Church in North Korea vanishes as new dawn rises
In Paris Sister Renée de Jesus Demensy of the St Paul of Chartres order narrates how the North Korean church faded under conflict. She recalls sisters captured and shot, orphanages raided, and 310 sisters serving across the region while noting renewed spiritual hunger amid war and American aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe
Mie
Beatrice
Ort Seoul
Con
St. Paul Sisters
Korea
St. Paul of
Endorsed Offer Postcard Motif Promises Free Figurine
A garbled ad-style notice touts a free Bratuette of Our Lady Fatima with no obligation and hints at grand gifts for respondents. It references EGAN CO., Deck 8 Greystone, and a Trapp Family Music Camp angle, with unclear participation instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Fatima
Fulfilled Faith Through World Missions Donations
Reverend Fulton J. Sheen urges selfless giving to support East Asia Africa and Indo China missions. Readers are invited to donate define offerings from small personal sacrifices to large sums, with promises of heavenly rewards and prayers for persecuted regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Father
India
Africa
Indo China
Christ
Fulton J. Sheen
Society For the Propagation of the Faith
East 38Th Street
New York
Edward A. Freking
Shattuc Avenue
Cincinnati
Ohio
Robert F Wagner Buried in New York Solemn Requiem Mass
Robert F Wagner 75 noted convert and former U S statesman died after years of ill health. He retired in 1949 following leadership of New Deal allies. The service at St Ignatius Loyola in New York was led by Bishop William R Arnold with Cardinal Spellman represented. Wagner was born in Germany and was a lifelong widower with a surviving son Robert F Wagner Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ignatius, Loyola’s Church
New York City
William R. Arnold
Cardinal Spellman
Monxen
James P
James Farley
Maureen M
Nobbers
A Wagner
U.S
Germany
Robert F. Wagner, Jr
Belgian Jesuit Astronomer Joins Lick Observatory Team
Father Florent Bertiau of Brussels, a Belgian Jesuit renowned as an astronomer, will become an assistant at the Lick Observatory on Mt. Hamilton. He has taught higher mathematics at Louvain and worked at the Observatory of Saneden in Holland, bringing photo electric methods to assist Milky Way observations. He has studied at Cleveland Yale and Harvard and will bring his expertise to Poona and Poona related work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Belgi Florent Bertiau
Poona
Lick Observatory
Mt. Hamilton
Young
Bertiau Ie Eleen
Ates
Louvain
Sanden
Holland
Beeneen
Duce
Popes
Vanid
Obon
Cleveland
Yale
Arvard
Oklahoma Monks bless fifth Abbot at St. Gregory's
In Shawnee Oklahoma Benedictine Abbots from across the U S gather for the blessing of Rt Rev Philip Berfiing O S B as the fifth Abbot of St Gregory's Bishop Eugene J McGuinness Oklahoma City and Tulsa preside at Pontifical High Mass with 12 Monsignors 100 priests and religious order members Abbot Benning succeeds Abbot Mark Braun who resigned due to ill health
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawnee
Okla
U. S
Phili Berfiing
O.S.B
St. Gregory’s
Eugene J. McGuinness
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Benning
Mark Braun
C.S.B
Priest Aids in Mass Of Ex-Gl He Baptized
The Rev James Galvin of Indianapolis assisted in a memorial mass for an ex GIs soldier Jonek Marchie during WWII era. Galvin baptized Marchie and conducted a solemn service recognizing his service and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
James Galvin
Indianapolis
Jonek Marchie
Rome
Galvin
Marchie
Catholic Agencies Split Over Planned Parenthood Ties
In New York 817 of 891 member agencies vote to depart from the merged Welfare and Health Council after a dispute over Planned Parenthood ties. Catholic agencies say their moral stance opposes birth control while supporters cite broader social needs and funding implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Parenthood
Cleo Catholic
Eee
Ye E . Cay
Daly Baghgralial
Health Council
Councill
Salazer Dictatorship Praised as Model Finance Leadership
The Times lauds Dr Oliveira as Finance Minister at 39 for enforcing tight budgets and orderly administration. It lauds a balanced budget and steady governance with minimal distractions, portraying his 26 years in service as an example of restraint and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Oliveira
Caer
Daily Times Foral
Europe
Times
Canada Co-Operative Movement Leader Dies
Jd. Motpephhy Boe, a pioneer of Nova Scotia adult education and the co-operative movement, died at a late age. He served as vice president of J. Weande and Xavier University, helped organize adult education groups, fostered a people’s library, a canning cannery, and a house project later named Tomp Scineville. On the movement’s 50th anniversary, Pius XII called him a well deserving apostle and zealous pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jd. Motpephhy Boe
Nova Scotia
Ance
Othe J. Weande
Xavier University
Gehartees
Universi
Pius XII
Fang
Knights of Columbus Announce 28th Boy Work Series
The Knights of Columbus reveal the 28th annual Boy Work program with a 12 week schedule across multiple sites. Details list events at Charlotte seminary Portland Notary Damme and Mt St Michael academy among others with J Coutiway as executive director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Knights Columbus
Qotte Seminary
Portland
Ore
Notry Damme
Ike
Notre Dame Dedication Adds Reauty to Campus 1s
Notre Dame honors J. A. O Shaughnessy hall of liberal and fine arts funded by a St Paul oil executive. The new building cost 2 300 000 dollars and was dedicated by Cardinal Stritch with a Solemn Pontifical Mass. George Kennan former ambassador spoke at the convocation tied to the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomne
Notre Dame
J. A. O'Shaughnessy
St. Paul Oil
Cardinal Stritch
George K. Kennan
Russian Rite Jesuit Sees Change and Hope for Russia
Rev. Sinoah C. Brah nigan, S.J. describes himself as an Irish priest with a British accent who worked in China and is now in the Russian Rite at Fordham. He says Russia has undergone a tremendous experience and believes given freedom, Russians would overthrow the Communists. He warns that America, a youthful nation, faces world pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S.A
Erica
Saintly Friar’s Career Highlighted in Centenary Notes
Alexandria and Centenary mark their first centenary on May 20 with reminiscences of Father Antonio Margil pioneer parish founder around Spanish Lake in 1717. The narrative covers bishops and clergy including Augustus M. Martin and Anthony Durier, noting their roles in establishing the Diocese of Natchitoches and Cathedral at Natchitoches alongside early missionary work and nun communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Antonio Maergil
Spanish Lake
Sabine County
Father Margil
Valencia
Spain
Saa
Cornelius van de
Augustus M. Martin
Natchitoches
France
Anthony Durier
Baltimore
Bisho Duriér
Natchitoche
van de Ven
Daniel F Desmond
Greco
English Catholics Shame Protestants, Bishop Says
Bishop Heenan, speaking in Auckland New Zealand, urged humility among Anglophone Catholics and noted Catholics worldwide share a common faith. He spoke during the Australian National Eucharistic Congress and planned to return to England for the Queen's coronation, praising Catholic unity across races and nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Leeds
Ry Louis
New York
U. S
Auckland
New “England
Lace
Bishop
Minstrel Show Triumph for Catholic Univ. Players
The Catholic University drama group presents Gentlemen, Be Sool a musical about minstrel performers. The production tours Washington for previews before a capital audience and follows the school’s history of Broadway and film successes. Edward Cashman of Peoria wrote it and Josepha Lewis directed. Cast includes Broadway veterans and alumni.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Univ. Players
Ington
al Mates Suet Drama School
University of America
Aiken
Ray
Father Hartke
Edward Cashman
Peoria
Josepha Lewis
Papal Nuncio to Colombia Named from Turkey Rank
Archbishop Paul Bertoli II, Apostolic Delegate to Turkey, named Papal Nuncio to Colombia succeeding Archbishop Antonio Latmore. His ordination and early details are noted in the brief appointment notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Bertoli iI
Colombia
Vatican
Paul Bertoli
Turkey
Antonio Latmore
Oer
Eceeaeatheap
Bertall
Catholic Book Club Celebrates 25th Anniversary Dinner
The Catholic book club marks a 25th anniversary at a May 1948 dinner at the Hotel Roosevelt. Since its formation in 1923 it has grown 600 percent, expanding access to 4000 books for area public workers and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Férk
Catholic Tor Club
America Press
CIO President Urges Annual Pay Guarantee
Chicago church and labor leaders press for a guaranteed annual wage to keep full employment and steady production. Walter J. and Catholic Labor Alliance speakers argue workers depend on wage safety as economic needs loom large in the union’s drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIO
Chicago
Wes
Walter J
Catholic Labor Alliance
John ‘ Rhea
Ae. Coe
Philippines Public Schools Begin State Religion Classes
Benito Ian, director of public schools, announced that all Philippine public schools will begin religious instruction for the new school year. The measure sets class hours for the instruction across the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
II Ino
Tae
Santtows
Phine
Benito Ian
Seniors Fund Gift via Unusual Insurance Policy
In Park, Vermont, St. Michael's College seniors approve a delayed action gift of 25000 dollars using an unusual insurance law. Each of the 150 seniors will carry a one thousand dollar policy paid by the group, with the college receiving the full sum plus dividends after twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wineen Park
St. Michael’s College
Dominican Ex Editor Honored by Holy See
The Holy See honored Dominican Father Gallagher, former editor of The Thomist, and long time canon law and pastoral theology professor at the College of the Immaculate Conception. He served at the Pontifical Faculty and held roles at the Apostolic Delegation since 1948. He becomes Archbishop G. nade Apostolic Delegate to the U S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apostolic Delegation
Also Mentioned on This Page
Church
North Korea
New Dawn
Paris
North Boras
Celestine Capen
Paris Y
Renee
Trapp Faw
LY Singers
Cathote Haergen
MSGR
S. Mellmegr
Beredecton
Cady
Espe Cutthy Elcome
Trapp Family Music
C. R. Trapp
Stone
Vermont
God
You
Most Reverend
M. B
Holy Father's Missions
St. R. B
Morning Tribune
S. B
The
Missions
Robert F. Wagner
America
Oklahoma
Eliza
Mother Seton
Ann Seton
Amleto Giovanni Cicognani
U.S. E
Sisters of Charity In
Father Salvator M. Burgio
C.M
William Seton
Simon Gabrie Tute
Salazer
Canada Co-Operative Movement
K. of C
Franciscans
Guatemala
Siesta
Ee Nomenon
Catholith
Catholic Book Club
Rae
Holy See
Cee
Dublin
Aj Ami
Lake St
Aaron
St. Raymond Soof
Bigrimage
Lisieux
Holy Land
Fr. A. Caporali
Marist
Iterctere
Boston Tele
WFR
Vorations
Mount Carel Chereh
Oranje, Ma. Js
Enry V. Sattler
C. SS. R
St. Anthony Guild
Paterson
N. J
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!