Easiest Way to Win Converts Through Inquiry Classes
A Phoenix housewife explains how taking relatives and neighbors to parish Inquiry Classes at St. Thomas the Apostle led to multiple conversions. Fred, her husband, Burton Plumley, and Shirley Crosby all joined Catholicism after attending the course. The article highlights the method and invites others to share success stories with Father O'Brien at Notre Dame University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth P. Brownell
East Glenrosa St
Phoenix
Ariz
Christ
Fred
Mrs. Brownell
Methodist
Shirley Crosby
Poirier
Damascus
O’brien
Notre Dame University
Notre Dame
Ind
Of the Day Lenten Masses Amid Lent Season Notes
Tuesday and Wednesday liturgical entries list violet Mass proprers without Gloria. Tuesday includes Prayer over the People and Benedicamus Domino. Wednesday notes 2d oration St Casimir and 3d St Lucius with Lenten Preface, Prayer over People, and Benedicamus Domino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Casimir
Lucius
Perpetua
Felicitas
Sacred Heart
St. Thomas Aquinas
Catholic University of America Announces Summer Courses
The Catholic University of America will run its 49th Summer Session in Washington, D.C., from June 29 to August 7, 1959, with 38 departments offering 453 courses in 56 fields. Over 3,500 students expected, plus special certificate programs and four branch sessions nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Catholic University of America
Washington, D.C
Catholic Social Action
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
Pacific Coast
Dominican College of San Rafael
Calif
Midwest
Loras College
Dubuque
Iowa
Incarnate Word College
San Antonio
Tex
Mary Manse College
Toledo
D.C
Letter Home From Rome
The Principality of Monaco on the Blue Coast near Nice hosts the International Congress of Catholic Radio and Television. Monaco’s income comes from its plush Casino and tourism, with Monte Carlo as its cultural hub. The royal family governs, adherence from Monagasques remains strong, and Father Francis Tucker of St. Charles Church serves as royal chaplain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Principality of
Monaco
Mediterranean
France
International Congress of Catholic Radio and Television
White Rock Lake
Prince Rainier
Princess Grace
Kelly
Blue Coast
Italy
Nice
Council of the Church
Europe
Monte Carlo
Ballet Russe
Grimaldi
Grace
Holy See
Father Francis Tucker
The
Oblates of
St. Francis de Sales
Wilmington
Del
Dallas
Palace
Missouri Supreme Court upholds church building rights state wide
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled unanimously that no city zoning law may bar building a church or school in residential areas, affirming that state and federal constitutions protect religious facilities. Creve Coeur zoning blocks were found unconstitutional, with Creve Coeur given time to seek rehearing or appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Supreme Court
Jefferson City
Missouri
United States
Missouri State Supreme Court
St. Louis
Raymond la Driere
Creve Coeur
Congregation Israel Temple
State Supreme Court
State of
U.S
Supreme Court
En Banc
Crown of Glory recounts Pius XII life in compact biography
Hawthorn's 1957 memorial edition updates Alden Hatch biography Crown of Glory to cover events through 1955 including the pope's death. The work presents a readable factual account with limited direct quotes, pen and ink Rome sketches, and over 40 photographs. The author team aims for objectivity with an imprimatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crown of Glory
Pope Pius XII
Alden Hatch
Seamus Walshe
Hawthorn
Pius XII
Rome
Louis Priscella
Notre Dame International School
Kateri Tekakwitha Book Profile by Judith Ann Arline
A review of Kateri Tekakwitha by Farrar Straus and Cudahy Vision Books. It chronicles the Mohawk saint born in Auriesville New York known as Lily of the Mohawks. Canonized in 1939. The book is both engaging and inspiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrar, Straus and Cudahy
Vision Books
Judith Ann Arline
Kateri
Auriesville
N.Y
Farrar, Straus & Cudahy
New York
Margaret Ann Hubbard
James Henry Arline
Lore of the California Vaquero by Arnold Rojas
Arnold Rojas presents Lore of the California Vaquero a study of California’s central valley vaquero culture based on decades of firsthand experience in the saddle and with horses. The book provides lore and stories from ranching life in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sierras
California
Vaquero
Academy Library Guild
Fresno
A. R. Rojas
History of Mission San Jose 1797 1835
Frances Florence McCarthy delivers a concise history of Mission San Jose in California from 1797 to 1835. Father McCarthy authored the work, died before publication, and his sister Sister M Serena oversaw retyping and editing through final revisions for this fine presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission San Jose, California
California
Mission San Jose
Father McCarthy
San Rafael
M. Serena
The Secret Name by Lin Yutang
Lin Yutang offers a witty analysis of how Russians hide communism from East and West. He urges calling things by their right names and criticizes the free world's defensive policy. He warns democracies must go offensive to prevent a Communist victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lin Yutang
East
West
Dr. Lin
Catholic Church in Action revised by Zsolt Aradi
The Catholic Church in Action, a long standing reference, has been updated and brought up to date by Zsolt Aradi. Published by Kenedy in New York at $5.75, the work reflects twenty years of development and new insights in church affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Carlo
Michael Williams
Kenedy
New York
Zsolt Aradi
Catholic Church In Action
Conant report questioned on pupil morality and citizenship
The passage argues that the secularist approach obscures beliefs about a high school pupil's immortal soul and a destiny beyond mere citizenship, suggesting Dr. Conant fails to acknowledge this in his report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Conant
United States
Reno
Chicago
Conant
Peaceful man fears no one, discontent breeds doubt
A compact aphorism notes that one at perfect peace suspects no one while the restless and unsettled soul is stirred by doubts, unable to find rest or let others rest. The saying, attributed to Kempis, contrasts serenity with perpetual suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kempis
St Louis Crowned King and Crusade Quest
Louis became king of France at eleven in 1226 and dreamed of a crusade. In 1248 he led an army to Egypt where he was captured but retained dignity in captivity. After release he declared a longing to sail home to the Holy Land, yet disaster followed. Read this book to learn what happens next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
France
Egypt
Renee
Holy Land
The Victory of Father Karl in Dachau
An eye witness account by Father Pies recounts Karl Leisner’s ordination in Dachau and First Mass amid camp misery. It details priestly life in the blocks, secret preparations, and the enduring belief that faith and humanity prevail. The story contrasts atrocity with a sublime spiritual triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Karl
Dachau
Karl Leisner
Father Pies
Karl
In Sacristy and Sanctuary Revised Parish Guide
A revised edition published in November 1958 serves Sacristans of the parish church. It offers detailed instructions with directive schedules and diagrams for liturgical preparations. It includes Holy Week requirements per the New Rite and other decrees changes.
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Burton J. Plumley
St. Thomas
Philip Poirier
Daddy
ORDO
Hillcrest
Second Avenue
Jefferson
Sunnyvale
Arlington
Park Row
Evan’s
Scott Tissue
Scott Towels
K.C
By Ahern
Ahern
Dr. Conant
Joseph E. Ritter
Archdiocese
St. Louis County
Ferdinand M. Isserman
Congregation Israel
St. Louis Metropolitan Church Federation
State Court
Laurence M. Hyde
S. P. Dalton
Frank Hollingsworth
Henry J. Westhues
M. J. Murray
NCWC
Our Ladys
Our Lady's
Norway
Ima
Inchnagoill
Lough Corrib Ireland
Kateri Tekakwitha
Evelyn M. Brown
By Arnold R. Rojas
Frances Florence McCarthy
the Catholic Church In Action
Otto Pies
S.J
William A. O’brien
Benziger Brothers, Inc
van & Storage CO
Prank Zalkovsky
Houston
Fort Worth
Hilton
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