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Minority of 8,000,000 DENVERaTHaiC Striving for Their Rights REGISTER Member of Audit Bureau of Circulations By Paul Page "The Puerto Ricans in New York and the THURSDAY. OCT. 17, 1963 DENVER, COLORADO VOL. LVIll No. 10 THE STRUGGLE of 20,000,000 Ameri northeastern United States, the Cuban exiles, can Negroes to shed the onus of “ second- the Mexican Americans in the Southwest, the class citizenship” is a 20th century social thousands of migrant laborers, and the many permanent Spanish residents across the conti revolution that has captured the eyes and nent. have varied outlooks, interests, and live ears of the whole world. Teachers Key lihoods. They do have, however, a common bond It overshadows the struggle of another of Catholicity. minority group—8,000,000 Spanish-Ameri- "I believe most sincerely, that the establish cans. ment of Leal councils for the Spanish-speaking This is a view of Father Theodore E. is of great importance to the welfare of 8.000.000 To Future of McCarrick, president of the National Council Spanish \mericans” the 32-year-old pnest said foi the Spanish-speaking, Catholic University movingly. of America. “ I don’t think that the greatest progress will “ Spanish Americans as a group are not be made in Washington or New York or San U.S, W orld resentful or envious of the Negro.” he told the Antonio or Denver, but at councils at the local Register, “ but they do want to join in a similar level where Spanish-Americans and Anglo- THE DEDICATED WORK OF teachers to movement to better themselves socially and Americans can sit down and work together day "may well provide the key to the success economically.” observing what the problems are and try to or the failure of our nation’s leadership in the Father McCarrick was attending a two-day find solutims for them.” world.” regional conference here of diocesan directors This was the message of Lt. Col Cortland of the migrant worker program in a 10-state FATHER McCARRICK feels that the Spanish- P. Auser, professor of English at the U.S. Air area. American can make a “ great contribution to the challenge of Latin America." Force academy, in the keynote address at the “ THIS IS A CRITICAL time for the Spanish “ Here we have 8,000,000 citizens, who can annual Teachers Insitutue Oct. 10-11 at Loretto speaking in the United States — a time of speak the language, who understand the Span Heights college, Denver. emergence," Father McCarrick declared. “ The ish culture and mentality like no Anglo-Amer Speaking on the role schools can play in Church can play a vital role in this emergence, ican ever wUI. What emissaries they would make Mtgranf Apogioltrfm Imadmrg building world understanding Ck>l. Auser de too. The Church can be- a bridge, a bond of to Central and South America! Leaders in the migrant apostolate In seven cil for the Spanish Speaking; Archbishop clared that the success of education “ rests unity between the Spanish-American and the “ The Spanish-speaking people in the United states took part In a regional meeting in the Vehr; Father John A. Wagner, executive sec squarely upon the high quality of its teachers Anglo-American, and even between segments of States can make a vital contribution to the Four Winds Motor hotel, Denver, Oct. 11-12. retary of the Bishops’ Committee for the and of their teaching.” the Spanish-speaking themselves. (Turn to Page 3) ArcLbishop Urban J. Vehr was the honored Spanish speaking and the National Council guest at a luncheon Oct. 12. Among the par for the Spanish speaking, San Antonio, Tex.; THE SCHOOLS’ whole reason for existence, ticipants at the sessions were, left to right. Mrs. Thomas Duggan, Denver ACCW repre he asserted, lies in the work of the teacher, hf Mtggionorhs Father Herbert L. Banigan of Fort Lnpton, sentative on the committee for migrants; and “ the new frontiersman and the ageH)ld pioneer director of the migrant program in the Den Father James L. Overman of Brighton, assis on the borderlands of ignorance.” ver archdiocese; Mrs. Encamacion P. Armas, tant director of the Denver archdiocesan “ Teaching is, indeed, the first and the live coordinator. National Council for the Spanish program. The RL Rev. Monsignor Elmer J. liest of the arts,” he said. "Here in his aca Speaking. San Antonio, Tex.; Father Theodore Kolka. Denver archdiocesan director of Catho- Cast-Iron Stomach demic glory is the person of the teacher, daily E. McCarrick, of the Catholic University of ollc Charities, was moderator at the sessions. America and president of the National Coun performing something from the other lively arts—tripping the dance of life, ‘live,’ ‘In sfereo,’ And Sense of Humor the center of focus, with the highest fidelity. “ Here is no kinescoped tape, but the artist By Chris Hemon lege at Belize, taking the lives of 11 Jesuits in living color—to be seen, heard, experienced, and 22 students. For the preceding three years AFTER 30 YEARS in the rigorous mission and emulated.” field of Honduras, Father Robert L. McCormack, 1927-30 he bad been a teacher at the coUlege. Catechetical Workshop S.J., is now assistant priest at Loyola church, Father McCormack received his early school TO PERFORM their role, Co. Auser de Denver. ing at Holy Name Cathedral school in St. clared, teachers must be “ proud of their pro Louis, and went on to St. Stanislaus seminary Hie pioneer missionary told The Register this fession but humble in their knowledge.” They at Florissa't, Missouri for university high school For Priests on Oct. 22 week that be fully agreed with a Jesuit col must, he said, be as busy learning as they studies. Atter his philosophy course, he went THE SECOND ANNUAL catechetical work league’s definition of the qualities needed for Reservations have been made for all priests are imparting knowledge. mission wuik, a sense of humor and a ca.st- to Belize, coast capital of British Honduras, shop for priests teaching religion in arch actively engaged in teaching religion classes. iron stomach. to teach at St. John’s College, made up largely diocesan nigh schools will be held Tuesday, Oct Other priests wishing to attend should call Fa “ We cannot separate ‘who the teacher is’ “ God supplied me with both" he said. of boardcis from Central American republics. 22, in the Denver Hilton hotel, according to ther St. Peter, 322-2026, before Oct. 19. from ‘what is taught,’ ” he insisted. “ We have to know our subjects thoroughly, and unless we And both were needed. Father McCormack speaks with pride of the Father Lawrence St. Peter, chairman of the The 22 deacons now teaching religion in like our subjects, we are well along the way Hospitality of the poor Catholic families success of his pupils and their successors in religious education committee. archdiocesan high schools will be 'invited as to becoming hypocrites and intellectually dis always included a gracious sharing of their the British examinations — the Cambridge, and The workshop, part of the in-service training guests of the religious education committee. honest clock-watchers.” meagre fooc supplies, eggs, bananas, beans or others — equivalent to a university entrance program for the priest-teachers, will be aimed Registration will be held from 9 to 9:30 a m. whatever was to hand. examination here. at “ promuting the best teaching methods known in the Spruce room of the Hilton. Sessions will today and at keeping up to date on changes begin at 9:30 a.m. and will conclude by BUT KNOWLEDGE and love of learning are HARDE.S1 TO BEAR for St. LoUis-born Father McCormack returned to St. Louis and new methods in catechetics," Father St. 3:30 p.m. Luncheon will be served at 12:15 p.m. not enough, he said. “ Teachers must have the Father McCormack was the loss inflicted by a university In.- one year of theology, and when Peter said. ability to enter the personalities of their stu the Jesuit theologate was established at St. dents with love and sympathy. They must also 1931 hurricane which destroyed St. John’s Col- In charge of most of the sessions will be Mary’s College Kansas — popularly known as have an inspirational quality, intangible but William J Ready, religion editor for the the “ Tom Playfair” school, he concluded his William H. Sadlier publishing company in New essential.” studies there and was ordained on June 25, 1933. York. One source of difficulty in modem educa After one more year in theology, he did his Official tion, Col. Auser said, lies in the “ gulfs of si final year of training, "tertianship” in Cleveland, Also scheduled to address the priests attend 5 Empty Acres ing are the Rt. Rev. Monsignor Gregory lence” that separate teachers from each other: Ohio. Atchdiocese of Denver Humanists from scientists, teachers in secular He was sent to British Honduras as head Smith, V.G., P.A., archdiocesan director of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, and Dr. Chancery Office schools from their colleagues in religious institu master of St. John’s college in 1935 and held tions, college professors from high school and that post for 10 years. Francis Kerins, chairman of the philosphy de 1536 Logan Street To Full Parish partment, Loretto Heights college, Denver. grade school teachers. Pastoral and teaching work in mission dis Denver 3, Colorado He also criticized the isolation of teachers tricts followed. MR. READY, who is co-author of the Re from community life. “ Now is the time for In the Stann Kreek area and in a zone October 14, 1963 vised Catholic High School Religion series, will the teacher to hold the mirror up to himself bordering Mexico, he built under the direction Reverend dear Father and beloved People: In Five Years conduct four sessions.