Worcester Bishop Wright Leaves for Pittsburgh
In a Worcester radio visit the Most Rev John J Wright praised his nine years as Bishop of Worcester as more happy than anyone could expect. He was transferred January 28 to become Bishop of Pittsburgh and will be enthroned March 18 at St Paul’s Cathedral in Boston by Cardinal Cushing.
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Rome Prepares Red Hat for Cardinal Cento Return
His Eminence Fernan do Cardinal Cento, former Apostolic Nuncio to Portugal, has returned to Rome where he will receive the red hat from Pope John XXIII soon. Expected at the ceremony with Cardinal Cento are Giuseppe Cardinal Fietta, former Nuncio to Italy, and Jose Cardinal Bueno y Monreal, Archbishop of Seville.
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Portugal
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Giuseppe Cardinal Fietta
Italy
Jose Cardinal Bueno Y Monreal
Seville
Spain
Pessimistic View Of Population Growth At UN Meet
At the United Nations Population Commission annual meeting in Geneva delegates heard a pessimistic view of the demographic explosion. The commission, a subsidiary of the Economic and Social Council, noted the rapid population rise and resource use but sought Christian perspectives on the issue.
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United Nations Population Commission
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The
Economic and Social Council
Postmaster General warns against sending bingo items
Washington The Postmaster General Arthur E. Summerfield stated that no tickets payments or advertisements related to bingo may be mailed due to the Federal anti-lottery law. The prohibition applies whether or not the word bingo appears on the mailed matter. Summerfield noted increased questions about bingo as a lottery and stressed that a lottery is not exempt for any worthy purpose.
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Washington
Arthur E. Summerfield
Summerfield
Pope Encourages German Catholics to Stand Firm
Pope John XXIII urges German Catholics to resist communist oppression in a letter to the German bishops dated December 23. The message, released in Acta Apostolicae Sedis, stresses steadfast faith and perseverance behind the Tron Curtain.
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Holy See
Acta Apostolicae Sedis
University of Dallas Opens 125000 Funds Drive
Milton Brown is named Advance Gifts Chairman for the University of Dallas Operating Fund Campaign to raise 125000. The kickoff luncheon at the Baker Hotel on February 24 included Bishop Thomas K. Gorman and Michaux Nash. Nash stressed community support as essential and highlighted the university’s role in Dallas growth and education.
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Milton Brown
Advance Gifts
University of Dallas
Michaux Nash
Advance Gifts Division
Baker Hotel
Mr. Brown
Gorman
Nash
Dallas
March Is Vocation Month in Diocese Observed
FT WORTH Families Praying for Vocations defines March as Vocation Month across the Dallas Ft Worth diocese. Plans include leaflets for parents, a Vocation Novena March 8 16 and a parish wide sermon, with essay contests, school visits by priests, seminary workshop previews, posters and leaflets to promote family vocations.
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Erbrick
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Ft. Worth
Dallas
What Will Council Discuss Pattern of Past Ecumenical Councils
Vatican City reports explore possible agenda for the forthcoming ecumenical council. Experts in theology canon law and ecclesiastical discipline assess how past councils like Vatican I shaped limits and procedures. They note lay involvement and unity efforts as likely themes while acknowledging only educated guesses.
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Ecumenical Council
Pope Marks End Of Lourdes Year Centenary Ceremony
In solemn rites at the Basilica of St. Mary Major Pope John XVIII presided over the Lourdes Centenary closing. He said adoration of Christ lies at the center of all devotion to the Blessed Mother during the ceremony in Rome.
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Pontiff appeals for US Bishops Fund drive
Pope John XXIII urged American Catholics to support the Bishops Relief Fund Campaign, urging charity to meet pressing needs worldwide. He spoke at St Mary Major in Rome during Marian celebrations and stressed discipline and penance as paths to social peace. The appeal targets a five million dollar goal, with nationwide parishes on March 1 to 8.
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High Rank Catholic Clergy Attend Dallas Holy Name Convention
One of the largest delegations of Catholic clergy visits Dallas for a Holy Name Societies convention at the Statler Hilton from Feb 27 to March 1. Archbishop Robert E. Lucey of San Antonio leads the clergy, with Bishop Thomas K. Gorman preaching at Pontifical Mass in Sacred Heart Cathedral. Bishops Louis J. Reicher Victor J. Reed John L. Morkovsky and Adolph Marx preside at assemblies and workshops on family life religious activities parish youth problems. Over 100 clergy and laity participate in sessions sponsored by the Dallas Fort Worth Diocesan Council of Catholic Men.
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Wylie Stewart
Dallas
H. J. Rodrigue
Ft. Worth
Thomas K. Gorman
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Msgr
Donald Hartnett
Joseph Nelson
Edwin Johnson
Carl Vogel
Monsignor
Erbrick
St. John’s Seminary
San Antonio
Dale Francis
Or Sunday Visitor
Mission Helpers of the Sacred Heart
Joe Lange
M. Joanne
M.ill.h
Francis
Holy Name Societies
Larry Scammel
Convention of Holy Name Societies
Statler Hilton
Robert E. Lucey
Lucey
Gorman
Louis J. Reicher
Austin
Victor J. Reed
Oklahoma City-Tulsa
Tors Frank Harrington
Dalton Hartnett
Charles Bartush
Pat J. McMahon Jr
Houston
John L. Morkovsky
Amarillo
Embassy Room
Adolph Marx
Corpus Christi
Mustang Room
Dallas-Ft. Worth
5 000 Expected at Catholic Music Educators Convention
The National Catholic Music Educators Association announced the 1959 convention will be held in Chicago from April 25 to 29. The event draws about 5 000 participants from Catholic schools and related music programs nationwide.
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Wives of Delegates To Holy Name Meet
In the Empire Room Statler Hilton Dallas at 10 45 a m Sunday March 1 Dale Francis will deliver a lecture for wives and other women interested on Cuba
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Sword of the Spirit convention gathers Catholic men in Dallas
In Dallas this weekend twelve hundred Catholic men from Texas and Oklahoma gather for a Holy Name Society convention. They are commissioned as soldiers of Christ in the Sacrament of Confirmation and will learn to apply the Word of God in parishes with archbishops and bishops present. The event promotes lay involvement in the Church amid calls to combat secular influences and protect families.
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Dallas
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