Cathedral of Mexico City A Vast Catholic Monument
The Cathedral of Mexico City, the hemisphere’s oldest and possibly largest church, traces its history to 1573 with completion in stages and a 1791 tower finish. It stands on the site of an Aztec temple, holds the tombs of viceroys and Iturbide, and houses a 20 foot bell tied to the 1531 Guadalupe apparition.
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Mexico
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Santa Maria de Guadalupe
Cortes
Fray Bartolome de Las Casas
Chancery Bulletin Urges Vocations and Pentecost Novena
The Chancery bulletin from Archbishop Arges promotes vocations and a Pentecost novena. It highlights the Glenmary Missioners and urges prayer for ordained priests, with ordinations at St Monica's Cathedral on May 31 and a diocesan seminary drive at St Gregory's. The issue notes priest shortages and calls parishioners to support seminary efforts and bequeath funds.
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St. Monica’s Cathedral
St. Gregory’s
Seimpoth
St. Gregory's
Mt. .M
Ss A Gregory’s
Open House at Glenmary Seminary May 18
Open house scheduled at Glenmary seminary on Kneeton Pike near Glendale. Visitors may inspect the new building and Glenmary Mission headquarters on Sunday May 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Glenmary
Glenmary Seminary
Kneeton Pike
Glendale
Unday
Oon
Catholic priest shortage highlights nationwide mission
Fragmentary speech cites about 28,000 Catholics in a region and 150,000,000 total population. It notes 1,000 universities in the U.S. and 8,000 with no resident priest, stressing many areas are without a Catholic church or priest.
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Uniies
U.S
Catholic War Veterans Start Scapular Devotion Drive
The Hamilton county chapter of Catholic War Veterans launches a free scapular project in six Cincinnati churches to encourage devotion to Mary. Racks at St Francis de Sales Holy Angels Holy Family St Cecilia’s Restr rection and St John Deer park hold scapulars and rosaries for reuse, with enrollment for First Communion children and replacement for worn scapulars.
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Cincinnati
St. Francis de Sales
Holy Angels
Holy Family
St.Cecilia’s
St. John’s
Deer Ark
CWV
Ted Naegle
Resurrection Church
Catholic War Veterans
Feast Day Observance Declared Holy Obligation May 22
Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord on Thursday May 22 is proclaimed a holy day of obligation requiring worship and church attendance as part of the liturgical calendar.
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Ascension of
Our Lord
Seton SDS promotes modest dress movement nationwide
A Cincinnati Seton High School SDS club sparked a nationwide modesty campaign by staging a fashion show and forming the SDS chapter. The effort, praised by church leaders, links dress modesty with Christian morality and has inspired SDS groups across the country and abroad.
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Cincinnati
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CYO
Stuents
New Orleans
Spokane
Toronto
Zanesville
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Denver
Omaha
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England
Brazil
Cleveland
St. Louis
Christian Prince
Life
Rochester
N.Y
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Beverly Mills
Cornerstone Laying Set for Two Catholic Churches
Cornerstone ceremonies planned for Sacred Heart in McCartyville and St George in Georgetown. Monsignor Clarence C. Issenmann to officiate and preach at Georgetown Mass at 10 30 Sunday May 18. Georgetown church to seat 200 and serve 80 families. McCartyville church features rural English Gothic design with 45 foot bell tower.
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McCartyville
St. Geo Et Church
Georgetown
Clarence C. Issenmann
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Issenmann
Clarence Meyer
Sacred Heart
Noremann
Teachers' College Summer Session Begins June 23
The Archdiocesan Teachers' College summer session opens June 23 and runs to August 1. Courses cover education English social science mathematics history philosophy natural science and music with a special writing course the week of July 7. Inquiries to the superintendent's office 5418 Moeller Avenue Norwood.
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Archdiocesan Teachers’* College
Superintendent of Schools
Moeller Avenue
Norwood
Xavier to Award Degree To Laetare Medal Winner
Xavier university will award three honorary doctor of laws degrees at its 114th commencement in the Xavier fieldhouse June 4. Thomas E. Murray, Monsignor Carl J. Ryan, and Monsignor Leo J. Streck will receive the degrees. Murray will deliver the address.
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Xavier University
Xavier
James F. Maguire
Thomas E. Murray
Atomic Energy Commission
Carl J. Ryan
Cincinnati
Leo J. Streck
Covington
Murray
University of Dayton
Catholic University
Duquesne University
Monsignor
Streck
Blessed Sacrament Parish
Ft. Mitchell
Covington Latin School
Cincinnati’s Growth Tied to Diversified Industry and Energy Plans
The Observer notes Cincinnati’s advantageous position due to diversified industries and natural advantages, but laments missed chances like attracting an atomic energy plant with a potential billion dollar local impact and 20 000 jobs. It recalls the May festival closing and a Catholic choir boys’ touching bouquet to conductor Jean Paul Morel, highlighting civic spirit and cultural pride.
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Cincinnati
Atomic Energy
Nickles
Jean Paul Morel
Morel
Observer
Mr. Morel
Dayton University To Bestow 379 Degrees at June 7 Commencement
The University of Dayton will confer degrees on 379 candidates at commencement exercises on Saturday afternoon, June 7, in the National Cash Register auditorium. Baccalaureate services will be held at Holy Angels church on Sunday, June 1.
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University of Dayton
National Cash Register
Holy Angels
Former Chaplain to Replace Sick St Thomas Clerg
Father Charles B. Carroll O P a former arms been named to replace Father Morrissey O P as sanistant pastor of St Thomas Aquinas church Cincinnati the archdiocesan Chancery announced this week due to Father Mortissey's illness
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O.P
Fa Ax Morrissey
St. Thomas Aquinas’ Church
Cincinnati
Archdiocesan Chancery
Mortissey
Cincinnati May Festival Ends In Glorious Finale
The Observer notes Cincinnati’s May festival closed last Saturday night as another rich musical week ends. Early promoters hoped the festival would inspire and engage the city’s youth with a vibrant cultural event.
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Cincinnati
The
Observer
Prisoner Bishop Marks 25th Anniversary in China
A jailed bishop in China marks his 25th anniversary as a church leader and comments on Communist efforts to suppress Catholic missions. He argues that creating turmoil around missionaries draws attention and may boost their charisma and message. The piece notes his observations and urges readers to turn to Page 3 for full column.
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West Virginia
Virginia
China
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