Polish Faith Stronger Than Ever Priestly Vocations Rising
Refugee lawyer Joseph Werner from behind the Iron Curtain says Polish religious life is more fervent than under German occupation. Churches are full, baptisms widespread, and civil marriages rare as Catholics pursue sacraments despite Communist restraint. He warns the regime avoids open religious attack, yet aims to erode faith gradually, forecasting possible easing in about five years as younger generations are educated along Communist lines.
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London
Joseph Werner
Poland
Communist Party
Werner
St. Joseph
Jesus
Mark
Missionary Priest Secretly Hosts Mass Under Persecution
A Chinese diocese endures prison and a heavy wire grate as Reds detain a missionary. From a second floor room a window stone aids a hidden Mass. A bamboo stick holds wine and hosts while Legion of Mary distributes Communion to the faithful.
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China
Legion of Mary
Sermons and Letters Reflect Clergy Faith Under Persecution
Twice weekly sermons were lowered to the faithful and consoling messages were sent from the flock to the Shepherd. Three letters begin with Dear Father I do not ask God to stop my sufferings I ask only to increase my love An other I shall never give up the Church even unto death and Pray that as the persecution increases my faith may grow apace.
Earnest Appeal for Sacrifice to Aid Missions
A strong exhortation urges readers to match persecution with personal sacrifice and surrender something valuable for the Holy Father's Missions. The message frames the act as benefiting both the mission effort and the giver, contrasting gifts with true sacrifice.
God Love You donations pour in for Holy Father's Missions
Readers send varied gifts from $3 to $20 to the Holy Father's Missions. Messages praise jobs, family luck, and charity, with several contributors donating meals, bracelets, and personal earnings to aid hungry children and leper funds.
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E.R.J
Holy Father's Missions
M.E
E.R
T.G.H
A.J.C
World Mission Rosary Offer Blessed by Priest
A priest offers a World Mission Rosary blessed by him for a $2 offering to support Holy Father's Missions. The request asks readers if they prayed for Chima this week and mentions a yellow decade rosary.
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Chima
Holy Father's Missions
Annuity Offering from Propagation of the Faith
A solicitation states the Holy Father’s Mission See offers a high rate of interest during life with capital to the church at death. Readers are urged to mail this column along with sacrifice details to Fulton J. Sheen at 109 East 38th Street New York.
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Holy Father's
Fulton J. Sheen
Society For the Propagation of the Faith
East 38Th Street
New York
Anglican Archbishop Bids Tito Welcome Visit
Archbishop C Garbett of York urges a cordial welcome for Marshal Tito amid objections. He cites Greek Orthodox persecution under Catholic occupation forces and the Yugoslav puppet regime, noting denouncements by Stepinac and Catholic bishops without excusing opposition.
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C Garbett
York
Tito
Brin
Marshal Tito
Yugoslavia
Pavelich
Ustashi
Stepinac
Evidence Guild Chooses Avery Dulles as Moderator in New York
The Fordham Catholic Evidence Guild names Avery Dulles as moderator and Ray Charbonneau as president of its New York chapter. The group recruits students to speak at strategic street corners and was recently organized by assistant instructor Philip Nicolaides. Founded 25 years ago by the Rev. Francis P. LeBuffe, the guild has since established chapters worldwide. LeBuffe now leads the guild offices in New York.
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New York
Avery Dulles
U. S
Ray Charbonneau
Fordham
Catholic Evidence Guild
Philip Nicolaides
E Patrosay
Francis P. LeBuffe
Fordham Law School
Father LeBuffe
Catholic Prince Guild
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Marines Help Koreans With Candy and Care
Chaplain William P. Lane and the 11th Marine Artillery Regiment bring sweets to Dong Mung ri children and lead aid efforts. Marines evacuate villagers to safety, build a hospital, staff it with a Korean doctor and nurse, establish a primary school, and install sanitation facilities in Masa ri and Dong Mung ri.
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Dong Mung-ri
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Classified Ads From A 1930s Newspaper Page
A jumble of classifieds lists business opportunities nursing training and miscellaneous offers. Entries include a Venetian Blind Laundry ad, wholesale direct catalog, nurses training programs, missionary priest seeking support, photo finishing, a job for saleswomen, government job guides, design fashions, boys camp details, and women's interest notices with various prices and locations across the United States.
FUN Movement Promotes Clean Entertainment in El Paso
The FUN movement in El Paso seeks clean family recreation and urges theaters, stores, and broadcasters to avoid suggestive advertising. It plans to push for honest displays, value-based movie notices, and local boards of review to inform the public. Leaders include Bishop Sidney Metzger, Dr. Walter Willis, and Monerat E. Gaynor.
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el Paso
Tex
Merten
Diocesan Council of
Aetals
Pete Fane
FUN
Tores
Sidney Etzger
Walter Willis
Elro
Monerat E. Gaynor
Tholiec
DCCW
NCWC
National Catholic Family Life Broadcast On NBC
A national radio program on the NBC network will air from 3 to 3 15 PM in March. It promotes the 21st annual National Catholic Family Life conference in Philadelphia March 16 18. The program explains the convention goals and the family apostolate with participants from NCCM NCWC and the Family Life Bureau.
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Washington
National Council of Catholic Men
NBC
Catholic Family Life
Philadelphia
Ncwc Family Life Bureau
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Lay Oreo and
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Pope to Bless from Vatican Balcony March 22
Announcement says Pius XII will appear on St. Peter's Balcony Sunday afternoon March 22 to bless the National Congress in Small Farmers. Health recovery noted and a return to audience may resume soon. Four heads of diplomatic missions including the Japanese envoy are to present credentials to the Pope.
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Vatican City
Pius XII
St. Peter’s Arony
National Congress
Audi
Course on War Wounds at St. Vincent’s Hospital
A course at St Vincent s Hospital covers special problems of atomic germ and gas injuries. Dr Louis M Rousgelot head of surgery dent chairs the mission course.
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St. Vincent’s Hospital
Louis M. Rousgelot
Dent
New Russian Dictator Is Humorless Atheist
A fragmentary report describes Georgi Malenkov as a humorless atheist with two children and a bulky build. It notes he rose to power ruthlessly by placing allies in key positions and cites a 1940s House inquiry claim that Malenkov idolized Genghis Khan and could succeed Stalin, aided by longtime Kremlin associates.
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Washington
Georgi M. Malenov
Stalin
Martin Dies
Texas
House
Un-American
Dies
Enghis Khan
Josef Coe
Kremii
Red Russia
Ieckee Ase
Crete
Hat
Staline
Veteran Columbans Expelled Among 16 Overseas Assignments
The Society of St Columban names 16 missionaries including veteran Irish-born leaders for overseas posting under Father Timothy Pigott. Twelve are assigned to Korea and the Philippines while one, Father Pigott, was expelled by Communists last October. Other named members include Bernard Gallagher Dennis Curran and Kevin Buckley among others.
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China
Los Angeles Olumban House
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Patrick O’donovan
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Anglicans Send Books to Rebuild Montecassino Library
Anglican groups raise funds and donate classical and historical works to restore the Montecassino Benedictine library after wartime destruction. Subscriptions surpass 1000 pounds from many branches including Oxford Cambridge and various cathedrals with a 200 pound gift from the Church of England Commission for Christian Reconstruction in Europe.
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London
Montecassino
Ere
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Worcester
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Trinity
Oxford
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Magdalene
Cambridge
Church of England Commission For Christian Reconstruction
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Abbey
Vatican Radio Urges Prayers for Dictator and Soviet State
Vatican Radio calls for prayers for the Soviet leader and nation as Osservatore Romano notes the Pope’s longstanding condemnation of Communist errors. The message frames prayer as seeking a return to the right path under a Christian view.
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Dio
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Cathol
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Gaivaceak
Quirino Supports Religious Study in Philippine Schools
President Quirino told university students that constitutional provision for religious instruction in schools must be upheld. His remarks come amid congressional hearings and a separate investigation ordered by the president as church authorities demand action and an inquiry proceeds.
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Quirino
Manila
el Quirino
Hippines Bar
German Visitors Criticize Catholic American Practice
About 30 German Catholics visiting the United States report strong Catholic faith among Americans but note a lack of organized lay movements and insufficient religious instruction in public schools. They praise independence from the state, private Catholic schools, generosity, clergy friendliness, and parish-centered communities.
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U.S
NCWC
William B. McManus
Ncwc Education Department
National Catholic Educational Association
Cual
Onan Fos
U. S
Priests Named to North American College Posts
The Diocese of Helena sees Monsignor Freking appoint two priests to the North American College in Rome. Monsignor Freking succeeds Daniel Harrington who resigns due to ill health and will begin duties next July. Father Schlichte gains a new post as college expands. he is a World War II veteran and Annapolis graduate who served at sea.
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O'Connor
Frederick W. Frekingy
Diocese of Healing
Rae
Eorge A. Schliehte
Bos
Slomint
Freking
Daniel Harrington
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Apri Sadar
Richard — Burns
Mee Lake
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Winona
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O’connor
Lexington
Mass
Annapolis
Mexican Shrine Receives California Garden Inauguration
The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico will unveil a California garden donated by 12 California Catholic groups. Mrs. R. Calvert Haws and Mrs. Lolita Alvarez helped fund the garden to be inaugurated April 14 with Archbishop Luis Maria Martinez presiding. The Catholic Film and Radio Guild will run a pilgrimage for the ceremony.
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Los Angeles
California
Mexico
Passionist Call to Work Study and Prayer
A brief notice invites readers toward a Passionist life embracing work study and prayer in devotion to the Crucified. The宣 provincial authority signals a program of religious formation and mission.
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Chiett
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