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Newspaper
Catholic Telegraph Register
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1953
Page
12
A curfew law for all ages in Boston is proposed at a national Catholic women’s congress. Delegates vowed to protect youth and oppose leaders whose principles diverge from traditional guidance.
A Requiem Mass was offered for Rev J Earl McNanamy pastor of St Catherine's Leechburg Pa a former army and navy chaplain ordained 1917 served overseas with the 29th division 110th infantry in World War I later with army of occupation He built a $250 000 church and rectory and was planning a school and social center at his death He served in many parts of the world including Nicre and China and was recalled to active duty in World War II
In an audience with Foreign Press members Pius XII affirmed the Holy See seeks normal friendly relations between Church and State. The Pontiff said the Church must be impartial and independent while aiding the State where it can freely exercise influence. The Church aims to win all men to God regardless of nationality.
Washington report details a high stakes struggle in the Kremlin between Safarirza Bagirow, Malenkov ally, and Laurenatiev of the MGB. Bagirow, longtime Malenkov emissary, is linked to the murder of State Security Minister Abakumbov and a trial looms for Ignatiev and other MGB leaders over alleged coercion in confessions.
InSaigon reports Father Nhac, once said murdered by Reds, is alive and in good health. Vicar Apostolic of Thanh Hoa, Father de Coo man, remains jailed and directs his diocese. French missionaries freed. 12 parishes recaptured by government forces. Emmanuel of Phuc Son Trappists jailed while Thien, earlier reported killed, is confirmed slain.
The Brazilian hierarchy will meet in August at Belem to discuss a Lone program to strengthen Catholic influence in the nation. Topics include priestly spiritual life and economic support, Catholic social action, agrarian reform, voting rights, the lay apostolate, divorce opposition, and aid to immigrants.
Campaigners for Christ the King plan a summer camp in Bear Lake Michigan staffed by White Russian and Ukrainian displaced persons from New York East Side. Arthur Stabile organizes the lay institute to promote lay apostolate through street preaching and literature at Communist and anti Catholic gatherings. A member from Ceylon will spend a year in New York before returning to work in her native country.
A Senate proposal at President Eisenhower's request would admit 240000 Europeans over two years. Backed by Senator Arthur W Watkins the plan would grant special quota visas to escapees and exiles from communism from NATO nations while conforming to existing immigration laws.
President of Ireland Sean T O Kelly writes the foreword for Cead Mile Failte by Margaret O Donovan Rossa Cole. The book honors Jeremiah O Donovan Rossa and recounts Mrs Cole’s visit to Ireland for the memorial dedication. Exposition Press will publish in June.
In the Vice President's office eight school safety patrol youngsters received gold medals and citation certificates during the 17th annual national assembly and parade, with Sgt. Emmett J. Bennett of Eau Claire Wisconsin present.
Franciszek Jarecki, 22, a Polish jet pilot in the Communist air force, fled March to the Danish island Inholm, then went to England for political asylum. He now travels in the United States at the invitation of Polish organizations, crediting radio broadcasts for sustaining his faith in God and Catholic Poland.
Natchez Bishop Richard O. Gerow will celebrate a Solemn Pontifical Field Mass Sunday at the National Scout Jamboree near Santa Ana California. About 50 000 Boy Scouts and leaders are expected July 17 to 23 with Monsignor Dowd preaching. Seventeen diocesan priests volunteered as chaplains for Catholic scouts.
Reds report Australian Columban Father Philip Crosbie, captured in July 1950, is described as in good health, alongside Monsignor Quinlan and Father Cana van. All were taken in Chunchon prefecture where three other Columbans were killed, including Fathers Collier Reilly Maginn and others.
Dismissal of a Communist instigated suit against Bishop Luigi Boccadoro ends one case while four suits against other high church figures remain. Communist representatives accuse Archbishop Egidio Bignanini and the pope of Asti Mondovi and San Miniato of illegally interfering in the June 7 general election to defeat the Communists.
Father Ishigami a former Japanese army sergeant leads a Rosary drive to aid nine Capuchin missionaries in the Ryukyus 140 miles south of Japan. Ex GIs form Capuchin Brothers crafting 500 rosaries from scraps and plan to ship them with Ishigami after training at Mary Immaculate friary.
US Ambassador Clare Boothe Luce, back in Rome after a southern trip, calls the rebuilding of war damaged areas heartening and says Americans should be aware of Italian progress and their government’s work aided by the United States. She pledges to help enlighten the public and notes Americans can take pride in their part.
New biography by Eddie Doherty recounts St. John Bosco life and the Salesians. It notes his early zeal to become a priest to help boys and teach them about Jesus and Mary, and describes his work with juvenile delinquents through love and care to win them to Christ.
Archbishop Amleto Cicognani presided at a Byzantine rite observance in Pittsburgh celebrating the 40th anniversary of the first Byzantine exarchate in the United States and the day honoring the Apostles of the Slavs. The ceremony included a Solemn Liturgy, a schoolchildren procession, and remarks on faith enduring through hardship.
Queen Juliana of the Netherlands awarded high honors to five Dutch Catholic prelates and two laymen for church state cooperation. Coadjutor Archbishop Bernhard J. Alfrink became a high officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau, while Bishop Olaf Smit was named a commander.
Navy recruits react to chaplains flash cards with symbols and slogans. A card titled conscience on white cardboard sticks to a felt blackboard as a magnet-like current allegedly generates a temporary stickiness, explained by a physicist. The scene is described as electrifying.
Cardinal Spellman creates a scholarship program allowing ten seminarians from St. Joseph's Seminary Yonkers to receive on the job training in Puerto Rico. Selected seminarians fluent in Spanish will assist Puerto Rican pastors, with transportation and maintenance provided.
USF senior ROTC rifle team scored 7640 of 8000 to secure first place in the army navy air force national intercollegiate rifle contest. The victory marks a repeat title, as the Army Department confirms the same team won last year.
Presbyterian minister Gordon Powell defied an injunction to stay away from a Catholic procession in Australia to witness the eucharistic rite. He wrote to the Catholic press arguing bigotry harms all, praising audience support as Children of Mary greeted him with applause along the route.
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