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Newspaper
Catholic Telegraph Register
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1945
Page
12
The Enquirer editorial laments changing views on Spain, defends Franco as a military leader, condemns Communists, and asks readers to pray for Russia and world leadership. It argues Americans should understand Spain and support lawful authority while criticizing Bolshevik and Nazi crimes and urging guided judgment.
The article recounts a public appeal from President Truman inviting gratitude to God and a day of prayer as a unifying Allied message after victory. It highlights religious leaders’ support, calls for peaceful guidance, and warns against ignoring future plans.
A Century of service by Frances Schervier's order is celebrated as the Sisters of the Poor of St. Francis, with 21 hospitals founded in under 90 years. The article praises their charitable work in Cincinnati and Dayton, urging more recruits and highlighting the blend of human care and spiritual mission.
Citizens are urged to resist buying war bonds for civilian goods as victory in Europe and the Pacific loom. Officials note confidence in redeeming bonds remains strong and the majority should stay the course, using war bonds to support the war effort and national duty.
The Observer discusses guiding principles for global connection and education amid food shortages in the United States. It notes large food shipments aiding soldiers in Europe and anticipates many will return by ship, while acknowledging continued Soviet concerns and interference fears.
A proposal seeks to create a chapels backed facility where retired priests can say daily Mass and live with sisters handling domestic tasks. The house could resemble a sanatorium if needed, with plans to convert funds to support parishes if the project fails. The aim is to provide care for aging clergy and relieve parish burdens through a charitable foundation.
A wartime diary recounts daily prayers by soldiers in a POW camp. Catholic and Protestant chaplains, including Father Hurley of Detroit, organize Mass and Confessions. Prisoners, many emaciated from Bas Togne captivity, express faith and gratitude amid shared rations and prayers.
A chaplain describes aiding bed-bound and ambulatory wounded, noting a shortage of Mass vestments. He and two colleagues planned Holy Week services while visiting hospitals in Paris and Liege, meeting Father Hoban at the Ritz and later reuniting with his brother Lt. Stephen Sherry in Reims during Saint Patrick’s Day observances. He remains in contact with his home diocese via the Cincinnati Telegraph.
About 1,300 students from Elder and Seton high schools in Price Hill Cincinnati gathered Tuesday morning for a Thanksgiving prayer ceremony. The service included prayers for veterans, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, and a tribute to former students and relatives in the armed forces. Rev Urban Elder led Benediction with Rev William M. Welch, Rev Charles Schreibers, and Rev Bernard Felix assisting.
The schedule lists forty hours to be held in the following institutions during the weeks of May 20 and May 27. Details outline the timing and location of devotional observances across participating churches and organizations.
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