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Newspaper
Texas Catholic
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1952
Page
10
The article, condensed from Father Denis O Shea The First Christmas, presents background on the Nativity story including a decree issued by Caesar Augustus and the Canon of the Holy Sepulchre.
The piece recounts Herod’s careful census plan as a diplomatic response to Caesar Augustus edict. It describes Herod’s aging rule and his balancing act between Roman demands and Jewish resistance. The narrative notes Josephus and Ezra sources on genealogies and priestly lines, and ends with the Caesar decree reaching Nazareth.
The essay outlines why Christ established the Catholic Church and its priesthood. It explains how Jesus prepared the twelve apostles, commissioned them to teach and forgive sins, and appointed successors to carry on the work. It emphasizes the priests’ roles in sacraments and salvation of souls.
Polish state liner the Batory advertised a pilgrim cruise from Bombay to Goa for the Goa Catholic celebrations marking St Francis Xavier and St Thomas the Apostle. The piece accuses the regime of using religious travel as cover for Soviet intelligence operations aboard the ship, with histories of covert activity tied to agents, cargo, and political witchcraft courses.
at the diamond jubilee homecoming in Syria Mosque Pittsburgh. The program aims to expand campus facilities and enhance student programs as part of the university’s anniversary events.
Sunday December 7 honors St Ambrose one of four Western Doctors born in dispute regions of Gaul and Italy. He died 397 and championed religious liberties. Monday December 8 marks the Immaculate Conception declaring Mary free from original sin in 1854. Tuesday December 9 venerates St Restitutus with little known about him. Wednesday December 10 honors St Miltiades Pope Martyr and his era under Diocletian. Thursday December 11 celebrates St Damasus I Pope Confessor who aided translations and martyrs tombs. Friday December 12 is Our Lady of Guadalupe with 1531 apparition near Mexico City. Saturday December 13 honors St Lucy of Syracuse famed martyr.
In St. Alice Parish Fort Worth a large well arranged two bedroom home with low down payment. Contact owner Frank Greiner at 2663 Burchill Road. LO-0812.
Representative E. C. Gathings of Arkansas said a flood of pocket novels and comic books is coming to his House committee investigating public sales of such material. He noted action may require tightening laws and possible publisher ethics, while stressing public and parental involvement.
Ray Dudley announced the Fort Worth Serra Club sponsored essay contest honorable mentions. Winners include Jack Guthrie Laners High School eleventh twelfth grade boys. Trina Basquez and Peggy Dougherty Mount Carmel eleventh twelfth grade girls. Lewis Charles Hall Our Mother of Mercy and Tommy Moore Mount Carmel seventh eighth grade boys. Ann Ella Remm Our Mother of Mercy Mary Frazier Mount Carmel and Ann Felix St Ignatius seventh eighth grade girls.
The Austin St Marys parish observes its centennial on December 8 with a Pontifical Mass of Thanksgiving and a civic reception. The church, designated Cathedral parish in 1947, traces to 1884, and the parish name dates to 1866, originally St Patrick s from 1852 to 1866.
In Mangalore India Bishop Basil S T Peres was consecrated as coadjutor bishop, elevating his role in local ecclesiastical leadership. The ceremony aligns with church traditions and reinforces succession planning within the diocese.
A brief note accuses secular schooling of moral decay and corrupting youth, arguing that classroom agendas undermine traditional values and core beliefs. The author frames public education as a threat to faith, urging readers to resist and reform schooling principles.
Requiem Masses were offered recently for the faithful departed through the mercy of Christ. The notice lists names and communities honoring the deceased with liturgical services.
Rev Mother Immaculate Elva Lucille died Wednesday. Survived by mother Mrs Rosa M Adams Dallas and sister Rev Mother Miriam OSA Ursuline Academy Dallas. Solemn Requiem Mass Thursday Nov 27 Ursuline Academy Chapel 4838 Walnut Hill Lane with several clergy. Interment Ursuline Cemetery. CRANE LONGLEY EM 7111
Wilson Joseph Brady Sr aged 62 of 4112 Rawlins died Friday. Survived by wife Evelyn Brady two daughters Mrs. Fenley of Irving and Mrs. Lish of Dallas son Wilson Joseph Brady Jr of Albuquerque brother J. O. Brady Dallas three sisters Mrs. Fowler Mrs. Winfield and Mrs. Lotridge of Dallas Rosary Nov 30 Marrs Mundy Quill Chapel Requiem Mass Dec 1 Holy Trinity Church Father T P Stanton celebrant Interment Calvary Hill Marrs Mundy Quill 3000 Maple Avenue RI-5121
Bridget O'Brien Harrington age eighty died Friday in Los Angeles. She is survived by sons Dr Francis T Harrington Dallas and George Raymond Glen Paul and daughters Mrs Marie Farry and Mrs Aline Drayer both of Los Angeles and twenty one grandchildren. Rosary recited Sunday November 30 at Callanan White Chapel. Requiem Mass Monday December 1 at St Francis Assisi Church. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Local arrangements with
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