First White South African Bishop Dies at 78
Bishop David O Leary O M I former Apostolic Vicar of Trans vaal and first white South African to be made a bishop has died in Johannesburg at age 78. He founded the Catholic African Union to coordinate Catholic Action activities of white and Negro faithful and built several churches including the Johannesburg Cathedral. He retired in 1950 when named Assistant at the Papal Throne.
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David O’leary
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Catholic African Union
Vale of Dears and Catholic Kids Cartoons Published
Michael Book Co. in Chicago releases two religious cartoon books Catholic Kids by Cliff Wirth and Vale of Dears by Joe Lane. Catholic Kids features 70 cartoons of kids using religion in daily life and notes Wirth's six “Catholic kids” as inspiration. Vale of Dears continues Lane’s nun spoof series with gentle humor about the Sisters and references Lane’s prior nun titles.
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Priest and ex-prisoner to address press congress
Milwaukee attorney Father Charles J. McCarthy, a former missionary in China and ex communist prisoner, will discuss The Laity and Red China at the National Catholic Educational Press Congress November 14 to 16 at Marquette University.
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Charles J. McCarthy
China
National Catholic Educational Press Congress
Marquette University
Bar Meeting Tells Value of Family Prayer Practice
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Louis Burke told an American Bar Association session that family prayer helps prevent marital discord and divorce. He cited three happiness factors: owning a home, having children, and active religious affiliation, noting religion aids reconciliation and stable homes.
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Louis Burke
American Bar Association
Los Angeles County Conciliation Court
Jesuit Rangers Ready for 1958 Football Season
Jesuit High announces 1958 varsity schedule with a veteran squad after two consecutive titles. Athletic Director Bill Durick and coach Milton Gaudet anticipate strong team speed and depth following spring training. Gaudet praises players’ quick grasp of the system and the quality of material available.
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Schepps Dairy Gives 100 Percent to Drive
Dallas dairy Schepps at 4935 Dolphin Road telegraphed William L. Crawford III to announce the staff had pledged full support to the Dallas County Community Chest drive. Owners Eli and Harmon Shepps said they were glad employees united for the charity effort.
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First Pakistani elevated to episcopate in Karachi ceremony
Crowds filled St Patrick's Cathedral Karachi for the consecration of Father Joseph Anthony Cordeiro as Archbishop of Karachi. Archbishop James van Miltenburg led the rite with Bishops Leonard Raymond and Francis Cialeo assisting. Col Nawazish Ali Khan represented Pakistan's president Iskander Mirza, while the new Archbishop's mother Mrs Elvina Cordeiro and brother Father Anthony Cordeiro were present.
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Hyderabad
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Allahabad
India
Francis Cialeo
O.P
Multan
Iskander Mirza
Nawazish Ali Khan
Elvina Cordeiro
Anthony Cordeiro
Laymen Promote Sunday Observance Code for Catholics
A New York Catholic laymen and women group issued a Sunday observance code urging Catholics to avoid unnecessary buying and selling on Sunday and to strengthen family worship. The code, drawn by the New York Professional Sodality, was announced at the Lay Apostolate congress with about 2,000 delegates. Arthur Mannebach said it reaffirmed church Sabbath laws.
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New Catholic Schools Opening in Florida State
Nine new Catholic schools will open this fall in Florida including two Central Catholic High Schools in Miami. The expansion marks a significant growth in Catholic education across the state with new campuses ready for first classes.
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Argentine Envoy Becomes Third Family Member to Hold Vatican Post
Dr. Santiago de Estrada, new Argentine ambassador to the Holy See, will present credentials to Pope Pius XII. A professor and judge, he taught history and Roman and canon law at the University of Buenos Aires and has served as a magistrate for 13 years. His uncles Angelo and Carlo de Estrada also held Vatican postings.
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Four Private Schools Form Girls Interscholastic League
Four private Dallas schools Hockaday Our Lady of Good Counsel St Edward s and Ursuline formed the Girls Interscholastic Association. The league dictates rules for games and the double round robin prior to the October 18 tournament at St Cecilia s Gym hosted by Our Lady of Good Counsel. A trophy will go to the league member with the most wins, awarded at the volleyball tournament.
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Hockaday
Our Lady of Good Counsel
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Ursuline
St. Cecilia’s
Pilgrimage of 5000 Gypsies at Lourdes Shrine Opens
Gypsies from France Italy and Spain totaling about 5000 crowded the Lourdes Marian shrine for a three day pilgrimage celebrating the 100th anniversary of the apparitions. A gypsy band led the procession as it moved to the grotto where Bishop Pierre Marie Theas of Tarbes presided amid cheering visitors.
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France
Italy
Our Lady’s Shrine
Lourdes
Pierre Marie Theas
Tarbes
Lourdes Pilgrimage Ends with Torchlight Procession and Mass
A Lourdes pilgrimage closes after a Baptism Confirmation and First Communion service. Gypsy participants hold a torchlight procession to an underground basilica of St. Pius X and attend Mass. The event ends with 5,000 gypsies around bonfires singing hymns and performing dances and songs.
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Through the Woman's Magazines Sept 20 Column by Herr
Dan Herr discusses the Ave Maria topic in his September 20 column, exploring themes from the women's magazines. The piece reflects on cultural influences and prompts reader reflection.
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