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Newspaper
Catholic Telegraph Register
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1945
Page
20
A visiting church representative says 450 Japanese Christian churches are in ashes amid widespread destruction in Japan. He notes 650,000 Japanese lost, countless fires destroying libraries and institutions, with 70 great cities in ruins and communications crippled. Yet he asserts Christianity's outlook remains bright.
A newly published book recounts a widowed fisherman who led a clergyless Christian community on the Isle of Sein before becoming a priest. He guided native converts under Jesuit influence as resident clergy arrived years later. About twelve hundred inhabitants remain on the rugged island.
A U S Army officer reports to the Slovak Catholic Information Service that Communist authorities desecrated the church at Kral’vany and, four hours after capturing Nitra, set fire to the Church of Pribine to celebrate.
London reports Vice Admiral Sir Henry Harwood, famed for leadership during the Graf Spee battle, retires from active service at age 57. Harwood, noted as a Catholic officer, ends a distinguished naval career reached at the rank of admiral.
The extension department of St Francis Xavier University has issued a booklet called the Pearcat Outlook. It explains the philosophy of the organized fishermen's co operative movement in the maritimes, focusing on credit unions.
A PanamaChurch arch twelve feet high, standing for centuries, convinced engineers that Panama is relatively quake free and helped decide the canal route. Rev Thomas Welling reports the decision favored the fewer earthquakes area, with French contractors still undecided between Panama or Nicaragua.
Nagpur reports a joint committee of the Catholic Union and Protestant groups demands religious guarantees in India. The committee seeks equal civil rights and allows Christians to enlist in the Indian army on the same terms as others.
Eddie Mayo star infielder for the Detroit Tigers told 150 Angelo sport fans at the Olean Amateur Athletic League banquet held at St Bonaventure College to live with fidelity to God, obey parents, and maintain seriousness. Mayo, a Catholic and last season's Sporting News American League MVP, emphasized faith and discipline.
A long list of Catholic themed books and authors is reviewed. Works span American Catholic life, global religious scenes, and spiritual instruction from Edenic to modern times. Notable names include Adams, Dunn, Waugh, and Jarrett with prices and brief praise.
Spanish Catholics donated 25 million pesetas for war relief projects aiding Europe. A U S Apostolic brother spoke at an exhibition of clothing made by Spanish Catholic Action women for needy persons in Europe.
In London Ernest Bevin rejects reports of widespread Christian persecution. He responds to a French official statement noting Catholic schools face danger, asserting no general persecution exists despite concerns raised.
Archbishop Riley urges universal moral training and preparedness in Milwaukee addressing women of the Council of cate Women. He says discharged soldiers face moral temptations and military authorities ignore the effects while emphasizing outward symbols. He warns no nation endures morality decay and appeals to women to raise standards or the world will be lost.
Funeral and memorial rites mark the passing of Poland’s premier with a Mass on December 16 at Old St. Stephen’s Church. The ceremony is hosted by the Polish Alma Mater, Polish Alliance, Polish American Alliance, Polish American Council, and many Polish parishes. Rev. Mieczyslaw M. Starzynski will lead the Mass and Very Rev. Ladislaus Za will preach. A civic memorial follows at the Polish Alma Mater hall.
Bishop James J. Sweeney of Honolulu urged vigorous champions of democratic freedom and aid to the needy at Pearl Harbor memorial. He warned that without such generosity atomic war could devastate mankind and render sacrifices meaningless.
The archdiocese reports 895 531 Catholics in the census with 795 388 French speakers 68 503 English speakers and other groups. Lachine is noted as the 259th parish in the archdiocese.
New York reports a first day sale of 5,180,959 Alfred E. Smith commemorative stamps. The total surpasses previous records by nearly four million, eclipsing the prior first day mark set in 1945 for a U. S. Coast Guard stamp.
River Forest Ill Maj Gen P D Carroll told Dominican priests that battle hardened GIs were dazzled by the innocent wisdom of nuns from the southwest Pacific who built convents in spare time. He has recommended to Gen Do MacArthur that a Manila hospital run by the nuns be re equipped.
The Cenacle religious group launches a drive titled Help Us Raise the Roof to add to their suburban Warrenville retreat center. The project aims to fund placements for 50 retreatants and support ongoing women’s retreats with expanded accommodations.
Syrians argue that their schools should remain non national and connected to the Catholic Church. They claim the Vatican oversees administration and pacific aims, noting schools were built not by any government but at the request of Christian leaders seeking moral and religious education.
A Pittsburgh rally in thanksgiving for victory, sponsored by the 56 courts of the Catholic Daughters of America in the diocese, presented a gift to Rev. Patrick Peyton C.S.C., director of the movement, to further the Family Rosary Crusade.
Archbishop Martin Lutijn appointed second apostolic delegate for South Africa and South Rhodesia overseeing 19 vicariates and three prefectures with 666000 Catholics, about 600000 of them Colored. Archbishop Lucas, former Provincial of the Society of the Divine Word in the Netherlands, noted.
Despite wartime restrictions the Down and Connor Center of Apostolic Work sent church furnishings to missions. The donation includes 109 sets of vestments altar linen more than 10 altar vessels Stations of the Cross and 1572 garments for natives for native clergy.
Berlin reports Herder Freiburg will publish Christian Germany to show Catholics upheld eternal laws of God despite Hitler terror, bearing witness to a Germany that did not break with faith and duty.
Wilkes Barre Catholic leaders announce a plan to involve 27 parochial schools with about 7500 pupils in Pennsylvania's new medical and dental health program for school children.
The Catholic Herald of Milwaukee observes its diamond jubilee as a leading Catholic weekly. It grew from four publications, the Star of Bethlehem, the Vindicator, the Catholic Citizen, and the Catholic Herald. The Star of Bethlehem began in 1869, the Catholic Citizen in 1878, and the Catholic Herald in 1922 before their 1935 merger.
Christian Democrat leader Alcide de Gasperi is named Premier of Italy by Crown Prince Umberto after a nine day government crisis in Rome. Rome reports indicate the move follows a brief cabinet stalemate and signals a new administration under the Christian Democrat banner.
The Rev. John F, a Chicago chaplain serving the South Pacific, offers to film the graves of boys buried on Okinawa if relatives provide the cemetery name and grave number. He says the project could console a sorrowing wife or mother to see the resting place of her loved one.
Paris secretary Father de Vaux of the French Biblical and Archaeological School of Jerusalem and director of Revue Biblique questions the value of the discovery of inscriptions related to the crucifixion of Christ in a tomb near Jerusalem.
Miguel de Andrea denounces the regime in a speech to the news outlets foundation criticizing alleged social economic gains tied to fascist rule. He calls the exchange tragic and notes bloodshed and sacrifices as the cost of improvements.
The article notes ongoing concerns about the Holy Sepulchre Basilica dome and rotunda, with widening fissures at a base column. It recalls 1808 fire damage, prior quakes, and 1927 steel support work, while stressing that no new emergency has arisen.
The piece laments lingering scars from past wars and appeals for charity. Sisters of the Immaculate Conception host three hundred destitute children in refugee camps near Beirut Syria and ask for four hundred dollars to bring them through the winter. It invokes biblical imagery to urge alms for the orphans.
Catholic community of India tracing St Thomas tradition to faith in Archbishop Ivanios. He has brought thousands back to the Church and seeks five hundred dollars for a small mission school.
A plea notes the need for more missionaries in the Near East and proposes funding to sponsor a God Boy for ordination with a six hundred dollar contribution.
A lantern glow image frames a candle offering for a Bethlehem stable scene. The notice promotes a Near East mission chapel with a yearly supply of sanctuary lamps priced at two dollars.
A plea to support building the Memorial Chapel of Our Lady Queen of Peace in memory of fallen servicemen, honoring a first peaceful Christmas in years and inviting donations.
A plea from Sister Corman of the Dominican orphanage asks for Christmas gifts and support for a needy mission chapel. The appeal emphasizes that even a small contribution can secure housing and a year's care for a child in need.
A fragmented Christmas appeal urges readers to sponsor the Damien Fund and Chrysostoms in behalf of needy children. It urges donations of one dollar a month to support journeys to safety and care with references to Bethlehem, Mary and Joseph, and a call to aid 19 worthy youths in Egypt.
Send all communications to Catholic Near East Welfare Association at 480 Lexington Ave. at 46th St. New York 17.
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