Poverty Struggles Rampant in Postwar Italy
Rome report by NCWC War Relief Services details stark housing scarcity in Italy. Rows of cave like dwellings house families in Naples and Bari with deficient rooms and food rations as refugees endure poverty and wartime damage.
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Eileen Egan
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Communists Found Among Wealthy Classes In New York
Dr Francis E McMahon argued that reform does not erase Communism noting in a seminar that wealthy workers in Latin America embraced Communism where conditions were best and poverty, not wealth, sustains its appeal. He warned wealth alone cannot prevent Communist adherence.
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American Catholicosophical Association
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Military Says UMT Bill Could Not Teach Morals
Huntington Indiana report says the universal military training bill would not replace home school and church for moral training. Rev James Conroy quotes officials noting civilian religious groups would aid character guidance if UMT passes and some supporters overpromise its impact.
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Childless Rich Britons Flee to Irish Tax Haven
Wealthy British families escape rising taxes and settle in Ireland at about 20 per month, down from 150. Most are childless couples investing in land in suburban and country areas around Dublin Cork Limerick and Galway, a pattern likened to historic emigration.
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Labor-Industry School Opens at University of San Francisco
The free tuition labor management school at the University of San Francisco began its spring term on February 19. Courses include Christian Social Principles In Re Psychology How to Think Straight and Human Relations in Industry. Only bona fide union members and management representatives may enroll. No prior education is required.
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Reds Say Parents Not Making Children Atheist
Joseph Darvas, Hungary's Minister of Religion and Education, charges many parents avoid enrolling children in religious classes in state schools due to Communist intimidation and instead seek other means to maintain religious upbringing.
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Hungarian Madonna in exile aids in anti Reds stance
Hungary resists Reds amid reflections on an Irish Madonna painting carried to Hungary by Bishop Walter Lynch of Galway during 1655 persecution. Catholics believe the icon, once seen to shed blood, now symbolizes divine support for Hungary’s suffering and may bolster resistance to communism.
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New York
POW Hero D Cruz Receives Ashoka Chakra in India
Lt Ulrich Anthony D Cruz of the Indian Air Force is awarded the Ashoka Chakra for a reconnaissance mission over the Aknur Bhimber area where he was shot down and captured. The citation notes his steadfast loyalty despite beatings and threats as a prisoner of war. he is the first Catholic recipient.
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Faith and Works in Justification, Rev. Francis Sy
The piece argues that justification requires more than faith alone. It notes Luther’s stance, cites St. James and Paul, and states that grace moves and is cooperated with by the will. It lists hopeful trust, prudent fear, strong love, and hatred of sin as essential dispositions alongside faith.
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Priest Corridan Leads Catholic Clergy Against Dock Hoodlums
Collier's profiles Rev. John M. Corridan as a key priest in mobilizing anti racketeering efforts on the New York docks. The piece also names Monsignor Edward Swanstrom and Rev. Philip Carey S J as other church leaders active in wartime relief and labor economics. Corridan is portrayed as a decisive young labor priest who challenged a gangster at a union meeting and warned of consequences if violence harmed workers.
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Passion Play in U S Begins Its 38th Year
Veronica's Veil in Union City New Jersey opens its 38th season of the Passion play. Father Benjamin Wirtz produced the drama first shown in 1915 detailing Calvary and the dawn of Christianity with matinee and evening Lent performances. More than 250 guild players have staged 1,100 performances for about 1,000,000 attendees, praised by church leaders and media figures as second only to Oberammergau.
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Convert to Catholic Faith: From Stone Thrower to Priest
The article profiles Leslie Rumble 59 a former anti Catholic lad turned missionary priest of the Sacred Heart He grew up in Perth Western Australia left school at 14 and converted after studying Catholic writings His Radio Replies program from Sydney reaches 150 000 to 200 000 weekly and his books include The Unavoidable God and The Ten Commands of God The piece notes his apologetics influence and global reach
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Catholics donate for Radio Fides in Costa Rica
Proselytors in San Jose Costa Rica report Catholics have contributed about $10 000 toward building Radio Fides a roadcasting station to begin operation in March The powerful station will counter Protestant proselytizing broadcasts in the country
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Fire Engine Blessed in New Orleans Ceremony
Father Eugene M. Cuddy blessed a new fire department pumper at a ceremony requested by Fire Detective Nick Chetta. Chetta’s pastor, Cuddy is the son of a Philadelphia fire captain. The engine replaces a pumper destroyed in a fire.
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Episcopal Dean Seeks Government Aid for Parish Schools
Fresno leader and Fresno Board of Education president Very Rev. James M. Malloch urges government funding for parochial schools alongside public schools. He argues public schools teach no religion today and parish schools should receive support.
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Calif
James M. Malloch
Fresno Board of Education
Dean Malloch
Earthquake Expert Visits Six Jesuit Seismic Observatories
Rev. James B. Macelwane 8 J of St Louis University Institute of Technology travels to six Jesuit observatories as president of the Jesuit Seismological Association and director of the central station. He inspects John Carroll University Cleveland Canisius College Buffalo Weston Mass Fordham University New York Loyola University Chicago Marquette University Milwaukee.
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James B. Macelwane
St. Louis University Institute of
The Dash of Romanticism Still Lives in Fencing
Notre Dame fencers show strong progress with Jim Walsh 29 wins 11 losses Brian Duff 28 10 Chuck Daschle 32 20. essay cites fencing history from Italy and Germany tracing duels to modern sport, notes fencing costs and benefits, urges support over boxing.
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Bill Warner
Notre Dame
Hollywood
Jim Walsh
Brian Duff
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1783 Arizona Mission Still Used by Indians
During the second annual Tucson Festival from April 13 to 27, the Papago Indian reservation will host a tableau blessing the San Xavier del Bac mission founded in 1783. A sunset dedication, candlelight procession, and grand fireworks mark the observance as Franciscans and Papagos honor the historic site still serving its people.
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Ariz
Papago
San Xavier del Bac
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Gannon allocates 25000 for catechist school in Erie
John Mark Gannon directs 25000 from his Jubilee fund to Gannon College for a new catechist training school in Erie. The grant honors his golden anniversary and supports lay catechism instruction for children.
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John Mark Gannon
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Prayers Open Congress Session by Rev Norbert Feld
The Rev Norbert Feld of the Society of St Columba, based in St Louis, offered the opening prayer as the House of Representatives began its session in Washington.
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Washington
Norbert Feld
Society of St. Columban
St. Louis
House of Representatives
We Must Help Them Before Easter
A brief item urges timely aid before Easter, calling for community action and support for those in need. The plea emphasizes urgency and collective effort to assist vulnerable groups ahead of the holiday season.
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