Mexico Rejoices Martyr Fr Pro Beatification Cause Begun
The cause for Father Agustin Pro SJ, killed in 1927 during Mexico’s persecution, has begun in Rome. Fellow Jesuits describe his devotion and martyrdom as he faced execution with faith, aiming to be the first Mexican martyr canonized in his homeland.
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Mexico
Fr. Pro
Agustin Pro
S.J
Rome
Rafael Martinez del Campo
Father Pro
Guadalupe
Society of Jesus
Guisines
Belgium
Toexico
Rnioulh
Alvaro
Dea
INCWC
Japanese General Converts to Catholic Faith in Manila
General Kuroda, former commander of the Japanese 14th army in the Philippines, recounts his conversion to Catholicism after meeting Franciscan nuns in Bilibid Prison. He studied Christianity in England, aided Quirino, and credits pardon enabling return to Japan where his family remains Catholic.
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Colenge
Philip Shiegenori Kuroda
Pit Marty
Manila
General Kuroda
Japan
Patrick O’connor
NCWC
Millman
England
Philippines
Kuroda
Father O’connor
Quirino
O'Doherty
Sugamo
Tove
Ceeteoe
Work of United Nations Depends Upon Religion
Representatives from religious organizations discuss the UN role at a UNESCO Commission workshop in New York. The session led by Rev. William Biggons of the National Catholic Rural Life Conference explored how moral principles and religious guidance support UN work and international cooperation.
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New York
United Nations
U.S
National Commission
Unesco
William Biggons
National Catholic Rural Life Conference
Scholarships Awarded by St Edward's University
St Edward's University in Austin announces one 4000 dollar scholarship and three 2000 dollar scholarships for Catholic high school graduates chosen competitively. Thirty 1000 dollar scholarships will be granted to top students from participating high schools based on test rankings. principals select high-ranking recipients for honor awards.
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Austin
Tex
St. Edward’s
Convert Discloses Influence at St Anne’s Bulletin
A Pittsburgh convert recounts initial anti-Catholic bias and how Catholic coworkers and girls influenced her to embrace Catholicism. The bulletin note credits Catholic examples during lunch hours for her conversion.
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Pittsburgh
Geekes & Oc Olic
St. Anne’s Church
Tris
Nothing New in Fight Of Hospital Says Nun
In Poughkeepsie New York seven physicians were asked by St Francis hospital to drop their affiliation with the Dutchess County league of the Planned Parenthood association or resign from the medical staff. Three decided to leave the birth control group. Monsignor O Shea and Sister Ann Roberta defended the hospital stance noting the Bible forbids birth control.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
St.Francis’ Hospital
Dutchess County League
Planned Parenthood Association
Victor A. Batile
Doctor’s Medical Board
John F. Rogers
Dutchess County Medical Society
Paul M. Lass
Martin Leiser
Michael J. O’shea
Martyrs in China: Bishop and Priest Die in Custody
Hong Kong reports deaths of Bishop John Chane Pitte 58 Chaohsien Hopeh province and Jesuit Father Beda Ang 46 in Communist prisons. Both died after alleged mistreatment and isolation in Hopeh detention during anti church campaigns.
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Hong Kong
John Chane Pitte
Chaohsien
Hopeh
China
Hong Mone
Lesan Munists
Fete
Wan Province
Father Che
Bedaang
Bio
Phi An
Seven Irish Women To Five Men Migrants Census Shows
Census reports emigration skewing sex ratios with seven women leaving Ireland for every five men. Ireland’s 1951 population stands at 2,958,878 after a 3,771 rise, despite 24,326 emigrants in five years. Most emigrants, 19,021, went to the United States and 102,616 to Great Britain.
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Dublin
Ireland
U.S
Great Britain
Leitrim
Roscommon
Cavan
Kerry
Longford
Clare
Mayo
Donegal
Monaghan
Galway
Sligo
Attack on Ljubljana Bishop Alarms Vatican Officials
The Apostolic Administrator of Ljubljana Bishop Anton Vovk was attacked at Novo mesto station by unknown assailants who burned his robes after beating him. He suffered serious burns and, after hours, was admitted to hospital in Ljubljana. Western diplomats condemned the incident as a hooligan outrage.
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Vatican City
Osservatore Romano
Anton Vovk
Ljubljand
Aper
Giuseppe Dalla Torre
Novomesto
Vovk
Ljubljana
Jetstain Ensignor
Thena Cn
Belgrade
Edward Elj
Vatican
Pau River to Be Moved For Lourdes Pilgrimage
The Pau river may be moved several hundred yards to widen the esplanade before Lourdes pilgrimages. Bishop Pierre Theas says the river blocks crowd growth and a committee led by an architect is studying the plan though no decision has been made.
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Paris
Pau
Lourdes Grotto
Pierre Theas
Esplanade
Orphanage Gift From Wolf Hounds Near $100000
Members of the Wolf hounds regiment of the 27th Infantry in Korea donated nearly $100,000 to the Holy Family orphanage in Osaka Japan. The drive began in December 1949 and funds aided a new home, playground, summer camp, medical care with an X ray machine, and food and clothing for undernourished children in a former army barracks.
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Tokyo
Wolfhounds
Korea
Ars
Osaka
Japan
25Th Ae
Holy Family
Thement Com
Navy Chaplains Urged to Guide Sailors and Marines
Washington Navy Undersecretary Francis P. Whitehair told 27 supervisory chaplains at a four day conference that there is a great need in the world today for men of valor and religion. He emphasized chaplains as teachers and guides for American youths entering the Navy and Marine Corps. The event featured a symposium on spiritual resources for coping with world challenges led by Rev. Henry Ignatius Smith O P. GeneraI Samuel C. Shepherd Jr. praised Marines kneeling to receive Holy Communion on Korean hillsides as an inspiring sight during the conference. Other officials and chaplains from several dioceses and fleets attended and contributed to the program.
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Washington
Navy
Francis P. Whitehair
Marine Corps
Henry Ignatius Smith
O.P
Dominican House of Studies
Uel C. Shepherd, Jr
Korea
Bas Eord
Gorski
Albany
Eighth Naval Service
Thomas J. Inn
York Archdiocese
Summer Theology Offers Nuns Masters Degrees
Nuns from more than twenty religious communities will attend the fifth annual theological institute for sisters at St. Xavier College from June 23 to August 2. Several study for master of theology degrees. prerequisites include the basic program, summer school and a bachelor's degree. In 1951, 225 sisters participated. 12 Dominican staff led by Very Rev John W Curran, O P. Over 130 nuns have earned certificates for completing the three-summer basic program.
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Chicago
Theological Institute
St. Xavier College
Dominicanae
Ohn W. Curran
O.P
Council of Catholic Men Proposes Change in Vote
The National Council of Catholic Men plans a bylaw revision to align voting rights with parish representation in diocesan federations. The proposal will be presented at the Toledo convention April 19 and 20. NCCM President Stuart Lynch named Judge David McMullan to head the study and Francis I. Nally to organize the program.
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Washington
Dioecesan
National Council of Catholic Men
Toledo
NCCM
Stuart Lynch
Wilmington
Del
David McMullan
St. Louis
Francis I. Nally
Family Rosary Crusade rally in Jonesboro Arkansas
Rev Patrick Peyton led a Family Rosary Crusade rally in Jonesboro as part of a New Orleans province series. Bishop Fletcher praised daily family Rosary practice and Catholic Action aims, with clergy pictured including Father Fas ba and Monsignor Hemmen. inset shows Rev Peyton.
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Patrick Peyton
C.S.C
Jonesboro
Ark
New Orleans
Little Rock
Albert L. Fletcher
Father Peyton
Lebel
Father Fas
Fletcher
Edwin A. Hemmen
Blessed Sacrament Church
Aon Peyton
Sacred Heart Church
New Rleans
Bible translations predate Luther on science and Genesis
An editorial overview notes many Catholic Bible translations and a brochure arguing no conflict between Bible and science. It asserts Moses wrote Genesis with figurative language, evolution compatible with biblical creation of the soul, and encourages Bible study via Confraternity of Christian Doctrine groups.
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Aintin
Ape
Moses
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
Church Schools Found Free of Cape Menace
New York article says Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish parochial schools show no narcotics addiction cases. G Conniff notes religion aids education of good citizens. He warns public school campaigns may spark curiosity and encourage dope experimentation.
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New York
Catholie di- Wii Tee Co
Conniff
Spellman
Spruille
New York Drug Committee
Braden
Teacharen
Pittsburgh Priest Celebrates 90th Birthday and Ongoing Work
The Rev. William C. Kelty of St. Philip's Church in Pittsburgh marked his 90th birthday while continuing active duties after 53 years as pastor. He notes ongoing projects include a $1,500,000 plan for church school and rectory, saying he has much to do.
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Pittsburgh
William C. Kelty
St. Philip’s Church
Kelty
Kelly
Priest Granted Dual Roman and Byzantine Mass Rights
The Rev. Clement C. Englert, C.SS.R., receives permission to celebrate the Divine Liturgy in both Latin and Byzantine rites. He assisted at High Mass in the Ruthenian Byzantine usage at St. Nicholas Church Yonkers on Jan 7. He has long studied Eastern rites and authored pamphlets on the subject.
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New York
Clement C. Englert
C.ss.r
Crnveners
St. Nicholas’ Church
Yonkers
Father Englert
John Slivka
Redemptorist
Esopus
N. Y
Coose
New Russian Institute
Fordham Unior
The
Paulist Press
59Th Street
Medals for Quints in St Paul Relay Tour
The Dionne quintuplets from Collander Ontario travel to St Paul Minnesota with Rev Walter guiding a Radio Rosary Crusade. Wells accompanies the group and promotes peace while on air at Station WMIN during the journey.
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St. Paul, Minn
St. Paul
Walter Quintuplets
Wells
Quints
Collander
Ont
WMIN
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