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Newspaper
Catholic Telegraph Register
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1953
Page
8
Pamphlets issued in Buffalo New York rose to 13 340 in 1952 up from 1951 and far above 1939 totals as the Diocesan aid society marked growth since its founding by Bishop A in earlier years.
A crude fish drawing, a symbol used by Christians, appears on the wall of a half ruined hut near Panmunjom as correspondents waited for truce decisions. Patrick O Connor noted the inscription in Greek including Christ, Son of God, Savior with a blessing phrase.
A fragment indicates the Alexian Brothers, a longstanding religious order for men, inviting young men to seek devotion at a retreat or vocation program. The note references the address 1230 W Belden Ave Chicago 14 and mentions a Maxien Brothers Vocational Recra, suggesting a historical youth vocation activity.
Archbishop Paul Marella is named dean of the Paris diplomatic corps on arrival as Nuncio to France. Formerly Apostolic Delegate to Australia, he is greeted by interim dean Canadian Ambassador Caran Vanier. Monseigneur Giuseppe Sensi of the Holy See accompanies him. Marella previously served with the Apostolic delegation in Washington.
John Jook editor of Maryknoll magazine watched a Chinese youth’s bid for freedom fail at the Hong Kong border while awaiting two expelled missioners. The scene involved the Red Pen and tied up by authorities as the escape attempt collapsed.
A reflection on biblical examples as Abraham and Lot separate due to possessions and the Ten Lepers showing unity between Jews and a Samaritan. The author laments a modern world divided by Freud and secular doubt, contrasting Calvary with contemporary despair.
A meditation on how faith frames suffering through a horizontal humanity linked by desire and ache and a vertical Cross showing the worst of evil, death of Divine Goodness, while Divine Love conquers death via the Spirit of Love entering hearts.
The piece presents calls to sacrifice for the Holy Fathers Missions with faith driven notes. It lists individual donors offering varied amounts from $1 to $500, including gifts tied to Lent, education, and personal sacrifice.
Our Lady's World Mission Rosary in five colored decades invites prayers for missions. Send a $2 offering and cut out this column to mail to Most Reverend Fulton J. Sheen, National Director, or to Diocesan Director Monsignor Edward A. Freking with the provided addresses.
Senate subcommittee testimony reveals alleged Communist efforts to influence Catholic groups through Harold King and Thomas Davin. King refused to answer questions about his party ties while Davin denied current membership and influence attempts. Editor Edward Skillin noted Commonweal’s anti-Communist stance over decades.
A tentative Sept 16 consecration date is planned for Francis J. Green as Auxiliary of the Diocese of Tucson. He may be consecrated at Sts Peter and Paul Church, which seats over 1,100. Bishop Daniel J. Gercke marks major anniversaries in June as the Tucson diocese grows to about 165,000 Catholics in the region. Green was born July 7, 1906 in Corning New York and studied in San Francisco seminaries.
Local reports recount the return of St. Anthony of Padua’s relic tongue to Trieste. Once housed at St. Anthony Basilica, the sacred tongue reportedly survived the 1268 tomb opening when Anthony’s body degraded to dust.
The Rev. Henry, on a four month U S tour, predicts mass conversions in China once the communist philosophy is discarded. He speaks as a potential national director of the Catholic Press Organization in Formosa.
Governor Lawrence Wetherby notes Father Huber’s role as a defender of America and his long service with 1000 priests and seminarians studying under him over 16 years. Huber, active in Mariological society, will teach at the 1953 summer session at St Joseph’s on the Rio Grande in Albuquerque. He was elected a delegate to the chapter of his order next.
Rumors in British press claim Princess Margaret maintains a close friendship with Robin McEwen a 26 year old Catholic attorney and son of Capt John McEwen. The London Daily Mirror notes her recent religious discussions may relate to this friendship but no confirmation is provided.
Catholic American donations have boosted church turnout in Korea, says Monsignor Carroll MM, NCWC War Relief Services delegate. Relief supplies were shared with Catholics Protestants and pagans alike, transforming prior shaming into open Mass attendance and prompting non Catholics to seek Catholic information.
The Duke of Norfolk, Catholic Earl Marshal, heads the College of Arms and oversees royal ceremonial for the Queen's coronation. As ex officio head since 1484, he governs Westminster Abbey duties while the Lord Great Chamberlain handles the Hall. The coronation duties include witness cloths and swan and crane dishes with fines up to four pence.
A UN World Health Organization resolution allows several international Catholic organizations to join the agency. It rejects the prior universal access principle that barred sectional religious groups. Next month Dr M G Candau a 42 year old Brazilian Catholic will lead WHO.
Byzantine Rite cleric Father Chopey celebrated 50th year as pastor of St Marys. Born in 1876 in Hungary, he and his family long served the Byzantine Greek Rite. The ordination and career traced from Europe to the Pittsburgh diocese include ties to Fr George Szabo and the Munkeas area.
Roxbury Massachusetts parish with 3000 families saved Boston taxpayers $692 890 69 in 1952 according to its rector Father John J e The 80 year old mission operated with the Sisters of Notre Dame and Brothers in charge of boys and girls respectively 2392 students were educated at a cost of 289 67 per student maximizing taxpayer savings.
In Saint Hyscinthe Quebec the beatification cause for Bishop Louis Phirin Moreau who led the diocese until 1901 has been opened. An apostolic process examines his life virtues and works after an informant inquiry and diocesan report. The matter was later sent to the Congregation of Rites for review.
A letter was sent to Elizabeth II by Pope Pius XII and Archbishop Fernando Cento, papal envoy for the coronation. The contents were not disclosed. The papal mission members greeted the coronation crowds as the ceremony unfolded.
In Moscow the police scrutinized attendees at a Mass by Father Louis R. Brassard, who had returned from Russia last February. About 125 Catholics attended the rites for the archdiocesan centenary of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith. Brassard noted Soviet citizens were barred from services. his Moscow successor is Father Bissonnette.
Archbishop Martines of ae will crown an image of Lady of Quedanpe during a Marian Congress in San Salvador in early December. A special sanctuary is being built in San Salvador for the devotion.
Sister M. Christine Jobson of Louisville becomes the 20th Medical Mission Sister to earn a medical degree. She is among six women in a 94 student class at Georgetown Universitys 154th commencement and will practice in Philadelphia before assignments to Indonesia and South America.
Rev Dominic Artero of the Consolata Mission society cites whites irreligion as a major cause of Mau Mau disorders in Kenya. He notes immoral cinema, lack of religious teaching in government schools, and white contempt eroding native esteem, alongside colonial wartime inequities.
London reports Lord Pakenham a Catholic Laborite member of Parliament has written an autobiography titled Born to Believe.
Promoters tout Acousticon Transistor Aid as affordable hearing assistance. Priced under 200 dollars with no batteries, it claims to deliver near moonlike hearing for the hard of hearing. Free information and sample postcards are offered from a Jamaica New York address, urging quick response.
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