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NOVEMBER

CONVENTION NUMBER REPORTS OF THE CONVENTION PROCEEDINGS of the NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC MEN Cleveland, October 17-19, 1926 NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Milwaukee, October 10-13, 1926 CATHOLIC CONFERENCE ON INDUSTRIAL PROBLEMS Cleveland, October 1-2, 1926 CATHOLIC CONFERENCE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Cleveland, October 3, 1926 CATHOLIC RURAL LIFE CONFERENCE Cincinnati, October 20-21, 1926

COMPLETE PROGRAM OF AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK To be observed by the Catholic Schools of the United States, Nov. 7-13, 1926

Published Monthly by the NATIONAL CATHOLIC WELFARE CONFERENCE 1312 Massachusetts Avenue N.W. Washington, D. C. 2 N. C. W. C. BULLETIN November, 1926

By A Word With Our Readers The Editor

Catholic Lay Movement Goes Forward N THIS ISSUE WILL be found . comprehensive reports of the recent national conventions of the National Council of Catholic I Women and the National Council of Catholic NIen. Delegates and VISItors who attended these two notable gatherings were unani­ N. C. W. C. mous in the opinion that both conventions surpassed all previous BULLETIN meetings, not only as regards attendance and interest of the delegates, but also as regards a clearer vision of the field of Catholic action on the part of the membership of the two bodies, a more definite under­ Published Monthly by the standing as to how the lay movement shall function, and a more NATIONAL CATHOLIC WELFARE evident desire and determination to be a part of the great organiza­ CONFERENCE tion of the Conferepce and to cooperate in its national program. Entered as second-class matter October 6, OTH THE N. C. C. W. and the N. C. C. M., as national organizations cre­ 1921, at the post office at Washington, D. C., B ated by the Bishops of the country as integral parts of the N. C. W. c., under the Act of March 3, 1879. Accepted have definite missions to perform. In general terms the mission of each, as has for mailing at special rate of postage provided been repeatedly stated since the inception of the Conference, is "to inform, in­ for in section 1103, Act of October 3, 1917, terest and unify the Catholic laity and Catholic organizations of the country on authorized October 27, 1921. Subscription Catholic questions of national interest and to see that these Catholic interests Price: One dollar per year in advancej outside are defended and promoted." In this work the N. C. C. ·W. and N. C. C. M. the United States, $1.25 per year. are aided and reinforced by all the other departments of the Conference-Edu­ cation, Press, Legal, Executive and Social Action.

N. • W. C. AdDliniatrative CODlDlittee HE WORK AND ACTIVITY of local units of the Lay Organi~ations MOST REV. EDWARD J. HANN:A, D.D. T Department of the Conference or of Catholic organizations affiliated with Archbishop of San Francisco it are obviously dependent upon the will of the Ordinary of the diocese. For instance, the recently perfected diocesan organization of the Men's Council in Chairman the Cleveland Diocese has been assigned as its immediate responsibility two MOST REV. AUSTIN DOWLING, D.D. definite pieces of work, namely, the extension of the circulation of the diocesan Archbishop of St. Paul paper and the completion of the work of collecting war records of the service men of the diocese. Chairman Department of Education HILE ENGAGING IN these two specific tasks, however, the Cleveland RT. REV. P. J. MULDOON, D.D. W Diocesan Council of the N. C. C. M. will not overlook its interest in, Bishop of Rockford support of, and responsibility toward the national organization; but, just as the Chairman Department of Socia:l Action units of the N. C. C. M. are doing elsewhere, will seek the counsel and assistance of the headquarters office of the Men's Council and the aid of the N. C. W. C. RT. REV. JOSEPH SCHREMBS, D.D. as a whole in carrying on such other activities-rural welfare, study clubs, Bishop of Cleveland immigrant follow-up, civic education, distribution of Catholic literature, etc.­ Chairman Department of Lay as the various parish groups may elect to take up. Organizations HE TWO CONVENTIONS have demonstrated that the several depart­ RT. REV. EDMUND F. GIBBONS, D.D. T ments of the N. C. W. C. are hetter prepared than ever to serve the Catho­ lic laity of the country. They have also demonstrated that lay groups are at Bishop of Albany last beginning to realize the necessity of Catholic solidarity and of real, live, Chairman Legal Department Catholic action, local and national. They are ready to take up the challenge voiced by Michael Williams, editor of The Commonweal, in his address at the RT. REV. PHILIP R. McDEVITT, D.D. banquet session of the N. C. C. M. when he stated: "You have a message to Bishop of Harri~burg , give to the world. \Vhile we have increased in this land, in influence we have Chairman Department of Publicity, Press lagged behind our fellow-Catholics in other countries. There are ample fields­ international relations, industrial relations, rural life. Let us have action. Let and Literature us see Catholic ideals put into our national life." RT. REV. THOMAS F. LILLIS, D.D. SPEAKER AT ONE OF THE CONVENTIONS referred to the Na­ Bishop of Kansas City A tional Catholic Welfare Conference as a great tractor, with the Men's and Women's Councils the two great propelling forces, adding that this great ma­ chine of Catholic action, guided and controlled by the Administrative Bishops REV. JOHN J. BURKE, C.S.P. of the N. C. W. c., was everywhere upturning the soil of Catholic opportunity, General Secretary in which was being planted the seeds of Catholic action in many diverse fields. The speaker prophesieq that the harvest of Catholic achievement would be great indeed and would redound, not only to the honor and glory of God and add prestige to the Catholic Church in the United States, but also to our coun­ CHARLES A. McMAHON, Editor .try, America, which we all love. Office of Publication AY THIS PROPHECY come true and may the great lay movement of 1312 Massachusetts Avenue M the . Conference, energetically sponsored and propagated by the N. C. C. \V. and the N. C. C. M., go forward in the name of "God and Washington, D. C. Country," to ever greater achievements. November, 1926 N. C. vV. C. BULLETIN 3 Cleveland Convention Shows Lay Movement Over the Top N. c. c. M. Progress Evokes Enthusiasm of Delegates During Three Days' Sessions ADV ANCE11ENT so rapid and sound was reported at the Calles regime with legal insight and found that its con­ J-\ the Sixth Annual Convention of the National Coun- duct demands prompt action on the part of the United cil of Catholic Men, held at Cleveland, October 17, States. (J udge O'Brien's address is printed in part else­ 18 and 19, that the Rt. Rev. Joseph Schrembs, Bishop of where in this issue of the BULLETIN.) Cleveland and Episcopal Chairman of the N. C. W. C. De­ Then, following the convention proper, officers of the partment of Lay Organizations, announced to the assembled Council led in the organization meeting of the Executive delegates: "Gentlemen, the N. C. C. M. is now 'over the Committee of the National Committee for' the Protection of top.' Y our ~onvention is a glorious and outstanding event Religious Rights in Mexico, the agency through which in the history of this diocese." America, non-Catholic as well as Catholic, is to be educated Membership in the Council has in the last year been in the real import and menace of the Mexican persecution pushed up to 1,140 units, its officers reported. In the last under Calles. At this meeting the following officers were twelve months both receipts and expenditures by the confirmed: Judge O'Brien, chairman; Walter T. Johnson, of N. C. C. M. in behalf of Catholic lay organization and Kenton, Ohio, president of the N. C. C. M., and Mrs. action far surpassed those of the preceding year, yet there Arthur F. ~1ullen, of Omaha, president of the N. C. C. W., remains in its treasury $9,000, the largest balance in four vice-chairmen; and Charles F. Dolle, executive secretary of years. For this record of progress Bishop Schrembs the N. C. C. M., secretary. It was decided, moreover, to warmly commended the Council's officers, and tributes to organize an enlarged Executive Committee of 15, with their record came frequently from the floor. power to add to its members, to be composed of non-Cath­ olics as well as Catholics. Plans for the actual campaign I N ITSELF, the convention was a great stride forward; it were discussed, and their final form was referred back to was the best attended and one of the most inspiring the Executive Committee, when constituted. Bishop the Council has held. Every parish in the Diocese of Schrembs and the Rev. Dr. James H. Ryan. executive sec­ Cleveland, which had been organized 100 per cent in a re­ retary of the N. C. W. c." attended this meeting. markable campaign before the national conclave opened, was Aside from its action on the Mexican situation, the convention represented. Delegates from outside the diocese were the passed a score of other resolutions dealing strongly with Catholic problems and movements of the day. These are digested elsewhere most numerous, and representative in the history of the in this issue. N. C. C. M. The Cathedral was packed for the opening Solemn Pontifical Mass; 3,000 attended the public mass ENTHUSIASM swept the floor when Bishop Schrembs read to meeting; more than 600 were at the closing banquet; and, the delegates the message 6f filial devotion dispatched to more important, seldom did the delegates on the floor at the Pope Pius XI and the gracious reply of the Pontiff, which is printed business sessions number fewer than 200. textually in this issue. Standing out in the accomplishments of the convention Walter T. Johnson, of Kenton, who has been at the helm of the N. C. C. M. With such success in the last year, was reelected presi­ was the action with regard to the Mexican situation. The dent. Joseph M. Tally, of Providence, again was chosen vice-presi­ Council dealt with the problem in six different directions. dent and 'judge James E. Deery, of Indianapolis, secretary. Francis In no fewer than four resolu- R. Lowther, of St. Louis, was elected tions on the sub j ect, it dis- treasurer to succeed Charles I. Dene­ patched its sympathy and pledge chaud, of New Orleans, who felt Holy Father Sends Apostolic Blessing to he should not accept reelection of support to the Mexican lay­ N. C. C. M. Convention because he will be absent a large men; addressed the press, vig­ part of the next year in Europe. orously condemning Calles' anti­ IN RESPONSE to a cablegram sent by Bishop James J. Murray, of Cleveland, was Schrembs, episcopal chairman of the N. C. W. C. elected a member of the Executive religious campaign; called upon Lay Organizations Department, to Pope Pius XI, ex­ the President of the United Committee to ' replace T. J. Cahill, pressing to His Holiness the sincere and whole-hearted of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Michael J. States to end Mexican diplo­ devotion of the delegates and beseeching the Holy Slattery, of Philadelphia, was elected matic agents' impudent cam­ Father's blessing upon the deliberations of the conven­ to the committee to fill a vacancy. tion, the Holy Father, through Cardinal Gasparri, sent paign of misrepresentation in The other members of the Exec­ the following reply to Bishop Schrembs: this country; and pledged itself utive Committee whose terms ex­ to distribute the forthcoming uHoly Father, learning with gratification of the pired-Mr. Lowther; Martin Con­ Pastoral of the Bishops on the approaching convention of the National Council boy, of N ew York, and Joseph H. Reiman, of Pittsburgh - were re­ Mexican situation. It spon­ of Catholic At! en and with fond expectation of the elected, sored a banquet at which the fruitful results of the meeting, sends, with pater­ u Early in its deliberations, being Hon. Morgan O'Brien, author­ nal affection, his apostolic benediction. informed of the illness of the Right ityon international law, analyzed Rev. William T. Russell, Bishop 4 N. C. W. C. BULLETIN N ovember~ 1926

of Charleston, S. c., a warm friend of the Council, of Milliken, former Governor of Maine. James W. Father Burke and of Admiral William S. Benson, Martin, of Omaha, national lecturer of the N. C. C. M., former president of the N. C. C. M., the convention presented an illustrated lecture on the general work of ordered· telegrams dispatched expressing its sympathy the T. C. W. c., with a brief discussion of Mexican and regret at their inability to attend. affairs. Even the small galleries in the rear of St. John's Cathedral were filled for the Solemn Pontifical Mass I N HIS presidential address, Mr. Johnson told the delegates that parts of the program had been espe­ which opened the convention Sunday morning. Bishop cially designed to inform them of the objects, tasks Schrembs was the celebrant. A procession of clergy and seminarians more than a hundred strong preceded and accomplishments of the various departments of and followed the Mass. the N. C. W. C. Accordingly, th~re was presented by several speakers a mosaic covering the whole range of action of the Welfare Conference, virtually every de­ IN AN ELOQUENT sermon, a digest of which is partment and bureau being represented. Some of the RT. REV. J%~D.SCHREMBS, to be found elsewhere in this issue of THE BULLE­

topics discussed in this series were: "Record of Catho­ Bishop of Cleveland T! T } the Most Rev. John T. McNicholas, O.P., Arch­ lics in the Great War," "What the N. C. W. C. Bu- Whose inspiring leadership and bishop of Cincinnati, dwelt on the urgent necessity for reau of Education Is Doing · for the Catholic School presence at every session aided in making the Cleveland Con- the development of the Catholic leaders who will take System," "Meeting the Catholic Immigrant and Start- venti on an outstanding success. their proper place in public affairs, then paid high tribute ing Him on the Way to Citizenship," "The Catholic to the Catholic manhood of the United States. Bishops Press Creating a Well-informed Catholic Lay Apostolate," "The and priests realize, he said, that "in no country in the world are the Civic Education Program of the N. C. W. c.," "The Catholic rank and file of Catholic men more faithful in the discharge of their Layman in the Field of Social Service," and "Legislative Problems." personal religious duties or more loyally devoted to the interests of These and other addresses were grouped under session headings on': the Church and religion." His Grace added that he believed the Catholic Education, Immigration and Americanization, Public Mo­ N. C. W. C: can be a "providential agency' in disseminating infor­ rality, Civic and Social Welfare, and Legislation and Civil Relations. mation about the Catholic Church which will lead the country to In addition, the delegates and visitors learned of the splendid edu­ banish the air of suspicion of it now existent in some parts of cational and charitable organizations of the Cleveland diocese through America. It can become, he said, "a swift athlete in the cause of informative addresses by the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Francis T. Moran, presi­ Christ's Church" and "an air squadron flying to meet any emer­ dent of the School Board of the diocese, who spoke on "The School gency." System of the Diocese of Cleveland," and the Rev. C. H. LeBlond, The 3,000 gathered at the Masonic Auditorium Sunday night heard director of Charities and Hospitals, who spoke on "The Organized the N. C. C. M. welcomed to the diocese and city of- Cleveland and Activities of the Diocese of Cleveland." Louis Petrash, secretary of its purposes lauded; the Catholic school system explained and justi­ the Cleveland Deanery Council, told how immigration and Ameri­ fied; and Catholic ideals advanced as the cure for present ills of the canization problems are handled. in the diocese. nation. Other addresses at the regular sessions were: "Immigration Legis­ Catholic lives prove Catholic loyalty to country, said Bishop lation Pending in the 69th Congress," by Representative Charles A. Schrembs in his brief opening address. It is a waste of time, he as­ Mooney, of Ohio; "How the N. C. C. M. Can Strengthen Diocesan serted, to continue protesting loyalty when the nation's very history Activities," by the Hon. Edward T. Dixon, of Cincinnati, and "A attests it from beginning to end. He urged Catholic laymen to assume New Era in the History of the Motion Picture," by the Hon. Carl E. the offensive in putting their ideals before the country and into its

SCENE AT THE SOLEMN PONTIFICAL MASS WHICH OFFICIALLY OPENED THE SIXTH ANNUAL CONVEN Rt. Rev. Joseph Schrembs, D.D., Bishop of Cleveland, ~as celebrant of the Mass and Most Rev. John T. McNicholas, O.P., Archbishop of Cincinnati, preacher John's Cathedral where the November, 1926 N. C. W. C. BULLETIN 5

life. For that purpose, he declared, the task of the proper genius, to supply it. He urged upon the N. C. C. M. is_ now to develop leaders of honesty, N. C. C. M. that it labor to remove an inherited sus­ lofty purpose and vigor. In behalf of his diocese, he picion against the Church as "alien," in order that these warmly welcomed the National Council and its dele­ good forces might be brought to bear more effectively gates to Cleveland. in America and bear fruit. "When any body of men predicate anything on relig­ ion, they put it on the broadest foundation and back it "W ITH A changed world today, it is recognized up with the greatest power conceivable," said the Hon. that a fourth agency is necessary to bring forth W. R. Hopkins. City Manager of Cleveland, in his the fruit of the three other agents of boy-t~aining-the apdress of welcome. "Religion is the deepest thing in -home, the church and the school," said Brother Barna­ the heart of man. Therefore you are welcome, not bas, F.S.C., executive secretary of the Boy Life Bu­ only because you bring into the things you do a strong reau of the Knights of Columbus, who spoke at an sense of religion and cooperation, but also because you informal dinner the second night of the convention. He lay it at the feet of a great organization with a great WALTER T. JOHNSON described the effort now being made to provide this tradition of service and faith. I welcome you because Kenton, Ohio agency, through training men as boy-leaders, in the Who~e successful efforts in it will mean better things for the life of the America'n behalf of the N. C. C. M. the K. of C. boyology ' courses for workers among boys, people." Cleveland Convention recog­ and in short courses in cities where business and pro­ nized by reelecting him national Mr. Hopkins paid a glowing tribute to Bishop president. fessional men learn how to treat the boy. Schrembs and the Catholics of ' Cleveland, asserting Proper male guidance is the outstanding need of the that whatever success has been attained by the city "is due in no boy of today, said Brother Barnabas. With fathers no longer in the small measure to the splendid spirit of Bishop Schrembs and his asso­ homes throughout the day, and with schools taught by women, the ciates" and that he had been impressed with their "patriotism, good boy no longer has natural male models provided for him. In the citizenship, generosity and philanthropy." absence of some other provision, said the speaker, he will choose the alley type. Brother Barnabas appealed for cooperation and aid in THE REV. DR. JAMES H. RYAN, parts of whose remarks are his work, but warned all to "keep their hands off" boy training until carried elsewhere in THE BUllETIN, pointed to the 2,313,183 they were properly fitted for what he declared one of the most ex­ students in the 9,783 Catholic educational institutions of the country, acting professions of the day. His address aroused tremendous and told the assembly that "the most significant and vital product of enthusiasm among the diners. the religious life of the United States is the educational work of the Bishop Schrembs presided at the banquet which closed the con­ Catholic Church." vention, and Mr. Johnson was toastmaster. Following a municipal "In a sea of shipwrecked faiths, the Catholic Church alone stands greeting by Mayor John D. Marshall, of Cleveland, Michael Wil­ firm and fearless today," the Hon. Quin O'Brien, of Chicago, de­ liams, editor of The Commonweal of New York, and Judge O'Brien clared in an eloquent address on "The Call -of Sick Civilization." A delivered the principal addresses. literature of despair by infidels and scoffers, materialistic teachers Mr. Williams spoke in the absence of Admiral Benson, and both he and uncertain faiths have made modern man godless and obsessed and Bishop Schrembs paid glowing tributes to the Admiral's life as a with the emptiness of life, he said. "Good old-fashioned religion great Catholic layman. Bishop Schrembs also read a letter from undefiled" is the antidote, he declared, and the Catholic Church Admiral Benson in which he said that only confinement to a sick stands ready, with her wealth of certainty of the real facts of life, bed kept him away, and exhorted the delegates to live lives of individ- her astonishing record of achievement and her ancient inspiration to (Continued 01" pay.? 28)

TION OF THE' NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC MEN, HELD IN CLEVELAND, OHIO, OCTOBER 17-19 of the occasion. More than 100 members or the cler gy participated in the processi(J!1 preceding the Mass and the visitors and, delegates completely filled St. opening ceremonies took place. 6 N. C. W. C. BULLETIN November, 1926 "N. C. W. C. Is the Approach to the Church"-Archbishop McNicholas Need of Catholic Solidarity Theme of Sermon Addressed to N. c. C. M. Dele~ates

ESCRIBING THE National Catholic Welfare Con­ Conference can be the providential agency for the dissemina­ ference as an organization which can become "a tion of this information." D swift athlete in the cause of Christ's Church" and "I venture to think that in the providence of God," con­ "an air squadron flying to meet any emergency" Most Rev. tinued His Grace, "the Conference has a very special mis­ John T. McNicholas, a.p., Archbishop of Cincinnati, sion to fulfill for the Church of America. Without interfer­ stre~sed the need of solidarity among Catholic men on all ing with the traditional way in which the Church puts forth moral questions affecting public welfare and pointed to the her doctrine and quietly progresses, without conflicting in National Catholic Welfare Conference as the medium of this the slightest degree with the supreme authority of the dio­ solidarity in an eloquent sermon delivered at the Pontifical cese under the Vicar of Christ, it can strengthen the bonds of Mass officially opening the Sixth Annual Convention of the unity among our people in every section of the country. It N. C. C. M. in Cleveland. The Mass, which was celebrated can develop a Catholic consciousness of our sublime God­ by Bishop Schrembs, was preceded by a procession of clergy, given teachings, of our unassailable position; of our mani­ more than a hundred strong, and attended by a crowd of fest duty to make that position known to others. The Na­ delegates and visitors that packed St. John's Cathedral to tional Catholic Conference is, so to speak, the external office; the doors. In his address, Archbishop Mc­ it is the approach to the Church. Thousands, Nicholas said in part: perhaps millions, will turn toward it who would hesitate to enter into the very temple of the Church. While we must be gratified with the re­ "THE CHURCH has reason to be proud sults already achieved, yet I think we can con­ of our Catholic manhood in the United fidently look forward to the Conference as a re­ States. God grant that she may always have sourceful agent which will study the mentality of reason for this pride. If the Church can those hostile or indifferent to the Church, and will always count on the loyalty and the practical so far win them as to induce them to examine her Catholicity of our men, no possible contin­ position. The Conference can become the swift athlete in the cause of Chris s Church. It can be gency can arise in this country outside the an air squadron, flying to meet any emergency, fold which need give us serious concern. . . . and all this as an auxiliary organization carrying "\~,rhile we do not claim that in intelligent on its work at the invitation and with the blessing appreciation and practical Cath·- of the bishop or bishops whom it olicity our men are perfe~t, yet serves .... they should know that their MOST REV. JOHN T. McNICHOLAS. O.P. priests and bishops are thor- Archbishop of Cincinnati (( ONE OF the very important di- visions of the conference is oughly proud of them, realizing Who preached the sermon at the Pontifical Mass opening the the section of our Catholic men. I as they do that in no country in Cleveland Convention of the N. C. C. M. Speaking of the N. C. W. C., the Archbishop said: congratulate the delegates assem­ the world are the rank and file "I vent1we to think that in the providence of God the bled in this populous and typically of Catholic men more faithful National Catholic Welfare Conference has a very spe­ progressive city under the presi­ in the discharge of their per­ cial mission to fulfill for the Cmtrch in America. It can dency of the Episcopal Chairman, strengthen the bonds of 1tnity among our people in every sonal religious duties, or more who has with pastoral solicitude and section of the country. It can develop a Catholic con-­ paternal love watched over, and sup­ loyally devoted to the interests sciousness of our sublime God-given the teachings, of ported, and def ended wi th all his of the Church and religion." our unassailable position, of O'ltr manifest duty to make eloquence and courage your organi­ Calling attenti0n to the pagan­ that position known to others. The National Catholic zation. The diocese of Cleveland is izing forces at work in the Welfare Conferenc~ 1'S, sa to speak, the external offiice, to be congratulated on the organiza­ the approach to the Ch1trch. There is need of solidarity tibn of its men as members of the country today, His Grace stated among Catholic men on all moral questions affecting pub­ that it is more and more the National Ca thol ic Con f erence. lic welfare and the N ation-al Catholic Welfare C onfer­ Other dioceses will study with keen duty of Catholic men to take an ence CG1~ be the 11iedimn of this solidarity." interest the form of organization active part in public affairs and adopted, its development, its dif­ to make their Christian influ- ficulties encountered, its chosen ac­ ence felt. Archbishop McNicholas was optimistic of the tivities, and its achievements. Your Episcopal Chairman with great passing of bigotry in America. wisdom and prudence has constantly refused to make one mould for "We cannot regard seriously the latest phase of organized the form of organization which would either have to be accepted or rejected by the dioceses. He has told the men of America on all commercialized opposition to the Church in our country," he occasions that the form of organization in each diocese must be the said. "Ultimately, let us hope that the sense of fairness one elected and approved by the bishop of the diocese. I confidently which is the distinguishing characteristic of Americans of trust that we can all turn to the diocese of Cleveland to study a model every class, will demand full information regarding the Cath­ organization. . . . May the Convention delegates return to their re­ olic Church and I believe the National Catholic Welfare (Contintf,ed on page 28) ].·/ovember, 1926 N. C. W. C. BULLETIN 7 Mexico Denounced at Banquet Session of N. C. C. M. Action by U. S. Government Imperative in Opinion of Judge Morgan O'Brien

HAT THE UNITED STATES is morally responsible standings on which our recognition was extended, we must for the Mexican Government and that the present withdraw our recognition and refuse to support and uphold T Mexican crisis presents not only a religious question its tyrannical Government. but a situation of great concern to the whole American peo­ ple as well as to their Government were the contentions of "WHILST the Mexican situation involves the liberty of Judge Morgan O'Brien, well-known authority on interna­ conscience and freedom of worship, there are deeper tionallaw, before the great banquet audience which featured and more fundamental questions involved, which present not the close of the Cleveland Conventia'n of the N. C. C. M. a religious question but an American question, and one of The 600 men and women who attended this event listened national and international importance. If Mexico desires with the closest attention to Judge O'Brien's calm and schol­ to adopt policies that are antagonistic to the views and pub­ arly analysis of the whole Mexican problem and by frequent lic opinion of the civilized nations of the world, then it applause showed their willingness to share the r.esponsibility should not receive comfort Or support, but should be per­ for statements which, in the beginning, he explained repre­ mitted to work out its destiny and its own policies of in­ sented his personal viewpoint. Particularly justice without encouragement or aid." did the large audience voice its approval of Judge O'Brien then recited a list of the previously adopted convention resolu­ charges against the Mexican Government tion, read to the banquet audience by Bishop centered about its persecution of religion. Schrembs-a resolution addressed to the . He paid high tribute to James R. Sheffield, press of the nation and denouncing the in­ A·merican Ambassador to Mexico, saying he human tyranny of the Mexican Govern­ had done all in his power to alleviate suf­ ment. In his address, Judge O'Brien said fering and to right injustice, but asserted: in part: "We cannot be indifferent to this strug­ gle of liberty against tyranny, we cannot "WE ASSERT that the United States is without breaking faith with all American morally responsible for ' the conduct­ tradition and without disappointing the trust of the Mexican Government because of its and hope which every liberal-minded person formal and active recognition of that coun­ has in the mission of our country, as the de­ try, a recognition which was granted on cer·­ fender of human rights. . . . tain understandings as to Mexico's conduct HON. MORGAN J. O'BRIEN "These attacks on individual liberty con- New York City . with respect to the primary rights of its in­ Whose scholarly presentation of the cern not Mexicans alone but every citizen of international aspects of the Mexican re- this nation and of every other, without re­ habitants, all of which understandings have ligious controversy was an outstanding been disregarded and treated with con­ feature of t~be ~~vC~aC~ ~~nvention of gard to race or creed. For us and the civil- tempt," Judge O'Brien asserted. He pref­ ized world at large the issue is single. Shall aced his address by saying. that he took personal responsi­ these precious rights of freedom of conscience be trampled bility for whatever he said, then gave a brilliant, calm, ju 1:­ upon and stifled by a government without protest? cial analysis of the legal phase of the Mexican situation. "The situation makes some action on our part imperative. "The position is taken by President Calles and his agents," A passive attitude is tantamount to an acquiescence on the he continued, "that the religious policies of 'Mexico are in­ part of our Government. It is insufferable and inadequate ternal and domestic questions with which no other country to maintain a stubborn silence and indefinite patience. The has any concern. Though this may in a sense be true and conditions in Mexico represent an upheaval of more signifi­ would prevent our intervention, it would not, if they re­ cant portent than any of the Latin-American controversies fused to respect the principles upon which this Government in the settlement of which our country has always been will­ is founded, prevent our severing diplomatic relations or our ing to lend a helpful hand. lifting the embargo which in part supports the Government "We must remember that this country has secured an en­ now responsible for policies which are inimical and sub­ during position in the history of nations as the champion versive to our view o.f the relation of a Government to its and protagonist of personal freedom and personal liberty. people." The early settlers who braved the difficulties of an unknown Asserting that Americans have ever been champions of land sought relief on these shores from the oppression that .peace and that "our citizens are unwilling to embarrass our would deny them the right to. worship as they saw fit . Government by making any demands upon it for specific Roger Williams and Lord Baltimore are only types of t~e lines of action," h~ declared that nevertheless, "we can great body of the ardent advocates of religious and civil lib­ make it known that unless Mexico conforms to the under- erties. Indeed, every student of politics now knows how 8 N. C. W. C. BULLETIN November, 1926

scholars reading the history of Russian situation is directly ap­ free institutions now diffused N. c. C. M. Convention Denounces Inhuman plicable to Mexico." He cited through Europe by the French Tyranny of Mexican Government in Stirring numerous instances of Ameri­ Revolutions, have traced them' Resolution Sent to Press of the Nation can protests and use of its good f back to the early American Co-. 'THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN MEXICO is per- offices in behalf of persecuted lonial Bil.ls of Rights and sewted today by a. minority government with mili­ religious groups, In Russia, tary p(>wcr which has enacted so-called laws and reg1da­ through these to the seventeenth tions that deprive her of the right to live and to function, Japan, Spain, Italy, France and century colonists who sought «That Go'vernment has denied the same right to any South America. / here the freedom to worship and every form of religion. But its so-called laws are "I have attempted to show aimed at the Catholic Church becGtUSe the Catholic Church God, basing their' claim simply is the sale power courageous enough to defy its excesses you," said the speaker, "in some on man's inherent right to 'lib­ and conde11't1t its inju.stices. detail how responsive our Gov­ «That G(lven ~ m(!1tt seeks to secularize the natio~l; to erty of soul and conscience. drive God and Christ Ottt of the governmmt; out of the ernment has been in questions Thus have we obtained civil schools .. out of the public conscience. That Government concerning those personal lib­ has denied the right to the Church to have its appointed and religious rights as the very bishops and priests to function; to hold Divine Service)' erties both religious and civil, birthright of every American, to instruct children)' to prepare candidates for the priest­ which is the backbone of our but which are so wantonly at­ hood)' to build chHrches or orphan asylmns or hospitals. civilization. In this present «ri/e) the N ational Council of Catholic Men condemn tacked in Mexico. sllch action with all the power at onr command as an in­ crisis in Mexico, when there is "The Civil War rent the na­ j1tstice against 'which the entire Christian world should imminent danger of the de­ protest. ~V e earnestly resolve to mahe it the s'ubject of tion in two to uphold the ideals O1tr personal and organized activity that the public opin­ struction of any liberty worthy of freedom. Again but a . few ion of our own c01mtry may be informed and aroused)' of the name, we owe it not only that financial support be gathered for our fellow-Catho­ years ago, when our civilizatIon lics in Mexico)' that our non-Catholic fellow-citizens be to the Mexican people, not only was threatened with destruction asked to join with HS in public protest against this in­ to humanity generally, but to human tJ'ranw)" this violation of the bo,l"tds that bind na­ by the terrible World War we tion to nation in Christian peace.)) ourselves-to our tiistory and gave willingly and generously our institutions - to register of our manhood and resources vigorous and immediate protest. in an effort. not to secure material advantage, nor political We cannot, I repeat, allow the cause of liberty to go by or territorial aggrandizement, but, in the words of our late default. President, 'to make the world safe for democracy.' Thus in "At a recent meeting of the American Institute of Inter­ every period, our national life history records the fact that national Law, Dr. James Scott Brown said: (Some day, this nation is dedicated to the cause of freedom-freedom somewhere, I hope it will be in America, and in Washington, of conscience, of speech and of the press. Vve cannot, and an American statesman will have the vision and the courage should not, hesitate now in advancing this cause on the to say in behalf of his government, "the greater the power American continent. . . . of a nation, the greater its duty ...."'" Concluding he said: "I appeal to every American who loves liberty and hates "T HE DEVELOPMENT of international law ever since the time of Grotius, and particularly in the present despotism, who prizes the freedom of his conscience above century, demands that we protest against this war on religi­ all things-to every American, regardless of race or creed, who believes that the hope of progress lies in freedom of ous and civil lib~rties for which all civilized nations now soul and conscience to join ·in asking our Government to stand. Mexico, by its ~onduct, has put itself outside the adhere to American tradition by taking definite action with­ pale of civilized countries." Judge O'Brien cited numerous occ

Resolutions Adopted at the Cleveland Convention of the N. C. C. M;

DEVOTION TO THE HOLY SEE of their own nation; for those common principles underlying human dignity on MINDFUL OF THE manifold world- N. C. W. C. BULLETIN wide problems that weigh upon His The National Convention of the 'Which all Christian civilization" all true Holiness, OIur Beloved Father: Pius XI, N. C. C. M. heartily endorses the progress} rest. grateful for his ceaseless care as shep­ N. C. W. C. BULLETIN, official Our love} our sympathy} our praise and herd of the flock of Christ, we, his chil­ magazine of the Conference, and our cooperation are with them. May this dren, present and beg the acceptance of earnestly urges upon its individual message cheer and hearten them in their this expression of our filial affection and membership the desirability of keep­ glorimts cause, s14-rely victorious because it our loyal solicitude. We offer our daily ing informed of the activities of the is the cause of Christ. prayers; we pledge our interest and our various departments of the N. C. MEXICAN PROPAGANDA service. And particular at this time will W. C. through regular subscription WHEREAS, THE THEORIES of gov­ to this publication. we support and further the work of the ernment propagated by the present reorganized Near East Relief which our Mexican government are absolutely op­ Holy Father has recently made known. ,------~\ . Defence of Religious Rights, we, the N. C. posed to our own American principles; FEAST OF CHRIST T~E KING C. M. of the United States renew our pr011l­ Whereas, the spread of such propa.ganda SINCE, WITH MANY other national ise of encouragement and support. in our own country cannot be viewed with organizations in the different co~ntries With stalwart faith O1ul 1tn/linching pa­ indifference by any American citizen; of the world} we happily joineq in petition­ triotism} they have stood and are standing Whereas, the Mexican Ambassador and ing the Holy Father to institute a special for the well-bei1~g of their country that it the Mexican Consuls to the United States feast for the Church Universal in hon01' 1nay be the defender and preserver of those are abusing diplomatic privilege to circu- of our Savimtr, Jesus Christ, as Lord and fttndmnental h1t11'lan rights which alone in­ late and promote such propaganda; . K.ing of all creation, we hereby wish to send sttre liberty and progress. Against them are Be it therefore resolved that the N. C. this expression of filial gratitude and joy to aligned a small minority whose only power C. M. respectfully request the President the Holy Father for his action in instituting is physical force and who have used that of the United States to take the necessary that Feast. We pledge ourselves to its sPe­ force to enthrone tyramny i1't the place of steps to end this abuse and violation of cial observance on the coming October law. That mi1tOrity dare not submit it.~ diplomatic privilege; and that a copy of thirty-forst and to further the particular decisions to the will of the people. It em­ this resolution be sent to the President purposes for which it was instituted. ploys armed government force to aggrandi:::e of the United States and to the Secretary RESOLVED: That a copy of this resolu­ 1'tself,- to plunder the public treas1tr'jl. it of State. (See page 8 for resolution on tion be given to OHr Rt. Rev. Chairman} feal's and wottld destroy the power that Mexico sent to press of the country.) Bishop Joseph Schrembs, with the request would check and condenm its lawlessness' BISHOP'S PASTORAL ON MEXICO that he forward it to our Holy Father. it drives God and the commandments of E} THE N. C. C. M., pledge mtr- Pope Pi'lts Xl. God from the schools}' it cholus the voice IV selves to the study and distribl4-l'ion oj EDUCATION of liberty,- it kills freedom of speech as well as of conscience. the pastoral on the M e:~ican _ situation soon. HE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF to be issued by the Bishops of the Ur"ited The Catholic body of Me~ '1, faithful to CATHOLIC MEN reaffirms its faith in T that inheritance which has made Mexico States. the educational philosophy and work of great, is fighting for the freedom of Holy CATHOLIC PRESS AND MISCEL­ the Church in the United States. The Clmrch}' for the freedom and advancement LANEOUS RESOLUTIONS great increase in the number of Catholic CONVENTION ALSO passed schools and colleges and in the number of THE resolutions pledging the organization's students enrolled in these institutions efforts in favor of the Catholic Press; gives satisfaction and demands our co­ against federalized education; petitioning operation and support. Never perhaps was Congress to lift the present assigned im­ the need of Christian education more evi­ migration quotas and to remove the in­ dent than at the present hour. It is quite humane provisions of the. present immigra­ generally recognized that the lack of tion code; its cooperation with the N. C. Christian education is begetting a lower­ W. C. Burea.u of Historical Records; com­ ing of both individual and public morality. mending the efforts of the Catholic Thea­ We urge upon all that we support the ter Movement toward purifying the drama cause of Catholic education from the pri­ and the N. C. W. C. Motion Picture Bu­ mary school to the university, to the end reau's effort toward elevating the screen; that our youth may obtain the moral and pledging devotion to our country on the intellectual training so necessary for the one hundr~d and fiftieth anniversary of moulding and making of upright Catholic American Independence; and heartily American men and women. thanking Bishop Schrembs, Archbishop TO THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN OF McNichola.s, and the right reverend and MEXICO: reverend clergy of the Cleveland diocese~ TO THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN OF CHARLES F. DOLLE the convention speakers, and all who lvfEXICO and partic1darly to their na­ Executive Secretary, N. C. C. M. worked to make the Cleveland convention Who arranged the program of the very tional organization, the League for the successful Cleveland Convention. such an outstanding success. 10 N. c. w. C. BULLETIN November, 1926 'Church's Educational Work Vital Trend of Current Legislation Development of Catholic Education Explained by Analyzed by Wm. F. Montavon, Director of N.C. W.C. Rev. James H. Ryan, D.D. Legal Department, in Convention Address

PEAKING in the abs~nce of Rev. John J. Burke, C.S.P., "TENDENCIES in Legislation of Interest to Catholic gen"eral secretary of the N. C. W. C., Rev. James H. . Citizens" was the subject of an address delivered SRyan, D.D., executive secretary of the Conference, before the Cleveland Convention of the N. C. C. M. referred to the work of the Catholic Church in the field of by Wm. F. Montavon, director of the Legal Department of education as the" most significant and vital product of the the N. C. W. C. Explaining the functions of his depart­ religious life·of the United States." ment, Mr. Montavon said: "When compared with the other activities of the Church," "When the Bishops created the Legal Department of the said Dr. Ryan, "whether in extent, in the number of persons National Catholic Welfare Conference, they assigned to it engaged ln it, or reached by it, in the amount of money the two-fold duty of representing Catholic organizations, spent for its upkeep and development, ln the spiritual results requiring such representation, in the offices of the Federal achleved, the Catholic School System stands out as a fact of Government at Washington, and of keeping in touch with supreme importance from whatsoever point of view it is legislative matters and of cooperating in procuring the prac· approached. Amongst us the school is almost universally tical application of Christian principles in national and state recognized not only as the principal factor making for the legislation. Both of these duties are of first-rate importance. success of the democratic experiment to which we, as a "Organized action through such a central body carries people, are committed, but also as the prime source and safe­ weight and authority. It makes possible the accumulation guard of that strong religious faith and practice upon the of experience, of the knowledge of precedent. possession of which depend both the stability and continued "It is the purpose of the Legal Department of the National Catholic existence of the Church." Welfare Conference to act as a sort of clearing house for information Dr. Ryan quoted the results of the 1924 educational surVey concerning matters of public interest. We can do this only if we have made by his department to show that 2,313,183 students are the cooperation of an organization like the National Council. being educated in '9,783 educational institutions by 7,705 "It requires no explanation to make clear to you how important it would be, how valuable a s'ervice could be rendered, not only to our teachers. He estimated that the Catholic educational system Church1 but to our nation, if a.n organization whose membership being is today training 2,500,000 children at an annual cost con­ nation-wide were to devote itself to the study of public problems, local, servatively estimated to be $125,000,000. state, and national, for the purpose of applying to their solution the Explaining why the Cathol1c people of the United States principles ot justice and morality which are the foundations of Chris­ can not accept the secularist philosophy of education, Dr. tianity. The exchange of knowledge, of experience, of opinions, be­ tween the members of such an organization would build up a strength Ryan said: which error would find unassailable. I can not think of any task " We cannot, if we would be loyal to Christ, accept an confronting the National Council of greater importance than this. estimate of the Christian religion which begins by minimiz­ I appeal to you to give it your thought." ing its eternal unchangeable' truth and ends in the theory Among the problems pending before the National Congress in which that one religion is as good as another. Grant that the Catholics should have a particular interest, Mr. Montavon mentioned the demand for radical amendment to the national Constitution; the public school is neutral in the face of the conflicting religious child labor amendment to the Constitution, passed by Congress and viewpoints of the day. No church which is conscious and still pending before the states; immigration; national prohibition; the convinced of its divine mission to teach mankind, and the farm problem; and revision of national bank laws. Catholic Church is supremely conscious and convinced of With reference to immigration, Mr. Montavon stated that not less that mission, can possibly look with favor ,on a so-called than one hundred bills, providing for amendments to the immigration law, were introduced in the last Congress and are convincing evidence neutral policy in education." . I "There is no reason," continued the speaker, "either in logic or in that the enforcement of the law is not meeting with general approval. fact why we should fear the effects on national unity of a dual system Particularly was criticism being directed against the national origins of schools. This fear is often expressed but will be found groundless, theory, which infers that one race is better than another. if one is willing to study without prejudice the principles which under­ Referring to the demand for uniform legislation in such matters as lie the religious school and to test the efficacy of these principles as marriage and divorce, of highway transportation, of education, etc.• they are lived in the lives of the products of such schools." Mr. Montavon asked: U If we must have uniform legislation, shall that Dr. Ryan referred to the Catholic college as the keystone of the arch legislation be enacted by the national congress or shall its uniformity of all Catholic educational work and urged the laity to back up the be produced by cooperative agreement between the states?" programs of Catholic higher institutions of learning at every point. The efforts to nationalize the public school system were denounced On this point he said: by the speaker, who said that Catholic opposition to legislation creating "They need your sons and daughters as students, your personal a federal department of education is not sectarian opposition but rather interest in their work, and yO\11" money to help carry themselves along a patriotic defense of the principle of state rights and the responsibility effectively. 65,000 students are attending Catholic colleges. From of every community to administer directly its own school system. these institutions will come the leaders of the future. To expect In view of the fact that practically all the state legislatures will and to demand al trained leadership unless we unitedly stand back be in session during the coming year, the cooperation of the various of our colleges, is to expect something which is very unlikely, if not units of the N. C. C. M. was requested in keeping the national office impossible. " informed of local developments.

c&- 3 Oc: : ~ N ovemberJ 1926 N. C.' "V. C. BULLETIN 11 Why Catholic Press Is Worth .While The Layman and Social Service Explained to Men's Convention by Frank A. Hall of All Catholic Action Is Social Service, Father the N. C. W. C. News Bureau McGowan Tells N. C. C. M. Convention A NTIQUATED IDEAS that a Catholic newspaper is a PEAKING ON THE TOPIC: "The Catholic Laymen 1\ serial presentation of prayers and the Lives of the i~ the Field of Social Service," Rev. R. A. McGowan, S Assistant Director of the N. C. W. C. Social Action Saints, and that its claim to support is that of .a struggling missionary work requiring charity, prevent Department, addressed the Cleveland meeting, of the N. C. many Catholic laymen from subscribing to and reading C. M. in part as follows: their diocesan papers, Frank A. Hall, of the staff of the "Everyone is engaged in social service directly or indi­ N. C. W. C. News Service, told N. C. C. M. delegates at rectly, remotely or proximately, to a great extent or to a their Cleveland convention. This, he asserted, is an 111- small extent. The very fact that we live in civil society justice to the Church and to themselves. exacts this of us, whether we will or no. The care you Cathplic newspapers of today do not invade the field of the men expend upon your families is a social service because Catholic magazine, pietistic or otherwise, said Mr. Hall, but are the strength and welfare of the family, the very unit of keeping to their own sphere and giving to the Catholic laity society, determines the strength and welfare of society as up-to-date news 'of Catholic activities the world over. Neither a whole. The support, encouragement and defense that are they to be subscribed to as an act of charity, but as a . you extend to our schools is a social service because the good bargain for any man who wishes to keep informed about Catholic happenings, he said. The task of the Catholic press education of the young prepares them to improve society is to disseminate information on events affecting Catholics, and and to take their part in the life of society. The very thus make possible an intelligent Catholic opini n, and it is work a man does is social service because through it the accomplishing that task, he asserted. needs and comforts of other people living hi society are To demonstrate what Catholic papers are offering their sub­ secured in exchange for his own and his family's needs scribers today, Mr. Hall told of the world news-gathering agency which is serving them, through the vision and support of the and comforts. Bishops of the country and of the papers themselves. "In going over the program of this convention I can find nothing This agency, the N. C. W. C. News Service, he said, has trained that is not embraced in the phrase 'social service.' Therefore I resident correspondents in 11 world capitals in Europe and dm somewhat at a loss to know exactly what to speak on. I notice, elsewhere, together with scores of other news sources on every however, three fields of social service not touched on elsewhere in continent. These supplement a network of correspondents in this program. One is the service we can give to the relations of the principal cities of the United States, each writer being espe­ men and women in industry. A second is the service we can give to cially qualified to handle Catholic news. In addition., the Service the solution of the religious, social and economic problems of Cath­ maintains a staff of experts to edit the material it receives, olics and, indeed, of all people, living in rural districts. A third is before it is sent out. the service we can give in warding off war and in establishing the Eighty Catholic papers are served by this system. the speaker reign of justice and charity between nations. continued, incl~ding all the more important ones in this country "In the Catholic countries of Europe the rule is to have Catholic and others in eight foreign countries. To these papers the abor unions actively engaged in the promotion of better conditions Service sends an average of 35,000 words weekly in news. In and relations of men and women, at work in city industry. It is the addition, it sends out editorial page material by eminent authors, rule there also to have Catholic cooperative organizations of con­ a special cable service and a Washington letter. Thoroughly sumers to aid in the welfare of the people. It is their rule to have progressive, it also has recognized the advent of news-pictures and Catholic farmers' organizations of various kinds for various pur­ offers its subscribers a full page of Catholic pictures weekly. poses. It is their rule, finally, to have organizations actively engaged With such a service going regularly to Catholic papers, Mr. in the direct promotion of world peace and justice and charity be­ Hall asserted, only the misinformed and those too lazy to inform tween nations. themselves will continue to say or believe that the Catholic news­ "Not all of these forms of organizations are wise or necessary paper is only a reprint of pious essays. in the United States. But it is necessary, it is wise, it is possible, Bishop Schrembs, who was on the platform., took occasion to and indeed it is the duty of Catholics in this country that they, and endorse and reinforce Mr. Hall's statement on the character therefore especially that organizations such as yours, engage in the of the Catholic paper of today, asserting that anyone who says investigation of these problems: and having found out what is the his diocesan paper today is "a continued prayerbook" ii inex­ right solution to bring the solution to bear upon public opinion and cusably ignorant. upon the organizations now engaged .immediately in these fields. "If you want to be a good, practical Catholic, abreast of the "Therefore I make this proposition to you: Let ·your organization times, you must read your Catholic paper," he said. "Only when in cities form committees to investigate city economic problems, the our people read their Catholic papers will we be able to form facts of them and the various solutions proposed, and endeavor to a Catholic opinion. If you men did nothing else in the whole reach a sound conclusion. Le~ your organizations in rural districts year but put a Catholic paper in every Catholic home, you would f()rm committees to investigate the major social problems of farmers, have done a colossal job that would pay in a huge way." the facts regarding them and the various solutions proposed and In the course of the convention, Bishop Schrembs also an­ endeavor to reach a sound conclusion. Let organizations both in the nounced that the first task assigned the Cleveland Dioce~an dty and country form committees to investigate the problems of Council, N. C. C. M., is the increasing of the: circulation of the world peace and of justice and amity between nations and endeavor Universe-Bulletin, the diocesan organ. The goal set is nothing to reach a solution. This last will be the most difficult of the three short of putting the Universe-Bulletin in every Catholic home in the because the others bring up fact and theory that we are already well diocese. acquainted with." 09" 3 12 N. C. \V. C. BULLETIN November, 1926 The Problem of the Immigrant Aiding the Catholic School System Discussed at N. C. C. M. Convention by Bruce M. Service Features of the N. C. W. C. Bureau of Educa- Mohler, Director, N. C. W. C. Immigration Bureau tion Explained by Director Francis M. Crowley XPLAINING fo~ the first time the work of the N. C. PEAKING before the N. C. C. M. Convention of the W. C. Bureau of Immigration before an annual con­ work of the N. C. W. C. Department of Education, E. vention of the N: C. C. M., Bruce M. Mohler, in an S. Director Francis M. Crowley referred to it as an advis­ address entitled "Meeting and Caring for the Immigrant ory agency, the prime purpose of which was the enlight­ and Helping Him on His Way," outlined in a broad way the enment of the public, Catholic and non-Catholic, upon the aims and purposes of his Bureau, dwelling first on the neces­ aims and nature of Catholic Education. The following sity for co-ordinating welfare work for immigrants of all are some of the data brought out by Mr. Crowley in his nationalities through a national Catholic bureau, realization very informative address: of which need resulted in the organization of the Bureau The work ot the Department is carried on largely by the Bureau of in 1921. Education, which in turn is directed by the Executive Secretary, Rev. Mr. Mohler explained the situation at Ellis Island after the war James H. Ryan, D.D., Ph.D. The staff of the Bureau includes a when, although at that time at least 65 per cent of the incoming immi­ director, five specialists in the various phases of Catholic education, grants were of the Catholic Faith, only one of the fifteen organizations and the necessary clerical force. The Bureau is divided into five allowed representation on the Island was Catholic, and this caring for sections: Information, Research, Teachers' Registration, Health and Catholics of only one nationality. Library. The changed situation since the arrival of the N. C. W. C. on the Information.-Every two years the Information Section of the Island when Catholics of all nationalities became assured of finding Bureau publishes the Directory of Catholic Colleges and Schools, a ready workers of their own Faith interested in their welfare was pointed out reference book dealing with every phase of the educational system of as a pleasing contrast: the Church. The 1926 issue of the Directory is a volume of 540 pages Mr. Mohler called special attention to the fact that the N. C. W. C. containing one hundred tables and a large number of summaries, charts has not replaced or duplicated any work that was done by Catholic and maps to make the ponderous mass of statistics intelligible even to groups previously, but rather that it has augmented, strengthened and those only remotely interested in educational matters. co·ordinated that work. The Bureau has consistently opposed the p~ssage of all legislation Special mention was made by the speaker of the need of humanizing looking to the federalization or nationalization of education. This the immigration laws so that the at present distressing problem of the task of combating federal legislation of a paternalistic nature has been separated families might be taken care of. a tremendous one, calling for resourcefulness and watchfulness of the The principal bills relating to immigration and to aliens residing in first order. this country which were proposed during the last Congress were out­ Late in April, the Bureau conducted a complete survey of the Catholic lined briefly, and the deficiencies in the law most needing correction high schools of Milwaukee. The study covered teacher qualifications, pointed out. Attention was also called to the great hardship which efficiency of school plants, facilities available for teacher training, many religious communities in this country are now undergoing due to courses of study, methods, social and economic background of pupils, the difficulty and often impossibility, because of quota restrictions, of efficiency of instruction as determined by intelligence and achievement obtaining sisters from abroad. These institutions in most instances tests, and school costs. are performing public and semi-public service. The hardship applies Research.-This section devotes . most of its time to searching for espeqally to Porto Rico, where orphanages, hospitals, homes for the sources which will yield historical information concerning Catholic aged, asylums, etc., are entirely dependent upon Spanish sisters for education. In conformity with the general policy of the Bureau to their operation. keep Catholic educators informed on legislation, this division has Mr. Mohler stated that a bill had been drafted providing for the recently compiled a monograph containing the source material on admission as nonquota of up to 100 sisters per year to each of the terri­ private school legislation. This 2S0-page bulletin, "P~-i.vate Schools torial possessions of the United States but that unfortunately it was not and State Laws" is now running through its second edition. given set'ous consideration by the Congressional Committee. Health.-Some three years ago an experienced health education In connection with the need which exists among Filipinos residing worker was employed by the Bureau to aid in the development of in the United States, Mr. Mohler told his audience that an exhaustive health education programs in Catholic schools. Durin-g the three­ survey made last year by a Filipino girl graduate of the National year period which has elapsed since this progressive step was taken, Catholic School of Social Service under the auspices of the N. C. W. C. the specialist in health education has given lectures in motherhouses Bureau of Immigration, revealed a serious situation. and schools in many sections of the country and prepared many health "The survey shows plainly," said Mr. Mohler, "that ~ decided effort education bulletins which are now finding wide use in Catholic schools. is being made by Protestant groups to win the Filipino away from his Teachers' Registration.-During the past year approximately fifty Faith and that by comparison he is given very little attention under positions in universities, colleges, high schools and elementary schools Catholic auspices." were secured for registrants. The salaries paid in these positions Mr. Mohler concluded his remarks by explaining the "follow-up" ranged from $1,500 for an inexperienced teacher to $3,600 for the head phase of immigrant welfare work, the importance of which is so greatly of a college or university department. A conservative estimate of the stressed by his Burea·u and offered it as a wide field of activity for the approximate salaries paid candidates thus placed sets the sum at N.C.C.M. $80,000. At the rate charged by commercial agencies for placement "Its object," he said, "is to impress upon the Catholic immigrant work, the gratuitous work of the Teachers' Registration Section during that under Catholic auspices he can avail himself of all of the benefits the past year represented a saving of $4,000. . open to his neighbor. The ultimate aim, of course, is that his Faith Library.-The Library Division has devoted itself almost exclusively be protected. The result naturally must be a strengthening of his to preparing reading lists, caring for information requests outside of religious life and interests and- a better adjustment to· his new con- the educational field and supplying reference material to other depart· ditions." ments of the Conference.

ce )s:::::§~ November, 19'!6 N. C. W. C. BULLETIN 13 Value of Catholic War Records Catholics and the Movies Stressed by Director Daniel J. Ryan, of N. C. W. C. Honorable Carl E. 'Milliken Lauds Catholic Efforts Historical Record Bureau in Improving the Screen N AN address delivered at a luncheon session of the PEAKING,aS Secretary of the Motion Picture Producers Cleveland Convention of the N. C. C. M., Daniel ]. and Distributors of America, Inc., Hon. Carl E. Milli~ I Ryan, director of the N. C. W. C. Bureau of Historical Sken, former Governor of Maine, paid high tribute to Records, stressed the need of cooperation in completing the Catholic influence in improving the screen and pointed to rec~rds of Catholic soldiers and sailors who served ~heir the many constructive results from cooperation with the country's colors during the Great War. Mr. Ryan said in part: industry by the N. C. W. C. and other church agencies. "The Bureau of Historical Records is the central depository Governor Milliken, in beginning his address, referred to for the record of the participation of American Catholic s the influence the Catholic Church has had in art. during the W orld War. "Every Catholic is an art critic because every Catholic "Such an archival center, to be of real value and service, church is an art school," he said. "From its inception the should carry an almost perfect record of the performance of Catholic Church has been the true friend and mother of art. Catholic men and women who served in the military and Literature, painting, sculpture, music, poetry have turned naval establishments, and as much material that touches to her and found a friend. Through the middle ages, when upon the spiritual and patriotic services to the nation by our learning was not as universal as it is today, it was the Catholic co-religionists as is possible to gather. Church that kept alive the spark of culture." "These evidences of patriotic endeavor; these forceful Mr. Milliken then told of the art inspirations to be found facts of devotion to country, will constitute a priceless collec­ in the churches of Italy and then turned to treat of religion tion. They are better appreciated when one turns to his­ as an incentive of art. tories, and accepted summaries of the other great American "Pictures," he continued, "have always served the conflicts for specific instances of the work of Catholic citizens, interests of religion. In the early days p,ictures interpreted and there finds himself forced to admit that such facts as are the Bible for those who could not read. Today' a great new readily available are only th<;>se of such import that even in­ instrument, the moving picture, has been given to the world tentional avoidance could not force them out of recognition. to teach, to make all understand each other and to be "If we fail to establish authentic records of our civic a~d friends." He then drew a parallel between the use of a religious activities during the war days, we will rob the universal language by the Church and the universal appeal Church of the future of both example and inspiration. the industry he represents has through the use of pic­ Adequate Catholic war records will serve to break the general tures. silence treatment so generously applied to activities of Catho­ "The Catholic Church," he continued, "wise with the wis­ lics in the past. Catholic war records will not only answer dom of centuries, has been liberal in its views of motion pic­ the derogatory remarks of the professional anti-Cathorc, but tures and has not been among the fault finders and the would­ by their very existence bar the expression of such as have be regulators. It has sought rather to be sympathetic and to found breath, or print, in those waves of anti-Catholic feeling aid the development of the art. It ,has been quick to grasp encountered in this country in nearly every generation. the importance of this instrument which touches 90,000,000 "The materials for this general reference, other than the indivl ual Americans a week and millions mor'e throughout the world. military and naval records of those who served the colors, are fairly well secured. The personnel records of Catholics in the forces present It has sought wisely to make the effect of moving pictures, a more difficult problem. It might well be the concern of this Con­ lifting, helpful and ennobling." vention to adopt means of securing the remaining necessary data. Mr. Milliken paid a glowing tribute to the work of such "The facts should be arrayed while yet they are available. In organizations as the National Catholic Welfare Conference, arraying the facts the first essential is the collection of the names of which, through Charles A. McMahon} director of its motion Catholic men who served the colors. 'The military data may then be acquired frox:n official sources. To expedite the work, local committees picture bureau, has been constructively working and coop­ should take the matter in hand; ascertain whether Catholic records erating for several years. He outljned the work done by from their community are thoroughly covered, and, if not, proceed to Mr. McIvlahon, told of the respect the industry has for his accrue the list of Catholics who entered the service." opinions and suggestions, and stressed the importance of having a mouthpiece for Catholic thought. RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY CONVENTIOl "Sympathetic cooperation," Mr. Milliken said in conclusion, "has The historical record of Catholic participation in the Great War is been offered by the industry and it has been generously accepted by one of which the Church may well be proud. The compilation of the the churches. It is the one method to bring about better and still complete record of the Catholic soldiers and sailors who served the colors better pictures. There never has been a time when the organized demands the full cooperation of all interested in the collection and mainte­ church, Catholic and Protestant, could influence any organized busi­ nance of these important records. ness as right now it can help guide motion pictures and motion pictures The National Council of Catholic Men pledges its assistance to the are the answer to everything that man yearns for in his demand for Bureau of Historical Records of the N. C. W. C., in its work of obtaining relaxation. The truth is that no picture will be made by members of the data necessary to make a full, scientific, historical recora of Catholic our association which will not uphold the proprieties as interpreted activities during the War. under all circumstances by the organized forces for good." 14 N. C. W. C. BULLETIN November, 1926

By .J N. C. C. M. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY'S PAGE: CHARLES F. DOLLE -1

Sixth Annual Convention found deliberation and in a truly Catholic of organization and to determine the scope and patriotic spirit by resolution against HE HISTORY of. the Sixth Annual of membership of the committee as well the danger to religion which Mexico's laws T Convention of the National Council of as define its activities. present. He also asked that action be Catholic Men is wrilten in other pages of Honorable Morgan J. O'Brien, who has taken by the convention upon other grave this issue of the BULLETIN. The Conven­ been acting as chairman of the committee, questions of Catholic and national interest. tion was an outstanding success, unsur­ was chosen to be the permanent chairman. Responding to his request the convention passed by any heretofore held and equaled Walter T. Johnson, national president of passed forceful resolutions which are set only by the convention held in Cincinnati the National Council of Catholic Men, and out in full in this issue of the BUllETIN. three years ago. Two hundred delegates, Mrs. Arthur F. Mullen, national president representing twenty-four dioceses, were The Executive Secretary reviewed the of the National Council of Catholic advancement of the organization made dur­ Women, were chosen to be vice-chairmen. present and in their interest in the meet­ ing the past year. By some, the progress ings contributed very largely to the success The Executive Secretary of the N. C. C. M. made by the National Council of Catholic was named to be the executive secretary of the convention. Men is regarded as phenomenal. There of the committee. One of the most impressive features of has been an actual growth in the organiza­ the convention was the presence in large tion of more than fifty per cent this year Committee to Include Non-Catholics numbers of the Cleveland clergy and laity, in the number of local units and affiliated organized previously in a remarkable cam­ ERETOFORE membership of the com­ societies. There has also been a very sub­ paign in behalf of the N. C. C. M. in every H mittee has been limited to Catholic stantial increase in its revenues and, most parish of the diocese. The various mon­ men and women. By action taken at Cleve­ gratifying of all, there has been a notable signori and deanery chairmen who served land, with the approval of the Episcopal strengthening of the bond of interest and as honorary and active officers of the con­ Chairman of the Department of Lay Or­ understanding between the National Coun­ vention showed the keenest interest in the ganization of the _Welfare Conference, it cil of Catholic Men and the other great various sessions and most capably repre­ was decided to invite non-Catholics to national lay organizations and their local sented their various constituencies. membership on the committee. The com­ subdivisions engaged in promoting Catho­ The program was a comprehensive pre­ mittee will be made up of men and women lic interest and public welfare. The growth sentation of the activities of all of the who have at heart the preservation of relig­ of the N. C. C. M. in strength and influence departments of the Welfare Conference. ious freedom on this continent; who will is most satisfying and encouraging and is The various papers showed how much the devote themselves to safeguarding the a tribute, not alone to the zeal and efficient success of every departm~nt of the Wel­ fundamental principles of human liberties guidance of its officers and executive board, fare Conference depends upon the strength­ upon which our own government is founded but also to the excellent work done by their ening and extending of the influence of and who will labor for the preservation predecessors who laid the foundation for the Department of Lay Organization-the of these principles and promote in this the progress which the National Council )f National Councils of Catholic Men and country a true knowledge of the facts con­ Catholic Men has made this year. Catholic Women. cerning the Mexican situation and the peril High praise of the earnestness and National Committee for the Protection of Mexico presents to our own cherished in­ sincerity of all who attended the meeting Religious Rights in Mexico stitutions. or took part in it has come to this office The committee has received from many from all parts of the country. The demon­ I MMEDIATELY after the close of the sources assurances that Catholic lay groups stration at Cleveland showed the world the convention a meeting was held of the engaged in similar work regard it as of the true purpose and the true aims of the N a­ members of the National Committee for utmost importance that their efforts be tional Council of Cathoiic Men and its true the Protection of Religious Rights in united with the en<;leavors of this committee place in the scheJIle of organization of the Mexico. The meeting was for the purpose and that their work be coordinated with lay interests of the Church, having for its our work in order to avoid confusion and object the promotion of the common wel­ duplication and thus strengthen the effec­ fare of our church and of our country. JUDGE O'BRIEN'S ADDRESS tiveness of the work of all. In his address to the convention, Presi­ "Int.ernational Aspects of the An executive committee composed of dent Johnson briefly reviewed the history Mexican Religious Controversy" fifteen members has been created with of the formation of the National Catholic delivered at the Cleveland Convention power to enlarge their own numbers and Welfare Conference and the fields of ac­ of the N. C. C. M. will be published provide for additional officers so that all tivities of its various departments. He in full as "N. C. C. M. Special Bulle­ groups may be represented in the direction reminded the delegates that our Church tin No.4, on the Persecution of of the labors of the committee. today is confronted with serious problems Religion by Mexico." Announcements will be made in the near that require for their solution, considera­ .A set of twelve each of Special future of the complete organization of the tion of the best thought in America and Bulletins Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 will be committee and the plan and scope of its united common action on the part of all sent on receipt of one dollar. Order work. In the meantime, all persons desir­ Catholic groups in a common endeavor to these for distribution among inter­ ing to take a part in the work and all or­ support the Church and correct the mis­ ested persons. ganizations desiring tQ cooperate with the understanding and error of her critics. Address National Committee for the Protection of Mr. Johnson called specific attention to the Headquarters office N. C. C. M., Religious Rights in Mexico are asked to grievous peril to the Church in Mexico and 1312-1314 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., communicate with the Executive Secretary asked that the convention act courageously, Washington, D. C. at the national headquarters, 1314 Massa­ within the bounds of propriety, after pro- chusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D. C. November, 1926 N. C. W. C. BULLETIN 15 Milwaukee Convention of N. C. C. W. Inspiring Success "Forward-Serving Home, Church, Country" Slogan of Sixth Annual Convention By Elizabeth R. Shirley

ow IS IT POSSIBLE TO CROWD into a few University, was filled to overflowing, and Reverend Albert printed pages the re<;ord of all the work, prayer, C. Fox, SJ., president of Marquette, was in the sanctuary H interest and inspiration which filled the five days of with Right Reverend Joseph Schrembs, our episcopal chair­ the Sixth Annual Convention of the National Council of man, and Right Reverend Francis J. L. Beckman, Bishop of Catholic Women held in Milwaukee? Although many pages Lincoln, Nebraska, who preached the ~ermon. are devoted in this issue of THE BULLETIN to the addresses "It is eminently fitting that this first session of the con­ and activities of the various sessions, no printed word can vention of the National Council of Catholic Women should re-create the atmosphere in which the convention took place be held here, at the foot of the altar, and that a bishop should or convey to those who were not fortu­ sound the keynot(; of your deliberations," nate enough to attend it even a small Bishop Beckman said in his sermon. This glimpse of the spirit which inspired it. "keynote" may be summed up in the It was certainly different from any of words charity and national organization. the c<;mventions which have gone before "Isolated women, no matter how great it. N ever before had we seen the streets their talents and ability, can do little un­ of the city decorated with flags and with less backed up by national organization," a special shield bearing the words "For­ His Lordship continued. "The benefits ward, N. C. C. W.-Serving Home, of this national organization will radiate Church, Country." Never before had the throughout the land. In the few year::; message "welcome, National Council ot of its existence the N. C. C. W. has done Catholic Women" blazed forth to greet enough to commend itself to the Church us from a dazzling electric sign on the and the Nation. We expect great things tower of the City Hall and from the hotel of it." which sheltered our headquarters. In the last issue of THE BULLETIN UT the day was not yet ended. Fol­ there appeared a list of the women form­ B lowing a luncheon at the K. of C. ing the various committees which worked Clubhouse and delightful visits to the with Mrs. Bach, national director for Convents of the Sisters of St. Joseph and Milwaukee, and Miss Williams, president MRS. ARTHUR F. MULLEN St. Francis, the delegates assembled on of the Milwaukee Archdiocesan Council, President of th ~. C. C. w. who pre­ sided at the ses IOns of the Sixth Annual Sunday evening in Plankinton Hall, in in making the convention the success Convention of the N. C. C. W., held in Audito~ium, Milwaukee, October 10-13. the City to find a genuine which all declared it to be. Noone who surprise awaiting them, when Mrs. James saw the results of their labors can ever thank them enough, A. Bach, who presided at this opening session, announced and their achievement is the more remarkable when we stop that the hymn to Our Lady of Good Counsel, patroness of to consider that they were planning not for one convention the N. C. C. W., had been set to music composed especially only, but really for two, since the Milwaukee Archdiocesan for the Council by Mr. Arthur Bienbar, of Los Angeles, Council made its own convention coincide with ours. An and that it would be sung by the Milwaukee Archdiocesan account of their special meeting will be found on another Sextette. page, as will also a review of the "Pre-Convention Day" The beautiful rendering of this lovely hymn formed a meeting held October 9. fitting introduction to the evening program. Mrs. Bach then Most Reverend Sebastian G. Messmer, D.D., Archbishop formally welcomed us to Milwaukee, and in her opening of Milwaukee, has long been one of the most devoted friends address she tol4 us the secret of the motto which we had and earnest supporters of the National Council of Catholic observed already in the decorations throughout the city and Women. Indeed, it was his most cordial invitation, conveyed which had been presented by the Fond-du-Lac Council. to the last convention through Mrs. James H. Hackett, the She said: first representative of the Milwaukee Province on the N a­ "As we thought of your coming and its possibilities for tional Board, that brought us to Milwaukee this year. It good for us, and inspiration for you, we felt we wanted to was particularly fitting, therefore, that Archbishop Messmer give you in a nutshell something to take home with you as a should be the celebrant of the Pontifical High Mass in the reminder-first, of the spirit with which we would welcome Church of the Gesu, which officially opened the convention you as spiritual sisters,-second, something to show our proper. The beautiful church, which adjoins Marquette hopes for your future service to all,-and lastly to remind f

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you of Wisconsin, our State, which we feel is one of the greatest. With this thought in mind we asked ~tprobuction of ~ttStimonial our Catholic women to suggest a Convention Watch-Word and we selected 'Forward-Serving Home, Church, Country.' ~iutS Xl, to ~bt jlational , "We combined our State motto 'Forward' and developed your motto of 'Faith and Service,' by interpreting it as Service in the fields nearest to the hearts and souls of all good women-home, church, His Holiness, Pope Pius XI, has graciously gr country." members and work of the National Council of C beautifully engraved testimonial which the HoI: words "Peramanter perquelibenter in Dno"-" RS. BACH then introduced Mayor Daniel H. Hoan, who welcomed the N. C. C. W. to Milwaukee, declaring that Municipal Government in America today needs the very ideals which the Catholic Mwomen had met to discuss. Still another welcome was voiced by Mrs. James H. Hackett, known to all who have.followed the history of the organization from its early days, but one of the warmest welcomes of all was that extended by Archbishop Messmer, who not only renewed his exhortations to do more and better work but who read to the convention a message from Rome, conveying the Apostolic Bene­ diction upon the officers and members of the N. C. C. W. Then, as though this were not enough for one day, His Grace read a second cable from Cardinal Gasparri, announcing that the Holy Father, having learned of the great merits of Katherine R. Williams, had deigned to bestow upon her the medal "Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice, in recognition of her work in behalf of religion." But the evening would not have been complete without a message from our own episcopal chairman. It is safe to say that there were approximately eighteen hundred persons assembled in Plankinton Hall that Sunday night, and so force­ fully did Bishop Schrembs describe the condition of the world today, enumerating the complex problems which . confront modern society, and so clearly did he point out the need for women's cooperation, that every woman present realized the necessity of nation-wide organization

ISHOP SCHREMBS spoke again on Monday morning, B at the opening meeting of the Milwaukee Archdiocesan Convention, where he made a strong plea for the encourage­ ment of religious vocations, a plea which he later repeated, at the request of Archbishop Messmer, before the delegates of the national body. The opening business session of the convention, which followed immediately after the above-mentioned meeting of the Milwaukee Archdiocesan Council, was convened in:Plankin­ ton Hall, in the Auditorium. As usual, it was devoted to the MOST REV. SEBAJb~AN G. MESSMER, reports of the national officers and to the appointment of Archbishop of Milwaukee committees. Under whose archiepiscopal sponsorship It was a great pleasure to all the delegates to have Mrs. was held the Sixth Annual Convention of Mullen, the national president, in the chair. As Mrs. Mullen the N. C. C. w. has been in office just one year, this was her first opportunity to preside at the various sessions of the National Convention. Following the opening prayer, offered by Bishop Schrembs, Mrs. Mullen delivered her report, in which, after mentioning some of the many lines of endeavor now open to women, she declared that: "Catholic women must take their place in this enlarg~d life of the women of America. There is no room for isolation. There are many reasons why Catholic~, parti'Cularly Catholic women, should take an interest in the public movements the purpose of which is to advance the social and civic welfare of our people. The important way to be of service is to have active and effective Catholic organization."

HE RE~SON for organiz~tion ~as forcefully illustrated dUring the afternoon s~sion by Dr. John A. T Lapp, director of the Soclal ActIOn Department of the . C. W. C., and presldent of the National Confernce of Social Work. A digest of this address will be found on another page. ext on the program came the report of the executive secretary, Miss Agnes G. Regan, which enumerated the many fields of activity touched upon by the National Council of Catholic Women in its role as an educational and directive agency. "The most important function of the . C. C. W. is its function as a national organization," Miss Regan declared. The ordinary problems of relief work, the care of delinquents and dependent children, educational and recreational programs are necessarily local in character. But the fundamental prin­ ciples underlying the administration of these programs have, of course, a national aspect, and this again is a project of the National Council of Catholic Women." The Council is now organized in thirty-five dioceses and three more dioceses are in process of organi­ zation, Miss Regan reported. Through the efforts of the Council, Catholic women have been led to take a greater interest in legislative questions and public affairs as well as in purely Catholic activities. Through their affiliation with the Council they have been brought in touch with Catholic women's ·cativities in other countries, and it was suggested by Miss Regan that as one of the projects of the future November, 1926 N. C. W. C. BULLETIN 17

~ent fjp 1!}i1\ 1!}oline1\1\ llope the N. C. C. W. could do no bigger work than to bring together the Catholic women of Pan- America since conditions in South America and Meuco undoubtedly call fa.r the effective organization of the rltouncil of ClCatbolic Women Catholic women of those countries. But here again it was pointed out that these dreams can be realized only if the membership of the Council grows sufficiently to provide the res ources which will make possible ·anted his Apostolic Benediction to the officials, an increase in the staff of the Council. atholic Women. Below is a reproduction of the ~ Father signed with his own hand, adding the Most lovingly and most willingly in the Lord." HE ADDRESS on "The Reign of Christ," given by the Rev. Albert C. Fox, S.J., president of T Marquette University was the outstanding feature of the Monday evening session. In scholarly and compelling terms Father Fox showed the tremendous need of the world for the acceptance of the universal sovereignty of Christ whith will be brought forcibly to the attention of all Christians through the celebration of the new Feast of Christ, the King. Miss Regan then spoke on the National Catholic Welfare Conference, its history, purpose and achievements. To many of the vast crowd which filled the hall, it was the first opportunity to hear of the movement instituted by the bishops of America following the war. The forenoon of Tuesday, October 12, was given over to round-table discussions on girls' welfare, study clubs, Parent-Teachers' associations and Americanization and immigration. These round tables, were among the most popLl.lar features of the convention. The only trouble was that it was impossible to attend them all. Each delegate was forced to choose the one in which she happened to be particularly interested. Miss Rose McHugh act~d as chairman of the section devoted to girls' welfare. At this meeting the speakers and their subjects were as follows: Miss Jesse F. Binford,.superin­ tendent of the Juvenile Protective Association of Chicago, who spoke on "Protective Work for Girls"; Miss Julia Deal, presi­ dent, Illinois Club for Catholic Women, whose subject was "Room Registries"; Mrs. Frank J. Van Laanen, president, Green Bay Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, who spoke on "Why We Need Summer Camps"; and Mrs. F. J. Conway of the Newark Diocesan Council, who told "How to Make A Summer Camp Successful."

;\ NOTHER sectional meeting was devoted to study clubs. .f1 Miss Margaret T. Lynch, assistant execLl.tive secretary of the N. C. C. W., read a report on the Study Club Program of the National Catholic Welfare Conference. Mrs. Timothy D. McCarthy, of Washington, D. C., told of the study clubs ~anized by Catholic Women in the District of Columbia, and Mrs. Harry M. LaBerge, of Yakima, Washington, reported RT. REV. JOSEPH SCHREMBS, D.D. on the study club wo, k in that district. This sectional meeting Bishop of Cleveland was later reported to the general meeting by the Reverend Who was active in the very successful COll- vention of the N. C. C. W., recently held Raymond A. McGowan, chairman of the N. C. W. C. Study in Milwaukee. Club Committee. Fat er McGowan declared that the pro- motion of study clubs 1 a special work assigned to the laity of the country by the hierarchy and that Catholic women have a duty to perform in carrying on this very important work. Five hundred study clubs already have been formed throughout the country by Catholic women's groups, he reported; It was evident, at the Parent-Teachers' meeting, that this movement is winning wide-spread atten­ tion, for it drew the largest attendance of any of the sectional meetings. The point of view of the teacher, on this question, was presented by S~ster Mary Josine, S.S.N.D., of St. Michael's School, Milwaukee.

"HOME INFLUENCES are often at variance with the constructive work of the school," she said. "Children often know their parents far better than their parents know them. Consequently, parents do not always understand the reasons for conflict in the methods of the home and the methods of the school. The Parent-Teachers' Association," she added, "furnishes a solution for the problem." Mrs. Henry Keyser, past president of the Diocesan Parent-Teachers' Association, declared that the parent derives much more benefit from the Association than does the teacher. "The teacher has been trained for her work," she said. "But few women have been adeq uately trained for parenthood Anything that helps to make motherhood more efficient should be welcomed. The Parent-Teachers; Association is a splendid school for parents." Reverend Joseph F. Barbian, archdiocesan superintendent of schools, spoke of the special relation of the Parent-Teachers' Association to the parish school, and after pointing to the success achieved by the P. T. A. movement in Milwaukee, suggested that it was well worth consideration by the national body of the N. C. C. W. Mrs. T. J. O'Meara was chairman for this meeting. The round table on immigration and Americanization brought together a small but deeply interested group who listened attentively to the paper of Miss Sarah Weadick, of the Bureau of Immigration of the National Catholic Welfare Conference, on the" Need for Effective Follow Up for Catholic Immigrants." 18 N. C. W. C. BULLETIN N ovemberJ 1926

Of special interest was the talk of Miss Nelle Dowd, strong plea for support of the Catholic Press, and of the National Catholic Community House of the Reverend Edward Garesche, S.J., well-known Cincinnati, Ohio, on "The Method of Producing to all members of the N. C. C. W., who spoke on Americanization under Catholic Auspices." After " The Youth Movement Abroad." describing briefly, but clearly, the methods followed The elections were of particular interest this by the Cincinnati Community House in its success­ year, since there were many vacancies on the Board. ful program of Americanization recreation and Miss Anna Dill Gamble, Mrs. John N. Jackson and education among foreign-born ' groups, Miss Dowd Mrs. C. O. Lamy were re-elected to represent declared that the following needs are paramount in the provinces of Philadelphia, Oregon City and St. Americanization work under Catholic auspices: Louis, respectively. Mrs. Robert J. Moore, of 1. Greater support from the Church as a whole San Antonio, was elected to represent the newly and from the individual parishes; 2. More coopera­ created Province of San Antonio. Other new tion from organized Catholic' groups; 3. A given directors are: Mrs. Henry J. Keyser, of Milwaukee, standard for Americaniiation work, creating uni­ Province of Milwaukee; Mrs. W. C. Benham, of formity; 4. Well-trained teachers and leaders; 5. Cleveland, Province of Cincinnati; Mrs. James Americanizing the American; 6. Promoting greater Downey, of Birmingham, Ala., Province of New respect for law and order by creating greater love Orleans; Mrs. George Satory, of Wabasha, Minn., for American fundamentals. RT. REV. FRANCIS J. L. BECKMAN, D.D. Province of St. Paul, and Miss Katherine Desmond, Bishop of Lincoln, Nebr. of Los Angeles, Province of San Francisco. At the Who preac'hed the sermon at the Solemn ' RS. AGNES BACON, provincial director of Pontifical High Mass inaugurating the first meeting of the new Board of Directors, the M the N. C. C. W. for the Boston Province and Milwaukee Convc~tw: of the N. C. following officers were chosen: 1st vice-president, supervisor of Americanization for the State of Mrs. John MacMahon of Chicago; 2nd vice-presi­ Rhode Island, presided at this meeting and laid the foundation for a dent, Mrs.fHenry J. Keyser, of Milwaukee; 3rd vice-president, Mrs· concrete program to be carried out by those present. Carlton J. H. Hayes, of N ew York; treasurer, Mrs. Agnes Bacon, of Tuesday afternoon was given over to a speciai session on the Service Providence; secretary, Miss Anna Dill Gamble, of Harrisburg. Mrs. School and the evening was filled by a splendid address on rural activi­ Mullen, having been elected last year for a two-year term, remains in ties by the Reverend Edwin V. O'Hara. Accounts of these sessions office for another year. will be found elsewhere. The evening session was saddened by the announcement that Mrs. Cecil Smith, who was to have spoken on "What Citizenship Means to Catholic Women," had been recalled to INCE THE BOARD has been increased to fifteen members, the Texas by the sudden death of her husband. S convention amended the Constitution to provide for the renewal of one-third of the members each year. The members drew lots to Rural problems again occupied the program on Wednesday morning determine those who should serve for one, two and three years, respec­ when reports on the rural religious vacation schools conducted by tively. As a result the terms were set as follows: Mrs. Horigan, Mrs. different units of the N. C. C. W. were delivered. Mrs. Joseph B. MacMahon, Mrs. Mullen, Mrs. Downey and Mrs. Hayes to serve for Brady, chairman of Vacation Schools for the Milwaukee Archdiocesan one year; Mrs. Bacon, Mrs. Benham, Mrs. Jackson, Miss Gamble and Council, and Mrs. Frank J. Van Laanen, president of the Green Bay Mrs. O'Fallon to serve for two years, and Mrs. Keyser, Mrs. Satory, Diocesan Council, described the successful work done in Wisconsin Miss Desmond, Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Lamy for three years. where twenty-eight religious vacation schools were operated during Mrs. Arthur Mullen, national president, presided at the banquet the past summer and where plans are being made for double that number which brought the convention to a close and Mrs. John MacMahon next year. Mrs. Charles P. Neill described the schools conducted in acted as toastmistress. We can only mention the three splendid talks: Southern Maryland by the Washington District Council of the N. C. "The Standards of the Christian Family," by Mrs. C. M. Mattingly, C. W. A general presenta­ of Cleveland; •• W oman­ tion of "The N. C. C. W. Her Opportunities and Re­ and the Rural Program" sponsibilities," by Mrs. Wil­ was .then made by Miss liam N. Haskell, of New Margaret Lynch, of the York, and "St. Francis of national hea.dquarters. A Assisi and ·the Social Work delightful and unexpected of Women," by the Rever­ feature of this session was end Celestine Bittl, the appearance of Mother O.M.Cap., Rector of St. Samuel, mother general of Elizabeth's Church, Mil­ the Dominican Sisters and waukee. Digests of these head of St. Clara's College talks are being saved for a at Sinsinawa, who created a future issue of THE BULLE­ wave of warm appreciation TIN. After the banquet, the when she appeared on the banner bearing the Conven­ platform and pledged the tion watch-word was for­ aid of the Dominican Sisters mally presented to the of Wisconsin to the work of Fond du Lac Council, the the reI i g i 0 u s vacation winner of the contest. schools. An account of the Con­ Other impromptu speak­ vention would not be com­ ers were the Reverend John plete without a mention of P. Donaghey, Ph.D., head MISS KATHERINE R. WILLIAMS MRS. JAMES A. BACH the splendid exhibits, draw­ of the M~rquette School of President of the Milwaukee Archdiocesan Former Second Vice-President and Director ing the attention of dele- Journalism, who made a Council of Catholic Women. for Milwaukee Province, N. C. C. W. (Continued on page 28) November, 1926 N. C. W. C. BULLETIN 19

Important Matters Considered at Pre-Convention Meeting Organization, Financing, Administration and Programs Discussed at Fruitful Session

OME OF THE FINEST and most fruitful work of the Bishop, a recognized organization in every diocese to which it can Sixth Annual Convention of the National Council of communicate information, data, etc., and which this Diocesan Council will communicate to all its affiliated organizations and members. S Catholic Vi omen at Milwaukee was accomplished at the "The work and manner of organization of the Diocesan Council is pre-convention meeting of the National Board, Presidents of necessarily independent of the N. C. C. W. The latter can make rec­ Diocesan Councils and Diocesan Representatives held Sat­ ommendations, and will gladly do so, drawn from the general expe­ urday, October 9. rience of other diocesan bodies. The program of the Diocesan Coun­ It had been announced that this gathering would be for the cil is decided upon by itself, and should be shaped by the needs of the diocese and the most efficient way of relieving these needs. purpose of discussing problems of general interest to the Na­ "The N. C. C. W. is ever ready to submit programs, both of organi­ tional and Diocesan Councils. Here, then, there gathered zation and activity; and to assist, by expert advice, research data and representatives of nearly every organized diocese, several personal representative, .in carryinl? out any program or any part of representatives of unorganized dioceses and a number of such program. other interested women, to the number of 150 or more. RESPONSIBILITY OF DlOCESAN COUNCILS Taking up their problems under four headings-Organization, Fi­ . "The .Diocesan Council is expected to contribute its own expe­ nancing, Administration and Programs of Activities-they threshed nences, Its own methods, and the problems it must meet, to the Na­ these out, discussed their urgency and possible solution in c.oncrete tional Council of Catholic Women. Also, to give its interest and instances, and evolved a series of recommendations which later were secure the interest of its members i~ the Catholic questions and prob­ submitted to the convention proper. Arrangement was made for the lems that are common to the Catholic body of the country as a whole. printing of several papers read at the session, notably that setting The keynote is Catholic unity and Catholic united action. forth the value of annual and quarterly conferences. Throughout, "The Diocesan Council is both leader and outpost. It zealously de­ earnestness, order and enthusiasm reigned. velops, of itself, the works of the diocese; it reports to the national CONTRIBUTIONS AND PLEDGES TO N. C. C. W. body what it may realize is a work or situation in which all Catho­ lics may well labor. It is a means to further spiritual and material The financial discussion took a concrete turn when two score of the undertakings recomended by the Bishop of the Diocese or by the N a­ handful of women present "made contributions and pledges which tional Council of Catholic Women. totaled roundly $1,500. Some of these were in the form of life mem­ "It stimulates and assists the work of the affiliated organizations to berships. The following gave or pledged $100 each: Mrs. Agnes ' render definite service in their respective fields, without any interfer­ Bacon, Providence, R. 1.; Miss Anna Desmond, Hollywood, Calif.; ence with self-government or with local activities. It forms com­ Mrs. M. J. O'Fallon, Denver, Colo.; Miss Mary G. Hawks, Newark, mittee.s to bring to the affiliated Catholic women the best information N. J.; Mrs. J. W. Keogh, Sioux Falls, S. Dak.; Mrs. John T. in special lines of endeavor. Kearns, Omaha, Nebr.; Mrs. Jilbert, Rockford, Ill.; Miss Elizabeth "It builds a foundation of loyal devotion to local needs in the par­ O'Brien, Chicago; Miss Rachel A. Good, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Mrs. Mar­ ish, in the diocese and in the community. garet Connolly, Rockford, Ill.; Miss Mary MacMahon, Chicago, Ill.; "It enables Catholic women, through the National Council of Catho­ Mrs. John E. Riley, St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Harr) LaBerge, lic Women, to make their contribution to the life of America, to make Yakima, Wash. Among those contributing other sums were: Mrs. their voice heard and their influence felt in the shaping of public Mary C. Brady, Morristown, N. J.; Mrs. J. F. Fitzsimmons, New­ policy." ark, N. J.; Mrs. W. J. Sheridan, Jersey City, N . J.; Mi Agnes Kenny, Milwaukee, Wis.; Mrs. C. D. Baker, Los Angeles, Calif.; MISS REGAN STRESSES NEED OF LARGER FUNDS Mrs. Thomas Curtis, Jersey City, N. J.; Mrs. Frank Conway, Jersey City, N. J.; Mrs. J. E. Meighan, Milwaukee, Wis.; Mrs. Thomas Mc­ Miss Agnes G. Regan, executive secretary of the N. c. "C. W., Cormick, Jersey City, N. J.; Miss Vera Crotty, Rockford, Ill.; Miss made it clear that in order to meet the growing needs of the National Angela 1. Downey, Chicago, Ill.; Miss Alice Mullen Providence Council more money was necessary. Three alternative budgets were R. 1.; Mrs. Rose M. Connell, Hoboken, N. J.; Mrs. E. P. Melady: definitely presented: Omaha, Nebr., and Mrs. W. J. Boyd, St. Louis, Mo. First, the present headquarters and staff could be maintained by an additional $10,000 added to last year's income. THREE RESULTS OF MEETINGS Second, a reduced headquarters and staff, necessarily curtailing Three of the valuable contributions of the meeting were: A state­ present activities and functioning merely as a recording medium, could ment of points underlying the formation of all Diocesan Councils; a be maintained by an income equal only to that of the last year. clear statement of the financial situation of the N. "C. C. W.; and a Third, an increased budget could be provided for, adequate to make recommendation of action to "make more explicit and helpful the rela­ possible the further development of work in connection with projects. tion of the Diocesan to the National Council" This would make it possible to respond to the requests from the dio­ A digest of the points underlying the formation of Diocesan Coun­ ceses for help in their work; would provide for two additional field cils, as reported to the full convention later by Dr. Anne M. Nichol- representatives; and would make possible necessary representation at son, is as follows: . conferences of an international-and notably of a Pan-American­ "The Diocesan Council is a body approved of and working under character, a thing which is requisite if the N. C. C. W. is to fulfill the Bishop of the . Diocese, that aims to coordinate the existing wo­ the mission which_called it into existence. men's organizations of the Diocese, and thus assist the Bishop in In the report of the pre-convention session it was asserted that the meeting needs and undertaking work which he directs to be done. clear demand for more help from the national headquarters makes it "The authority by which the Diocesan Council exists and functions imperative that the third type of budget be provided, making possible is not the National Council, but the Ordinary of the Diocese. further development of the N. C. C. W. liThe N. C. C. W. seeks to have, under the permission of the ( C ottti1tued on page 28) 20 N. C. 'W. C. BULLETIN November, 1926

$20,000 Pledged to Service School at Milwakuee Convention Milwaukee Archdiocesan Council Heads Donors' List with $5,000 Pledge

WAVE OF ENTHUSIASM lic Woman's Club, Janesville, Wis.; Catholic Woman's Club, , swept over the convention DePere, Wis.; Catholic Woman's Club, Manitowoc, Wis; Catholic A of the National Council of Daughters of America, Janesville, Wis.; Mrs. Mathias Banner, Chicago; Waukesha Catholic Women's Club, Waukesha, Wis., and Catholic Women at Milwaukee Duluth Council of Catholic Women, Duluth, Minn. when it came to the session on the The following gave $25 each: Mrs. H. J. Etteldorf, Superior, National Catholic School of Social Wis.; Miss Elizabeth F. Murphy, Rockf.ord, Ill. ; Mrs. John J. Hahn, Service, its pet project and one of Milwaukee, Wis.; Irish History Club, Fond du Lac, Wis., and Mrs. the most monumental works yet William R. Carney, Chicago. Mrs. Margaret M. Counselman, of Mt. Vernon, Wash., gave $12 . .undertaken by any group of women The following gave $10 each: Mrs. Louis Davlin, Berlin, Wis.; in America. Mrs. Anglem, Oshkosh, Wis.; Mrs. Elizabeth Rand, Manitowoc, Inspired by three splendid ad­ Wis. ; Sanctuary Society, Berlin, Wis.; Florence M. Tierney, St. EDWARD A. dresses on social service and by the Louis; Miss Johanna E. White, Newport, Ky.; Miss Mary Raleigh, FITZPATRICK, PH.D. report on the Endowment Fund Oshkosh, Wis.; Miss Gertrude McCuen, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Miss Dean of the Graduate School Angela I. Downey, Chicago; Miss Francina A. Selinger, Wilmette, of Marquette University, Canvass, it soared to such heights whose address on "Social Ill.; MFs. C. J. Goodyear, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Mrs. C. R. Treat, Sharon, Sel vice and the Community" that when the session was over was an outstanding contribu­ Wis.; Catholic Daughters of America, Court Oswego 581, Oswego, tion to the session devoted ninety-two organizations and indi­ N. Y.; Miss Rose W . Britt, Janesville, Wis.; Mrs. A. F . Lichten­ to the National Catholic School of Social Service. vidual women had contributed or berger, Freeport, Ill.; Mrs. Teresa Ganster, Rochester, N. Y.; Mrs. pledged a total of nearly twenty Joseph Nowak, Milwaukee; Mrs. Samuel McNally, Cleveland; Miss thousand dollars to the School. Nellie E. Dowd, Cincinnati, Ohio; Mrs. Claude O. Taylor, Grand . Rapids, Mich.; Miss Eliz~beth C. Sherman, Milwaukee; Married Miss Agnes G. Regan reported on scholarships to the Service Ladies' Sodality, Janesville, Wis.; St. Mary's P. T. S., Janesville, School received in the last year, a list of which recently was pub­ Wis., and Agnes M. Kenny, Milwaukee. lished in THE BULLETIN, and made a plea for further support of the Mr. Barry Byrne pledged $10 annually to the Eund. Endowment Fund Canvass. Mrs. John MacMahon, of Chicago, The following gave $5 each: Mary O'Callaghan, Cleveland; Mrs. gave a report on the status of the Endowment Funq Canvass to E. P. Schoen field, Jamesville, Wis.; Mrs. Dan. J. Riley, Dawson, date, after which the 'scores of contributions of the women present Nebr.; Mrs. M. C. Brady, Morristown, N. J.; Miss Katherine began to roll in. Buchanan, Sheboygan, Wis.; Mrs. B. J. Haley, Chippewa Falls, In the next issue of TH~ BUJ_LETIN there will appear a complete Wis.; Mrs. S. F. Eberle, Watertown, Wis.; Mrs. E. J. Carroll, list of the donors to the fund, . classified by dioceses. Those who Watertown, Wis.; Mrs. O. C. Hahn, Watertown, Wis; Mrs. R. A. gave or pledged sums at the convention are as follows: Ashfield, Chicago; Miss Josephine Miller, Chicago; Miss Isabel NEWARK COUNCIL AND W. C. O. F PLEDGE $2,500 EACH Tompkins, Louisville, Ky.; Miss Matilda N. Cuniff, Louisville; Miss Pauline Henry, Jackson, Ky.; Mrs. Martin Dowd, Grand Milwaukee Archdiocesan Council, through its president, Miss Rapids, Mich.; Mrs. Thomas L. Mulroy, Chicago; Mrs. Hobart Katherine Williams, $5,000; Newark Diocesan Council, through its Tallmadge, Milwaukee, and Mrs. August Offland, Watertown, Wis. president, Miss Mary Hawks, and Women's Catholic Order of Miss Mary E. Costello, of Fond du Lac, Wis., gave $2. Foresters, through its president, Mary L. Downes, '$2,500 each. National Board, Ladies' Auxiliary, Ancient Order of Hibernians, DR. FITZPATRICK'S ADDRESS through its president, Mrs. Mary T. Horan; Denver unit of Denver Diocesan Council, through its president, Mrs. M. J. O'Fallon; Miss Dr. Edward A. Fitzpatrick, dean of the Graduate School of Mar­ Sara B. O'Neill, of Chicago; Mrs. C. O. Lamy, of St. Louis, and quette University, in his address warned the delegates agai_nst the Mrs. M. B. Daly, of Clevela~d, $1,000 each. danger that untrained leadership may divert social energy into anti­ Staff of the Department of Social Action, National Catholic Wel­ social channels, and made an earnest plea for trained leadership. fare Conference, at Chicago, $500. "Trained leadership is needed," he said. "We need it among the Catholic Business Women's Club of Dayton, Ohio, through Mrs. social workers themselves; we need it among nurses and physicians Robert J. Southard, $300. and lawyers who are dealing with the remedial aspects of social Miss Admire Quinlan, of Soperton, Wis., and Mrs. John E. Riley, work; we need it among educators who are dealing with the con­ of St. Louis, $200 each. structive side of social work; we need it among the clergy who are The following gave $100 each: Mrs. M. J. O'Fallon, Denver, charged with the very ethical and spiritual foundations of all social Colo.; Mrs. Agnes Bacon, Pawtucket, R. I.; Miss Mary E. Kennedy, work; and, let it be added, we need it in industry and business, which Milwaukee, Wis.; Court Grimes, Catholic Daughters of America, create the conditions of social work" Syracuse, N. Y.; Mrs. W. J. O'Toole, St. Paul, Minn.; Mrs. Charles ADDRESS OF SISTER HELEN AND MISS HAWKS M. Mattingly, Cleveland, Ohio; Our Lady of Loretto Sodality, St. Louis; Mrs. N. E. Parker, St. Louis; Mrs. Forchner, Chicago; Mrs. Sister Mary Helen, O.S.M., director of the Department of Social John Hood, Pocatello, Idaho; Miss May M. Roach, Stevens Point, Service of Mercy Hospital, Baltimore, and the first sister to be grad­ Wis.; Miss Sarah Weadick, Washington, D. c.; Mrs. Charles P. uated from the National Catholic School of Social Service, made an Neill, Washington, D. c.; Miss Roberta Helz, Milwaukee; Mrs. earnest plea for hospital social work; and Miss Mary G. Hawks, Glenn G. Snyder, Janesville, Wis.; Miss Margaret Lyons; Mrs. Ella president, Newark Diocesan Council, an equally earnest plea for T. Waful, Chicago; Miss Anna Dill Gambl.e, York, Pa.; Miss Mary trained executives. Mrs. Arthur F. Mullen, president of the N. C. C. W., Daly, Oshkosh, Wis., and Mrs. Roe, St. Louis. presided at this session and the Rt. Rev. Msgr. P. H. Durnin, pastor The following gave $50 each: Mrs. Dan. Hardin, Chicago; Catho- of St. Rosa's Church, Milwaukee, said the opening prayer. November, 1926 N. C. W. C. BULLETIN 21

"Women in Industry" Luncheon Topic at N. C. C. W. Convention

NE OF THE MOST interesting ses­ answer that such consideration was its own house­ sions of the Milwaukee Convention work: for the proposed amendment, on its sur­ O of the N. C. C. W. was the "Wo­ face harmless enough and apparently progressive in seeming to assure to the women of the United men In Industry" luncheon, held on the States equal rights in law with men, is in reality closing day and presided over by Dr. the hand by which all legislation enacted by va­ Francis ]. Haas. Leading the discussion rious states for the protection of women in indus­ were: Agnes G. Nestor, president of the try would be wiped from the statute books. Now Chicago Trade Union Women, whose topic the upbuilding of these protective laws has been definitely in line with Catholic tradition. Their was "The Equal Rights Amendment­ obliteration is definitely against Catholic phil­ \Vhy \Vomen Workers Oppose It"; Mrs. osophy. That is why the question of the amend­ Mary Halas, president, Women's Aux­ ment, which on its face offers nothing antago­ iliary, National Federation of Post Office nistic to Catholic doctrine, becomes a matter for Clerks, the title of whose paper was "The Catholic consideration. "There is, however, an immediate danger in Need of Organization of Workers-The the proposed amendment not at all academic. Difficulties Encountered" ; and Mar y That is the fact that it will wipe out the laws al­ Synon, Chicago, Ill., who spoke on "Catho­ REV. FRANCIS J. HAAS, PH.D. ready on the books giving protection to women lic Tradition and Protective Legislation." in industry. These laws have been won by the ~~o ~~~~fj~d Saet;h:rr/W~~e!i~n¥~du~:;;~ most persistent effort of the labor groups in the luncheon, held in connection with the Mil- various states. They were won at a time when MISS NESTOR'S ADDRESS waukee Convention of the N. C. C. \V. humanitarian consciousness of the nation had Explaining the opposition to the Equal been awakened, and could be depended on for Rights Amendment, Miss Nestor spoke, in part, as follows: moral support. That is, regrettably, a time gone by. One need only "Working women oppose the so-called Equal Rights Amendment read the newspa1?ers of the day to see that the opinion makers of to­ sponsored by the National \Voman's Party becau e they deal with day are not the social workers of yesterday. The proponents of the facts and not with theories and fine phrases. They speak of it as the amendment make the claim that equivalent laws could be reenacted to 'so-called' Equal Rights Amendment because they feel it would not insure protection for women in trades requiring protection for the really give equal rights. To women who work long hours in fac­ workers. It is the same claim made by their opponents on the Child tories theories do not appeal. Working women who deal with facts Labor Amendment, the promise that tomorrow will take care of to­ and actual conditions do not want to lose protective legislation and day's problem. It is put forward in one case to promote a federal then wait until labor laws applying to men and women alike can be amendment, in the other to prevent one, but the result is the same in enacted. Care must be taken, in legislating to remove disabilities passing on the present responsibility to the future. I do not for a that greater disabilities are not substituted for those removed. Work­ moment question the sincerity of the Woman's Party in advocating the ing women do not oppose equal rights. They favor equal rights. Amendment-but I do que tion their judgment in giving up the per­ Their quarrel is with the method advocated by the National Wo­ fectly good half-loaf for no bread at al1." man's Party to obtain them. They oppose blanket legislation. Their slogan is 'specific bills for specific ills.' " POPE LEO'S ENCYCLICAL QUOTED Miss Synon quoted from Pope Leo's Encyclical on the Condition of WHY MRS. HALAS TELLS WOMEN ORGANIZE L'abor to show that the Catholic Church not only favors justice for Stressing the need for women workers to organize, . Mrs. Halas the worker but also opposes socialism as a remedy for human ills. said: "Long before Lenin and Trotzky came together, Leo the Thir­ "We feel that the organization of woman workers is necessar ~ oe­ teenth, foresaw that industrial injustice makes breeding ground for cause many things can be gotten through organization of labor that anarchistic propaganda. 'Remove the cause' was the plea to the cannot be gotten through legislation. Legislation sets up minimum world. The protective legislation achieved in the United States in standards. It usually follows practice. For instance, trade unions the period following his letter was America's answer to his plea. proved that shorter hours promoted efficiency and a great output and "There can be little doubt that the improved conditions of labor brought the necessary pressure to bear which inspired legislation on in the nation have been the preventive of the tendency toward an­ the subject. Then, too, there are many conditions which cannot be archy which has characterized civilizations which failed to heed the remedied by legislation without lengthy controversy but which can be warning or the pleading. The danger is by no means dead. We need solved by organization within a given trade or profession. Organi­ nly recall the red ' dawn of Russia, need only remember the zation helps the inexperienced worker, the young woman as well as the significance of the British Railroad strike, need only realize the older woman who is forced into industry by the economic pressure ominousness of the immediate reaction against the closing of the of home responsibilities and who would have no other way of de­ Protestant churches of a great American city to the cause of labor fending her rights." to apprehend the imminence of change. "With the tendency of the individual to disregard law, with the ADDRESS OF MISS SYNON drift of the nation toward paternalism, with the trend of the world Speaking also in opposition to the "so-called" Equal Rights Amend­ toward internationalism there is only one ideal of justice. Kingdoms ment, Miss Synon stated it would wipe out protective laws won by may fall and empires vanish, republics may rise and be flung to the the most persistent effort of labor groups in the various states. winds, but if the torch of man's right to that liberty which wins sal­ "If the Catholic tradition were to be asked why it seemed to go vation for him be kept burning we are not altogether losing our way afield in consideration of the proposed and 'so-called' Equal Rights toward that perfected dream of government; the city of God Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, it would have to toward which men have yearned through all the years of time." 22 N. C. W. C. BULLETIN N ovemberJ 1926 Catholic Rural Problem Explained Reasons for Catholic Organization To Milwaukee Meeting of N. C. C. W. by Rev. Edwin Set forth by Dr. John A. Lapp in Milwaukee Conven­ V. O'Hara tion Address ELEGATES to the Milwaukee Convention of the "WE ORGANIZE because we feel instinctively the N. C. C. W. learned of the importance of rural relig­ need of common action in the furtherance of the D ious vacation schools through an address on "The great ends outlined," stated Dr. Lapp, director of Farm and the Christian Family," delivered by Edwin V. the N. C. W. C. Social Action Department in one of the O'Hara, director of the N. C. W. C. Rural Life Bureau. principal addresses delivered at the Milwaukee Convention Father O'Hara is also the promoter of the Catholic Rural of the N. C. C. W. "We could not help organizing," he Life Conference and founder of Catholic Rural Life, a monthly continued, "because the instincts of the race drive us to it. publicatjon devoted to the rural parishes of America. Refer­ We would not keep from it if we could, for all of our dearest ring to the primacy. of the home among social institutions, interests are bound up in the objects for which we strive and Father O'Hara said: which we cannot attain alone." "The ideal home is the source of population and the nursery of faith Dr. Lapp contended that there were no short cuts to results except and morals. Sanctity and indissolubility are its foundation and domes­ in rare instances and that what we attained must be reached by syste­ tic unity the keystone of the arch which supports our Christian civiliza­ matic, persistent and never-ending efforts for education, social under­ tion. The impelling reason for the concern of the Catholic Church standing and remedial and practical social action. As regards educa­ with rural problems is to be found in the special adaptability of the tion, Dr. Lapp said: farm home to the production of strong wholesome Christian family life. "We do a good deal of talking about education as a remedy for ills, The first condition of wholesome family life is unity. Not only does but little acting about it in our own lives. People seem to think that farm life promote the unity of the home, but also it provides an economic education as a remeqy is to be talken by others rather than by them­ setting in which children are an asset. In the cities children of school selves. Therein lies the failure of education thus far to do what Wf:. age are economically a liability and are coming to be regarded by many have a reasonable right to expect it to do; it is not self-applied suffi­ city families, and even by professional social workers, as an expensive ciently by its own advocates." luxury sparingly to be indulged in .. The purposes of the National Council of Catholic Women, Dr. Lapp "On the farm it is altogether different. Additional child. en do not contended, are so clear and basic as to insure unity and harmony of .. put the family to proportionately additional expense. Food for use organization if they are understood; nevertheless, they call for inten­ in the home is produced in abundance, and even the small children are sive study by all members. Speaking of the N. C. C. W. as-an organi­ of service in caring for the poultry and the garden; and when they zation, Dr. Lapp said further: reach the age of ten or twelve years, they find scores of occupations "Its plan is in harmony with the organization of the Church and of suited to their age and capacity, in which they playa productive part the country. It is based upon the idea that there should be local and, at the same time, themselves benefit by the work. Without any organizations for local needs, diocesan organizations for diocesan needs, prejudice to their own interests, children are an economic asset on the state and national organizations for state and national needs. The farm. . Church is built upon parishes, dioceses, state and national organization. "Obviously Catholic family life finds a congenial soil in the rural The country likewise is based upon local, state and national community home. But how, in the present state of agriculture, are we to encourage organization through government. The parallels are striking and I intelligent Catholic young men and women to stay on the farm and cannot understand those who cannot see clearly that the whole range establish homes?" of organization is necessary if achievements equal to needs are brought While praising the Catholic school system, with its registration of about. How any individual Catholic woman or Catholic group can more than 2,000,000 children, Dr. O'Hara called attention to the fact stand apart from a great national movement, such as the National that there were 10,000 churches in parishes and missions in the United Council of Catholic Women, is beyond my comprehension. Here you States with no Catholic schools and consequently with no children have the ideal organization giving encouragement and 'allowing auton­ enjoying the advantages of organized Catholic education. Five thou­ omy to all groups, and yet altogether individuals and clubs throughout sand parishes, he said, with resident pastors had no parish schools. the nation are joined in the one great object of promoting those things "The 1920 ·U. S. Census" continued Dr. O'Hara, "showed that one­ which are national in scope. I beg to giVe words of praise to the fifth of the total population of the country was in school. Since Catho­ accomplishment of this organization. Beginning with small means, lic families are at least as large as other families, t~ere must be at beset by difficulties, misunderstood by those who look not beyond their least four million Catholic children attending school in the United own personal or petty local affairs, it has gone forward and we see the States. That is exactly one-half of the Catholic school children in the consummation in great conventions such as this today which gather country are in Catholic schools. There are two million Catholic chil­ leaders from all parts of the country. Much has been done but there dren who are not receiving systematic Catholic instruction. Nor is is much more to do in bringing all Catholic women into cooperation there any immediate prospect that our schools grow so rapidly as soon with this great movement for the good of society, for the Church and to include this group. the state." "I do not pretend to be able to suggest a complete solution for this most urgent problem. But I have no hesitation in saying that religious vacation schools can be made to go a long way towards supplying this amusement and recreation, and the social inferiority which her rural need. The religious vacation school is so far past the mere experi­ environment inescapably fastens on her were some of the unenviable mental stage that it can be confidently recommended as of inestimable and disheartening conditions confronting the farm woman. assistance to the five thousand Catholic pastors who have no parish "It is certainly unnecessary to undertake to prove to anyone who schools. The religious Vacation School is not in any sense a substitute has ever lived in a city that the city woman with handicaps correspond­ for a parish school. But to a parish without a parish sc'hool it is like ing to those mentioned does not exist. Let us consider the farm a spring in a,.desert land where there has been no way and no water." woman. There has not been enough intelligent consideration given Speaking of the Catholic farm woman's position and her work, the to improving her lot. The solution will be found, not by intelligent speaker pointed out that her isolation, lack of leisure, the absence of women leaving the farm home, but by the courageous application of household conveniences, the monotony of simple duties, the lack of their intelligence to the problem." N ovemberJ 1926 N. C. \V. C. BULLETIN 23.

Resolutions Adopted at the Milwaukee Convention of the N. C. C. W.

HOLY FATHER LITERATURE AND THE PRESS HE NATIONAL COUNCIL of Catholic Wo­ WHEREAS, The printed word is the most far­ men, in national convention assembled, is deeply reaching and effective means of propaganda for good Tgrateful for the apostolic benediction, received or evil; from our Holy Father, Pope Pius XI. And in full BE IT RESOLVED, That the members of the Na­ convention, we renew our pledge of loyalty to His tional Council of Catholic Women do all in their Holiness, our prayers for his personal well being and power to counteract the influence of bad literature for the prosperity of Holy Church under his bene­ and to this end promote the efforts of the Catholic ficent rule. press in the promulgation of truth and sound morals. BISHOP SCHREMBS WOMEN IN EMPLOYMENT The National Council of Catholic Women assures its WHEREAS, The National Cmm.cil of Catholic Wo­ beloved Spiritual Director, Bishop Schrembs, of its deep men has · repeatedly expressed its synf-pathetic ~nterest appreciation of the keen and fatherly interest with REV. ALBERT C. FOX, in the welfm'e of women workers; and which he has watched over and guided the Council and, S.J. WHEREAS, The formdtion of study clubs is th~ President, Marquette Uni­ most effective method of stimulating public opinion as in partiwlar, for the i'nspiration which his presence and versity, whose address on his stirring addresses have been to us d1-tring the con­ "The Reign of Christ" was to proper stmuJards for women workers; an inspiring f.eature of the vention. Milwaukee Convention of BE IT RESOLVED, A standing committee be ap­ the N. C. C. W. In line pointed to promote the organization of study groups as INTERN ATION AL GOODWILL with Father Fox's address the Convention adopted a to the conditi01~s under which women are employed. WHEREAS, The Administrative Committee of the resolution to assist in a proper celebration, in ac­ SYMPAT·HY TO MEXICAN CATHOLIC WOMEN National Catholic Welfare Conference has asked the cordance with the Pope's de­ sires, of the new Feast of National Council of Catholic Women and the N a­ Christ, Universal King of WHEREAS, The Catholic women of our neighbor tional Council of Catholic Men and the Social Action Society. country are in sore distress and deprived of the com­ Department of the National Catholic Welfare Con- fort and consolation of our Holy Mother Church; ference to take steps to organize a movement among the I ity of the BE IT RESOLVED, That we the members of the N. C. C. W. United States for the promotion of a better understanding of the extend to o,ur Mexican sisters an expression of our heartfelt sym­ fundamental principles of justice underlying international relations, pathy and the assurance of our earnest prayers and remembrance BE IT RESOLVED, That the Convention of the NatiOOIal Coun­ of their needs in our attendance at Holy Mass and in the reception cil of Catholic Women, assembled in Milwaukee at this time, go on of Holy Communion of which they are so unfortunately deprived. record as favoring a, campaign of education on this important sub­ DIOCESAN UNITS PLEDGE LOYALTY TO N. C. C. WAND ject; and that, as individuals and as groups, we inform ourselves TO CONSTITUTION upon the teachings of the Catholic Church on the ethical principles pertaining to war and peace. WHEREAS, the forces which make for the disintegration of society and the 1.oss of individual and group rights which are MEXICO national in effect, even though local in inception; "RESOLVED, That we appeal to the Government of the United WHEREAS, the maintenance of Christian principles in Gov­ States to accept the moral responsibility which, before the nations of ernment and the protection of Catholic interests demand an organi­ America and the 'World, we should have toward the people of Mexico, zation of national scope and united action; and in loyalty to 01W national traditions we demand that OtW Govem- BE IT RESOLVED, that the diocesan and local groups of the 1nettt express, in t.erms that are clear and unmistakable, the abhor­ National Council of Catholic Women dedicate themselves loyally rence in which the people of our country hold the attempt being l1wde e d unreservedly to the national program of the organization and in Mexico by a Government not representati've and which has no t uphold the Constitution of the United States in the preservation mandate from the M e.'~ican people to root out il1 that great nation the of Christian principles and the protection of individual Constitu­ principles of liberty attd j1tstice and the institutions of democrac'j' tional rights. which we hold sacred." MISCELLANEOUS RURAL VACATION SCHOOLS Other resolutions pledged the N. C. C. W. to the promotion of the WHEREAS, The Catholic Rural Life Conference of the Social study club movement; pledged cooperation in the observance of Action Department of the National Catholic Welfare Conference American Education Week; expressed the deep regret of the dele­ has invited the N ationa! Council of Catholic Women to assist in gates at the absence due to iUness of Rev. John J. Burke, CS.P., the promotion of rural vacation schools in parishes where paro­ general secretary of the Conference; expressed its appreciation of the chial schools do not exist, therefore, cordial message of Bisltop Cantwell and his invitation to the Conven­ BE IT RESOLVED, That we express our interest and approval tion to hold the 1927 convention in Los Angeles; thanked the Chicago of this splendid project and offer our sincere and hearty cooperation Women's Leagtte for co'ltrtesy in extending use of their headquarters wherever the need for such schools exists. d1£ring the Eucharistic C01tgress; expressed the deepest appreciation of the splendid cooperation gi'llen the Convention Committee by the SERVICE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS Mil'waukee authorities and people, including Archbishop Messmer, The Nat-ional Comtcil of Catholic Women expresses its deep appre­ Father Develin, Father Ryan, Father Barbian, Father Cone, the Mil­ ciation for scholarships presented to its National Catholic School of waukee clergy, the Archdiocesan and State Committees, Mayor Hoan, Social Service by: the Association of Commerce, the press of Milwaukee, the K. of C., C. D. A. (/i:ve scholarships); D. of I. of New Haven and Wiscon­ the A1otor Corps, sisters of the Convents of St. Francis, St. Joseph, sin; Archdiocese of San Francisco; Dioceses of Newark, Cincinnati, St. Patrick and the Orphanage of St. Amel-ius, the ushers, the local St. Louis, Wheeling, A1ilwaukee, Hartford, a1td Los Angeles; and by sextette, the National President, Mrs. Mullen, Miss Rega1~ a1uJ other Bishop Cantwell, Dr. Charles P. Neill, and Mrs. M. B. Dal}'. national officers and directors and thef headquarters office staff. 24 N. C. W. C. BULLETIN November, 1926

Milwaukee Archdiocesan Council Holds Sixth Annual Convention $5,000 Pledged to the Endowment Fund of the National Catholic School of Social Service OINCIDENT with the Na­ Mrs. Bach thanked the local pastors and the Association of Com­ tional Convention of the merce, the local business men, the Knights of Columbus. Marquette C N. C. C. W. was held the University, and all the other agencies that had helped to welcome and entertain their own and the national convention. Sixth Annual Convention of the IVlilwaukee An;hdiocesan Council. ARCHBISHOP MESSMERJS INTEREST The pledge by the Archdiocesan "We must also acknowledge," said Mrs. Bach, "and from our Council of $5,000 to the Endow­ hearts thank, His Grace, the Archbishop, for his unfailing interest and his unstinted support of our efforts to work for home, country ment Fund of the National Catholic and Church." . School of Social Service, was an Brief addresses were made by His Grace, "the Archbishop, who outstanding feature of the meeting. complimented the women on the large number receiving Holy Com­ J oint sessions were held on Sun­ munion at the opening Mass and by Bishop Schrembs, episcopal chair­ REV. JOS. F. BARBIAN day, October 10, Tuesday, Octo­ man of the N. C. W. C. Lay Organizations Department, who praised Chairman, Milwaukee Dio· the members of the Milwaukee Archdiocesan Council for their many cesan School Board, who ber 12, and Wednesday, October 13. spoke on "The Parish achievements and stressed the need of coordinated Catholic effort. School" at · the Parent· while a separate session obtained The principal address of the session was delivered by Rev. Jos. F . Teachers' Association Ses­ sion of the N. C. C. W. on Monday, October 11, at which Barbian, archdiocesan superintendent of schools, Milwaukee, whose Convention. Father Bar· topic was "Our Progress in the Education Program." bian's interest and active co· time Solemn High Mass was cele­ operation throughout the convention were gratefully brated by Most Rev. Sebastian G. FATHER BARBIAN'S AnDRESS acknowledged in a resolution Messmer, Archbishop of Milwau­ adopted by the delegates. "We have made very satisfactory progress in our elementary in- kee. Following the breakfast, which titutions," said Father Barbian. "But in the realm of higher educa­ was served in the cathedral dining hall by members of the tion we cannot be so satisfied with our accomplishments. We have Cathedral Institute, Mrs. R. N. Scott, chairman, the dele­ no real Catholic high schools to take care of our children after they gates adjourned to the cathedral auditorium for the first leave the care of the Church teachers in ' our parish schools. The business session of the convention, with Miss Katherine R. boys and girls, most of them, go out into the public high schools where they are taught all manner of dangerous doctrines, teachings Williams, president of the Council, presiding. Rev. Jame which are directly contrary to what they have been learning from the F. Ryan, dean, St. John's Cathedral, Milwaukee, welcomed religious teachers in their tenderer years. They are taught by men the convention delegates and Mrs. James A. Bach, provincial who deny the existence of God, who substitute scientific theories for representative, director and second vice-president of the the story and fact of an all-wise Providence who alone is the center N. C. C. VV., in responding and referring especially to of our universe. "In the literature of the present day our children find virtue de­ Father Ryan's greeting and welcome, said: throned and vice and scandal held up for worship. These are some of the problems which we must face in modern education. Only as TRIBUTE TO FATHER RYAN we put more religion into our educational institutions, only as we in­ "You will all realize, from just hearing Father Ryan speak, that spire our educators with more of the ideals and teachings of Jesus can he has been an inspiration and a ready helper in our plans; but whefJ we hope to better the present wretched situation. I tell you that he has offered the Sacrifice of the Mass for us weekly "There are those who say that the Church is at fault because our and announced this Mass each Sunday from the pulpit, you will real­ educational institutions are so devoid of religion, who declare that the ize that he has not only helped us in all natural ways. but he has Church has divorced religion from the schools. It is not so. The opened the sources of grace which we shall see bear fruit in these ses­ Church always has stood for religious education, and it does so today sions the coming days. Father Ryan, we thank you from our hearts more than ever." for your loyal support; your hospitality in the Cathedral today; for The diocesan meeting concluded with a 12 o'clock luncheon on your welcome, and above all for your priestly and royal gift of all Tuesday, at which time Joseph Furlong, Marquette High School stu­ those Masses for our success. dent, read his prize essay entitled "Charity, Social Service and the

"It is an opportune time, to I), for me to thank those present from Service Schoo1." At this session reports of Mrs. P. J. McBride. the State at large and from the MilwaUkee Archdiocesan Council who recording secretary; Miss Angelina Knitter, corresponding secretary; have so loyally worked for the coming of the National Council of and Mrs. John T. O'Hearn, treasurer, were submitted. The vote on Catholic Women and of this Archdiocesan convention by arranging amendments to the constitution submitted in 1925 was presented by for deanery and other meetings; by placing speakers on your pro­ Mrs. J. H. Hackett, and a further report of the Credential Commit­ grams to promote the interest in the Council and in the Service School; tee showed 130 delegates and 140 visitors in attendance. The N omi­ by cooperating with the General Committee on Arrangements to nating Committee report was adopted and officers elected as follows: make these joint conventions the best and most· successful yet held; Miss Katherine R. Williams, Milwaukee attorney, was reelected to thank individually every woman here for her personal efforts. in president. Other officers are: Vice-presidents, Mrs. J. P. Conell, coming to this meeting; and above all to thank those loyal women in Fond du Lac; Mrs. Frank Bellair, of Burlington, and Mrs. H. Milwaukee, who as chairman and members of committees, have given Brehm, of Racine; recording secretary, Miss Ruth Duffy, of Water­ time and effort to such good effect that all is ready, the stage set, and town; corresponding secretary, Miss Angeline Knitter, of Milwau­ every cog in the machinery working perfectly. I wish I might call kee treasurer, Mrs. J. T. O'Hearn, of Milwaukee; directors, Mrs. you all by name and thank you personally, but time does not permit. T. J. McBride, of Portage; Mrs. M. S. Stark, of Racine; Mrs. Ed­ So to each member of the Executive, Booster and General Commit­ ward O'Byrne, of Watertown; Miss Winifred Lynch, of Beloit, and tees, '1 say thanks, a thousand times!" Mrs. Charles Finnegan, of Sheboygan. November, 1926 N. C. W. C. BULLETIN 2S

N. C. W. C. Social Action Departnlent CHAIRMAN ITS FIELDS ARE: Rt. Rev. P. J. Muldoon, D.D. Bishop of Rockford I INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS + CITIZENSHIP SOCIAL WORK DIRECTORS RURAL WELFARE Rev. John A. Ryan, D.D. John A. Lapp, LL.D. I N. C. W. C. Headquarters 30 E. Ontario St. IN THESE FIELDS IT SERVES AS Washington, D. C. Chicago, DI. T (1) A clearing house for Catholic social teaching; BUREAU OF RURAL LIFE (2) A bureau of infonnation and standards; and . Rev. Edwin V. O'Hara, LL.D. (3) An active organization to assist in establishing Eugene, Oreg. T civic, social and economic welfare. l ~. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~.~ Report of the Catholic Conference on Industrial Problems Catholic Leaders Commemorate 35th Anniversary of Pope Leo's Encyclical on Labor

IGH LIGHTS OF THIS YEAR'S MEETING of Oakhill, Ohio, were the principal speakers at the first the Catholic Conference on Industrial Problems, session dealing with the wage question. In the course of H October 1 and 2, in Cleveland, commemorating the his address Msgr. Slattery said: "To make mere policy and Thirty-Fifth Anniversary of Pope Leo's Encyclical on the not right principle the motive and nonn of success in Condition of Labor, were: the discussion on wages ; the industrial life is to invite failure froni the beginning. To addresses of Bishop Schrembs on Religion and Labor; of regard the relationship between capital and labor as purely Dr. John A. Lapp on Labor Legislation in the Light of secular and economic is likewise provocative of disorder POjJe Leo's Encyclical; and of Father Husslein on A Catho­ and disaster. So long as the attitude of Capital toward lic Industrial Progrant, at the first evening meeting; Father the Church as mediator or a divine teacher is "hands off Dietz's recommendation that Catholic labor unionists form all labor matters" and so long as labor itself disdains the themselves into study groups; the discussion of the "Equal guidance of the Church and fights for its rights, not with Rights" Amendment; the symposium on violence in labor reason and righteousness, but with force and class-spirit, disputes; and the addresses, during the closing session, of headway will be impossible. Only when all concerned see Judge McGoorty of Chicago, Dr. John Ryan and Miss that the moral law is involved in all industrial disputes and Regan, executive secretary of the National Council of is bound up with the rights of man will advance be made. Catholic Women. This is especially true regarding the matter of wages." The conference opened with a brief address of welcome Following Msgr. Slattery's address, Mr. DuBrul pre­ by Rt. Rev. Joseph .Schrembs, Bishop of Cleveland, who, sented the case of a manufacturer who is losing money in at the close of his address, announced the reception of a businp s at present prices and output and who must cut cablegram from Cardinal Gasparri, Papal Secretary of wage to keep his organization together and yet, if he State, blessing the conference. The cablegram reads as does so, din~ poverty will come to many of his employees. follows: Mr. DuBrul asked what was to be done under the circum­ stances? Among those who took part in the discussion HOLY FATHER'S MESSAGE were: ]\tIro L. G. \Vey, editor, Universe-Bulletin, Cleveland; "The Holy Father rejoices in the solemn commemoration Mr. Anthony J. Beck, editor, The Michigan Catholic, De­ of Pope Leo's Encyclical on the Condition of Labor and troit; Colonel P. H. Callahan, president, the Louisville he trusts that through it there will shine still morel glori­ Varnish Co., Louisville, Ky.; Rev. John A. Ryan, Catholic ously in the field of social relations the immortal principles University, Washington, D. C.; Mr. Peter J. Conlon, vice­ of the Gospel. Upon yourself, as its zealous patron, as president, International Association of Machinists, Wash­ well as upon the organizers and upon those who attend ington, D. c.; Rev. Francis J. Haas, Ph.D., St. Francis the Catholic Conference: on Industrial Problems, he gladly Seminary, Milwaukee; and Dr. John A. Lapp of Chicago. bestows the Apostolic Blessing." MR. DuBRUL POINTS OUT SOCIETY'S DuTY Rt. Rev. l'Isgr. John T. Slattery, pastor of St. Joseph's Church, Troy, N. Y.; Mr. John F. McNamee, editor of the Following the discussion Mr. DuBrul stated that in such situations as these, some sort of state intervention is necessary and that it Locomotive Firemen's ] ourn-al, Cleveland, Ohio, and Mr. alone can be safely relied on. He said: "It is society's duty-that Stephen DuBrul, manager of the Pyro Oay Products Co., is, yours and mine-to develop alongside of our present economic 26 N. C. W. C. BULLETIN N ovemberJ 1926 system, a social organization for dealing with FATHER HUSSLEIN'S ADDRESS situations incompatible with our sense of fairness. Father Husslein in speaking on uThe Catholic If these people are starving we will take care of Industrial Program" said: "All the chaos in our them through our charitable organizations. But social, economic and industrial relations today is to improve thei!:' condition we need something else intimately connected with men's forgetfulness of besides charity. We need to take them bodily out Christ and their disregard or even denial of of their unfortunate circumstances and put them Christ's Kingship over them. There is no final somewhere where they can earn a livelihood. If solution of the industrial ills of our day except we haven't the organization we must build it· and through a return to Christ. In the directorates industry which now pays the bill indirectly through of capital and the meeting of labor unions Christ taxes and contributions to charity, will have to must truly be king. To bring this about, so far pay it directly throuKh taxation for this specific . as lies in us, is our great social duty. This is the purpose, in exactly the same way as the manu­ first plank in every Catholic industrial program ... facturers in this state are now taxed directly for Industrial Compensation Insurance. Why not "To remedy our social conditions our program build a similar organization to handle such ca.ses must be to insist on effective service for the com­ as these? ~on good from all classes and individuals alike; The afternoon session of the first day was to hide the real abuses of neither side; to seek equally the fulfillment of the Divine laws by em­ gi ven over to the presidential address, the dis­ FREDERICK P. KENKEL ployer and employees; to substitute cooperation cussion of 'regional and local conferences, next Reelected President of the Catholic year's program, and the election of officers. Re­ Conference on Industrial Problems at for warfare to eliminate all excessive demands the Fourth Annual Meeting held in gional meetings in New England, the middle At­ Cleveland, October 1 and 2, 1926. whether by Capital or Labor; to safeguard by this_ lantic States and the Middle West were discussed. the public itself from ruthless spoilation; and lastly, to endeavor constantly to approach as closely as we can to MR. KENKEL'S MESSAGE TO CONFERENCE that happy millennium, devoutly to be wished, when, as once in the Mr. Kenkel, president of the Industrial Conference, was kept away days of the Guilds, all can look forward to being private owners, by illness and, his presidential address was read in his absence. Mr. co-workers and co-partners in a renewed Christian social system, Kenkel said in part: "The Catholic Conference on Industrial Prob­ over which there shall be One Supreme Captain of Industry, O1rist lems owes its existence to the conviction. that not a revolution, but the King." a reconstruction of the existing economic order was necessary, and Rev. Peter E. Dietz of Milwaukee, who has had long and intimate in fad" already under way. MoreOver, its founders were also con­ experience with the American labor movement, advocated the forma­ vinced that a reconciliation of the industrial and commercial life tion in parishes in industrial districts of societies composed of trade of tile nation with the Christian law was to be desired before every­ unionists "whose business it shall be to digest Pope Leo's teachings thing else, and that all attempts to bring about peace and harmony and to make them paramount in the deliberations and acts of the in society must fail, unless they were based on the prior acknowl­ unions to which they belong." Father Dietz declared that the Amer­ edgment of this outstanding pr.~lciple: 'The divine precepts of justice ican labor movement would be stronger, richer, and more successful and charity must govern and regulate all economic endeavors.' ...... if the teachings of Pope Lco's Encyclical had .become a more integral We were induced to undertake this conference by the knowledge part of its endeavors. Similar groupings of employers to encompass that, while on all sides there were signs of far-reaching changes the a:ms of the Encyclical, Father Dietz also advocated. in the existing economic system and the emergence of new economic theories and experiments, we possessed in the great Encyclicals of WOMEN IN INDUSTRY LUNCHEON Leo XUI and Pius X compasses and charts, which it was our duty At the "Women in Industry Luncheon," which was attended by . to read and to interpret to our fellow citizens. And while we never three hundred guests, addresses were delivered by Miss Elizabeth doubted, we apprehended the necessity of establishing beyond every Morri.,sey of Notre Dame College, Baltimore, Miss Gertrude Mc­ reasonable doubt the correctness of our own position towards the Nally, secretary of the National Federation of Federal Employees, problem we were facing." Washington, D. c., and ReV'. Joh~ A. Ryan. Rev. Francis J. Haas. of Milwaukee, acted as chairman. RELIGION AND LABOR, BISHOP SCHREMBS' TOPIC Miss Morrissey's subject was The Possibilities olld Limitations of Mr. William Raddatz, president, the Stratford Press Co .. Oeveland, Organizing vVo1'n.en. She stated that the small number of women was chairman of the first evening session and Bishop Schrembs, Dr. in labor unions has been due to methods used rather than to any Lapp and Father Husslein wert the speakers. The subject of Bishop inherent lack of ability to organize. Citing progress made in the Schrembs address was Religion and Labor. After defining religion, last few years, sh~ concluded that, in spite of handicaps which come Bishop Schrembs said that the fatherhood of God has as its cor­ from woman's history "she is organizable if the industry in which relative the brotherhood of man. "If we all knew and practiced she is engaged is organizable." the brotherhood that religion teaches," he continued, "all our problems Miss Morrissey was followed by Miss McNally, whose subject would be settled. But many of u are blinded by greed and avarice was Why Working Women Oppose the So-Called Equal Rights and therefore the labor question has become such a tremendous issue A11lendment. After quoting the text of the proposed constitutional today." amendment, Miss McNally declared that only the National Women's The Bishop quoted Mark Hanna's famous assertion made in an Party which was responsible for its introduction was in favor of it. address in Oeveland public square that the Catholic Church would Giving her chief reason for this opposition, she said that working some day stave off threatening anarchy and save the nation. women generally "believe its effect will be to nullify all the existing "I do not like that statement," said the Bishop, "for it hints that legislation safeguarding women in industry." Not only woman's the Church is the spiritual policeman for all injustices of the present constitution, but her function as the special guardian of the future system. This is not the case. . .. The Church wants social justice of the race, demand, Miss McNally stated., not only the present and happiness and integrity to prevail and bids us strive for it." safeguards but even greater ones. She cited statistics showing the Dr. Lapp's address on Labor Legislation and the Encyclical will great number of days lost by women from illness, and the fact that be printed in full in a later issue of the N. C. W. C. BULLETIN. (Continued on page 31) November, 1926 N. C. \V. C. BULLETIN 27 Cincinnati Meeting of Catholic Rural Life Conference Definite Program of Rural Activity Outlined by Archbishop McNicholas and Visiting Prelates

HE" FOURTH Annual Catholic Rural Above all, it must provide full opportunity for Life Conference, held at the Hotel Catholics to practice their religion in the country. It was on this premise that His Grace made his T Sinton, Cincinnati, Ohio, October 20- practical suggestions, particularly stressing the in­ 21, 1926, under the patronage of Most Rev. teresting of the bishops and clergy of the country John T. McNicholas, O.P., Archbishop of in rural problems. Thes~ leaders of the Church, he Cincinnati, was honored by the presence and said, have not a sympathetic understanding of either counsel of His Grace, the Archbishop, Rt. the importance or the real conditions of country life. The same is true of the Sisterhoods, he be­ Rev. Francis Beckman, Bishop of Lin­ J. lieved. As for the contemplative orders, he called c~ln, Rt. Rev. Francis C. Kelley, Bishop of attention to the fact that rural life would remove Oklahoma, and attended by delegates from them from worldly contacts and make of them many sections of the country. During the "real shrines which city folk might visit as pil­ two days' sessions the delegates to the Con­ grims." ference listened to many concrete and FACE PROBLEM SAYS BISHOP BECKMAN thoughtful proposals for the improvement Bishop Beckman, in his address, also stressed of rural life conditions in the United States. RT. REV. FRANCIS C. KELLEY, D.D., the neglect of the country parish and urged that Suggestions were advanced which, if carried Bishop of Oklahoma the problem be faced squarely by the Church. out, will result in a broad, comprehensive, Speaker at the banquet session of the Father Rupert Dakoske, of Lapeer, Mich., told of a Catholic R u r a I Life Conference. three-year experiment with a consolidated rural and highly practical program of Catholic Bishop Kelley gave the delegates the cheering information that the Catho· parish at Lapeer, suggested by Bishop Kelley, of action in rural America. The proposals of lie Church Extension Society is de­ voting its attention to a scheme of Oklahoma, which had resulted in increasing Mass Archbishop McNicholas were particularly consolidating ural parishes along the attendance 75 per cent and raising Holy Com­ lines of the uccessful experiment at concrete and thoughtful, as were those of Lapeer, Michigan. munions from 9,000 to 20,000. Dr. Francis Haas, Bi hops Beckman and Kelley. Calling at­ of Milwaukee, urged economic justice as a basic tention to the increasing migration of rural populations to objective before any adequate plan of rural action could be drawn up. the cities and characterizing it as "a distinct disaster to relig­ The farmer's condition must be bettered, he said. He suggested a . course in political economy to equip the clergy better for rural pas­ ion," the Archbishop said: torates. A campaign to educate rural children in the real values of life. Education, the Church, the State, business and philanthropy should Interesting all the bishops and priests of the country in rural work together in promoting the country's farm population for the problems. common good, Dr. John A. Lapp, director of the Department of So­ Advancing of the Rural Life Bureau of the Social Action De­ cial Action of the N. C. W. C. and president of the National Con­ partment of the N. C. W. C. to the rank of a full department of ference of Social Work, declared in his paper. the N. C. W. C. The farm population, Dr. Lapp said, can be recruited in two ways: Formation of a rural missionary group of priests in every city. "First by making farm life so attractive that the population will not Organizing the Sisterhoods of the country to do more for the find it either socially, educationally or economically worth while to Church in rural districts, with every teaching community of a fair move to the cities or towns; and, secondly, by encouraging a farmer number of members assigning some back to the poor rural dis­ type of immigrant and guiding him to the soil by providing such tricts. social, el -ational, spiritual and economic arrangements as will meet Placing of contemplative houses of Sisters in the country, rather the needs and aspirations of the immigrant people." than in the city. Putting to work in the rural districts a group of Sisters trained DR. LAPP'S IMMIGRANT SURVEY for and devoted to rural school work. For this task it was sug­ Dr. Lapp dealt with his survey of the immigrant on the farm, and gested that the Sisters of St. Joseph of Australia be invited to urged organized effort to guide more immigrants to the farms. They come to America. are not going or staying there now, he said. Pastors could help Formation of a school for rural lay catechists. greatly in this endeavor, he believed. Improving the lot of farm Interesting of persons of wealth in the rural apostolate. laborers and removing conditions which would take the children 0 f rural immigrants to the city also are imperative, he added. There are RURAL PROBLEM OF VITAL INTEREST 1,800,000 foreign-born white persons in the country who are classed "Of the many conferences that take place in our day," said Arch­ as rural yet who are not farmers, he revealed. He advocated county bishop McNicholas, "few, if any, have to deal with questions more surveys, sponsored by pastors, to determine the experiences and diffi­ vital to the interests of the Church, the State and the home in our culties of immigrant farmers coming to this country. country than those which you are to discuss." Prof. Victor Daniel, director of the Cardinal Gibbons Institute at His Grace expressed the opinion that the mere multiplying of labor­ Ridge, Md., and the Rev. John La Farge, S.}., associate editor of saving inventions, increasing physical comforts and industrializing America, led a special discussion of rural problems of the Catholic rural communities will not keep the people on the farm. The Church, negro population. The Rev. William F. McDermott, editor of Catho­ he said, is the only great bulwark that can in an organized way re­ lic Rural Life, discussed the attitude of Catholic young people to­ tard and eventually stop the movement to the cities. It must teach the ward life on the farms. Miss Marga-ret Lynch, assistant executive real values of life to the children of the country, develop a love for secretary of the National Council of Catholic Women, led a round­ simplicity and the things of nature and a reverence for home ties. table discussion on religious vacation schools and told of some re- 28 N. C. W. C. BULLETIN November, 1926 markable results obtained by these schools under the direction of the conditions in the country, he said. It also will provide the best train­ N. C. C. W. Agricultural economic problems were discussed Thurs­ ing place for newly ordained priests, where they may learn to be day afternoon, Roy Bergengren, one of the speakers, advancing credit rural pastors and while improving rural conditions fit themselves for unions as a means of solving the economic difficulties of the farmer. city pastorates.

BISHOP KELLEY'S PROMISE OF AID P. H. Callahan, of Louisville, and Father McDermott were other speakers at the banquet, at which Charles F. Dolle, executive secre­ Bishop Kelley, of Oklahoma, speaking at the banquet which closed tary of the N. C. C. M., was toastmaster. the convention, Thursday night, gave the delegates the cheering in­ fonnation that the powerful Catholic Church Extension Society, of CoNFERENCE ELECTS OFFICERS which he formerly was head, having caught up with its plan of build­ The Rev. A. J. Luckey, of Manhattan, Kans., was chosen president ing chapels in isolated districts, has turned its attention more to a of the Conference for the next year. The Rev. B. Hilgenberg, of scheme of consolidated rural parishes. He also spoke of the experi­ Beckemeyer, Ill., was elected vice-president; the Rev. F. N. Pitt, of ment in Lapeer, Micb., declaring that it has been successful beyond the Louisville, Ky., treasurer, and the Rev. Edwin V. O'Hara, of Eu­ dreams of its promoters. gene, Oreg., again was chosen secretary. Lansing, Mich., was se­ The consolidated parish will, first of all, improve as by magic the lected as the place for the next convention.

Pre-Convention Meeting of N. C. C. w. N. C. C. M. Movement "Over the Top" (Continfted from page 19)· (Continued from page 5) Both formally and informally, those present at the session ex­ ual piety and uprightness as the finest contribution they can make to pressed the view that the 1927 membership should be increased to at the welfare of Church and ·country. least five times its present strength, and particularly that a large indi­ Eulogizing Admiral Benson, Mr. Williams declared that "he regard., vidual membership should be recruited through which there might be as the greatest fact of life his Catholic Faith and the possibilities a more personal interest and devotion to the National Council. Those for service to country which it offers." present expressed a determination to go home and obtain as many sus­ Mr. Williams' address was an eloquent appeal to Catholic laymen taining and life memberships as possible, to carry out this conviction. to unite to put their Catholic ideals into practice. With their num­ The recommendation to make more explicit and helpful the relations bers ever increasing, Catholics have lagged in asserting their in­ between the Diocesan and National Councils, after stating that many fluence in the land, he declared, and the time has come to make that suggestions had been made, urged the following: assertion by united action. "It is recommended that a committee be appointed at the first meet­ Cleveland, as a city and as represented by its ·Catholjc laymen, gave ing of the new Board of Directors to weigh 'and seriously consider the convention a splendid welcome and cared for its visitors through­ these important suggestions, as well as others that may be submitted out their stay in the most cordial fashion. One of the enjoyable at an early date, with a view to making recommendations for such features of the conclave was an auto visit to Parmadale, the "chil­ changes in the present Constitution as are necessary to make more ex­ dren's village of St. Vincent de Paul," where Bishop Schrembs is - plicit and helpful the relation of the Diocesan to the National Council. creating a model orphan colony. Another pleasant feature was the It is recommended that this committee should add to its number those mu~ical program of the John Carroll University Orchestra. in the field who are vitally interested, for example, past National Di­ ~ectors and at least three active and experienced Diocesan Presidents. Said committee should meet and report its deliberations and recom­ N. C. C. W. Convention at Milwaukee mendations for the action of the Board of National Directors at their (Contimud from page 18) semi-annual meeting in time to prepare for any necessary revision of gates to the numerous activities conducted by the N. C. C. W. and other the Constitution at the Seventh Annual Convention in 1927." groups of Catholic women. Every organized Diocesan Council had a place on the pre-conven­ Adding much to the pleasure of the convention, was the hospitality ti01'1 program, and ample time being allowed for discussion, all present of the Marquette Women's Club, the Joan of Arc Circle, St. Catherine's received a clearer view of problems and Council relations. Enthu­ Home for Girls, the Wisconsin State Chapter of the r. F. C. A., and siasm accompanied each report. Appreciation was expressed by the other groups which entertained the delegates at tea and dinner. And representatives for the assistance lent by Father Martin Cone, of as an evidence of the interest which the Council has won in the distant Davenport, Iowa, and Father Barbian, of Milwaukee, who attended State of Washington, there were the wonderful apples sent to the con­ throughout, and who spoke inspiringly of the value of the work of the vention by courtesy of the Yakima Chamber of Commerce. National Council. And now it is all over. But after every convention each delegate takes some special message back to her home. What was the out­ Archbishop McNicholas' Sermon standing message of the Sixth Annual Convention? To one woman, (C ontinl~ed from page 6) it was the need for greater effort in support of the National Catholic spective states, communities and dioceses fully convinced of the ne­ School of Social Service. To another, it was the need for national cessity of developing throughout the length and breadth of our land organization. To still another, it was the need for increased member­ a Catholic consciousness as I said, with no inferiority complex t6 ship to enable the national headquarters to be of greater service to local hamper us. May they return with this Catholic consciousness of our groups. But to each and every one, it was the message, the challenge own great spiritual heritage and of contributing to the formation of of the watch-word which was the gift of Wisconsin to the National public opinion on every question especially that has a moral aspect. Council: "Forward-:-Serving Home, Church, Country." "I need not again lay stress upon the fact that there is not the re­ motest suggestion of depriving our Catholic men of the liberty that is theirs in all matters of opinion, but there is need of solidarity among Judge O'Brien's Convention Address them on all moral questions affecting the public welfare. The N a­ "International Aspects of the Mexican Religious Controversy" will tional Catholic Conference, and, to a great extent, the National Coun­ te published in pamphlet form by the N. C. C. M. cil of Catholic Men, can be the medium, you men can be the greatest medium of this solidarity." See Notice on page 9 .tv ovember~ 1926 N. C. W. C. BULLETIN 29

Form Pernlanent Committee for Promotion of International Peace

Important Action, Taken at Cleveland Meetin~ Sponsored by N. C. W. C. Departments

HE FOUNDATION of a permanent terest of Economic Concentratio1't Reconcilable.'" Dr. committee for the promotion of in­ McGuire recounted the history of the negotiations T ternational relations and international over the war debts. Closing his address, he stated: "W-e have created a situation since 1921 that peace was laid in the discussion of these seems bound to focus upon us the fifth essence of topics by a group of prominent Catholics in animosity of not merely much of Europe, but also Cleveland, October 3. The meeting was much of the rest of the world. The reason for this called by a small committee named by the resides mainly in the way we have handled the for­ Department of Lay Organizations and the eign debt problem. Our Government has permitted our people to go on with an oversimplified and er­ Department of Social Action of the National roneous notion of what the whole thing means; and Catholic Welfare Conference. at the same time, the debt machinery has become a Attendance at the meeting was limited to sort of Trojan horse, by means of which economic those invited and the resultant serious :.ttten­ power over the entire planet has been concentrated REV. JOHN A. RYAN, D.D. in the hands of relatively few men. tion and interest manifested were remarkable. Director, N. C. W. C. Social Ac­ tion Department, who stated at "The interests of enduring peace, whatever they The participants were unanimous in favoring the Cleveland Peace Meeting, are, must seem to the historian to be utterly irrecon­ sponsored by the N. C. W. C., a permanent body to continue the work which that "the inculcation of Catholic cilable with the interest of economic concentration principles of international rela­ has had its beginning in this meeting. Ac­ tions has been so faulty that the when the latter has been compassed through foreclos­ mass of Catholics in every coun­ ure on the resources of those who endorsed with cordingly a committee was named to draw try are almost, if not quite, as up a constitution. greatly misled as their non·Catho­ their own scrip, the subsidies we accorded our pro­ lic neighbors by the false theories ducers in 1917-19. Knowing what he knows of hu­ of one-sided patriotism and exces· Two formal addresses were delivered, one sive nationalism." man forces in the past, the historian must feel that in the morning and one in the afternoon. the interest of economic concentration not only can­ Each address was followed by general discussion from the not be rooted in the interests of peace, but must even call for protec­ floor. The discussion was lively and revealed intense inter­ tion through the mobilization of boundless material forces; for the est in questions involved in the maintenance of peace. historian realizes that a drift towards economic concentration does not imply any deeper wisdom in the center of this movt!ment than else­ where, but only greater audacity and self-confidence-resulting in a CATHOLICS MISLED BY FALSE THEORIES rash challenge to a new war of liberation."

The morning address was delivered by Rev. John A. FORMER SECRETARY OF WAR BAKER A SPEAKER Ryan, director of the Social Action Department of the The possibilities of a peace organization among Catholics were re­ N. C. W. C. His subject was "Christian Principles of War flected in the addresses given at the meeting by Newton D. Baker, and Peace: Have liVe Tried to Apply The1n?)) Dr. Ryan former Secretary of War, and Judge Martin Manton, of New York, spoke in part as follows: neither of whom was scheduled for an address on the original pro­ "Although the Catholic Church is international, the in­ gram. Mr. Baker told the meeting that the Churches could make culcation of Catholic principles of international relations has war impossible if they applied themselves actively and with intelli­ gence to the task. Judge Manton mentioned the need of .a strong been so faulty that the masses of Catholics in every coun­ force to express the Catholic .opinion in such emergencies as the pres­ try are almost, if not quite, as greatly misled as their non­ ent Mexican crisis. Catholic neighbors by the false theories of one-sided pa­ The former Secretary of War declared that the preservation of triotism and excessive nationalism. peace is one of the three great problems that confront this and the next gel sation. The other two, he said, are industrial peace and "Instead of laying stress upon the lawfulness of engaging ractal peace in this country. Mr. Baker's address was a general in war we should strive to concentrate attention upon the treatment of the problem of peace and embodied opinions he was obligation of preventing war through negotiation and con­ aided in fC'Tling by his experiences in the cabinet. He was· emphatic ciliation. The mental attitude of the people rhust be reformed in assertin the need of some machinery, to meet international dis­ in regard to the possibility of establishing permanent peace. putes and even to anticipate them. Up to the present, he said, the League of Nations is the best machinery, and although not perfect is The doctrine that political and international actions are gov­ capable of being made what the people want it to be. erned by the moral law, must be applied to particular events and should be impressed strongly upon the minds of statesmen. COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTION ApPOINTED «Catholics have specific and authoritative guidance concerning prac­ The meeting closed after action was taken on an Organization tical measures for the establishment of peace in Pope Benedict's ad­ Committee appointed earlier in the day by the chair. Resolutions dress to the Belligerents, August 1, 1917, all the recommendations of were adopted which declared it the sense of the meeting that they which became embodied in the Protocol for the Pacific Settlement of form themselves into a Catholic Committee on International Affairs. International Disputes, Geneva, 1924, and the Locarno Treaties. A committee consisting of Judge Martin T. Manton, of New York; American Catholics, moreover, have the leadership of their bishops." Rev. Joseph Husslein, S.]., of the America staff, and Dr. John A. Ryan, of the Catholic University and the N. C. W. c., was instructed ADDRESS OF DR. CONSTANTINE McGUIRE to prepare a constitution. The officers of the meeting-Col. P. H. The afternoon paper by Dr. Constantine E. McGuire, of Washing­ Callahan, of Louisville, and Rev. R A. McGowan, of the N. C. ton, dealt with the subject uAre the Interests of Peace and the 111- W. C.-were retained as temporary officers of the new organization. 30 N. C. W. C. BULLETIN November, 1926

N. C. W. C. Department of Education

CHAIRMAN , ORGANIZED TO SERVE AS Most Rev. Austin Dowling, D.D. 1 (1) A clearing house of information concerning Catholic Archbishop of St. Paul education; ,n ERXEev.CJUamTIVEesHS.ERCyREan,TDAR.DY. + (2) An advisory agency in the development of Catholic DmSIONS I schools and the Catholic school system; Statistics and Information (3) A connecting agency between Catholic Education Teachers' Registration Section +,' activities and Government Education Agencies; Health Education Research Catholic Education (4) An active organization to safeguard the interests of I Library the Catholic school. L~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Catholic Schools to' Observe American Education Week November 7-13, 1926

N ACCORDANCE with its policy for the past three basis of individual and national life, and morality can be firmly years, the N. C. VV'. C. Department of Education is pro­ founded on jn£re religion."-Bishop Spalding. I moting the observance of American Education Week, 1. Mandates of the Church on attendance at Catholic schools. 2. True education does not neglect moral and religious training. which will be held this year, November 7-13. Last year, the 3. Why higher education should be secured under Catholic auspices. reports at N. C. W. C. Headquarters showed, the schools in 4. The money spent on Catholic education as an investment for every archdiocese and in 76 dioceses participated in the God and country. movement. A more widespread and enthusiastic observance Slogan-Every Catholic child in a Catholic school. than ever is looked for this year. References-Catechism of Catholic Education, chapters VIII and IX; Official Attitude of the Catholic Church on Education; Why A The prime purpose of American Education Week-to Catholic College Education? f.ocus the minds of the people on the work of the schools, CONSTITUTION DAY their needs and objectives-should make a strong appeal to ~M onday, N o'vembcr 8, I926 those in charge of our Catholic educational institutions. "By the terms of the Federal Constitutim~ as by the teachings of The lofty mission of the American school is to perpet­ the Catholic Church, no room is given in America for discord be­ uate America's free institutions through a rightly edu­ tween Catholicism and A 111. ericanis111., between my Catholic faith cated citizenry. Catholic schools have always ' been conse­ and my civic and political allegiance."-Archbishop Ireland. 1. Genesis of the Constitution. crated to this high purpose. In order that they may re­ 2. The bulwark of American liberties. dedicate themselves to this great task, the Department of 3. The balance-whee! of the Constitution-the United States Su­ Education, National Catholic \Nelfare Conference, urges the preme Court. proper observance of American Education Week. 4. Constitutional amendments. The Department has sent out to all the Catholic educa­ Slogan-The integrity of the Constitution must forever be in­ violate. tional institutions of the country leaflets outlining a pro­ References-Civics Catechism; Private Schools and State Laws, gram particularly adapted to the needs of Catholic schools pp. 279-296; Official Attitude of the Catholic Church on Education; in their observance of Education Week. It consists of The Constitution of the United States-Beck. Doran, New York. leading topics, appropriate quotations from the writings of PATRIOTISM DAY prelates and statesmen, and directions as to the best method Tuesda3', November 9, I92 6 to pursue in the proper handling and co-ordination of the "Good citize1~ship is the need of America, the basis of its safety, subject-matter included. The transcending importance of a the spring of its hopes. It is the imperial£s law of Catholicism. I say , the law of Ca.thoricism-the law, consequently of all who live in its Catholic education has received constant emphasis. It is a spirit, who obey its mandates."-Archbishop Ireland. program that is wholly American and yet truly Catholic, a 1. The Flag-created by the experience of a great people. program permeated with the Catholic philosophy of life and 2. The ballot box as a remedy for grievances, based on the sound principles of Catholic education. It 3. Genuine Americanization does not destroy the national charac­ sh'ould meet the most exacting requirements of our Catholic teristics of the immigrant. 4. Catholic schools are American schools. schools. Sloga11r-The Catholic school develops a high consciousness of the The full program follows: duties and responsibilities of American citizenship. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DAY Refer'ences-Civics Catechism; Catechism of Catholic Education, S·u,nday, November 7, I926 chapter V; Bishops' Pastoral Letter, page 63; Bibliography of the "The end of all worthy stntggles is to establish morality as the Annual Proceedings of the Catholic Educational Association. N o'l'cmberJ 1926 N. C. W. C. BULLETIN 31

RELIGIOUS TEACHER DAY Slogan-Catholic colleges and high schools produce honest, gener­ Wednesday, November 10, 1926 ous, law-abiding, and God-fearing citizens. "The mere sharpening of the wits, the bare training of the in­ References-Why A Catholic College Education ?-entire text; tellect, the na'~ed acquis-ition of science, while they increase thf!. Proceedings of the Catholic Educatiop.al Association; The Catholic power for good, liltewise increase the power for evil. An intellectual High School; Catechism of Catholic Education, chapters, II, III, g1'owth will'only add to our confusion unless it is accompanied by a IV, VI, XI and XII; N. C. W. C. BULLETIN, October, 1925, Cath­ moral growth. I do not know of any source of moral power other olic Secondary Schools in 1924. than that which comes from religion:"-President Coolidge. co&- 3 :::)(~:====~=o{P 1. The religious teacher's profound contribution to the progress of Catholic Conference on Industrial Relations Catholic education. ( C 01ttinued from page 26) 2. A vocation to the religious life is a gift of God. 3. How to secure better cooperation between the home and the "the mortality rate of mothers in industry is 176.1 per thousand school. births in coinparison with 98.0 for mothers not gainfully employed." 4. Need of greater and better facilities for training teachers in And, she concluded, it is "because we want to hold the ground gained service in this field (of regulatory laws) as well as in other fields of labor Slogan-The religious teacher consecrates his life to his high call­ legislation for women, we emphatically oppose the so-called Equal ing. Rights Amendment." References-Catechism of Catholic Education, chapters X and XI; DR. RYAN ON EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT Bishops' Pastoral Letter, page 71; Bibliography of the Annual Pro­ Dr. Ryan, continuing the discussion of the Equal Rights Amend­ ceedings of the Catholic Educational Associ:tion; Why A Catholic ment, declared that "nothing is more unequal than to treat unequals College Education? Page 31. equally" and that the National Women's Party, which is behind the CATHOLIC PARISH SCHOOL DAY Equal Rights Amendment, is advocating a philosophy of equality Thursda'j', N ovembe1' II, 1926 thoroughly false and entirely against Catholic doctrine. "The saving lmowledge of Jesus Christ, the enlightening and A symposium on uInd'ltstrial Violence" featured ·the afternoon meet­ strengthening power of divine grace, the inspiring example of the ing of the second day. Motives prompting such violence, the dis­ religious tea,cher, the clear presentation of God's standards for human tribution of responsibility between employees and employers and life-these are means used by Catholic education i1~ the making of \·:hat is to be done to rid industry of violence were topics discussed. men and women of intelligence, virtue and character."-Cardinal L. G. Wey of Cleveland, Professor Haggerty, of Ohio State Uni­ O'Connell. versity, P. J. Conlon, Rev. William Bolger, professor of Economics, 1. The place of the parish school in American life. Notre Dame University, Col. P. H. Callahan, and the Rev. J. W. R. 2. The heroic generosity of Catholics in supporting parochial Maguire, vice-president of St. Viator's College, Illinois, took part schools. in the discussion. Joseph Murphy of Buffalo and Mr. Timothy 3. The parish school and the Catholic high school. Shea of Cleveland treated "undercover men" in industry. 4. How parent-teacher associations can aid Catholic schools. The conference closed with an evening meeting at which Mr. Slogan.-Catholic parish schools inculcate whole-hearted loyalty to Timothy Shea, asst. president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive America. Firemen and Enginemen was chairman. The speakers were Judge References-Catechism of Catholic Education, ch;:tpters II-XII; John McGoorty of Chicago, Dr. John A. Ryan and Miss Agnes The Catholic High School; 1925 Annual Proceedings of the Catholic l{egan. Judge McGoorty spoke on the spirit of brotherhood that Ed~cational Association, p. 385, Parent-Teacher Associations. should animate industrial relations. Miss Regan delivered an addr·ess on the influences of industrialism and the condit.ions met at work HEALTH EDUCATION DAY upon family life. Dr. Ryan reviewed the main proposals of Pope Friday, November 12, 1926 Leo's Encyclical under five headings, the living wage, the right of "Children form a beloved part of our fold. Let us cooperate to­ organization, legislation, the distribution of property ownership and gether so that we 'may combine the two principal aims of modern the condemnation of Socialism. times-a healthy soul in a healthy body."-Pope Pius XI. OFFICERS CHOSEN 1. How lay groups can cooperate in school health work. 2. What Catholic schools are doing in health education. Officers for the ensuing year are: President, Frederick P. Kenkel, 3. Health education second only to religion in the Catholic school. director of the Central Bureau of the Central Verein; vice-presidents: 4. The need of more adequate health education programs in Cath­ Ernest F. DuBrul, manager of the National Machine Tool Builders' olic schools. Association; p. H. Callahan, president of the Louisville Varnish Co.; Slogan-Catholic schools recognize health education as a funda­ Agnes Nest " secretary of the Chicago Women's Trade Union mental part of the student's training. League; Peter J. Conlon, vice-president of the International Ma­ References-Medical Supervision in Catholic Schools, pp. 14-22, chinists' Union; Rev. Joseph Husslein, S. ]., associate editor of 35-39; Foods and Nutrition; Health Through the School Day, A'merica; Rev. Francis J. Haas, professor in St. Francis Seminary, Part II-graded suggestions; N. C. W. C. BULLETIN, August, 1925 Milwaukee; and Anthony J. Beck, editor of the Michigan Catholic. and July, 1926-Lay cooperation in health work. Dav:d A. McCabe, professor at Princeton University is an ex-officio CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE DAY member of the committee. Satttrday, November 13, 1926 ~~ Convention of the National Catholic Alumni "Above all, we need men of strong Christian faith, who are pre­ Federation pared to uphold their religious convictions in the face of obloquy and popttlar prejudice. In a word, we need men and 'Women of upright The second convention of the National Catholic Alumni Federation Christian character."-Cardinal Gibbons. will be held at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel, Philadelphia, Pa., on 1. Why a Catholic college education? November 12, 13, and 14, 1926. 2. The rise of the central Catholic high school. All requests for information concerning the Convention should be 3. Our Catholic colleges for women. directed to Mr. John J. Sullivan, 2035 Land Title Building, Phila­ 4. The Catholic college man's duty to the Church and the Nation. delphia, Pa., or Mr. Edward S. Dore, 30 Broad St., New York City. 32 ~. C. W. C. BULLETIN N oventber, 1926

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