Paul J. Dabbelt
Panama
Brazil
Far West Pacific
Holy Family Parish
Remember Mother's Day with Mass Offering Gift Cards
A special gift card invites remembering mothers on Mother’s Day with options to have a Mass offered for a needy Near East missionary or to donate a sacred article to a mission chapel in her honor. The card emphasizes spiritual tribute and charitable giving.
Martyr Faith Appeal Urges Support for Iraqi Seminarians
Cardinal Tappouni appeals for aid to St Johns in Mossul Iraq where fifty seminarians await ordination and thirteen have died as martyrs. He notes debts of $1,760 and asks Near East friends to donate, urging immediate generosity to fund four May ordinations.
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Near East
St. John’s
Poe
Our Lady of Near East Nuns Help Effort at Marys Bank
In a fragmented notice readers are told of a fundraising pamphlet titled Whats in a Lingtrted pamphlet and a call to aid two thousand Near East nuns at Marys Bank. The item implies church or charity activity with unclear specifics.
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Mary's Bank
Begging for Help After Shanty Collapse At Mary Giri Mission
Report from India traces appeal from Father Pinakatt, chaplain of the American Medical Sisters at Mary Giri, describing a collapsed slum dwelling used to aid the poor and the sisters’ anxious condition seeking aid.
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Pinakatt
Mary Giri
India
May First Communion Days with Bishop Mark
May brings First Communion days as Bishop Mark visits, guiding families through a ceremonial schedule and blessing. The church plans services, photo opportunities, and reception details for communicants and supporters.
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Mark
Little Samma Town Appeal for Outlay on Furnishings
A fragment notes a Syrian border town named Little Samma seeking funds for a building or project. It mentions a price of 750 and a plan to allocate 580 for furnishings, suggesting a local development or construction expense.
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Little Samma
Syria
Holy Land
Memorial Chapel For Armenians Of Syria
On the Feast of St Paul of the Cross April 28 we pray for support to build a Memorial Chapel of Our Lady Comfortress of the Afflicted among the tired Armenians in Syria to honor our fallen fighting men.
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Syria
Archbishop Zaya Plans Catechism in Native Language
Arch bishop Zaya of Iran is busy writing a catechism in his native tongue. Pictures will be made of his pages and the cost of the finished product is about $890. The appeal says it is worth this to keep faith in Christ's little ones.
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Zaya
Iran
Christ
Damien Leper Fund Drive Urged to Help Beloved Outcast
In wartime Belgium soldiers learned of Father Damien's plight and now Bos seeks ten dollars from readers to support the Damien Leper Fund. The drive aims to raise seven hundred dollars this month to aid the outcasts Father Damien cared for.
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Belgium
Father Damien
Bos
Damien Leper
God in a Man Theme Reflected by Confessional Priest
A garbled note describes a priest, the Cure d Ars, spending hours in confession. It mentions a bag or sack and a cost of thirty dollars per session, seeking clarification or correction of the passage.
Monica's Children at Near East Altar Sodality Feast
Members of the Near East Altar Sodality celebrate on May 4 at St Ca’s feast. The group titled Monica Guildanly join for a dollar a year. A special offering collects thirty dollars.
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Our
Near East Altar Sodality
Monica Guild
St. Ca’s
End of Days Prophecy and Apostasy In Catholic View
The fragment outlines a Catholic interpretive view of end times featuring Antichrist, the conversion of the world to Catholicism under one pope, the apostasy of nations against the Church, and the eventual regathering of Israel. It cites biblical passages from Matthew, Luke, Romans, and Revelation to support a sequence of events including purification of Israel, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, and cosmic signs preceding the world’s end.
The Antichrist as a Concrete Individual Debate
The article argues the antichrist is most likely a real person, with St John Greek forms supporting individual and successors. It notes Paul’s references imply an individual figure, while some believe a collective interpretation exists. The target might be a temple, possibly Peter's, Rome, or simply usurpation of divine honors.
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Paul
Peter’s
Rome
St. Paul
Contention Over Antichrist Roots in Wicked Movements
The passage argues the Antichrist could arise from various movements such as Red atheism or Nazism, noting how Nero and Hitler were once deemed antichrists. It cautions that rulers of persecution often lacked the signs of true power and wonders, casting doubt on simplistic identifications.
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Actun
Hitler
Nero
Return of Henoch and Elias Foretells End Times
The third sign before the end, as cited from Apoc. xi and related scriptures, identifies two witnesses before Christ’s return. One is Elias, with Malachi and St. Matthew linking Elias and John the Baptist to prophetic events. The other witness is debated, with Moses or Jeremias proposed, while Henoch is noted for translation to paradise.
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Henoch
Elias
Christ
Antichrist
Malachias Sas
John
Moses
Jeremias
Heroch
Eceli
Paradise
End of Days and General Judgment in The Last Things
The text discusses the end times including the resurrection of the dead, the appearance of Christ on the clouds, and the gathering of the elect. It contrasts the general judgment with the possibility of a pre-judgment fire and notes St. Paul and St. Augustine on ambiguity of the timing.
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Christ
St. Paul
Seow Phei Gil
St. Peter
Tare
Father
Rene
Feal
St. Augustine
Maryknoll Priests Report Japanese Attack on Leper Colony
Cable from Chungking says two Maryknoll priests and an assistant evacuated lepers after the Japanese shelled and attacked a leper colony near Kwantung. The Rev. John Joyce and the Rev. Joseph Farnen, both Americans, led leper evacuees into the hills as casualties mounted from the war and famine.
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Maryknoll Priests
M. Knoll
N. VA
Chungking
Nese Scenes
Neel
Loon River
Kwantung
Maryknoll
Peoria Diocese Sets Campaign Goal of 1.26 Million
Bishop H. Schlarman and diocesan officials announce a fundraising drive in August to raise 1.26 million dollars for charitable educational religious and social welfare work within the Peoria diocese. The plan was unanimously approved by the bishop and diocesan consultants and deans.
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Peoria
H. Schlarman
Spiritual Exercises at Cincinnati Churches Novenas and Holy Hours
A listing of Catholic churches in Cincinnati and surrounding areas offering Friday Miraculous Medal and Sorrowful Mother novenas, Monday and Friday devotions, and weekly Holy Hours. Includes Holy Hours and rosaries at multiple parishes on specific weeknights and times.
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Holy Name Church
Mt. Auburn
Cinccinnati
Cathedral of St. Monica
W. McMillan Street
Fairview Avenue
Cincinnati
Sacred Heart Church
Camp Washington
St. Andrew’s Church
Avondale
St. Philomena’s Church
E. Third Street
Pike
Nuns Learn English in Washington Visit
Fifteen nuns from seven East American countries arrived in Washington to study hospital administration and nursing for a year. They met President Truman and visited the National Catholic Welfare Conference and other government buildings, aided by the Office of the Coordinator of Inter-American Affairs and the Catholic Hospital Association.
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Washington
White House
Harry S. Truman
United States
Catholic Hospital Association
Canada
Costa Rica
Ecuador
el Salvador
Peru
Chile
Mexico
Nicaragua
Alphonse M. Schwitalla
S.J
Hospital Association
National Catholic Welfare Conference
Howard J. Carroll
Wwe
Ay Welcoeme
Dey Alb
Ide
University of America
Gold Star Mothers Reminded of Marys Loss
Mrs Thomas G Garrison president of the National Council of Catholic Women speaks in May message urging sacred Mother’s Day remembrance for mothers whose sons sacrificed. She calls Mary a comfort and asks prayers for courage to continue daily life.
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Mary
Washington
Thomas G. Garrison
National Council of Catholic Women
Papal Delegation Secretary Named Protonotary Apostolic
The Rt. Rev. Jose G. amore secretary of the Papal Delegation in Mexico City has been named Protonotary Apostolic ad instar by His Holiness. The honor coincides with his silver jubilee observance.
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Mexico City
Jose G
Amore
Protonotary Apostolic
Prophesied End Times Echoed by Early Church Fathers
Monsignor Matthew Smith cites St Gregory the Great Lactantius and others predicting a future age after the gospel is preached worldwide. He warns of widespread vice, empty churches, immorality, and a loss of faith, yet notes doubt about exact details.
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St. Gregory the Great
Antichrist
Lactantius
Matthew Smith
Fragmentary Text Reflects Political Discourse
The readable lines discuss public consultation, future security, and tensions between Left and Right. It notes dangers of modernization, occupation, and the erosion of civic voice in democracies, urging consideration of liberty and restraint amid global pressures.
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United States
Een
Sion
Archdiocese honors 12 service members killed in action
A list of twelve archdiocesan service members reported killed in action this week includes Seaman Robert R. Robbe and others from Cincinnati and Milford. Requiem High Masses were held for several fallen men at St. La, St. Clare’s, St. Andrew’s and St. Pat churches. The deceased include Seaman First Class Robbe who died October 24 in the South, and Marine Sgt. James Malarkey killed on Iwo Jima. Names and hometowns appear with family references and parish notices.
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Pacific
Robert R. Robbe
St. Lachurch
Cincinnati
Ro Robbe
Seaman
South
Frieda Robbe
Raym Robbe
Biscayne Bridgetown
T — Seaman
Charles L. Amann
Bélgi
James E. Malarke
St. Andrew’s Churchord
Jam Malarkey
Iwo Jima
Wallace Avenue
Milford
Clarkey
Charles’ A. Sebo
Germany
War Department
Charl Bebo
S. Mulbe
Troy
St. Patchurch
Richard Me
Max Hoover
L. Bo
James W. Spil
St. Francis
Page
Bishop Rehring Part of Funeral for Martin Gilligan
The Most Rev. Bishop Geo Rehring presided at the funeral in St. Francis de Sales Cincinnati for Martin Gilligan aged 63 who died April 20 at 2627 Moorman Avenue. Survived by his wife, two sons including Rev. Martin Gilligan Jr. of Rome, and several relatives including Winifred Gilligan Hall and Mrs. Schaefer. Alvina Mumper of Norwand and Mary Anne Gilligan listed among attendees. WAVES member stationed in Cleveland noted.
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Geo Rehring
St. Francis de Sehureh
Cincinnati
Martin Gilligan
V. Martin Gilligan, Jr
Ci Rati
Rome
Ital
Gilligan
Adeny
Moorman Avenue
Cincin Gilivors
Winifred Gillin Hall
Pet Schaefer
Cincin
Alvina Mumper
Norw
Mary Anne Gilligan
WAVES
Cleveland
Final Rites Held for Fr James in Cincinnati
Fr James, a prominent man and physicist, spiritual director at a Cincinnati school, died at 75 after months of illness. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1888, prepared in Missouri, and at St. Joseph, with ties to Chicago. His final rites were held April 21.
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genVvier
Cincinn
Rs Church
Chicago
Farface
Ant
St. Josity
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Fairfax Avenue
Cpl. Pndy
Marines
St. Francis de Sales’ Parish
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Dorothy Vail
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Jane Honerlaw
Jefferson Avenue
Honerlaw
St. Xavier's Commercial School
Carl Honerlaw
Raymond
James
Harold Weber
Thomas L. Beiting
France
Lee A. Beiti
Orion Avenue
Cincinna
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Nthe
Francis J. May
Hamilton Catholic School
J. May
Ay Waha
Mae
Alberly Coffee
Catholic Near East Welfare Association
Lexington Ave
46Th St
York
Passion Flower
Cod
Medien
LA Tt
St. Paulus
God
Israel
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John ii
Colerain
Kirby Avenues
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Sedamsville
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Smith Road
Floral Avenue
South Norwood
St. Jude
Mother of God Church
H. Nima
Protonotary Bank
St. Joseph
Westerhaus
Montana
Penetro
Father F. &X. Lasance
Tener
Regis
B. Vercruysse
Mary Eve
O.sf
Bedi
Rev
M. J. Schmid
Speicher
O.M
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Catechism OF the
Vor
P. Cote, S
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Father Lasance
Conlin NM
Lmitahon
Pope Pius XII
Hole
Olius i
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Toute Ia’ Chelat
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Armas Bat Ee
Willy Ag
Coca-Cola Company
THE
Coca-Cola Bottling Works Company
Dayton Valley
Archdioce Service
Institut
Rehri
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