Questioned Marital Nullity and Doctrinal Clarifications
The text discusses a papal decision on a marriage nullity citing consent and form grounds during the early 19th century, with later notes on ecclesiastical authority. It also answers questions on Low Mass prayers for Christians, confession obligations for doubtful sins, the ethics of revenge and justice, and the Church’s stance on heaven’s location, referencing Leo XIII and Pius XI directives.
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Leo XIII
Pius X
Pius XI
Catholic Digest features Sisters, Seabees and Gilbert Island tale
The August issue highlights a Gilbert Island narrative with Sisters and Seabees, a Notre Dame figure, and a Catholic lifestyle piece. A recipe and subscription details follow, with prices listed for one and two year options and a penny-post address in St Paul Minnesota.
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Seabees
Gilbert
Notre Dame
St., St. Paul
Minn
Pope Receives Glacier Priest on War Mission
The Pope meets a Glacier Priest on a war mission to observe the impact of conflict on Jesuit personnel in affected countries. He will travel through Italy and Yugoslavia, delivering talks to merchants in Alaska and aiding information efforts of the U. S. Army in the Mediterranean. The priest heads the geology department at Santa Clara University and previously served with American forces around the Aleutians.
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Oland
Yugoslavia
Italy
Father Hubbard Bbe E Emer
Alaska
U. S. Army
Mediterranean
Aleutian Islands
University of Santa Clara
Calif
Father Hubbard
Christ
Kin Island
Pius XII Thanks Argentina for War Aid
In a letter from Buenos Aires Pope Pius XII thanked the archbishop and Argentine clergy and faithful for aid to European war victims. The pontiff expressed gratitude for the drug aid and support sent to relieve suffering.
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Buenos Aires
Santiago Capello
Pius XII
Peecenn
Argentina
Moving Pictures Classified by the Legion of Decency
A listing of films rated unobjectionable for general patronage or adults by the National Council of the Legion of Decency. The long roster includes titles such as Anchors Aweigh, Stagecoach, National Velvet, Gangs of the Waterfront, The Great Stages, and numerous others with notes on suitability.
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National Council of the Legion of Decency
Docurmnee
Rusty
Anchors Aweigh
Swing Street
Lonesome River
Oklahoma
Mr. Muggs
National Velvet
Baddie
Unseen
Utah
Kitty O'Day
Brooklyn
An. Bell
Adano
Bewitched
Blonde Ransom
China
Dorian
Randolph
Mexico
Broadway
Divine View of Marriage and Divorce Rules Declared
A religious essay argues divorce corrupts society by breaking the sacred unity of marriage. It cites scripture from Genesis to Matthew and insists marriage lasts until death, warning that remarriage after divorce harms families, education, and public morals.
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Leo XIII
Nazi Leaders Remain Lukewarm on Religion in Prison
An International News Service dispatch from New York reports on a German war prison where Nazi leaders are detained. The piece notes no prisoners sought religious or spiritual solace and none attended regular worship services, highlighting a lack of interest in faith among 52 leaders and politicians.
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New York
Rural Life Aims Outlined By Catholic Leaders
Catholic and clergy speakers outline aims of the Rural Life movement begun in 1923. The program seeks to care for disadvantaged Catholics on land, to settle more Catholics there, and to attract non Catholics to farming. Urban taint and materialism in education are urged as concerns, with emphasis on rural church schools missions and retreats.
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William Schimek
Rosen
Beantes
Compion
Peckies du Chien
Coun Pai
Robert M. Demeyer
St. Mary’ S College
Kansas
Faenemeyer
Earl Byron
St. Ignatius’ Church
Spring Valley
Minn
George Smith
St. Francis de Sales’ Church
Claremont, Minn
Marques
Assumption ,High School
Granger
M. Laurita
St. Francis, Wise
Ncwc Wire
Parish Schools Have 2 of 3 Catholic Children
The Rev Dr John R Gleason predicts more religion classes for Chicago public grammar and high schools. He notes a surge in released time classes and high school discussion clubs. He says two of three Catholic children attend parochial schools but only one of three attend Catholic high schools.
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Chicago
John R. Gleason
Archdiocesan
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
Fourteen Degrees at Xavier University Commencement
In New Orleans the 19th Xavier University commencement awarded fourteen degrees. The school, run by the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament for Indians and Colored, marked the close of the summer session.
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New Orleans
Xavier University
Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament
Assumption of Mary Observed in Catholic Tradition
The article recalls the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15 and notes related feast days and liturgical observances around August 13 to August 17. It mentions Monsignor Cuanenca G Issenmann S T D and lists associated saints and church obligations.
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Monsignor Cuanenca G. Issenmann
S.T.D
Clare
Virgin
Sonseeeee
Esser
Feest Et Teese & Ug. Ptt
V.M
Hi Agapitus
Mary
Earth
Adam
Lord
Heaven
Jerusalem
Christ
St. John
Ephesus
John
Gethsemani
Missioner Baptizes 546 in Two Days at Santa Eulalia
The Rev. Clarence Witteoe a Maryknoller baptized 546 children in two days at Santa Eulalia Guatemala and 381 infants at Jacalte. The report recounts Mary’s in Maryknoll tradition and the feast’s vigil and Mass. It notes Mary’s Assumption, Pentecost, and varied beliefs about her death and burial.
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Missioner
Clarence Witte Oe
Mond
Ind
Santa Eulalia
Guatemala
Jacalte
Maryknoll
Japan
Italians to Go Home as Reward From U S
Washington reports fifteen hundred Italians in U S service units will be repatriated to Italy in the next three months. The government says the move is a reward for faithful service aiding the United States in fighting Germany and Japan.
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Washington
U. S
Italy
United States
Germany
Japan
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