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Newspaper
Catholic Telegraph Register
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1952
Page
9
A tenement district voice rises to join a lay apostolate as a group of apostles answers a holy appeal for lay participation. The note mentions Newek Epetel and a movement led by campaigners in the center city area.
Work progresses on a permanent Trappist monastery at Conyers Georgia funded by hundreds of contributions from across the United States. Abbot thanks supporters for end appeals and notes the project faces financial and logistical hurdles while volunteers labor in temporary buildings.
Fifty policemen and brides gathered in the Cordoba Cathedral for a mass wedding ceremony marking a rare police couple union in Argentina.
Mansfield Texas. John Howard Griffin, a 32 year old blind convert to Catholicism, writes The Devil Rides Outside a psychological confession novel about the inner battle between God and the devil. The work follows a young American artist visiting a Benedictine monastery in France to study Gregorian chant and tests ascetic themes. Griffin, sightless since 1947, is praised by Fadiman for its intense portrayal of spiritual conflict and sensual temptations within the narrator. The author formerly taught at Fort Worth Conservatory of Music and was connected with Father Ernest Laiorst who praised his musical and Catholic depth.
Polish bishops urge participation in the October 26 national elections despite the Communist regime. A Warsaw editorial text argues voting expresses citizens’ moral duty and unity, even as authorities suppress genuine freedom and control constitutional rights.
A cornerstone ceremony for a new Mt. Bernard seminary residence was led by King Sn. Bishop Ralph L. Hayes Davenport with many church leaders in attendance. Attendees included Archbishops Henry P. Rohiman and Leo Binz, Bishop Joseph M. Mueller, and other bishops who received a cablegram from Pius XII with his blessing.
Chilean Senator Rodimiro Tomic told the Chilean Senate that U S and British support for Tito’s regime spurred Latin American nations to drift from the United States. He cited Yugoslavia’s trade with the region, U S aid totals, and the rise of a nationalist left president in Chile. Heenan urged prayers as Tito reportedly visited England with Eden seeking closer ties.
Campaign for Modesty expands nationwide with a travel caravan to school venues. It claims nearly 500 000 circulation and aims to appeal to retailers and manufacturers of women’s clothing to support modest dress standards.
The International Federation of Christian Trade Unions opposes Spain joining UNESCO. The federation argues a government that restricts trade union freedom should not join free nations. Gaston Tessier chairs the IFCTU with Auguste Van Istendael as general secretary.
More than 7,000 soldiers, families, and friends attended Church Day at Fort Hood. Catholic Mass attracted about 3,800 worshippers, Protestant service about 3,200, and Jewish ceremonies drew 50. The Mass celebrant was Very Rev. Father Nicholas of San Antonio who praised the event as his most impressive.
Washington reports an expert says the Kremlin plans to absorb satellite states behind the Iron Curtain. The observation cites Stanislaw Mikolajczyk and the Polish Peasant Party history as Moscow strengthens control. Mikolajczyk, exiled leader, leads the International Peasant Union from his city headquarters amid Communist pressure.
Fresno special report notes broad support for Proposition 3 on November 4 to grant tax exemption to nonprofit private elementary and secondary schools. It cites sustained legislative votes, widespread religious and civic backing, and opposing clergy and groups from the Scottish Rite to monarchist or secular critics, arguing public benefits exceed revenue loss.
Bishop Eugene Bos silkoff of Nikopol and three priests were sentenced to death by Bulgarian authorities on anti state charges. The Sofia radio said the sentences were final. Forty two Catholic laymen received prison terms from 12 to 60 years. The Archdiocese of Medellin denounced the rulings and called for prayers to Pope Pius.
Rev. Thomas J. Donovan urged teachers not to neglect students emotions in instruction. Speaking at the sixth annual New England Creed conference, he noted crime learns and cited his eight years as Sing Sing chaplain. Delegates included more than 6,000 priests.
About 400 priests nuns and lay Catholics greeted Bishop Lawrence Bianchi at Kowloon station after his 14 month imprisonment and expulsion by Communist forces in mainland China. He succeeded Bishop Henry Valtorta who died last year.
The 12 story John J. Raskob Memorial wing at St. Vincent's hospital was blessed on October 15. When completed in June it will provide facilities for 700 beds. The ceremony marks the second anniversary of Raskob's death, the financier linked to Alfred E. Smith's 1928 presidential campaign. Sister de Claudia attended and witnessed the cornerstone laying of the original 1882 building. the new wing is funded by the Raskob Foundation.
The Vatican press office rejected claims that the Pope is preparing a pastoral on prudence in automobile use. The assertion originated from the new Italian news agency NAL and was widely circulated.
Francis P. Matthews former Secretary of the Navy and Ambassador to Ireland since 1951 died of a heart attack at his Omaha home on October 18. A funeral is planned in Omaha on October 22 with Archbishop Bergan presiding. Matthews, born 1887 in Albion Nebraska, held Catholic community leadership roles and was honored with the Medal of Merit for his public service while serving in national defense and foreign relations. He left a wife Mary Claire Hashes and six children.
An official inquiry into alleged apparitions in Ne Antine Saihederhabbach Rhineland found no supernatural evidence. The Cologne Archdiocesan Chancery stated the claims lack factual support after reviewing reports and testimonies from witnesses including Ressman who reported Marian visions.
In Amman, Jordan, two royal princes attended the country’s only Catholic college run by Franciscans. The school, in its fifth year, hosts 37 students including two refugees, with demand outstripping capacity as about 150 applicants were turned away due to space limits.
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