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Newspaper
Catholic Telegraph Register
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1952
Page
9
A half hour play The Young Like based on the Presentation in the Temple is offered for stage and radio use. Fifteen minute versions are available, with copies obtainable from 19 West Street New York City. The piece discusses theological questions about original sin knowledge and the human soul with Thomistic references.
City Council votes on a public housing program backed by the City Housing Authority amid controversy. Thomas J. O'Dwyer, head of hospital health at the diocese and president of the Los Angeles Citizens' Housing group, is a leading figure in the effort to retain the scheme.
The article notes that the first Saturday of the month is observed for Fatima devotions regardless of date. It contrasts with the first Friday occurrence and mentions a Saturday of prayer for priests, defined as the Saturday following the first Friday.
The text argues that the core pain of hell is the loss of God felt by the unrepentant, fully aware of being shut out, while infants in limbo lack awareness of supernatural happiness and hence feel no sense of deprivation. It contrasts conscious guilt with uninformed deprivation.
The Rev. Peter Abellan, a Jesuit moral theology professor since 1946, becomes rector of the Gregorian University, succeeding Rev. Paul Dezza who has served as rector since 1941 and was formerly provincial of the Jesuit province. Dezza will remain at the university teaching high philosophy.
Miss Fallon of York Minnesota lived 42 years paralyzed from the neck down after a 1909 spine injury. She remained cheerful, received care from Catholic chaplain Francis Giron, and painted designs on handkerchiefs while writing notes with a special writing frock. She believed the world was a stage we all play a part.
The author muses on the legacy of Washington and morality in government, contrasts Mussolini and Hitler, and predicts a coming collapse of dictatorships. It notes Britain’s fading empire, Russia’s peril, and a forecast of enduring global upheaval over the next decade.
A 1952 reflection by Christopher Dawson urges looking back a decade to foresee progress and asks for another ten years to combat evils. He cites six centers of world power and warns of rising Japanese conquest shaping global fate.
The passage contrasts Nazi Germany under Hitler, Mussolini's Italy dependent on Berlin, a powerful Soviet Union still deemed malevolent, and a changed Japan after defeat showing interest in Christianity as a centuries old conquest proverb suggests progress and hope despite empire legacies.
The text notes Japan capitulated on August 14 1945 and recalls a 1940 Tri Power Pact with Mussolini and Hitler for a new world order. It traces Japanese expansion through 1941 to 1942, citing control of 900000 square miles in China, major ports, and conquests including the Philippines Hong Kong British Malaya the Netherlands East Indies and U S possessions Attu Kiska Guam.
An outline traces Nazi aggression from 1938 annexations and the Sudetenland through 1945. It notes alliances with Mussolini, invasion of Poland, conquests in Norway France and Greece, the 1941 Russian campaign, the impact of winter, 1942 Soviet pushback, and plots against Hitler culminating in 1945.
Monsignor Matthew Smith notes the beheading of Francis de Capillas in Fo-Kien China on January 15. He cites Capillas as the protomartyr and recalls later translation of his head to Valladolid, Spain, while US Catholics reflect on early global martyrdoms.
A historical overview tracing 1919 to 1951 Bishops statements on peace liberty and the family. It notes the ideal of a good peace, dangers of false realism, and the call to preserve sound moral family life. It emphasizes the child as citizen of two worlds and allegiance to God.
A 1919 forecast warns socialism would breed bureaucratic tyranny and erode individual freedom, while a 1937 Christian attitude statement warns against democracy becoming a dictatorship. Both pieces argue for limited government and greater citizen responsibility to avoid a slave state.
The article notes that ikons are among Ukraine’s oldest Christian art with fifth and sixth century examples. It describes Our Lady of Krasin as a famed ikon and explains ikon painters aim to convey faith over realistic form. It highlights Mary’s central role across Eastern churches and contrasts Catholic and Protestant devotion.
Milwaukee reports a new Bruce Publishing volume Our Bishops Speak updates the National Pastorals of the American Hierarchy 1791-1919 and covers issues from social reconstruction to world peace. Archbishop Keough calls it incisive and inspiring, detailing Catholic thinking and leadership through a dramatic era.
Six Columban missioners are sent to South America from Columba n Fathers in St. Columbans Nebraska. The group is led by Very Rev. Mes Lown, a 20 year veteran from Hanyang China, with Very Rev. Martin Forde leading the other unit from Lingayen Beach in World War II memories. Researchers note the mix of origins including Cardinal John Guevara of Lima Peru.
The article contrasts President Truman's views with Pope Pius XII on the Church’s role in world peace. It argues Truman aims to access guidance beyond secular affairs, noting his Clark appointment and the Washington Pilgrimage speech. It frames the Vatican post as a channel for moral insight in global affairs.
A historical reflection notes that Christian influence proves progressive social reform. It cites laws advancing women’s dignity, condemning polygamy and concubinage while showcasing religion as a driver of civilization. The argument frames church actions as barometers of social progress.
A Catholic appeal urges 100,000 missionaries to spread faith worldwide through sacrifices and offerings. It promotes daily prayer, sharing the rosary, and sending blessings to readers who request the mission rosary with a two dollar offering for the Holy Father.
Letters to the desk praise giving and sacrifice for the Holy Father's Missions. Readers report pledges of ten percent earnings, $74, $5 and other gifts from diverse regions including Fiji Philippines Nyase Iraq and South Africa. Messages note parishes, schools, and leper care, urging donations via Fulton Sheen's Society for the Propagation of the Faith.
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