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Newspaper
Catholic Telegraph Register
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1945
Page
5
Fragmentary reflections cite Jesus as the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep. The text contrasts the shepherd with the hireling, emphasizing obedience to God the Father and the mission to gather and protect the flock. It references John chapters 10 and Isaiah Ezekiel, noting Jesus’ authority, death, and resurrection.
Fragmentary report notes a library fire case tied to war crimes charges including the burning of a university library, persecution of Jews, church desecrations, and loss of art treasures. Names and precise details are unreadable in the text.
Fragmentary notes reference Rev the Flying Priest amid Mercy magazine topics and a discussion of foreign missions. Mentions courtly patrons and a connection to Henry Althoff D D and several religious publications.
Law requires banns of marriage to be published to verify freedom to wed. Canon Canavan notes historic roots from early church practice and later canon law, detailing publication methods, suspicions of impediment, and necessary investigations across parishes.
The seventh annual Solemn Memorial Field Mass for war dead will be May 27 at Arlington National Cemetery. Archbishop Michael J. Ready of Columbus will preside with Rev. Dr. James A. Magner of Catholic University as celebrant. Catholic groups including the Knights of Columbus will place wreaths on the Unknown Soldier tomb.
Con O Kelly once a leading British heavyweight and undefeated in 64 pro bouts has been ordained a priest in Hull England. The former fighter who visited the United States in 1931 is now Rev Father Con O Kelly.
Mil waukee, Wis based Maj Arthur Pp Smith, former Marquette line coach, serves in Germany. Chicago Tribune sketch by Gary Sheahan highlights his post teaching role and wartime duty.
The Vatican broadcast Pope Pius XII’s VE Day address urging a rapid postwar reconstruction across Europe. He calls for labor and faith to rebuild cities and nations, restore justice, curb hatred, and establish lasting peace through divine providence and mutual trust.
Read of multiple consecrations and installations in Catholic sees. Bishop Peters L. Ireton of Richmond consecrated by James J. Connolly with co-consecrators O Hara and Walsh. Installations include Connolly in Fall River on June 7 and Schenk in May 30 at the Cathedral. Additional rites recall earlier historic consecrations in 1899 and 1920.
New York reports Rev Arsene von La Salette mission priest spoke of daily pleas for starving soldiers in Bengal and famine relief. He described food sent to soup kitchens aiding famine stricken troops while noting his fellow priest’s absence after a 1942 bombing of Akyab during a mission.
A VE Day prayer in verse by Arch Knap Fran Spe New York was read in St. Peters Cathedral Buffalo after the installation of Bishop John F. O Hara as Buffalo’s new bishop. Archbishop Spellman delivered the poem calling for mercy justice and peace and urging obedience to divine law.
A Josephite Fathers booklet from St. Joseph's Society of the Sacred Heart outlines the mission to serve U S Colored people. Based in Baltimore since 1898, it notes 111 missions from Boston to San Antonio, 73 992 baptisms, 32 703 converts, and growth from five to 189 members while calling for more priests amid a 13 000 000 colored population with 300 000 Catholics. Headquarters at 1180 East Calvert Street Baltimore Maryland.
B Herder's reopens in Freiburg im Breisgau with a first printing job the Ascension day pastoral. The plant was destroyed last December, but equipment was found elsewhere and set up in former headquarters. Knecht, the director, says the firm will publish Bible editions hymnals and catechisms as soon as possible with low stock and damaged machinery.
About 6,000 Polish sympathizers and state officials gathered at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston. Archbishop Richard J. Cushing warned the United Nations conference in San Francisco to avoid steps that could hinder Poland's freedom, noting Poland’s immense wartime sacrifices and the victims of concentration camps and forced labor camps worldwide.
The new 22 member National Front government formed in Kosice includes two bishops among 16 Czechs and six Slovaks. Prime Minister Zdenek Cer leads a cabinet with Monsignors Sramek and Hala and Professors Prochaska and others, reflecting Catholic and political factions from the prewar era.
A 6 year old story in Clinton Massachusetts notes Matthew J rising through posts from White House aide to a secretary in the Truman era. The piece mentions Fordham University and Georgetown Law School as educational notes.
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