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Newspaper
Catholic Telegraph Register
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1953
Page
6
Parma based Crile General Hospital chaplain Rev. Albert D Tal, WWII veteran and former Japanese prisoner, urges vet reading groups and hospital patients to reject "filth" books. He calls for screening by judges to remove harmful material and accuses publishers of promoting atheistic secularism and communism.
A full-length film on Sister Alphonsa, a revered nun from Palai Travancore, has received Holy See approval. The biographical portrayal follows Alphonsa, born into an influential family, revealing her life and beatification path within the Palai diocese. The project, produced with Bishop Se Vayalil’s backing, plays to audiences at major centers.
Mau Mau terrorists shot and wounded Father Cremasco and wounded Brother Vincent at a mission in Kikuyuland Kenya. The attackers looted the mission, fired shots at the priest and friar, and threatened further violence as police were alerted. Four African nuns were reported to be aiding Father Cremasco’s recovery.
Cardinal Ildefonso Schuster of Milan denounces intensified Lutheran propaganda in northern Italy. He questions Protestant claims of church continuity, asks if Christ failed to keep promises, and urges proper opposition to heresy among Italian Catholics.
Monsignor Domingos da Apr has been appointed auxiliary bishop of Lisbon. The 78 year old cleric led the Portuguese Catholic Action unit in Aveiro and has long been associated with Catholic Action since 1937.
A long list classifies many films by the National Legion of Decency into unobjectionable A sections and condemned C category. It names Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Ja, Paris 1900, West of Ali Baba, South Pacific, The Quiet Man, The River, and numerous titles across sections with notices to keep the listing for future reference.
In Paterson New Jersey a priest author admits that parents wrote his book on sex education. He says most pages come from the parent authors themselves and the work offers emotional moral and religious framing for the scientific facts. The book, approved by the necessary general, is St. Anthony.
For the fourth consecutive year J Emmet Frost selects a Catholic All Catholic All American high school football team for The New World arch diocesan paper. The 1953 first team includes Joe Bossi Lawrence Mass Bob Pore White Plains Jack Korlevahar Benedictine Rich Cleveland Indiana John Noon Lineman of the Year Flaget Louisville Ky Pasko St George Manston Ill Frank Pinn Mt Carmel Chicagos Billy Dolan Boston College High Newton Mass Dale Hohl Canisius Buffalo and Bob Glas cott Back of the Year Roman Catholic Philadelphia.
Cardinal Norman Gilroy visits Ernakulam for a four day celebration marking St Thomas the Apostle's 19th century arrival and St Francis Xavier death. He is Papal Legate as crowds of thousands attend the final benediction and a three mile procession.
The report describes alleged methods to deter people from leaving the country, illustrated by the case of 7 year old Patrick, son of Anthony Miles. Patrick, returned to England after speaking Hungarian, reportedly punished for using the language as interpreters heard Hungarian words during questioning. The article suggests fear of punishment for mentioning Hungary as the reason for the behavior.
Times B Review repeats praise for Miranda World Cities as an outstanding book. Rev Dr Joseph F Thorning notes it is the only book of its kind, now in a second printing. Professor Hilton in Stanford’s Hispanic World Report calls it a valuable contribution to English language studies of Latin America.
Expelled by Reds and Pa eyey four months of imprisonment ended for missionaries shown in a Hong Kong photo. Sisters Alphonse and Germaine, last to escape the orphanage murder case in December 1951, are safe in Hong Kong and plan return to Canada. Bishop Ceol and Father Bianchi accompanied by Father Sicard arrived in Hong Kong with accounts of cruelty.
Vienna reports Bishop Stefan Trochta of Litomerice ousted from his see by Communist forces. Unconfirmed accounts say he was forced to leave on 7, 1952, and that Reds closed his Cathedral the next day. Trochta had been detained during World War II for not cooperating with the Nazis.
New York broadcast will feature Bishop J J McEleney speaking on Communion Grenade on CBS Church of the Air Sunday January 11 from 10 to 1030 a m Eastern. Brooklyn diocese under Archbishop Molloy promotes Family Communion with leaflets posters and radio programs.
Washington reports rising per capita alcohol use in 1952 with Americans consuming over 14 cans or 26 percent of a gallon of liquor, plus 23.54 tons ofPirite whisky and 1.21 gallons of wine. The Temperance board cites four million alcoholics and a public pamphlet notes denial as a key obstacle to recovery.
A Paris procession of about 3 000 Sorbonne students honored Saint Francis Xavier an illustrious alumnus and missionary Jesuit. The event recalled his link to Saint Ignatius Loyola and his role in founding the Society of Jesus as they visited Notre Dame and Montmartre reflecting on the church's universal mission.
Father Jose Rodriguez S J sheltered an American pilot named Cooney during the Sino Japanese war. After twenty years in Anhui province he was removed and spent 21 months under house arrest. Also expelled were Father Alonzo Barandiaran and Father Henri Cotto.
The text records New Year wishes from the Nuncio and Irish President Sean O'Kelly, with praise for peace and blessings of Christ. Arch Bishop O'Hara and Mr O'Kelly express sympathy for those unable to enjoy those blessings, in Savannah-Atlanta area.
Father Corridan notes most dock workers and many managers are Catholic. He urges turning docks to the Port of New York Authority, registering longshoremen, establishing seniority, and adopting saner hiring methods.
Report from U.S. officials shows more than 80 percent of refugees from the Soviet controlled East zone say state pressure against the church remains in a cautious early stage, yet it drives many to religion as a response to Communist policy.
The article notes a 24 member group photographed at a church ceremony with several to receive Red Hats later. It mentions one death since appointment and warns attendees to be fearless and uphold the faith as quoted from February 1946 church statements.
In Zambales region San Antonio residents form a group dubbed the 12 Apostles to recruit men for church roles during Holy Week. The initiative shifts from traditional young boy plays to adult male volunteers, sparking renewed interest in local religious services and Passion dramatizations led by Rev. Kieran Columban.
Appeal urges support for orphans through monthly gifts. The donation program promises to bring a smile to homeless children, likening it to helping the Christ Child. Backers are asked to give even a dollar monthly to aid clothing and care.
Message calls for donations to the Damien Leper Fund to build a new hospital for leprosy patients in Trichur India. It notes costs and time to raise money and invites gifts of any amount to fund the Damien Institute while sharing merit with the Sisters. It also mentions plans for the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Ethiopia and requests Tributes to Our Lady.
A fragmented plea requests donations for Sister Ernestine and George, a seminary candidate. The message mentions Missionary Sisters, a $150 goal for Ernestine and a $300 goal for George, urging support and attribute to divine calling and future priesthood.
A friend provided saleable items to fund Mass at ST VINCENT HO For in Changanacherry. Poor Clare Sisters housed 300 old gar s this year and urge help as many beggars have little to eat daily.
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