Priest Escapes From Red Jail and Returns For Mass
A Belgian priest Father Maertens escaped a Red prison in northern China after smuggling wine and bread for Mass. He then sneaked back into the jail with hosts and wine to celebrate the rite for his 1,500 faithful among Mongol nomads. Authorities later charged him with poisoning officials, a claim tied to no actual poisonings.
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Red
Hong Kong
Francis Maertens
Bolo-Balajason
Immaculate Heart of Mary Fathers
Davie
Maseiens
Hag
Bolo- Balajason
Maertens
Christ
Ingwe
Crucifix Gift Appears in Chinese Communist Prison
Two Missionaries of Mary and a nun named Mother St Aubert along with five companions were jailed in a Chinese prison in April 1951. They reported harsh conditions and isolation with minimal spiritual sustenance. A crucifix fashioned from newsprint pieces and a torn New Testament pages was created and displayed on a prison wall. They were later expelled to Hong Kong and are recovering after their release.
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John B. Cieplak
Russia
U.S
Lan Cemerat
Chicago
Cieplak
St. Mary’s Hospital
Assal
Poland
Vilna
Francis Domanski
Ashland Avenue
Picowah
Ill
Cie
Hong
Christ
Robert Hed
Peis Dos Prazeres
Missionaries of Mary
Orsted
Foundling
Mother St. Aubert
Noyant
France
China
Maria Dos Prazeres
Macao
Hong Kong
Ncwc Radio and Wire
Abortion Bill Shelved in British House of Commons
The British House of Commons has shelved a controversial bill that would broadly legalize abortion across the nation, halting further progress on the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Bishop Wright on Saints Interest at New Hampshire University
Bishop John d. Wright of Worcester speaks at the University of New Hampshire highlighting the current fascination with the lives of the saints as a prominent modern phenomenon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
N. H
John d. Wright
Worcester
University of Newire
Schools Get $315 Million in Federal Education Spending
The U S government spent 315 702 680 across 1 746 school districts in the previous fiscal year. The distribution covered multiple districts nationwide, highlighting federal funding levels for K 12 education.
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Washington
U.S
Notions of Faith clash with Stalinist atheism in Russia
The article recalls Joseph Stalin urging Russian youth to embrace atheism and opposes religious practice. It notes his claim of atheism since youth and his stance that communism is hostile to religion, mentioning plans to deny Christian burial to his mother and his past writings to the Communist youth of Russia in 1938.
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Washington
Stalin
Russia
Pioneer Club of
Moscow
En. Stalin
Tiflis
Eee
Estalin
Lenin
Pius XI
Josep
NCWC
Padre Pio Marks His Golden Jubilee in Silent Papal Shadow
The Italian Capuchin Padre Pio, famed stigmatic priest, marked 35 years of religious life with a private jubilee. His wounds from the crucifixion reportedly renew daily, and he spends long hours in ecstasy during Mass and hearing confessions. A special hospital near his monastery provides care funded by supporters.
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Pio
New York
San Giovanni Rotondo
Italy
Padre Pio
Francesco Forgione
Rome
Oregon Priest Reports Therese of Kennersreuth Conversion
Father Joseph Saal recalls Therese of Kennersreuth in Oregon after two American visitors sought details for a book. One fled, the other stayed, was baptized as Heart, and Therese showed a side injury. fear of Russians pervades as church life grows.
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Oregon
Therese of Kennersreuth
Roy
Ore
S Petes
Bavaria
Joseph Father Saal
St. Francis’ Church
Germany
College Grad
Uates
Therese
Rotchfeld
Paris
Ares
Father Saal
America
Joseph Wendel
Speyer
Saul
Munich
Wendel Ler
Lay Work Spreads to Reclaim Lapsed Catholics Worldwide
Washington reports the Parochial Apostolic Union PAU originated in Cheltenham in 1936 and has since spread across Europe Africa Asia Canada and Latin America with reach into India Pakistan and behind the Iron Curtain. Blessed by Popes Pius XII and XI the PAU operates through lay volunteers forming parish groups to assist lapsed Catholics by example prayer and monthly confessions.
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Washington
London
Alic Union -Pau
Perents
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
Africa
Asia
Canada
Latin America
India
Pakistan
Yugoslavia
Czecho- Slovakia
Pius XII
Pius XI
Glasgow
Northampton
Salford
Clifton
Plymouth
Portsmouth
Apostolic Union
C. F. A. Meek
St. Vincent de Paul
Sradasa Ath Goons
Cardinal McIntyre rails against new education philosophy
In Los Angeles Cardinal J Francis A McIntyre warned that a new philosophy in public education rejects responsibility to founding principles. He told the Bond club luncheon that teachers would lack obligation to pupils and to the Founding Fathers, tracing the idea to German philosophers and Nietzsche.
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Los Angeles
Cardinal J. Francis A. McIntyre
Cardinal McIntyre
Bond Club
Regel
Pane Nietzsche
St Patrick Knew the Power of Prayer
A historical sermon on St Patrick of Ireland, describing his fifth century mission, Croagh Patrick pilgrimage, and emphasis on constant prayer. It notes his capture by Irish raiders, life as a herdsman, mystical conversion, and enduring struggle with adversity in shaping his spiritual leadership.
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St. Patrick
Patrick
Ireland
Croagh Pata
Wild Mountain
Goons Mayo
Clew Bay
Calvary
Ager
Patricius
Lucat
Scotland
England
Antrim
God
St Patrick Life Facts From Fragmentary Text
The fragment notes Saint Patrick’s life as mainly known by many. It states he was born in Scotland and was the son of Calpornius, described as a Certa in deacon's orders and a decurion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick
Scotland
Calpornius
Acts of Love of God World Wide Crusade Urges
Curran Halifax promotes a world wide crusade urging acts of love for God. The pamphlet Parishes Re Echoing With Acts of Love of God outlines hourly acts of charity and has been printed in eleven languages.
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Osc Curran Halifax
Africa
India
Australia
Apan
Onsignor Curran
Canada
U. S
South America
Europe
Far East
St XII
Legion Post Donates 35 bed Hospital to Bishop Greco
American Legion Post in Newellton Louisiana transfers a 35 bed hospital to Bishop Charles P. Greco of Alexandria. Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word from Houston will operate the hospital with Sister Mary Cathaldus as superior. Four area ministers attended the ceremony at Newellton High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newellton
American Legion
Charles P. Greco
Alexandria
Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate ‘Word
Houston
Tex
Newellton High School
Missionary Travels by Jet Across Defense Bases
Father John T. Tracy O.M.I. conducts mission tours at 16 bases of the Eastern U S air defense force traveling by plane and jet. His itinerary covers 11 states as part of his extensive program in 19 weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Air Defense Force
John T. Tracy
O.M.I
Dutch Catholics Gain Greatly in 100 Years
Amsterdam reports a centenary of the Dutch Catholic hierarchy with Catholics rising from 1.2 million in 1853 to 3.7 million in today, while population grew from 3 million to 10.2 million. Catholics now influence social political and economic life and lead the Catholic party in Parliament.
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Anthony Coppens
Amsterdam
Holland
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Grail Press
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Alenkov
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Gent
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Cc Radio and Wire
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Center
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Air Orce
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Susie Debi
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