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Newspaper
Catholic Telegraph Register
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1953
Page
1
A Chilean priest warns that vocations are scarce and many Chileans are extremely poor. He notes Catholic tradition shapes the country, but stresses economic hardship and limited religious recruitment amid ongoing poverty.
The piece surveys U S News World Report interview topics including psychological warfare and morale in Korea, while detailing the Catholic Church in Chile. It notes priest vocations shortages, archdiocese staffing over 100 churches with 2 million people, and long hours of four priests serving crowded Santiago parishes.
Bishop Michael J. Ready of Columbus will celebrate Solemn Pontifical Mass on Saturday March 7 at Mt. St. Marys Seminary chapel Norwood during the Feast of St Thomas Aquinas.
Minnesota Bishop Bartholomew, coadjutor of St. Cloud, speaks on The Priestly Aspects of Parenthood at Xavier University Life Institute Family Life conference March 13 14. The three day program includes vows renewals, a solemn engagement, panel discussions, and exhibits themed Through Your Hands and Dana U S A with school group demonstrations.
Saint Clare's Parish in Cincinnati announced March 1 that a new church will be built to complete the basement church in use since 1930. Archbishop Karl J. Alter approved the project during a recent visit to administer Confirmation. A March 13 meeting will note no charges or reservations for the gala armory supper with guests. The Sunday evening session at 8 will feature the life of the Through Your Hands exhibit chaired by Father Osuch with Father Henry J. Klocker assisting.
The Easter Vigil was celebrated at a small mission chapel in Millville with active participation. Father Urbain led a service starting at 10:30 pm and concluding after midnight, with plans to ensure accessibility and involvement for parishioners and visitors. The event featured a hymn board, a lay master of ceremonies, and a program that educated and included schoolchildren.
The article quotes a Lent meditation urging renewal of hope as Christians join in fasting prayer and almsgiving to serve the King of Kings. Father Urbain notes a second morning Mass and many express gratitude for the chance to participate actively in ceremonies.
Monsignor Frederick G. Hochwalt of Cincinnati foresees optimism and vetoes in reaction to a proposed factual study of religion in public schools. He cites separation of Church and State and risks of reducing religion to sociology, noting debate over whether such teaching belongs in the classroom. The American Council on Education committee on religion and education proposed the study.
A Thursday evening program on station WMOH invites listeners to call in with questions about Catholic belief and practice. The show, sponsored by the Columbus Line Bu Council, features Father Butler Council Action Committee members as they present the program and encourage audience participation.
Archbishop Karl Alter declares Saturday liturgy may move from morning to evening in Cincinnati this year. The Sacred Congregation of Rites decree allows the transfer for Lent. He cites a booklet from Conception Abbey with English rubrics and commentary to guide the Easter Vigil service and baptismal vows renewal.
The 1953 World Mission Map by the Catholic Students' Mission Crusade highlights Catholic percentages by region. It lists Andorra as 100 percent Catholic, Brazil with 47.5 million Catholics, and the United States at 29 million, with 20 percent overall world Catholics and notable regional counts in Europe Africa and the Caribbean.
A Solemn Pontifical Mass at the Old Cathedral of St Peter notes Ohio’s sesquicentennial since statehood on March 1. Archbishop Alter presided with Knights of St Gregory and local officials as Monsignor Seibold quoted the Northwest Ordinance’s teaching that religion and education support good government. He traced Ohio’s church growth from 6,000 Catholics in 1821 to over 1.5 million today and cited Bishop Fenwick’s role in founding schools and the Catholic Telegraph.
A large gathering of PTA presidents and delegates at St. Mary’s high school in Hyde Park heard Chief Schrotel call for united action against obscene material. Capt. Henry Sandman supported proposals to curb street vendors, noting arrests of dealers under Ohio law and stressing public cooperation.
Lisbon report reveals Portugal's total population 8,441,312 with 8,167,457 Catholics or 96.7 percent. The census lists 143 religious communities nationwide with 3,015 members, and notes 11 married couples with 20 or more children.
Notre Dame professor Frank O Malley spoke in Cincinnati on February 24 25 about Catholic culture liturgy and the churchs heart. He argued suffering unites believers with Christ and criticized modern novels for neglecting sin and truth.
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