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Vol. XVIII, No. S . August, 1 936

POPE COMMENDS U. S. BISHOPS FOR WORK THROUGH N. C.' W. C.

Youth at the Helm The Church and Democracy Monsignor Kerby--Catholic Charities Pioneer Archbishop McNicholas on the Pope's Encyclical Secular Press Lauds Holy Father's Film Views Galveston Host to N. C. C. W. Convention

Our C ommon Catholic Interests: Holy Father Commends U. S. Bishops' Efforts for Clean Motion, Pictures-Individual Dioceses May Set Up Separate Film Review Boards-Contrast Between Urban and Rural Life Shows Advantages of the Country-Catholic Action in the Fields of Hospitalization and Health

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TABLE OF CONTENTS The National Catholic Welfare Co.nference was orranized in September 1919. The N. C. W. C. is a common agency acting under the authority of the bishops to promote the welfare o.f the Catho.lics o.f the country. August, 1936 It has fo.r its incorporated purpo.ses "unifying, coordinating and organizing the Catholic people of the United States in works o.f education, social welfare. immirrant aid and other activities." PAGE It comprises the following departments and bureaus: Our Common Catholic Interests 3 Hol1j Father Oommends U. S . EXEOUTIV»-BureaUI maintained: Immigration, Publio.,., and ltalo"",atioa, Hwtoriool Bt8hops' Efforts for Olean M 0- Record., PtfbltoatioM, BflnM8I and Auditing and Latin Amerioa ... tion PictureB - Individual Diocese, May Set Up Sep­ OUOATION-Divisio.ns: Statutic. and Information. Teacher.' R el1i1tratio., Librar.,. arate Film Review Board8- P RESs-Serves the Catholic pre88 in the United States and abroad with rerular oetc., Oontra8t Between. U1'ban and featuy .., editorial and pictonal .",.11ice•. Rural Life Show, Advantages of the Oountry-Oatholic Ac­ SOCIAL AOTIoN-Coven the fields of ltadu.trial Relation,. International ADair. tion in the Fields of H ospi­ Oivio Educatiota, Social Welfare, Fa-mil1/ Life and Rural Life. ' talization and Health. LEGAL-Serves as a clearing house o.f information on federal. state and local legislation. LAY ORGANIZATIONs-Includes the National Council of Catholic Men and the National Holy Father Commends Episco­ Council of Catholic Women. which maintain at N. C. W. C. headquarters perma­ nent representations in the interests of the Catholic laity. These councils function pate of the U. S. for Achieve­ through some 8.500 affiliated locieties-national, state. diocesan. district. local ments Through N. C. W. C. .. 6 and pariah; also through units of the councils in many of the dioceses. CATHOLIO AOTION-Devoted to research and reports as to pronouncements, methods The Church and the Problems programs and achievements in the work of Catholic Action at home and abroad: of Democracy ...... 7 By Rev. R. A. McGowan The N. O. O. M. maintains at its national headquarters a Oatholic l!Jvidence Btf­ reau and sponsors a weekly nationwide radio. Oatholio HOtfr over the network o.f the National Broadcastin, Company. Monsignor Kerby-Pioneer and The N. C. O. W. maintains in Washington. D.O., the National Oallolic SeAool of Leader in the Field of Char- Bocial Service. ity ...... 9 The Conference is conducted by an administrative board composed o.f ten archbishops and bishops aided by seven assistant bishops. Each department o.f the N. O. W. C. is administered by an episcopal chairman. Holy Father's Motion Picture Through the ,eneral secretary. chief executive o.fficer of the Conference, the reports Encyclical-An Evaluation .. 11 of the departments and information on thE' ~~nera) work of the headquarters' staff are By Most Rev. John T. McNicholas lent regularly to the members of the administrative board. The administrative bishops o.f the Conference report annually upon their work to Month by Month with the N. C. the Holy See. Annually at the leneral meeting of the bishops, detailed reports are submitted by W. C • ...... 12 the administrative bisho.ps of the Conference and authorizatio.n secured for the work of the coming year. Diocese of Galveston, Texas, No official action is taken by any N. C. W. O. department without authorization of Host to the 16th Annual Con­ its episcopal chairman. vention of the N. C. C. W • ... 14 No official action is taken in the name of the whole Oonference without authorisa- tion and approval of the administrative bo.ard. It is not the policy of the N. C. W. O. to. create new organizations. Secular Press Lauds Pope's Plea It helps. unifies, and leaves to their own fields those that already exist. for Clean Films ...... 16 It aima to defend and to advance the welfare both of the Catholic Church and of our beloved Country. Youth at the Helm ...... 18 It seeks to inform the life of America of right fundamental principles of relirion By Lenna M. Wilson and morality. It is a central clearing house of information regarding Ilctivities of Catholic men and women. Brief Reports of N. C. C. W. All that are helped may play their part in promoting the good work and in main­ Activities ...... 21 taining the common agency. the National Catholic Welfare Oonference.

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ViOL. XVIII, No. 8 AUGUST, 1936

OUR COMMON CATHOLIC INTERESTS T HE recently issued" Vigilanti Cura" Encyclical ago as a holy crusade against the abuses of motion of His Holiness, Pope Pius XI, calling as it does for pictures, and which. was in a special manner entrusted "vigilant care" with regard to that universal medium to 'The Legion of Decency'." of entertainment and recre­ This" excellent experiment," which the Holy Father Holy Father Commends ation-the motion picture­ asks be continued, offers most welcome opportunity to U. S. Bishops' Efforts for has evoked widely extended manifest more fully his thought with regard to the Clean Motion Pictures notice and discussion in the general problem of the motion picture and to call upon United States and through­ bishops throughout the world to take similar action out the world. In another section of this issue of for the protection of the morality of their people. CATHOLIC ACTION ar~ printed excerpts from editorials Stating that it is "one of the supreme necessities selected from hundreds collected at N. C. W. C. head­ of Our time to watch and to labor to the end that the quarters. Almost without exception, the religious and motion picture be no longer a school of corruption, but secular journals enthusiastically commend the Supreme that it be transformed into an effectual instrument for Pontiff for his sane and searching analysis of a prob­ the education and elevation of mankind," the encycli­ lem which "touches intimately the moral and religious cal adds that "there must be no weariness in combat­ life of the entire Christian people." ing whatever contributes to lessening the people's Likewise the editors of the nation laud the method sense of decency and honor." adopted and results achieved by the archbishops and bishops of the United States in the two-year campaign Making it clear that the obligation in this respect extends not only to the bishops, but also to priests and of the Legion of Decency directed by the Episcopal to the faithful, Pop·e Pius XI emphasizes the fact that Committee on Motion Pictures. It is with a reference the efforts exerted in this undertaking must be under to this" holy crusade" that the Supreme Pontiff begins the direction of the bishops. his encyclical letter which is addressed "to our Ven­ erable Brethren, the Archbishops and Bishops of the Most of the encyclical is devoted to a clear and telling United States of America, and to Other Ordinaries exposition of the tremendous potentialities of the mo­ enjoying peace and communion with the Apostolic See" tion picture today for good or evil, with insistence that and bears the date of June 29-Feast of SS. Peter and the world be saved- from the moral evil possible in Paul. The first paragraph of the letter reads: motion pictures. "In following with vigilant eye, as Our pastoral In giving "practical indications" for the guidance office requires, the beneficent works of Our Brethren in of bishops throughout the world, Pope Pius XI sets the Episcopate and of the faithful, it has been highly down methods which already have been adopted by pleasing to us to learn of the fruits already gathered the bishops of the United States. These include: and of the progress which continues to be made by Establishment by the bishops in each country of that prudent initiative launched more than two years a permanent national reviewing office, through 3 4 CATHOLIC ACTION August, 1936

which judgments on va­ HELP DISTRIBUTE THIS PAMPHLET In lauding the American rious pictures will be The encyclical of His Holiness, Pope Pius XI, on "Motion bishops for their work to brought to the knowl­ Pictures~' has been made available in pamphlet form by promote clean motion pic­ the National Catholic Welfare Conference. Its wide distri­ edge of the priests and bution should be the concern of Catholic individuals and tures, Pope Pius XI says, people. The central their organizations. See page 24 of this magazine for , 'your leadership calls Catholic Action organi­ single copy and quantity prices. forth the prompt and de- zation of each country, voted loyalty of your faith­ under the bishops, is suggested to have charge over ful people"; notes that "millions of American Catho­ this office. lics signed the pledge of the Legion of Decency " and Grouping of pictures into three categories-those adds that "We thus were able to proclaim joyfuliy that pictures p·ermitted to all, those permitted with reser­ few problems of these latter times have so closely united vations, and those that are positively bad. the bishops and the people as the one resolved by coop­ Prompt, regular and frequent publications of these eration in this holy crusade." classified lists, employing special bulletins and the "Because of your vigilance and because of the pres­ Catholic press. sure brought to bear by public opinion," His Holiness That all pastors of souls undertake to obtain from also tells the United States bishops, "the motion pic­ their people a pledge similar to he Legion of De­ ture has shown improvement from the moral stand­ cency pledge in the United States, in ~hich they p.oint; crime a?d vice are portrayed less frequently; will promise to remain away from motion pictures SIn no longer IS openly approved or acclaimed· false which are offensive to truth and Ch istian morality. ideals of life no longer are presented in so flag~ant a Renewal of this pledge each year. manner to the impressionable minds of youth." His Holiness, while stating that the motion picture industry in America has "recognized and accepted its responsibility before society," nevertheless warns T is stated that bishops, should they see I i~dividual against any let-down in combating moral evil. He "grave reasons," may, through diocesan reviewing then urges appeals to Catholics holding high position committees of their own, apply to the national list of in the industry, saying that "their influence has at films "such severer cri­ always been in accordance with their Faith and its terions" as the region may Individual Dioceses ideals. " May Set Up Separate require, since the national Film Review Boards list must use standards "It is equally the duty of bishops of the entire adaptable to the whole Catholic world to unite in vigilance over this universal nation. and potent form of entertainment and instruction, to Recommending the use of a pledge similar to the the end that they may be able to place a ban on bad Legion of Decency pledge, the encyclical says" the ful­ motion pictures," the Holy Father says, and adds in conclusion: fillment of this pledge supposes that the people will be made clearly aware of which films are permitted to , 'If the bishops of the world assume their share in all, which are permitted with reservations and which the exercise of this painstaking vigilance over the mo­ are harmful or positively bad. This requires prompt, tion picture-and of this We, who know their pastoral regular and frequent publication of classified lists of zeal, have no doubt-they will certainly accomplish motion picture plays so as to make the information a great work for the protection of the morality of their readily accessible to all." people during their moments of leisure and recreation. " "Were it possible," the encyclical continues, "it The Catholic laity of the United States are surely would in itself be desirable to establish a single list grateful to His Holiness, Pope Pius XI, for this added for the entire world, because all live under the same proof of his paternal concern for the well-being of so­ moral laws." However, it is pointed out, "circum­ ciety the world over. That they will strive to corre­ stances, usages and forms vary from country to coun­ spond to the utmost with the wishes of the Supreme try, so it does not seem practical to have a single list for Pontiff in this important matter, adding their prayers all the world." for the realization of his desires elsewhere, can not be doubted. Our bishops have been signally honored by " Therefore, " it is stated, "it will be necessary that the Holy Father in the praise accorded their joint in each country the bishops set up a permanent national initiative and leadership. To these, clergy and laity reviewing office." "It will be very proper to entrust this agency to the central organization of Catholic have rendered dutiful and effective cooperation. Let Action which is dependent on the bishops," the ency­ us all, by continued faithfulness to the pledge of the clical continues, and "at all events," it "must be on a Legion of Decency, strengthen through united thought national basis, that is, it must be carried on by a single and action the work of the U. S. Episcopal Committee central responsibility." on Motion Pictures and thereby further the influence August, 1936 CATHOLIC ACTION 5 of this splendid Catholic movement throughout the have doubled. Under these assumptions (that present world. birth rates will remain unchanged) 1,000 rural people ------~------will have over six times as many progeny a century hence as 1,000 city people." "It is for reasons such as these," Dr. Schmiedeler DDRESSING Catholic teachers at the general A said, "that we wish to give people a better apprecia­ assembly periods of three summer schools in Kansas tion of rural life; that we wish to make life in the during the early part of July, the Rev. Dr. Edgar Schmiedeler, O.S.B., direc- country more attractive, particularly to the young folks; in a word, that we wish for a stronger Catholic Contrast Between Urban tor of the Rural Life rural population." and Rural Life Shows Bureau, N. C. W. C., em- Advantages of the Country phasized the social valu~s of Among specific activities that he recommended, be­ a rural economy and pointed cause of their promise to make the country more at­ tractive, were the following: home betterment and to a number of ways in which life in the country might beautification; recreational facilities on a home and be made more attractive. "An agricultural economy, " he stated, "makes for social stability. In the country parish basis; better health facilities; the development districts one finds a reasonably equal distribution of of cooperatives; the promotion of an appreciation of wealth and not the vast accumulations of riches in the rural life values through the school system. Active hands of the few that are so characteristic of the urban cooperation with the government's extension service life of today, and that are doing so much to unbalance and participation in its rural resettlement and rural society and to cause social disturbance and distress." electrification program was also suggested. ~------, , Europe, " he added, "may well be grateful for its large peasant population during these trying times." T HE twenty-first annual convention of the Catholic Referring to the advantages of rural life from the Hospital Association, hElld in Baltimore during June viewpoint of religion, he remarked that "the atheism last and attended by more than 350 sisters, represent- that Pius XI speaks of in his encyclicals hardly had ing approximately 200 hos- its origin in the country. It is much more likely that Catholic Action in pitals, had for its motto it was born in the city, that it is the result of contact the Fields of HospHaliza- " Catholic Action in the with brick and mortar, with concrete and steel--the tion and Health Field of Health," the chal- things of man--than with nature, and nature's beau­ lenging meaning of which ties--the things of God." was explained in inspiring detail by the president of Most striking, however, the speaker pointed out, is the association, the Rev. Alphonse M. Schwitalla, S.J., the contrast between rural and urban life, when one Ph.D., in his opening address which described the considers the influence of both on the family. Statis­ enormous volume of charitable work done under the tics show that about 10 per cent more people marry in auspices of the Catholic Church. the country than in the city. Broken homes are much "The Church's attitude toward health and sickness, " more common in the latter than in the former. A state­ said Father Schwitalla, "is beautifully simple and wide study shows three times as many divorces in straight-forward and by itself forms a most important urban as in rural parts. rrhat juvenile delinquency, phase of the Church's philosophy of life, of her atti­ certain proof of family failure, is more common in the tude toward all those matters which make for human city than in the country, few will deny. And so far betterment and human happiness. All of this activity as the prime purpose of marriage, the begetting of is apportioned among literally hundreds of organiza­ children, is concerned, there is an abundance of evi­ tions functioning throughout the world. . . . These dence to show that it is the rural and not the urban organizations, when tp.ey cooperate and unite their family that in this regard is living up to its obligations. forces, are an eloquent testimony tothe Church's desire In connection with the last-mentioned point-the birth to continue her ministrations for the healthy and the rate, Dr. Schmiedeler quoted the following significant sick in the achievement of her primary purpose. Such figures from a study of T. B. Manny and O. E,. Baker: organization develops the dignity, the volume, the ef­ "Ten adults in the large cities are now having about fectiveness implied in the term 'Catholic Action'." seven children. If the birth rate falls no further, these Especially revealing is the report of the participa­ seven will have less than five children and these five tion by the association in the Health Facilities Survey will have three and a half. Three generations, or a of the United States Public Health Service, the results century, and such a population, if this trend continues, of which are expected to develop more satisfactory will have fallen to one-third the present level. On the relations between the hospitals and the government. other hand, 10 adults in the rural regions are having Father Schwitalla paid warm compliment to the today about 13 children. If the rate falls no further, Administrative Board of the N. C. W. C. and its gen­ these 13 will have 17 children and these 17 will have eral secretary, Father Burke, for counsel, suggestions about 22. A century hence such a population will and various services to the association.

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Holy Father COllllllends Episcopate of the U. S. For Achievelllents Through N. C. W. C.

HE various activities of the National Catholic Welfare Conference, especially T in the fields of Catholic Action and the CatholiC' Press, were warmly commended by His Holiness, Pope Pius XI, at an audience accorded early last month to His Excellency, the Most Rev. Amleto Giovanni Cicognani, Apostolate Delegate to the United States, according to a report ~abled the N. C. W. C. News Service on July 6, by Msgr. Enrico Pucci, its Vatican City correspondent. Pope Pius, in. his conversation with the Apostolic Delegate, the message stated, expressed the deepest interest in all the activities of Catholics in the United States and in the country in general. It was in this connection that His Holiness expressed par­ ticularly his interest in the activities of the N. C. W. C. The Holy Father said he is especially pleased with the good done in America for the missions of every kind. He is delighted, His Holiness added, with the widespread circulation given his en­ cyclical letters in the United States, through which his teachings are brought to every­ one's knowledge. Pope Pius concluded by imparting his most affectionate blessing upon the episco­ pate, the clergy, the faithful and all America. The Holy Father engaged Archbishop Cicognani in conversation for an hour. The Apostolic Delegate interpreted for the Holy Father the gratitude of the episcopate of the United States for his Encyclical Letter Vigilanti Cura, just issued, and thanked His Holiness for such an important document regarding one of the most important problems affecting public morality. Smiling with evident pleasure, Pope Pius replied to the Apostolic Delegate's ad­ dress by noting that the entire text of the encyclical had been cabled immediately to the United States, and expressed his profound gratitude for the efficacious initiative of the American bishops, who, he said, have fulfilled a work which is not only good in itself, but which also is highly beneficial and providential, not only for the United States, qut also for the whole world. The example given by the American episcopate for the safeguarding of public morality in such a delicate matter as the motion pictures was really brilliant, the Holy Father added. No better occasion could have been offered him to express his mind and to pronounce his fatherly words on a matter that interests not only Catholics but all well-minded people, the Pope said. He is sure the American bishops will continue their zealous efforts, the Holy Father said, declaring that what they have already done is . guarantee of this. The CHURCH By Rev. R. A. McGowan and the PROBLEMS of DEMOCRACY

HEREWITH we present the text of an address delivered July 16 in a round table discussion on the above- mentioned topic at the University of Virginia Institute of Public Affairs in which the assistant director of the N. C. W. C. Social Action Department declared that "only on the basis of an economic democracy made up of strong men united in brotherhood in behalf of the common good can we preserve political democracy." Father McGowan also spoke at the institute at a session on "Mexico" declaring that '·when Mexico ceases its persecution of religion which has brought bloodshed and division to its people as the country has sought to solve its difficult economic problems, it will find its chief friend in Catholic social teaching."

MERICA began as a democracy of the individ­ bution of ownership was the declared necessity. ualist kind. That phase of our life is ended and Another was that a man ~nd his wife and the growing A we are in the throes of deciding for or against children are our greatest wealth and possess imperish­ another kind of democracy. The two elements of in­ able dignity and vast capacities. Plutocracy destroys dividualism-lone individuals caring for themselves both economic democracy and the dignity of man. But with some success and an all but inactive government we need not and. should not abandon the concept of an -are gone. The rule now is not to stand alone but to economic democracy as distinct from political democ­ organize. Business men have united in trade associa­ racy or that of the dignity and worth of a man. tions. Farmers have partially organized and wish to What we must do, instead, it seems to me, is merge make organization complete. Labor is in the same po­ economic democracy and human dignity with a missing sition. And some twelve millions or more are so de­ element in early America-brotherhood dedicated to feated that they are unable to find work and livelihood the common good. For only through human brother­ in the normal course of industry and trade. As for hood, formally recognized both by our organizing our­ government, no longer does it simply keep the peace selves around our work for purposes of economic self­ and no longer does it enforce individual competition. government and by a dedication of our government to The governmental change has been going on for years; the larger field of helping this economic democracy to and future historians will probably mark the end of exist and function, is it possible to realize the general the old and the beginning of the new by the deliberate welfare. And only through retaining human dignity encouragement which the federal government gave to by giving it an expression in widespread ownership business shortly · after the war to form those combines can we avoid that distortion which so easily occurs, of called trade associations. racing for the general good and forgetting the indi­ An individualist democracy could not, however, last. dividual man and his family. Only through insisting Its internal vice of encouraging everyone to try to care on an economic democracy of the people in their daily for himself alone and let the devil take the hindmost work and ownership apart from government can we meant disregard of the general welfare, contempt for avoid being swallowed up by government and become human brotherhood and denial of justice. The result subjects of a tyranny. was inevitable. The pity is that we did not change our individualism before it ended in plutocracy. For HESE seem general terms, but none the less they if individualism was wrong and suicidal, even if it was T have a specific meaning. In farming they mean an individualist democracy, democracy of any kind is farm cooperatives and farm-owning farmers. Among incompatible with plutocracy. A people cannot be employes they mean labor unions which assure labor, controlled in their work and livelihood by the few and the wage worker and the salaried worker alike, a good continue to govern themselves politically. Political living, a fair share in our great productivity and steady power will follow the economic power. employment. They mean these same unions lifting employes to full citizenship in their industry to share Eare now trying to decide what we shall become. with organized employers in its general direction, its W The decision is fateful. Yet we need not turn profits, the determination of its prices and finally its our backs on the past. Two ideals of early America very ownership so that our industries will be in fact still have validity. One was that a democracy must organized partnerships. Among the professions it exist in work and ownership apart from government means formal organization for self-government. It if we are to possess a real democracy; and wide distri- means a federation of all the organized industries and 7 8 CATHOLIC ACTION August, 1936 professions for the good of all, for the good of the an agent of aggression against the foreigner. Govern­ public. It means consumers' cooperatives. It means ment is a positive agent to see to it that the rights of public ownership of things too important to the public individuals are protected, but also that they are merged to be owned privately. with the common good. It should help, as well, those groups which cannot of themselves get justice and share in the common weal. Government has the fur­ NLY on the basis of an economic democracy made ther most important work to do of helping an organized up of strong men united in brotherhood in behalf O economic democracy to come into life" and once it is of the common g~od can we preserve political democ­ born to help it function for the common good. racy. "But there should not be the all but inactive government which we once thought the best. An inac­ Whether we shall, in fact, create such a democracy, tive government springs from an individualist people, I do not know. But I hope that Catholics will do more who, putting it in the best light, mistakenly think that than their share to create it. By that I do not mean they can, at once, care for themselves and obtain the that the Church should enter politics or create economic common good by looking out always for No. 1. Such organizations or dictate details of policies even to its a people want a goverp..ment that will let them alone in own members. What I do mean, and I think this is what are, in fact, their sins. Successfully organized the sole function of the Church in this matter, is that business men are now clamoring for -a return to the it shall teach its followers and all who are willing to years when no government was preventing them from listen, the moral and religious laws of human dignity ruining both the country and t hemselves; and they and human brotherhood in economic and governmental speak in terms of liberty. life and inspire them to act; and leave then to the people the task of creating a nation which shall live up In these tran~itional years while we are fighting the to these moral laws of human dignity and brotherhood results of a century and more of crime we have to get and of an organic and governmental life, as well, that more help from the government than should be needed shall protect and develop individual welfare and the later on. For one thing labor, farmers and the con­ common good. sumers are not organized to do for themselves. We lack an organic society organized and dedicated to the common good. Predatory business, on the other hand, "T 0 create such a democracy means a revolution in is organized almost to the hilt. But at any stage, gov­ our souls. It means also a peaceful revolution in ernment is not rightly a mere policeman and still less American life.

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------~I------MONSIGNOR KERBY-

PIONEER and LEADER tn the FIELD of CHARITY

CATHOLIC and public charitable work in the United States has lost a champion of signal and multiple abilities in the death of Monsignor Kerby. Celebrated in the field of sociology, where his outstanding abilities were recognized from coast to coast, he was equally well-known and respected in the field of Cath­ olic and public charities, to the organization and administration of which he gave vigorous and constructive leadership, as well as for his exceptional · services as educator, author and editor. Through his manifold activities, but especially because of his sterling priestly character and life, Dr. Kerby became a great spiritual force in the United States. His memory will endure both among those who as students or workers came within the influence of his inspiring personality and those who as privileged friends were captivated by the dominating purpose of his life, which, in seeking personal Christian perfection, achieved such a rich harvest of accomplishment for God and humanity. Members of the headquarters staff of the Nationa~ Catholic Welfare Conference have cause to remember with deepest gratitude Monsignor Kerby's many constructive services to the various Confere·nce departments and bureaus. His kindly but direct efficiency, coupled with his uniformly optimistic and understanding atti­ tude, always inspired to better work and a higher appreciation of responsibility. On his frequent informal visits to the offices of the Conference, he radiated the sunshine and whole­ someness of his own cheery nature and evoked among N. C. W. C. employes an attitude of affectionate esteem such as is accorded to few. His services in the organization and in the work of the National Catholic War Council, predecessor of the Conference; his continued interest in the N. C. W. C., especially in the work of its Social Action Depart­ ment; his work in the building up of the National Catholc School of Social Service, which under his wise direction has grown to realize his own evaluation of it as "a consecrated tabernacle of a great ideal"; his con­ tribution to the nation-wide "Catholic Hour" which he served in its initial" stages as director of speakers­ for these and innumerable other services, the memory of Dr. Kerby will be revered by all members of the N. C. W. C. family, both those actively working in Washington and those cooperating throughout the country in making vocal and effective in our Catholic social and civic life those splendid ideals for which Dr. Kerby ever stood and for the advance of which he labored with such unselfishness, courage, vigor and success. The following sketch of his career is published through the courtesy of the N. C. W. C. News Service. -The Editor.

T. REV. MSGR. WILLIAM J. KERBY, one of 1897 and where he was Professor of Sociology. Signal the best known priests in the United States, were his contributions to the National Conference of R national leader in the fields of sociology and Catholic Charities, of which he was organizer. He charity, distinguished educator, author and Catholic contributed much in interest and labor to the National editor, died at his home in Washington, D. C. on the Catholic School of Social Service in the Nation's Capi­ morning of July 27, 1936, at the age of 66 years. A tal, whose acting director he was for a number of special blessing from Pope Pius XI arrived the evening years. He had been the editor of The Ecclesiastical before his death. Review since July, 1927, and his work in this field was Monsignor Kerby, whom the Rev. Dr. Ignatius regarded as brilliant. Smith, O.P., of the Catholic University of America characterized as "an inspiration and a proof that IS labors as a member of the Committee on Special humanity and divinity can coalesce attractively in H War Activities of the National Catholic War man, " was a priest of brilliant accomplishments in an Council were of great importance at a critical time, extraordinary number of fields. The Most Rev. and he was chairman of its National Committee on Michael J. Curley, Archbishop of Baltimore and Chan­ Women's ·Activities. He .had a leading part in the cellor of the Catholic University, once said that "no founding of the War Council from which sprang the priest in the nation has ever been ra.ised to the dignity National Catholic Welfare Conference. His services as of Domestic Prelate who was more deserving of it than a member of the Board of Charities of the District of Monsignor Kerby." Columbia· were so outstanding that three successive presidents of the United States honored him with ap­ ONSIGNOR KERBY was celebrated in the field pointments to it. M of sociology, where his work was known from A native of Lawlor, Iowa, where he was born Feb­ one seaboard to the other and was praised by secular, ruary 20, 1870, Monsignor Kerby attended public and as well as religious workers. Nationally known are his parish schools in that town, and then enrolled at St. distinguished services to the Catholic University of J·oseph's College in Dubuque. Next he entered St. America, on whose faculty he served continuously from Francis Seminary, Milwaukee, and later took the de- 9 10 CATHOLIC ACTION August, 1936

Priestly Integrity of Monsignor Kerby Praised by Father Burke RIBUTE to the personal, priestly integrity of Rt. Rev. Msgr. William J. Kerby, noted sociologist, editor and educator, was paid by the Very Rev. Dr. John J. Burke, C.S.P., general secretary of the T National Catholic Welfare Conference, in the following words: "The great characteristic of Father William J. Kerby was his personal, priestly integrity. No man r~alized more deeply the responsibility of the individual to God. The acceptance of this truth, with all that meditation upon it unfolded to him, was the guiding star of Father Kerby's life. It guided his love of our Blessed Lord: his devotion to the sacramental life of the Church: his own rectitude: his duty and obligations to his fellows: his affection for his family and his fidelity to his friends. "The fields of his activities were many. The number of those whom he trained and inspired is large. The work that he has done will have a still greater influence on the life of the Church in this country and on the country itself, as the years pass. "Above all his work there will endure in our memory, and the memory of all who knew him, the up­ right, priestly character cl' Father Kerby, who served all, but served all because he served first the Saviour of all, our Lord Jesus Chr t.' , gree Bachelor of Sacred Theology at the Catholic charitable and similar institutions in the National University in 1893, and the Licentiate in 1894. Capital for which appropriations are made by Con­ gress. President Harding renamed Monsignor Kerby ONSIGNOR KERBY had been ordained in 1892, to membership on the Board in 1923, and President M and following his college work traveled abroad Coolidge named him for the third successive term in and studied at the Universities of Berlin and Louvain. December, 1925. He received the degree Doctor of Social and Political To all of these accomplishments, Monsignor Kerby Science at Louvain in 1897. Later the University of. added singularly effective talents as an orator. He Notre Dame conferred the honorary degree Doctor of spoke in all sections of the country and was constantly Laws upon him in recognition of his eminent position sought after as a speaker for special occasions, espe­ as a sociologist. cially at diocesan retreats for priests and laymen. His After completing his studies abroad, Monsignor addresses held high merit as literary compositions. Kerby returned to the United States and joined the faculty of Columbia College, Dubuque, where he served HEN, on April 19, 1934, he was invested as a until joining the faculty of the Catholic University W Domestic Prelate at a brilliant ceremony in the of America 39 years ago. chapel of Trinity College, the Papal Brief read on this The organizer of the National Conference of Cath­ occasion said he had rendered "highly meritorious olic Charities in 1910, and its secretary from that time service" to the Church and was "a shining example until 1920, Monsignor Kerby was its guiding and di­ of priestly life." Dr. Smith, who delivered the sermon recting hand. In December, 1919, and January, 1920, on this occasion, directed special attention to Monsi­ when the Most Rev. Peter J. Muldoon, Bishop of Rock­ gnor Kerby's "idealism, administrative ability, broad ford and episcopal chairman of the N. C. W. C. humanitarianism and passionate devotion to human Department of Social Action, held conferences with distress. ' , Catholic priests and laymen interested in this work, "To us of the priesthood," Dr. Smith said, "Father Monsignor Kerby was one of those chosen to constitute Kerby has been an inspiration and a proof that hu­ an executive committee to assist Bishop Muldoon in manity and divinity can coalesce attractively in man. the work of the Department. Not only by his example, but by his words of advice during his many retreats to the clergy, by his many NDER the direction · of Monsignor Kerby the articles written for sacerdotal inspiration, by his fas­ U National Catholic School of Social Service was cinating printed conference 'Prophets of a Better organized and he served as its directing head from Hope,' and as an editor of that precious priest's 1924 to 1929. To his leadership, ability and zeal much monthly magazine, The Ecclesiastical Review, he re­ of its success is due. At the time of his death he was vealed in the service of his fellow-priests what he dis­ vice president of its board of trustees. closed in his service of the dependent, the defective In June, 1920, President Wilson named Monsignor and the delinquent, a deep-rooted love for the Church Kerby a member of the Board of Charities of the Dis­ and the things of God." trict of Columbia for a three-year term. This Board Monsignor Kerby was closely identified with Trinity has supervisory control over all penal, correctional, College in Washington. He (Turn to page 15) HOLY FATHER'S MOTION PICTURE ENCYCLICAL

HE following is the An Evaluation by calculable influence for evil. text of a statement What a massacre of the in­ T issued by the Arch­ Most. Rev. John T. McNicholas, O.P. nocence of youth is taking bishop of Cincinnati and Chairman of the Episcopal place hour by hour. How chairman of the Episcopal Committee on Motion Pictures shall the crimes that have Committee on Motion Pic­ their direct source in im­ tUres immediately upon the receipt in the United States moral motion pictures be measured' Catholics are of the encyclical letter of His Holiness, Pope Pius XI, called by God, the Pope, the bishops and the priests to on "Motion Pictures" (" Vigilanti Cura") : a united and vigorous campaign for the purification of "The latest encyclical of Pope Pius XI, addressed to the cinema, which has become a deadly menace to the American bishops and to other ordinaries enjoying morals.' peace and communion with the Apostolic See, on Mo­ tion Pictures, is an evidence of the Holy Father's world ,(. I N November, 1933, 80 bishops met in Washing- vision and his unceasing solicitude for souls. The pon­ ton in their annual conference. An episcopal tificate of Our Holy Father during fifteen years shows committee was appointed to study the practical mea­ that His Holiness is moved always by the compelling sures to be taken in order to correct at their source love of Christ for souls; it is the principle according to the evils of' the cinema. The members of the original which he solves the problems of world-wide importance. committee were Bishop Cantwell of Los Angeles and San Diego, who pleaded so eloquently with his brother "It is natural, therefore, to find the Holy Father bishops not to delay moment in launching a nation­ giving his attention to the greatest opinion-forming a wide offensive against the salacious motion pictures; agencies of the world. His many pronouncements, and Bishop Boyle of Pittsburgh, Bishop Noll of Fort his latest encyclical, on the cinema show his masterful Wayne, and the writer. Bishop Donahue, Auxiliary grasp not only of the essentials of the motion picture Bishop of New York, was named to the committee in problem, but even of its details to a degree that seems November, 1935. Suggestions were sought several almost incredible. He recognizes that the cinema is times from the bishops of the country as to what action one of the most potent influences for good or for evil. should be taken. The Legion of Decency was founded, As the supreme moral teacher, he speaks to the world with results that were most gratifying. on this subject. "In November, 1934, His Eminence, Cardinal Mun­ "The sane judgment of the American bishops, mani­ delein, was asked by the bishops' Conference to classify fested during a hundred and fifty years proves them pictures for all the dioceses. This was generously done to be a conservative body of men. While always think­ by His Eminence without cost to the Conference. ing of the best interests of the people, they are slow to "In November, 1935, owing to the fact that New take public, concerted action against evils. York is the distributing center of motion pictures, the bishops' Conference asked His Eminence Cardinal ,(. BECAUSE the American motion pictures had be- Hayes to assume the responsibility of classifying pic­ come one of the most corrupting influences of tures. His Eminence graciously consented. all ages, it was recognized that the ordinary procedure of each bishop doing what he individually thought best T cannot be denied that the producers have made in his diocese would not be efficacious. The suppres­ (. (. I p~ctures of a higher moral quality owing to the sion of the evil could be accomplished only by the co­ activity of the Legion of . Decency and cooperation of operation of all the bishops and the coordination of all many other groups. Reports show that unfortunately the forces at their disposal. some pictures have been produced and shown which "The call for united action on the part of the have fallen below the standards that decency demands. bishops came from His Excellency, the Most Rev. While acknowledging good will on the part of most Amleto Giovanni Cicognani, at the charity conference producers, it must be admitted that they do not under­ of New York, October 1933. The Apostolic Delegate stand what is meant by the fixed and unchangeable said: Christian principles of morality. Clean motion pic­ " 'Wherever the Church is developing her holy mis­ tures during the past two years have resulted in better sion, she has grave needs. And everywhere the forces box-office receipts. This is very complimentary to the of evil are working ceaselessly to restrict her in the ful­ American public. While it continues, Hollywood will fillment of her divine mission of saving souls. An undoubtedly be sympathetic to the purposes of the example in our day is the moving picture, with its in- Legion of Decency. But there (Turn to page 23) 11 I MONTH by MONTH

ington, D. c., resigning early in 1919 to accept appointment CATHOLIC ACTION as Bishop of Buffalo. While Bishop TUrner was nationally known for his " OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE scholarship and famed as an educator, it is for his active NATIONAL CATHOLIC WELFARE CONFERENCE and constructive interest in Catholic charities, especially and "We have grouped together, uncler the National in all that contributed to the well-being of his diocese and Oatholic Welfare Oonference, the various agencies by which the cause of religion is furthered. Flach the civic welfare of his community that Bishop Turner will of the8e, continuing its OWn special work in its be best remembered by those both within and without his ch08en field, will now derive additional support flock. An uncompromising foe of intolerance, a militant through general cooperation." -From the 1919 Pastoral Letter of the protagonist for social justice, an unselfish laborer in the Archbishops and Bishops of the U. S. cause of Christ's Church, Bishop Turner will be sadly N. C. W. C. Administrative Board missed. As Bishop Gallagher, who preached the sermon MOST REV. ARCHBISHOP E ARD MOONEY, Bishop of at his funeral, said: Rochester, chairman of the Adm istrative Board and epis­ "'If we look back over the life of Bishop Turner we find copal chairman of the Executive DepartUlent; MOST REV. that the apostolic spirit, the spirit of apostolicism of self­ JOHN B. PETERSON, Bishop of Manchester, vice chairman of the Administrative Board and episcopal chairman of the sacrifice, of unselfish devotion to the cause of Christ and Department of Education: MOST REV. EDWIN V. O'HARA, the salvation of souls was the dominating motive of his Bishop of Great Falls, secretary of the Administrative vocation, his priesthood and his episcopacy." Board, and episcopal chairman of the Department of Social Action: MOST REV. FRANCIS C. KELLEY, Bishop of Okla­ May the soul of this great and zealous bishop rest in homa City and Tulsa, treasurer of the Administrative peace. Board: MOST " REV. SAMUEL A. STRITCH, Archbishop of Milwaukee, episcopal chairman of the Department of Pope Pius Xl's "Motion Pictures" Encyclical Catholic Action; MOST REV. JOSEPH F. RUMMEL, Arch­ bishop of New Orleans, episcopal chairman of the Legal Issued by the N. C. W. C. in Pamphlet Form Department: MOST REV. HUGH C. BOYLE, Bishop of Pitts­ burgh, episcopal chairman of the Press Department; MOST MMEDIATEL Y upon receipt of the cabled text of the REV. JOHN F. NOLL, Bishop of Fort Wayne, episcopal I Encyclical Letter of His Holiness, Pope Pius XI, on chairman of the Department of Lay Organizations; MOST "Motion Pictures," a convenient pamphlet form was issued REV. J"OHN T. McNICHOLAS, O.P., Archbishop of Cincin­ by the Publications Office of the National Catholic Welfare nati, and MOST REV. JOHN J. MITTY, Archbishop of San Francisco. Conference. This is in keeping with the practice of the N. C. W. C. Assistant Bishops, Administrative Board and brings up to twelve the total number of encyclicals MOST REV. EDWABD F. HOBAN, Bishop of Rockford; of Pope Pius XI it has issued in uniform pamphlet form. MOST REV. EMMET M. WALSH, Bishop of Charleston: MOST REV. KARL J. ALTER, Bishop of Toledo; MOST REV. In addition to the encyclical on "Motion Pictures," these BERNABD J. SHEIL, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago; MOST include: REV. JOHN A. DUFFY, Bishop of Syracuse; MOST REV. "The Catholic Priesthood"; "The Church and Mexico"; FRANCIS P. KEOUGH, Bishop of Providence. VERY REV. JOHN J. BURKE, C.S.P., S.T.D. "'The Light of Truth"; '''Catholic Action"; "Reconstructing General Secretary the Social Order"; "Christian Marriage" ; "The Sacred Heart and World Distress"; "Christian Education of CHARLES A. MCMAHON Youth"; "Saint Augustine"; "Promotion of True Religious Editor Unity"; and "Saint Francis of Assisi." Opinions ea;pres8ed in article. published in thi. The widespread dissemination given his encyclicals in magazine are to be regarded a. th08e of the re8pec­ the United States, so that their teachings are brought to tive contributors. They do not nece88arily carry with them the formal approval of the Admini8tra­ the attention of a large number of people, is a source of tive Board. National Oatholic Welfare Oonference. delight to His Holiness, Pope Pius XI, the Holy Father revealed in an audience he accorded His Excellency, the Most Rev. Amleto Giovanni Cicognani, Apostolic Delegate to the United States, a few days ago and reported else­ where in this issue. Death of Bishop Turner of Buffalo Severe Loss to Diocese and Nation N. C. W. C. Legal Department Supplies Bishops HE Diocese of Buffalo and the Church throughout the Data on Transportation of School Children T Nation suffered a severe loss in the death on July 10 N July 15, last, the Legal Department, N. C. W. C., by of the Most Rev. Wm. Turner, bishop of the diocese for the Odirection of its episcopal chairman, the Most Rev. Joseph past seventeen years. Bishop Turner, who was 65 years F. Rummel, Archbishop of New Orleans, sent to the ordi­ of age, died as a result of an influenza attack suffered some naries of the United States a copy of the law enacted by time ago. the 1936 New York State Legislature in relation to the Citizens of all creeds and walks of life joined in sincere transportation of school children; also a copy of a memo­ mourning for the late bishop, and the City of Buffalo, randum prepared by William F. Montavon, director of the through a proclamation of its mayor, observed a period of department, referring to earlier legislation of the same official mourning, testifying in many acts of public sympathy general character in other states. In transmitting this to the deep respect in which the prelate was held by his data Archbishop Rummel said: fellow citizens. "The enactment of the New York statute inclosed marks Born in Kilmallock, Ireland, and educated in the Royal a definite important step in advance in procuring equality University, Dublin, and the North American College in before the law for children who attend parochial schools. Rome, "the future bishop came to the United States and In a large number of states children attending parochial became professor at St. Paul Seminary, St. Paul, Minn., schools are still discriminated against in respect of the use writing while there his well-known and standard textbook, of public transportation. In several of these states the "The History of Philosophy." In 1906, Dr. Turner joined legislatures have been giving earnest consideration to this the faculty of the Catholic University of America in Wash- important subject." 12 'with the N. C. W. C.

Father Mcintyre, O.F.M., to Speak The second booklet is devoted to the religious training of ,On "Catholic Hour." Beginning August 16 the little one and is entitled "Childhood Religion." In it, the author speaks of the principles of early spiritual train­ HE REV. B. J. McINTYRE, O.F.M., pastor of the ing, points to the various religious truths that the child T Most Holy Name Church, Paterson, N. J., will open a is capable of knowing at different age periods and calls series of three discourses on the Catholic Hour on August attention to the various methods that the parent can make 16, according to an announcement of the National Council use of in teaching the pre-school child his religion. ·of Catholic Men. The publications are thirty-two pages each. One page Father McIntyre, who was born in Philadelphia and edu­ . of each pamphlet is devoted to a study club outline. cated in the parochial schools there and in St. Joseph's Copies may be obtained from the International Catholic preparatory seminary at Callicoon, N. Y., entered the Truth Society at $7.00 per hundred; $4.00 for 50; $1.00 for Franciscan Order at Paterson, N. J., in 1910. He pursued 12, postage extra. Single copy, 10 cents includes postage. studies in the Franciscan clericate, and was ordained to the The booklets may also be obtaI ed from the National Cath­ priesthood in 1917. olic Welfare Conference. Following his ordination, Father McIntyre studied at the Catholic University of America, where he worked under the direction of the late Bishop Turner in the department Cardinal Hayes' Tribute to Holy Father {)f philosophy. Upon completion of his work there, he Published by N. C. C. M. in Pamphlet Form taught at St. Bonaventure's Seminary, Allegany, N. Y., and for the past ten years has engaged in missionary and HE address of His Eminen~e, P~trick Cardin~l Hayes, parish work. He is the author of Sermons for the Whole T Archbishop of New York, gIven In the "CatholIc Hour" Year. on May 31, in observance of the 79th birthday of His Holi­ ness, Pope Pius XI, has been published in pamphlet form and is available through the National Council of Catholic ,Msgr. Garriga Appointed Coadjutor Men, producers of the "Catholic Hour" program. In his To Bishop Ledvina of Corpus Christi Diocese address, His Eminence stressed the importance of the Papacy in the history of the Church and cited the notable AST month the Holy See announced the appointment of accomplishments of His Holiness, Pope Pius XI. L the Rt. Rev. Msgr. M. S. Garriga, pastor of the Church Two additional new pamphlets containing series of ad­ of St. Cecilia, San Antonio, Texas, to the Titular Bishopric dresses given in the "Catholic Hour" by distinguished of Siene and to the office of Coadjutor to the Most Rev. speakers are also available at N. C. C. M. headquarters. Emmanuel B. Ledvina, Bishop of Corpus Christi. One by the Very Rev. Thomas F. Conlon, O.P., national Monsignor Garriga was born at Point Isabel, Texas, in director of Holy Name Societies, contains five addresses the Diocese of Corpus Christi, in 1886. He made his classi­ on the subject of "The Coin of Our Tribute." The other cal studies at St. Mary's College, in Kansas, and his philo­ comprises the recently concluded addresses of the vicar sophical and theological course at St. Francis Seminary, general of the Diocese of Salt Lake, the Right Reverend Milwaukee. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1911. Monsignor Duane. G. Hunt, on "Misunderstanding the In the first' years of his priesthood, he served in the mis­ Church." As a convert to Catholicism, Monsignor Hunt's sionary sections of the archdiocese. When the seminary of understanding of the point of view of non-Catholics as well St. John in San Antonio was founded, he was appointed as his clear forceful style make the pamphlet particularly procurator and, for a time, taught Spanish, Catechetics valuable as an apologetical work. and Pastoral Theology. Each of these three pamphlets is priced at fifteen cents In the World War, Monsignor Garriga served as a chap­ postpaid. lain with the United States Army. After his return from overseas he was appointed pastor of St. Cecilia's. In ad­ dition, he is a diocesan consultor, a member of the Board C.A.I.P. Pamphlet Tells of of Administration and a judge of the Matrimonial Court. Pope Benedict XV's Peace Action Bishop-elect Garriga will be consecrated in San Fernando HE efforts of His Holiness, Pope Benedict XV, in the Cathedral on September 21, with the Most Rev. Arthur J. T later years of the World War to bring about a cessation Drossaerts, Archbishop of San Antonio, acting as of hostilities between the Allies and the Central Powers consecrator. are related.in summary form in a new pamphlet just pub­ lished by the headquarters of the Catholic Association for N. C. W. C. Family Life Director International Peace, 1312 Massachusetts Avenue, Wash­ Author of Two Adult Education Pamphlets ington, D. C. The pamphlet is a summary, prepared by the History UBLICATION of the first two pamphlets in an Adult Committee of the Association, of Friedrich Ritter von PEducation Series by the International Catholic Truth So­ Lama's Die. Friedensvermittlung Papst Benedikt XV. uncI ciety has just been announced. The booklets were written ihre Vereitlung durch den deutschen Reichskanzler by the Rev. Dr. Edgar Schmiedeler, O.S.B., director of the Michaelis. Family Life Section, N.C.W.C. Social Action Department. The sumtnary sketches the highlights of the abortive Both deal with the training of the pre-school child in the negotiations started by Pope Benedict in the summer of home. 1917 to bring about action among the warring nations The first entitled "Parenthood," discusses at some length looking toward a settlement of the international strife. the purpo;e of child discipline, types of parents and of The summary is a direct indictment of Dr. George children, the giving of commands, and various kinds of Michaelis, Chancellor of Germany at the time of the Pope's rewards and punishments. Attention is also called to the peace activities. exalted dignity of parenthood, to the prime importance of The C. A. I. P. History Committee is under the chairman­ parental affection in the child's life and training, and to ship of the Rev. Dr. John K. Cartwright, of Washington~ the absolute need of the supernatural. D. C., and includes 28 members. 13 DIOCESE of GALVESTON, TEXAS, HOST to the 16th ANNUAL CONVENTION Of the N.C.C.W.

DURING the coming month of October-from the 18th to the 21st-the Diocese of Galveston, Texas, through . the gracious invitation of its Ordinary, the Most Reverend Christopher E. Byrne, will entertain the sixteenth annual convention of the National Council of Catholic Women. Delegates and visitors to this always interesting and important meeting, together with thousands throughout the country unable to be present but following its deliberations from afar, will wish to know something of the history, extraordinary progress and present pulsating Catholic life of this progressive southern see. It is, therefore, with pleasure that we publish the following brief but informative sketch, courteously prepared at our request by Bishop Byrne, who has ruled the Diocese of Galveston with great wisdom and zeal since November, 1918. Texas through its great Centennial Exposition is attracting millions of visitors this year. To this appeal, Catholic Galveston adds its own attractions and a cordial call to the Catholic women of the country-a call which is believed will result in one of the greatest national conventions in the history of the National Council of Catholic Women.

EXAS won its independence from Mexico. on archbishQP o.f New Orleans in 1861. And he was suc­ April 21, 1836, in the gallant victo.ry over Gen­ ceeded in Galvesto.n by Most Rev. Claude Mary Dubuis, T eral Santa Anna o.n the San Jacinto battle field. a priest of the dio.cese. It was under Bishop Dubuis Previo.us to. that time the Mexican government had sec­ that the first division of the diQcese was made. In ularized all the Church property. The Franciscans 1881, Bishop Dubuis resigned and went back to. his abando.ned their mo.nasteries. The churches, some of native France. them beautiful edifices as evidenced in the few that are BishQP Nicholas A. Gallagher, a priest Qf the Diocese preserved, were left to. fall into ruin. Fo.r years, no o.f Columbus, Ohio, became the third BishQP of Galves­ Mexican bishop had crossed the Rio. Grande. A few ton. Under him, schools and churches multiplied, the itinerant priests gave scattered and scant religious con­ number Qf priests increased, and abo.ve all a diocesan solatio.n. Truly Texas presented a case where the shep­ seminary was established first under the direction o.f herd was struck and the flock dispersed. the Basilian Fathers fro.m Canada, and later under the This sad condition came to. the ears of Pope Grego.ry care o.f the dio.cesan priests who. still co.nduct St. Mary's XVI who sent wo.rd to. the Bishop of New Orleans to Seminary at La Po.rte, a small bay-sho.re town abo.ut investigate .and repo.rt. The work was later referred to half way between Galveston and HQusto.n. Bishop Rosati, o.f St. Lo.uis. Bishop Rosati sent Fathers Odin and Timon of the BOUT two.-thirds o.f the clergy no.w serving the Vicentian Fathers. Their visit and report resulted in A dio.cese here received their training at La Porte, the apPo.intment o.f Father Odin, C.M., as Vicar-Apos­ with the further result that vocatio.ns frQm native-born to.lic of Texas o.n March 6, 1842. In March alSo., five Texans are increasing rapidly. years later, Rt. Rev. J o.hn Mary Odin, Vicar-Apo.stolic, Houston, the largest city o.f Texas, where the ships was cre·ated bisho.P and his see fixed at Galvesto.n. The of the sea co.me up fifty miles inland, has nineteen who.le o.f Texas, co.mprising more than two hundred and churches and fifteen paro.chial schools, two academies fifty thousand miles, was his dio.cese. fQr young ladies, in charge Qf the Do.minican Sisters On December 8, 1874, the Dio.cese of San Anto.nio. and tho.se Qf the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacra­ was. erected west o.f the Co.lorado River; and o.n the ment. Bo.th of these religio.us grQUps have their novi­ same day Bro.wnsville, in "The Valley," was made a tiates at Houston, as well as the Sisters of Charity of Vicariate-Apo.stolic. To.day, Brownsville has become the Incarnate Word, who maintain six hospitals in the the Diocese of Co.rpus Christi. Subsequent divisio.ns diocese, and others in Arkansas, Califo.rnia and bro.ught into. existence the Dioc~ses o.f Dallas, El Paso, Lo.uisiana. and Amarillo, so that Texas today contains six dioceses, The Basilian Fathers have a high schoQI fQr bQys in with an archbishop ruling at San Antonio. Housto.n-The St. ThQmas High School-with an at­ tendance o.f mo.re than three hundred boys. Galveston T PRESENT, the Diocese o.f Galveston co.mprises has six churches and six paro.chial schools. Two acade­ A 43,000 square miles, extending between the CQIo.­ mies for yo.ung ladies in charge Qf the Ursuline Nuns, rado. River, west, and the Sabine River, east, and be­ the first religious bo.dy of wo.men to. enter Texas (they tween the Gulf of Mexico., south, and the no.rthern line came in 1847) and the Dominican Sisters. The Chris­ Qf nine co.unties separating it fro.m the Diocese o.f tian Bro.thers have a high scho.o.I fQr bo.ys with an at­ Dallas. tendance o.f more than Qne hundred and fifty. Holy The first bishop, J o.hn Mary Odin, was made second Ro.sary Parish fo.r Co.lored peo.ple has a fo.ur-year high 14 August, 1936 CATHOLIC ACTION 15

school, taught by Sisters of The Holy Family, Colored. State University, the Paulist Fathers have charge of This was the first parochial high school established for a Newman club for Catholic students, and the Sisters Colored children in the South. These same sisters now of St. Dominic offer Newman Hall as a residence dor­ teach another parochial high school at St. Nicholas ~n mitory for Catholic young ladies. Houston. The diocese has eleven churches for Colored In many pla~es throughout the diocese there are people, in charge of the J osephite Fathers, the Fathers large parishes made up of settlers who came from Bo­ of the Holy Cross and the diocesan priests; seven paro­ hemia, Poland, Italy, and Germany. chial schools are maintained for Colored children, and the two high schools mentioned above. HERE are 115 priests of the diocese and 52 of re­ T ligious communities who attend 167 parochial and HE work among the Mexicans is in charge of the mission churches and twenty-five chapels. There are T Oblate Fathers, the Augustinians, the Franciscans 13;527 young people in parochial and high schools, of the Third Order Regular, and our own diocesan taught by ten different religious communities of sisters. priests. The diocese has a Cath9lic population of more than At Austin, the capital of the state, the seat of the 160,000. ------1.------Monsignor Kerby-Pioneer and Leader in the Field of Charity- Continued from page 10 occupied a place on the school '8 faculty from 1902 to olic University of America, celebrated the Mass of 1932, and was chaplain from the beginning of the Requiem offered in the crypt of the National Shrine of college in 1900 until the time of his death. He was, the Immaculate Conception on the campus of the moreover, the only one actually present at the laying Catholic University, for the happy eternal repose of of the cornerstones of all of Trinity's buildings, and the soul of Monsignor Kerby; also for that of his sister, himself laid the last cornerstone, that of Alumnae Hall, Josephine Kerby, aged 76, who passed away the day in 1928. following Monsignor Kerby's death. Following the In addition to "Prophets of a Better Hope," Mon- double funeral Mass, which was attended by many dig­ signor Kerby wrote" The Social Mission of Charity," nitaries of the Church, prominent public officials, mem­ which has been called "a superb piece of literature as bers of the faculty of the university and of the univer­ well as an accurate interpretation of trends. " He was sity's entire summer school, the bodies of Monsignor also the author of "Le Socialisme aux Etats Unis," Kerby and his sister lay in state in the chapel of Trinity "The Young Priest and His Elders" and" The Impact College until 3 o'clock of the day of the funeral when of Years." Monsignor Kerby also wrote numerous they were removed for burial at Sioux City, Iowa. articles for reviews and other publications. Three sisters survive Monsignor Kerby, the Misses The Rev. Dr. William Russell, a nephew of Mon- Ora and Leo Kerby, of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. signor Kerby and a member of the faculty of the Cath- Agnes McHugh, of Chicago. • Tributes to the Late Monsignor Kerby and Messages of Sympathy Many tributes to the life and work of the late Monsignor Charities will always remain a monument to his revered Kerby, together with numerous messages of sympathy, were memory."-Rt. Rev. Msgr. Robert F. Keegan, Executive received at N. C. W. C. headquarters by the Very Rev. John Director of the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New J. Burke, C.S.P., general secretary. Among them were the York. following: ------~------"Deeply grieved at news of Monsignor Kerby's death. "N ews of Doctor Kerby's death great shock to me, to the Please extend my sympathy to family and assure them of clergy, and to Catholic social workers. Church has lost out­ my prayers. Shall attend funeral. Please wire place and standing leader. and· Catholic social work its best interpre­ time."-The Most Rev. Karl J. Alter, Bishop of Toledo. ter. Extend sincere sympathy to· relatives. Remembrance in prayers."-Rt. Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. O'Dwyer, Director ------~------of Charities, Diocese of Los Angeles and San Diego. "In the death of the Rt. Rev. Monsignor William Joseph ------+------Kerby, the Church loses a worthy priest, the Catholic Uni­ "Please accept my sincere and heartfelt sympathy. As- versitya distinguished alumnus and professor, and our peo­ surance of prayers for one who was a beloved teacher, a ple an able exponent of the principles on which social bet­ worthy exemplar, and true priest of God."-M. Pauline terment finds its surest foundation. . . . Those who knew Casey (Scranton, Pa.), President, Diocesan Council, N. C. him best learned from his deed and word the true meaning C. W. of the spirituallife."-Rt. Rev. Msgr. Edward A. Pace, Vice ------+------Rector Emeritus of the Catholic University of America. "Shocked and grieved to learn of Monsignor Kerby'S death yesterday. We cannot express what his loss means ------I~I------Monsignor Kerby was a great spiritual force in this to us, to the school, and to Catholic social work. Please country. He viewed the social problems of America in the extend to his family sincerest sympathy and prayers."­ light of the Christian philosophy of life. He gave vigorous Olive F. Elder, President, Alumnae Association, National Ca..tholic School of Social Service. leadership to the organization of Catholic charitable work throughout the nation. We have lost a great student and "Deepest sympathy.------+------Our prayers are for Monsignor forward-looking scholar, and a Catholic pioneer in the field Kerby."-Alum1'Ute! of Southern California Chapter, N. C. of social welfare. The National Conference of Catholic S. S. S. (San Pedro, Calif.). SECULAR PRESS tn the UNITED STATES LAUDS POPE'S PLEA for CLEAN FILMS

EWS and editorial comment collected at N.C.W.C. headquarters shows that word of the recent encyclical of His Holiness, Pope Pius XI, on "Motion Pictures" ("Vigilanti Cura") has been carried to every N section of the United States. A number of secular newspapers of wide circulation, following the custom of a majority of Catholic periodicals, printed the encyclical in its entirety. Others quoted its most important paragraphs. Practically every secular newspaper in the country carried a news story telling of the issuance of the encyclical and of its general content. Herewith, we present excerpts selected from a great volume of pre­ ponderently enthusiastic editorials published in various sections of the United States:

Appeal to All Right-Thinking M Pope's Words Worth Pondering Over Clean Movies Issue Not Forgotten "The encyclical is addressed, pr i­ . "The Pope's words are worth pon­ "The movie people have done well. marily and gratefully, to those in the dering over, especially in that part of But if they had any thought that the United States who have taken as a his encyclical in which he says: 'We issue was forgotten they well may 'League of Decency' the 'prudent initi­ urge the necessity for a committee of ponder. A watch-dog that will not ative' against the abuse of motion pic­ censorship under the control of fathers sleep by day or by night has been set tures, with the recognized result that and mothers of families in order that by a well-organized agency. The 'they have shown improvement from a medium fraught with such power movie people must continue to give the moral standpoint.' But unceasing may be a source not of debasement Americans good pictures or hear loud vigilance is needed. (The encyclical but rather of virtue and national and vigorous and effective complaint." begins with the words in Latin mean­ greatness in the contribution which -Allentown (Pa.) Call. ing 'vigilant care.') it may make toward increasing the "It is admitted that there is no welfare, social and moral, of the Pope Speaks Mind of All Right­ means of influencing the multitudes world.' "-Albany (N. Y.) Times­ Thinking People more potent than the motion picture. Union. "The Pope speaks the mind of all It therefore becomes one of the su­ right-thinking people when he warns preme necessities of our time 'to Importance of Censorship in the Home the faithful against films that 'seduce watch and to labor to the end that it "His encyclical is a summons to the young people ... glorify passions .•. be no longer a school of corruption, movie to cast aside the swaddling show life under a false light (and) but that it be transformed into an ef­ clothes of mediocrity and move into destroy pure love and respect for mar­ fectual instrument for the education adult realization of their mission. For riage.' The all-pervasive realism of of and elevation of mankind.' Prac­ the power of education, of enlighten­ the movies has sullied that idealism tical suggestions are made as to how ment, of social service in motion pic­ with which youth instinctively graces this obligation is to be met by those tures is as great as the power of en­ love. Imitation of the manners of within the Church, and they are such tertainment and the talkies will only movies sometimes leads to imitation of as must appeal to 'all right-thinking enter the field of art when they their morals, also. Healthier movies men,' Catholic and non-Catholic. bracket idealism with box-office appeal. mean a healthier nation."-Richmond Through America, which has begun (Va.) News Leader. this crusade, the world may be "Pope Pius, too, points out the duty reached."-New York Times. of parents when he urges fathers and Bespeaks Commendation of Holy mothers, conscious of their responsi­ Father A Glorious Challenge bility, to cooperate in the fight for decent pictures. "Pope Pius is to be commended for "One great sentence of the encycli­ the move he has taken against vulgar "For the best and truest censorship, cal points out the way for real reli­ films. Here is a suggestion and a lead we believe, begins in the home. Exer­ gious unified action. His Holiness that could be followed by all decent cised there with wisdom, supported by people throughout the world. There asks, 'Why merely avoid evil?' And the findings of such boards of review is no question that a great many films he adds that religious influence on the as the Pope envisions, such censorship 'smell to high heaven.' If youth is to movies must .assume the form of 'a ought to be enough."-Omaha (Nebr.) light and guide to what is good.' Here World-Herald. be saved to be of value in future gen­ is a glorious challenge to change from erations action to achieve that result mere negative to positive censorship can start right there."-Portsmouth in a manner which will produce real Urge for Action Right in Principle (N. H.) Herald and Times. cultural achievement as well as spirit­ "Through his encyclical of June 29 ual advance."-Washington (D. C.) the Pope has again called the atten­ Lesson in Cohesive Action News. tion of the Catholic Church to the duty "What the Roman Church has done it owes society to support the cam­ for the public in effecting a clean-up Praise from Religious Journal paign against salacious and debasing of the screen is a great lesson in the "The generally constructive influ­ films. His urge for further action is value of cohesive action. Protestant ence which has been exerted by the right in principle and will receive the churches were fully as conscious of Catholic Church in this important indorsement of the clergy of all de­ the damage being done by films sev­ area cannot but be gladly recognized nominations, the better class of thea­ eral years ago as were Romans, but and its reassertion and extension will ter audiences and the motion picture their efforts to combat it were spo­ be cordially welcomed."-Christian i n d u s try itself." - Los Angeles radic, disunited, and largely ineffec­ Century (Chicago, Ill.) (Calif.) Times. tive."-Staunton (Va.) News Leader. August, 1936 CATHOLIC ACTION 17

World-Wide Resistance of Chnrch to Hopes for United Action of Catholics Churchmen Everywhere Should Follow Bad Films and Protestants Holy Father's Call "The resistance of the Catholic "Catholics and Protestants differ on "The Pope's encyclical yesterday to Church to undesirable pictures is not theology. But Catholics and Protes­ his episcopate in the United States confined to the United States, but the tants are united in seeing that homes urging a world-wide cam p a i g n emphasis placed upon it here derives are preserved and that wholesome in­ against dirty movies similar to that logically from the fact that pictures fluences are built around each. United now in progress here is one which de­ probably exert a wider influence in in a never ending campaign to im­ serves attention everywhere. The this country than in any other, and prove motion picture productions they danger of indecency in films is not upon the further fact that America is can make their greatest contribution the world center of motion picture towards restoring the proper equi­ limited to any country or to any com­ making. Its salutary effects will not librium to society. It is our hope they munion.... If the clergy, Protestant, be confined to the 18,000,000 or so will join forces for such a common Jewish and Catholic, uniting with for­ Catholics in America. It cannot fail cause."-Hapeville (Ga.) Review. ward-looking leaders of every faith, to create among them, and also would make an unremitting effort in among many non-Catholics, a discrim­ Notable Leadership of Catholic Church this direction the situation could be inating audience large enough to in­ "What the Pope's letter really em­ improved almost over night."-Troy fluence motion picture standards at bodies is a warning that eternal vigi­ (N. Y.) Times-Record. the source of production."-Galveston lance is the price of permanence in a (Tex.) News. field of reform in which the Catholic All Creeds Stand to Benefit Service to Families of the Nation Church, through its League of De­ cency, has offered notable leadership." "The Papal Encyclical, ordering a "Pope Pius deems the maintenance -Rochester (N. Y.) Times Union. permanent organized fight against the of moral standards in film plays to be debasing influence of 'bad films,' and of such importance that he has ad­ Check on Return to Old Order calling upon the faithful to abstain dressed an encyclical to the clergy and "The Pope's letter will serve to from patronizing motion pictures of­ laity of the Catholic Church to unite check a return to the old order of sex fensive to truth and Christian moral­ in upholding them.... The Pope has and problem pictures, and is certain to ity, will meet with the approval of all rendered a service to the families of win the approval of other religious right thinking men and women re­ this nation in throwing the weight of denominations, just as did the cru­ gardless of their religious beliefs. the Catholic Church behind the move­ sade launched by the Legion of De­ "Persons of all creeds can not fail ment for clean films."-San Jose cency. If film executives are wise . to benefit from the observance of the (Calif.) Mercury-Herald. they will study the encyclical for the ' encyclical in order that this great benefits which may accrue to the in­ force-the motion picture-shall be Encyclical Welcomed by All Believers directed toward the noble end of pro­ in Decency dustry rather than make any attempt to discredit it."-Scranton (Pa.) moting the highest ideals and the "All believers in decency heartily Times. truest· standard of living. Reforms welcome the encyclical which Pope which have already been effected Pius issued, from the Vatican, and in Can Not Overestimate Encyclical's through the Legion of Decency, have which he instructed bishops through­ Effect been of great influence in relation to out the world to 'classify' all motion "One hardly can overestimate the the morals of young people."-Fall pictures and to designate 'bad' films, effect of the Pope's recent encyclical River (Mass.) Herald-News. which Catholics should 'abstain from calling upon the Catholic hierarchy witnessing.' "-Clinton (Mass.) Item. and the Church generally, especially Fathers and Mothers Are Grateful in America, to crusade against objec­ "The world is waking up to the Encyclical Commands Respect for tionable moving pictures. . . . Pope effect that movies have on children. "Although dwelling upon the success More than ever will pictures now be "The project of Pope Pius, who con­ of the initial crusade, His Holiness re­ watched. The word of His Holiness templates world-wide procurement of minds that 'unceasing universal vigi­ will carry a long way. Backed by cooperation of Roman Catholics in a lance must ... convince the producers the moral element of this country that the Legion of Decency has not 'we-don't-patronize' movement against movies will be better and cleaner. filthy films, commands respect for His been started as a crusade of short Fathers and mothers everywhere are duration, soon to be neglected and Holiness and for the American clergy­ saying: 'Thank God for that.'''­ men his encyclical commends."­ forgotten, but that the bishops of the Lawrence (Mass.) News. Louisville (Ky.) T7,mes. United States are determined at all times and at all costs to safeguard Can Be No Two Opinions on Issue the recreation of the people in what.. Pope's Brave Stand Commended "Right-minded people the wOl'ld over ever form that recreation may take.'" "Not only should Catholics thank will agree with the appeal of Pope -Petersburg (Va.) Progress-Index. Pope Pius' recent order for the cen­ Pius that a ban should be raised sorship of motion pictures, but every against all motion pictures that are Pope's Purpose Merits Approval of All true Christian Protestant ought to of­ indecent or morally unsound. There "The importance of the moving pic­ fer up grateful thanks for the Pope's can be no two opinions upon that ture as an influence for good or evii brave stand. Motion pictures will proposition, except, perhaps, on the is well emphasized in the Pope's en­ lose nothing of their clean attractive­ part of producers themselves. Many cyclical. His interest in this great ness because of the Pope's order. The of them seem to have queer notions as popular agency for entertainment and world needs motion picture entertain­ to where decency stops and indecency instruction is world-wide in scope. He ment and instruction-but it is cer­ and immorality step in. seeks to have it directed toward pro­ tainly in order that presumably moral "Improvement has been made in mo­ moting the highest ideals and the best people shall refuse their patronage to tion pictures in the last two or three standards of life. His purpose will both good and bad pictures until the years. The League of Decency has be generally approved by the Ameri­ industry consents to the screening of accomplished much; but still more can people and by thinking persons only such pictures as shall be devoid needs to be won."-Elmira (N. Y.) throughout the world."-Santa Mon­ of moral offense. Pope Pius, we thank Advertiser. ica (Calif.) Outlook. you."-The Sentinel (Dexter, Iowa). ------.------YOUTH at the HELM

pENDING the publication of the full report of the 1936 Catholic Youth Institute, conducted in Washing- ton, D. C., June 22-27 under the auspices of the National Council of Catholic Women, readers of CATH­ OLIC ACTION will wish to familiarize themselves generally with the results of this very successful second annual conference in which 43 of the 53 diocesan councils of the N. C. C. W. had representation and which was attended by 110 women, many of whom had attended the 1935 institute, who were privileged to hear nearly two score of the nation's outstanding youth leaders in a program full of inspirational knowledge, dis­ cussion and advice pertinent to this all important field of Catholic Action. The accompanying summary by Miss Wilson, field secretary of the N. C. C. W., evaluates the 1936 conference from a number of inter- esting angles.

By, Lenna M. Wilson

UMMER in Washington-but within the cool and stately Within the N. C. C. W., the work has been carried on confines of the National Catho ic School of Social Serv­ under its National Committee on Youth of which Miss S ice--a group of young women and leaders in work with Anne Sarachon Hooley is chairman. Forty-three of the youth, found it an ideal spot for thoughtful consideration fifty-three diocesan councils have appointed members to this of the many problems confronting youth and those who are national committee. Through this network which reaches expending their energies in their behalf. into the diocese, the deanery or district and then into the parishes, information and assistance are made available Bishop Noll's Message to groups of any size engaged in a specific program or en­ The attendants were inspired and encouraged by the deavor to formulate one. The council is not promoting a message from the Most Reverend John F. N 011, Bishop of specific program but through the efforts of all of our Cath­ Fort Wayne and episcopal chairman of the Department of olic organizations dealing with youth, is endeavoring to Lay Organizations, N. C. W. C., which pointed out youth's broaden and increase the programs already existing and to need of guidance and the opportunity for Catholic women give aid to those desiring to initiate this work. Through the to fill this need. It read in part: appointment of these chairmen-diocesan, deanery, parish­ "The need of girl guidance is realized by officers, past a channel for the dissemination of information is provided and present, of the National Council of Catholic Women, and the standardizing of the youth program within a diocese and they are now striving to inculcate this interest in is made possible. With such a permanent set-up, the dan­ those who preside over subordinate councils, diocesan and gers attendant upon changing leadership are eliminated. local. In addition to these diocesan chairmen, national organiza­ "Mere pulpit guidance and direction will be ineffectual tions affiliated with the N. C. C. W. were invited to appoint unless at least a few religious and moral-minded men and members to cooperate in the general plans and program. women in every community will lend a helping hand, be­ Such chairmen have been appointed by the International cause never was youth beset by so many and such grave Federation of Catholic Alumnae, the Daughters of Isabella, trials and temptations. the Catholic Daughters of America and the Christ Child "May we not hope, therefore, that women will be found, Society. in large numbers, to assist the clergy in promoting the Miss Hooley's Call to Action spiritual, moral, social and recreational interests of the Catholic girl for her own sake, for society's sake, for Youth was the keynote of the council's last annual con­ Country's sake, for the Church's sake." vention at Fort Wayne when Bishop Noll called attention to the great need for all members of the council to interest Immediately following a meeting of the Executive Com­ themselves in the problems of youth and declared the coun­ mittee of the National Council of Catholic Women, under cil to be ideally qualified to sponsor this work in the parishes whose auspices the institute was conducted, the group was throughout the country. "We want you to be their angel honored by the attendance of the members of the commit­ guardians, 'to light and guard, to rule and guide,' " he said. tee including: Miss Katherine R. Williams, president; Mrs. In welcoming the delegates to the institute, Miss Hooley Earl R. Reynolds and Mrs. Thomas J. Horrigan, vice presi­ stated that the conference was in the nature of a training dents; Mrs. Thomas P. Ryan, treasurer; and Mrs. Thomas school for Catholic youth leaders. "Catholic effort in behalf Dignan, secretary. of youth," she said, "must be directed toward the solving of the problems of youth, toward the development of ef­ Progress During the Year fective re!igious and ~ultural programs and the integrating The year which has passed since the council held its first of youth mto the SOCIety of our day. If we fail to achieve youth institute in July of 1935, has marked many develop­ an adequate program for youth, communism and other sub­ ments in the work for youth. The governmental program, versive movements will secure their allegiance." through the National Youth Administration which was just Registrants Numbered 110 in a formative state at that time, has extended educational, recreational and work opportunities to thousands of young This year's institute drew a total registration of one men and women between the ages of 16 and 24. The various h~ndred and ten, 21 st~tes and 27 dioceses being represented. national Catholic organizations working in behalf of youth, N meteen of those regIstered this year attended last year's which have come together at the invitation of the National conference. Council of Catholic Women beginning as far back as 1931, The gathering took on the appearance alternately of a report concentration on and increased activity in this phase classroom, a forum, a round table discussion, a youth group of their programs. engaged in recreational pastimes-games and handicrafts. 18 August, 1936 CATHOLIC ACTION 19

CATHOLIC YOUTH LEADERS PLEDGE SUPPORT OF 1937 INSTITUTE T THE closing 8ession of the 1936 Catholie Youth Institute eonducted in Washington, D. C., June 22- A27, 1936, under the auspiees of the National Couneil of Catholie Women, the following resolution, pledg­ ing interest in and support of a similar institute in 1937, was adopted: WHEREAS, one hundred and ten women from twenly-seven dioceses of the United States, the Philip­ pines and Germany, convened at the Youth Institute of the National Couneil of Catholic Women in Wash­ ington, June 22 to 27, 1936, have considered the problems of youth with partieular emphasis and study of Catholic youth in the light of Catholie social teaching; and WHEREAS, such study and interchange of experience has resulted in a better understanding of these problems: Therefore be it RESOLVED, That the members of the institute deem such an institute essential to the development of a youth program and do hereby request that the Board of Directors of the National Council of Catholic Women sponsor a similar institute in 1937; be it further RESOLVED, That the National Council of Catholi~ Women be requested to encourage and assist re­ gional youth institutes throughout the country.

All took an active part in the hours set aside for discussion Reverend John J. Burke, C.S.P., general secretary of the and demonstration. National Catholic Welfare Confer~nce. Father Burke praised A well-planned program allotted certain hours of each Bishop Sheil as one of the leading spirits in the nation in day to definite phases of youth activities. The discussion Catholic effort to meet the problems of youth and as a most of organization and administration, during the first hour inspiring leader of all those who have the welfare of youth each morning included an explanation of the organization at heart. He expressed the gratitude and thanks of the and work of the national council, the plan of its national Administrative Board of the National Catholic Welfare committees, the general purposes of the institute, diocesan Conference to all who had participated in the Youth Insti­ programs as carried out in certain dioceses, community and tute as an expression of our common Catholic action under rural programs and training for leadership. the leadership of the bishops of the United States. Under the title "Theory of Program," the second hour Space limitation prohibits individual treatment of the . was given to discussion of the drama, crafts, athletics, many fine addresses "made to the group by members of the games, reading and general leisure time programs. clergy, council officers, representatives of national organi­ zations, diocesan youth chairmen, leaders in the field of Practice Classes Featured social work and government officials. These will likely be From 11.30 to 12.30, the group became a demonstration issued in a volume of the proceedings. class for an hour given to "practice." All joined in the But certain points were emphasized again and again handicraft classes, the playing of games and the planning whether the speaker's viewpoint was professional or volun­ of community nights. teer. Chief among these, in the writer's opinion, was the Spiritual activities, training for parenthood, study clubs, plea for an understanding attitude on the part of leaders vocational preparation and preparation for home-making of the individual young person-that youth be not dealt were treated during the early afternoon. with as a group and an attempt made to solve their prob­ The evenings were given to lectures by eminent speakers, lems collectively, but that they be treated as individuals relative to the day's discussions. Notable among these and as individuals given the particular guidance and assist­ were: Miss Williams, the council's national president; Rev. ance which they need. Francis P. LeBuffe, S.J., eastern representative of the So­ Economic Viewpoint Stated dality of Our Lady; Miss Jane Hoey, director of the Pub­ lic Assistance Bureau, Social Security Board; Dr. Elizabeth Those who spoke from an economic viewpoint pointed out Morrissy, professor of economics at Notre Dame College, the responsibility of adults today for the problems which Baltimore; Rev. Dr. George Johnson, director of the Depart­ face present-day youth-problems bound up with the social ment of Education, N. C. W. C., and secretary of the and economic difficulties which are troubling us all-and National Catholic Educational Association; Miss Bess stated that these problems are not those of youth's creation Goodykoontz, assistant commissioner, U. S. Office of Edu­ but the problems of other generations. The careful and cation; and Mr. Aubrey Williams, director of the National successful solution of these problems rests on the shoulders youth Administration. of their elders, it was pointed out. Bishop Sheil's Address The time allotted to discussion of vocational guidance brought out many helpful suggestions. The overcrowding On Friday afternoon, the institute had the honor of of certain professions was stressed and emphasis placed on greeting and hearing the Most Reverend Bernard Sheil, the necessity of making the facts known to boys and girls Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago and assistant episcopal chair­ while in school and before dennite vocational training had man of the N. C. W. C. Department of Lay Organizations. been undertaken. Community surveys were recommended Bishop Sheil, whose work for youth in the Archdiocese of in order that this information might be made available to Chicago has become nationally known, portrayed vividly the high schools and colleges. These surveys termed "job fact­ problems that confront youth today, both the children of finding" would include a listing of the various industries the privileged and those of the unprivileged, and gave an within the community, the number of positions which would outline of the work of the Catholic Youth Organization likely be available over a period of time, the requirements, (familiarly known as the "CYO"), of which he is founder salaries and hours. One diocesan youth chairman in at­ and director. tendance at the institute, is already at work promoting such Speaking of the wise guidance necessary in the many a diocesan-wide survey through the members of the youth problems confronting youth today, Bishop Sheil pointed out committee of her diocese. that youth itself is not a problem but a joy-that youth is Programs for Youth by Youth surrounded by problems in which they need and want the proper leadership. "They want your guidance; they will "Give youth something worth while to do. Let youth pro­ not fail you; they are going to be responsible if they get grams be by youth and for youth!" was the exhortation 01 your understanding sympathy and help," His Excellency speaker after speaker. That they need supervision of a said. mature nature was granted, but youth itself should play the Bishop Sheil was presented to the institute by the Very leading role in the selection of activities and in their execu- 20 CATHOLIC ACTION August, 193() tion. Programs of about three or four months' duration of cellophane, papier-mache figures and various other objects were proposed as being more likely to hold the interest of some of which in spite of very earnest effort, were not young people than those planned for a longer period. readily identifiable. The great lack of preparation for the most popular of all The sentiment of the entire group was expressed in the­ careers-that of marriage and parenthood-was lamented. resolution adopted at the closing session and printed One speaker told of a young college woman who had secured herewith. her doctorate before marriage but after marriage found Other resolutions expressing appreciation to the mem­ that nothing in all of her school training gave her any bers of the executive committee, to the speakers, to the­ assistance in the management of her home and the care of members of headquarters staff, to the National Catholic children. That our Catholic colleges are seeing the need and School of Social Service, were also adopted. endeavoring through special courses to fill it was pointed out by members of teaching religious orders in attendance at Cooperating Youth Leaders the institute. Attention was called to the seven or eight million women Speakers not heretofore mentioned who contributed very in industry, a large number of whom might be devoting materially to the success of the program were: Rev. James their time and talents to homemaking, and thus providing J. McLarney, O.P., of the Blackfriars Guild; Rev. Michael employment for heads of families who are unemployed. Ducey, O.S.B., prior, St. Anselm's Priory; Rev. Edgar B. That the young women of today are not always as willing to Schmiedeler, O.S.B., director of the Family Life Section,. make the sacrifices demanded of those who follow the mar­ Social Action Department, N. C. W. C.; Dr. Paul Ketrick,. riage career as were their pare 3 and grandparents, was Catholic University of America; Sister Julie, Rosary Col­ acknowledged and education toward a more spiritual and lege, River Forest, Ill.; Sister Teresa Gertrude, O.S.B., self-sacrificing attitude suggested. Benedictine Academy, Elizabeth, N. J.; Mrs. Mary Filser Lohr, National Catholic Women's Union; Mrs. Mary B. Address of Miss Williams Finan, International Federation of Catholic Alumnae; Miss Mary F. Riley, National Circle, Daughters of Isabella; Miss Miss Williams stressed the place of youth in filling the Tess M. Gorka, Fort Wayne Diocesan Council of Catholic ranks of Catholic effort on behalf of social and civic better­ Women; Miss Mary Finnan, Scranton Diocesan Council of ment and for the increase of Christian living. "We need Catholic Women; Miss Frances Engel, Catholic Charities, the inspiration of the younger people," she said, "their spon­ Buffalo, N. Y.; Miss Gertrude Warren, 4-H Clubs, U. S. taneity, idealism and ability to carryon plans and put new Department of Agriculture; Mrs. Maurice Rosenberg, N a­ life and spirit into the group which is sitting back and tional Amateur Athletic Federation; Miss Marian Abrams, saying, 'We have tried this over again and again and it Christ Child Society; Mrs. Philip Hornung, Trinity College doesn't work.' Younger people come along and with their Alumnae; Mrs. Elizabeth K. Peeples, Community Centers, enthusiasm find it does work. The strength, spontaneity Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Marie Moore Forrest, Community and courage of youth is what makes it all so worthwhile." Drama, Washington, D. C.; Mr. Dennis Connell, Roadside In an effort to aid in a concrete way those groups that Theater, Washington, D. C.; Miss Nancy Ordway and Miss found the beginnings difficult, the National Council of Mary O'Connell, Georgetown Visitation College;_Miss Louise Catholic Women has issued a leaders' notebook. It was the Yingling, Sodality Union of Washington; Mrs. Frank unanimous opinion of those who secured copies at the insti­ O'Hara, Confraternity of Christian Doctrine; Miss Betty tute that it would prove invaluable to youth chairmen Walsh, representing the Camp ions ; Miss Mary Ann Fugitt, whether diocesan, deanery or parish and to anyone who has Students' Mission Crusade; Miss Eleanor Crowley, Junior in mind the inauguration or further development of activi­ Evidence Guild; Mrs. Agnes O'Connor, Parent Education, ties along these lines. Arranged in loose-leaf fashion, pages State of New Jersey; Mrs. James Hayden, Washington, will be added from time to time and all those who purchase D. C.; Miss Catherine Schaefer, Social Action Department, copies will be forwarded the additional material as it is N. C. W. C.; Miss Elizabeth Sweeney, Catholic Association issued. for International Peace; Miss Lucille Walsh, Public The notebook outlines the general set-up under the N a­ Library; Miss Beatrice McConnell, Children's Bureau, U. tional Council of Catholic Women, offers practical sugges­ S. Department of Labor; Miss Sara Laughlin, Philadelphia, tions for surveying needs and available facilities, as well as Pa.; Miss Mary I. Eberhart, Gettysburg, Pa.; Miss Clara V. for the programming of activities. It contains inspirational Bradley, National Catholic School of Social Service; Mrs. messages from Bishop Noll, Miss Williams and Miss Hooley. James F. Ryan; Dr. John J. O'Connor, Washington, D. C.; Miss Agnes G. Regan, Miss Margaret T. Lynch, and Miss Exhibits Prove Popular Feature Lucie J. McAnany, National Council of Catholic Women. A popular feature of the institute was the many inter­ Special commendation is due Miss Anna Rose Kimpel, the esting exhibits. Part of the gymnasium, where the meet­ council's field representative for youth activities, for her ings were conducted, the entire library and other smaller ~plendid work in aid.ing in the p-:eparation of the program, rooms in the administration building of the school were In counseling collectively and prIvately those attending the given to displays which attracted considerable interest: the institute, and in the compilation of the Leaders' Notebook puppet display of the Public Works Administration; the which was praised throughout the institute for its concise and clear composition. National Youth Administration's graphic portrayal of its program, through educational, recreational and industrial While those at the institute were by no means qualified opportunities afforded young people, which filled one corner for the Metropolitan opera, the singing of "Christu8 Vincit" of the gymnasium where the meetings were held; the 4-H the song of the Internati~nal Catholic Youth group, whi~h clubs under the direction of the Extension Service of the has been. a.dopted for us: In the council program, rang true U. S. Department of Agriculture demonstrating the fine to the SPIrit of the occaSIOn, for they are in deed and in fact true soldiers in the army of Christ. programs available to rural youth through this service; the exhibit of clothing and other useful articles made by young "Christu8 Vincitl Christus regnat! Christu8 imperatl" people in the classes conducted by the Works Progress Ad­ ~ ministration; the pamphlet and book room where interest­ ing displays of literature helpful to youth leaders and YOUTH LEADERS' NOTEBOOK groups were opened to the members. Most popular of all Pronounced by those who attended the recent Youth In­ was the room given to the handicraft exhibit of Miss stiute in Washington as most timely and valuable. Copies Beatrice Harrison, who directs this work in the Detroit of the notebook are available at N. C. C. W. headquarters, Public Schools. Between-session hours found many intent 1312 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, D. C., at $1.00 at carving totem poles out of soap, making Christmas trees per copy• • BRIEF REPORTS of N.C.C. W. ACTIVITIES

DIOCESE OF NATCHEZ, MISSISSIPPI longed to one organization in that parish and did her best­ can you imagine the genuine interest that would result? NA LETTER sent out to all affiliated organizations, You who read this do not need such encouragement, but I Mrs. Bernard O'Neill, diocesan president, urges indi­ perhaps you have a neighbor to whom you can ask the vidual organizations throughout the state to work out a question." This message is in the monthly publication of youth program in conjunction with the pastor as best suits the needs. "The means at hand will often suggest just the diocesan council. The diocesan council just concluded its fourth annual what form this work will take. Study your local conditions retreat, held this year at the Academy of the Holy Names and determine the extent of your problems-see if your on Tampa Bay. The Rev. William Ruggeri, S.J., was existing organizations are meeting the needs . of your retreat master. locality." In addition, each is to interest herself "in securing posi­ The first religious vacation camp was formally opened tions for the youth who are finishing school or are out of by the Most Rev. Patrick Barry, Bishop of St. Augustine, school and still unemployed." at an open air Benediction, July 20. Classes in religious Last month in CATHOLIC ACTION, we mentioned the plan instruction are conducted by the Sisters of St. Joseph. of intra-diocesan and inter-diocesan visits. "Our diocesan Physical activities are in, charge of the seminarians of the president got up at 3 a. m. to make the trip by motor to diocese. Qualified medical supervision is being supplied our district meeting in Clarksdale." After the luncheon, by Dr. Chas. J. Collins, of Orlando, while Miss Alberta at which the Most Rev. R. O. Gerow, Bishop of Natchez, Reilly, R.N., will be in residence as a member of the camp spoke on Communism, a meeting was held at the rectory. staff; an adequate first-aid cabin is being maintained. The The Rev. Patrick Carey discussed the National Council of council assumed the financial responsibility of the camp, Catholic Women in connection with the individual and the with the exception of transportation. parish; Mrs. John Bell Hood, the N. C. C. W. in the dis­ trict; Mrs. Bernard O'Neill, the N. C. C. W. in the diocese; DIOCESE OF GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN and His Excellency, the N. C. C. W. in the nation and N the Catholic Herald-Citizen, we read of the accomplish­ the Church. I ments of a current events group: "During the year 12 . meetings have been 'held at which times 21 psalms have DIOCESE OF SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA been studied, 205 articles read and discussed and 517 pieces HE Scranton Diocesan Council of Catholic Women of literature distributed to railroad stations, public libraries, T commemorated the second anniversary of the council at schools and hospitals." a luncheon. The Most Rev. Thomas C. O'Reilly, Bishop of Scranton, was presented with a spiritual bouquet. The DIOCESE OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI council selected October 3-4 for the third annual diocesan TYPEWRITTEN bi-monthly bulletin to be sent to all convention. Miss Mary M. Finnan, diocesan youth chairman is devot­ A the study clubs in the diocese is being planned by the ing the entire summer to the youth movement. Miss Finnan diocesan study club chairman. The plan is to include spoke on a diocesan youth program at the Second Youth helpful hints for study clubs, current events, and a list of Institute recently held in Washington, D. C. approved Catholic and non-Catholic authors and their works; also to give logical reasons why some of the popular A two-column report of youth activities in one of the authors' works should be avoided. deaneries appeared ill a recent issue of The Catholic Light. In one parish, a model clubhouse has been maintained, the DIOCESE OF ALBANY, NEW YORK only Catholic girls' clubhouse in the deanery. A puppet show, "Cinderella" and "The Three Bears," was given re­ VER two hundred were present at a luncheon given in cently at the clubhouse upon a specially built portable stage. O commemoration of the joint anniversary of the ency­ Penny suppers and fashion shows were held, not to make clicals, the proceeds of the luncheon going to the National money, but to develop latent talent, teach the girls and Catholic School of Social Service. young women the necessity of coordinated effort, willing­ Commenting editorially, The Knickerbocker Press, said: ness to serve, and to develop and foster leadership. Classes "The aim of this learned declaration and of the Church in handicraft, sewing, cooking, dramatics and singing are itself is the guidance of the individual toward a 'renewal conducted by qualified teachers. Study clubs, hikes, of the Christian spirit,' for therein lies the assurance of a athletics, swimming and camping are major projects. The government that will bring genuine social justice. And juniors, two hundred in number, attend Holy Hour in the this is the purpose of the earnest observance in our Catholic Church and sing hymns at Benediction of the Most Blessed churches today." . Sacrament. The group donates flowers to the Sacred Heart The Rev. John J. Finn, S.T.L., pastor of St. Helen's altar every month. ChUl'ch, Schnectady, gave in outline form the contents of In another parish, among the Junior Catholic Daughters, the two encyclicals. Father Finn cited the encyclicals al:l "religion, spelling and study clubs are found to be favorite "a compass and a chart" by which to guide our economic pastimes for the older girls. One troop takes tatting quite and social life. seriously.... For their annual Christmas gift to St. J os­ Not only is it necessary that Catholics know the teach­ eph's Children's Hospital, the girls sewed 175 garments, ings of the encyclicals, but it is necessary that we have including all articles of wearing apparel. The sisters liked trained Catholic social workers "to infiltrate into the na­ these garments so well that the girls have been responsible tional philosophy the teachings of the encyclicals," said for 81 more dresses since Christmas." The members fre­ Prof. Oswald' Weaver of the Albany Business College. quently give parties for the benefit of the camp fund. The contribution of the Albany unit to the publicity of the anniversary of the encyclicals attracted the attention DIOCESE OF ST. AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA of non-Catholics, who began discussing them and request­ VACATION suggestion: "Now that summer is here ing explanations. A and a cessation of organization activities no doubt will Among the guests were the Most Rev. Edmund F. Gib­ follow, we wonder if a quiet resume of such activities might bons, Bishop of Albany, and Mrs. Catherine 'V. Nolan, not be in line? Suppose in time of leisure we prepare for secretary of the Albany Council of Social Agencies, both serious study, e. g. What Am I Worth to My Parish Or­ of whom spoke briefly. Mrs. William J. Gleason, diocesan ganization? If every Catholic woman in each parish be- president, and a delegation from Schenectady attended.. 21 22 CATHOLIC ACTION August, 1936

DIOCESE OF BUFFALO, NEW YORK spiritual values unless we do something practical to teach religion to the mass of American children." T HE study club committee of Buffalo prepared a list of In her two days' stay, Miss Marks addressed meetings books for those planning to make a retreat during the of the clergy, of the teaching sisters, and of the clergy and summer. Books are listed as available at the Buffalo laity, outlining the objectives: "The religious training of Catholic Library and at the Buffalo Public Library. elementary and high school students who do not attend Catholic schools, the instruction of adult groups through ARCHDIOCESE OF CINCINNATI, OHIO study clubs, and the imparting of religious instruction by ELEGATES ' from Dayton, Middletown, Urbana, parents to children in the home." D Springfield, Piqua, Chillicothe, Xenia, Delaware and other Ohio cities, numbering more than 200, attended the DIOCESE OF HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT annual conference of the Cincinnati Archdiocesan Council ATHOLIC women from all parts of the diocese attended of Catholic Women, held in Cincinnati. C the annual conference of the Connecticut Council of Cath­ The morning program was devoted to "Youth," with olic Women at Lakeville Manor, Lakeville. A regional insti­ addresses by the Very Rev. Monsignor William J. Anthony, tute for the training of leaders in the Catholic youth move­ pastor of the Cathedral, on "Youth and Religion"; Mr. ment, the first to be held since the initiation of the youth Jos. Link, director of Fort Scott Camp, on "The Catholic movement at the Fort Wayne convention, was an outstand­ Camp"; and Miss Mabel Mad" n, superintendent of com­ ing feature of the convention. munity activities in Cincinnati, on "Recreation of Youth." The Most Rev. Maurice F. McAuliffe, Bishop of Hart­ "Adult Educat~on" was the theme of the afternoon session; ford, in his address on the first day of the sessions, voiced the addresses mcluded "How Well Do We Know Our Re­ his interest in the youth movement. He described youth ligion?" by the Very Rev. Dennis F. Burns, S. J., president as the prime asset of the state and showed that it is ap­ of Xavier University; "Opportunities for Girls Leaving preciated as such by leaders in European countries who College," by Sister M. Corona, dean of Mt. St. Joseph's are making every effort to direct youth, according to their College; and "Catholic Woman's Responsibility in Civic various political creeds, often in opposition to the Church. Participation," by Mrs. Clarence Denning. "It is so very easy to turn children over to instructors "The importance of the proper training of youth in our and to school authorities," said the Very Rev. Monsignor own country," His Excellency declared, "cannot be exag­ William J. Anthony, "that we forget that parents are gerated. The Catholic approach to the problem must be united in the Sacrament of Matrimony, not alone to bring cultural, spiritual and economic. The great encyclicals of children into this world, not alone to support them, to Pius XI on 'Christian Education,' 'Reconstructing the Social clothe them and to feed them, but to educate them and train Order' and 'Christian Marriage' set forth the principles them as well.... All of our schools, whether they be paro­ with which we must imbue our young people, and which we chial, religious, private or public, are simply aids to the must teach them to apply practically in their lives." In parents in performing the duty which belongs to them by conclusion, His Excellency paid tribute to the success of right reason and by the command of God." the youth movement in Hartford and congratulated the Education and recreation are not going to satisfy youth. Connecticut Council of Catholic Women on continuing it as a state-wide project. "N0 sane person," Miss Madden said, "is going to suggest that recreational opportunities will take the place of work The Rev. George M. Grady, diocesan director of charities, and that to give young persons an opportunity to spend also commended the women of the diocese for their spon­ their time constructively is going to make them feel any soring of the Catholic Youth Movement as a new and state­ better about not having a job. The only claim we can wide youth project. He stated that the movement has pos­ make is that to keep them occupied in games dramatics sibilities beyond comprehension and urged united effort music, art, danCing and other recreational p~rsuits wili to continue it. fill their time and help give them normal social contacts The first session of the institute for leaders in the youth with each other. . . . The Catholic churches can help to mov~ment was conducted by Miss Anna Rose Kimpel, na­ keep youth as decent and self-respecting citizens by pro­ tional field representative for youth activities, National viding substitutes in wholesome recreational activities that Council of Catholic Women. After making a plea for the will challenge their imagination, keep them occupied and carrying on of the work as now inaugurated in the dio­ provide normal~ healthy contacts between young men and cese, Miss Kimpel told her listeners it was not "somebody women." else's work," but that of everyone interested in saving souls The Most Rev. John T. McNicholas, Archbishop of Cin­ for God and making good citizens for our country. The cinnati, in a luncheon address, stressed the needs of today­ second session of the youth conference conducted by Miss vacation school work, ,the Negro problem, the welfare of Kimpel included practical instruction in leadership and crippled and undernourished children and the children with­ play and an outline of the cultural possibilities in the out religious education. "Recreation must be provided for Catholic Youth Council. There were many practical ques­ school children. The care of youth today needs the tide tions from those interested in establishing youth programs to be stemmed in order to keep our boys and girls under in their districts. They were encouraged in these plans. proper religious influence. . . . I would like to see a con­ "We must remember," said Miss Kimpel, "that our present fraternity for converted Jews formed in Cincinnati. There generation of young people has been growing up through are many of this class in our midst and I do not want them a depression and has not had the outlook or opportunities to feel isolated." that we had." The council was honored in that the Most Rev. Urban J. Over 3,000 children participate weekly in the Catholic Vehr, Bishop of Denver, one of the founders and the first Youth program in Hartford, enjoying recreation, handi­ spiritual adviser, was present and addressed the gathering. craft, domestic science and other spiritual and cultural activities-the program having been inaugurated by Miss DIOCESE OF GALVESTON, TEXAS Kimpel the first of the year. After outlining the Second Youth Institute held in Wash­ HE Most Rev. Christopher E. Byrne has entrusted to ington, D. C., Mrs. Thomas J. Horrigan, second vice presi­ T the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women the work of dent of the N. C. C. W., urged that, "besides the training Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. of youth, family and parent education are necessary to This announcement followed the visit of Miss Miriam develop an interest in, and enthusiasm for, Catholic ideals Marks, national field secretary of the Confraternity of of marriage." Christian Doctrine. "There are hundreds of children in Present at the Second Youth Institute from the Hartford the public schools who get no religious training" said His Diocesan Council wel'e Mrs. William M. Kane, president of Excellency, "and it is useless to be urging the necessity of the Hartford District Council, Miss Katherine Lynch, di- A ''U,gust, 1936 CATHOLIC ACTION 23 rector of youth activities in Hartford, and Miss Christine N .C.S.S.S. to Open September 23, 1936 Keleher, interested in dramatic work, Wethersfield, Conn. Each reported on what the institute had meant to her. Report on Payment of Pledges to Maintenance Fund The need for leaders in girl scout work was stressed by HE National Council of Catholic Women is happy to Mrs. Clifford Perkins, chairman of the Connecticut Girl T announce the opening on September 23, 1936, of the Scouts, and Mrs. Edward Deming, member of the Hartford sixteenth year of the National Catholic School of Social Girl Scout Council. Service. Cordial support has been given the Catholic Youth Move­ This year's registration exceeds that of any in the history ment in Hartford by the National Youth Administration, of the school. This very fact makes it imperative that we especially in its project of student aid, which assisted high renew the appeal for contributions to the maintenance fund. school and college students to continue their education. The training which the school provides is needed now more A feature of the first day's session was a panel discus­ than ever before in the history of schools of social service. sion on "Capitalism, Socialism, Fascism, and Communism," presented by a study club of the Waterbury Council of At the Fort Wayne convention last November, an appeal Catholic Women. A special appeal for Catholic women was made to the delegates which met with a generous re­ to work in the cause of peace was voiced by Miss Marjorie sponse, but as frequently happens there is a discouraging M. Farley, Waterbury, who urged acquaintance and co­ delay in the payment of pledges At this time we make a operation with the work of the Catholic Association for special appeal to those who have ~~omised contributions to International Peace. Mrs. Frank P. McEvoy was the make them good in whole or in part at the earliest possible leader of the panel. date. Carrying out its program of education, the Council plans We record here with great gratitude the receipt of $1,000 during the summer to distribute Catholic literature such from the Milwaukee Archdiocesan Council of Catholic as the "Truth About Catholics," and Pope Pius Xl's "Re­ Women for a Francis J. Haas Scholarship. From the constructing the Social Order," to people of the city. Pittsburgh Diocesan Council comes $699.55 to complete the Teresa M. Molamphy Scholarship of $10,000. The Con­ DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA necticut Council of Catholic Women has added to its scholar­ HE annual spiritual retreat for women, under the aus­ ship fund which now amounts to $12,757.77. The council T pices of the Pittsburgh Diocesan Council of Catholic hopes to bring this up 'to $20,000. Women, will be held August 27-30. The Rev. Patrick H. Payments on pledges made at Fort Wayne were received Dolan, C.S.C., of Notre Dame, Ind., has been chosen as during June and July as follows: Mrs. Arthur F. Mullen, retreat master. The chapel and auditorium of the Council Washington, D. ' C., $600, completing pledge of $1,000; House will be used for devotional exercises, the activities Washington Auxiliary, National Catholic School of Social building for recreation, and the spacious grounds for quiet Service, $500; League of Catholic Women, Detroit, Mich., meditation and outdoor exercises. $350; Omaha Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, Omaha, Nebr., $200; Mrs. John J. O'Toole, San Francisco, Calif., ------~------$50; Harrisburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, $45; MISS HOOLEY TO RECEIVE FIRST AWARD Mrs. James A. O'Callaghan, Chicago, Ill., $20. OF THE IMMACULATA MEDAL At the Fort Wayne meeting it was suggested that a Miss Anne Sarachon Hooley, of Kansas City, twice na­ nation-wide movement be initiated for the holding of "May tional president of the National Council of Catholic Parties" or other functions by our member organizations, Women, and at 'present national chairman of the youth proceeds of which would be devoted to the maintenance fund. committee of the same nation-wide organization, will be The response to this suggestion has been very encouraging. awarded the Immaculata Medal for distinguished social What is of almost equal importance with the financial re­ service at the Conception College (Mo.) Alumni Convention turn is the wide interest that is being created in the school on August 19. and its work. We report with very great gratitude and This first award of the Immaculata Medal is to be made appreciation the following gifts (these reports will be con­ at an alumni convention which will have a large attend­ tinued from month to month) : ance of the wives, relatives and friends of the Conception Mrs. John J. Bernet, Cleveland, Ohio, $500; Duluth Dioc­ alumni. The entire program of the convention, except the esan Council of Catholic Women, $400; Connecticut Council official business meeting of August 20 has been opened to of Catholic Women, $192; Mr. John J. Pulleyn, New York the women guests of the alumni. The endeavor is to signal­ City, $100; Natchez Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, ize the importance of women in almost every field of modern $94.11; Green Bay Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, Catholic Action. The awarding of the Immaculata Medal $78.50; EI Paso Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, $45; is the high spot of this recognition, which permeates the St. Augustine Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, $33.51; entire convention. Auburn Deanery Council, Auburn, N. Y., $32; Portland ------~------Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, Portland, Oreg., HOLY FATHER'S MOTION PICTURE ENCYCLICAL $25; Council of Catholic Women of Sacred Heart Parish, (Continued from page 11) Portland, Me., $25; Association of Catholic Business Women, Lansing, Mich., $25; Sodality Union of Baltimore, Md., $20; must be no deceiving ourselves. 'Unceasing universal vigi­ C. D. A. Court Rochester 1139, Rochester, N. Y., $15; Auxil­ lance' as the Holy Father says, is most necessary. The iary House of Good Shepherd, Kansas City, Mo., $15; Berke­ bisho~s of the United States, continues His Holiness, must ley Y. L. I. No. 58, Berkeley, Calif., $15; Louisville League be 'determined at all times and at all costs to safeguard the of Catholic Women, Louisville, Ky., $11; C. D. A. Court recreation of the people.' St. Andrew 259, Bennington, Vt., $10; St. .(\loysius Unit, "It is most gratifying to the bishops of the United States Northeast Luzerne Deanery, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., $9.50; $5 to have the work of the Legion of Decency commended so from each of the following: St. Joseph's P. T. A., Cuyahoga highly by His Holiness, the supreme teacher of morality, Falls, Ohio; Y. L. I. Grace Institute No. 17, Sacramento, and to have definite instructions given by the Holy See not Calif.; Women of Church of Immaculate Conception, Mat­ only to the bishops of America, but to those of the whole toon, Ill.; Reno Diocesan Council of Catholic Women; Sacred world. The decision of the American bishops to make the Heart School P. T. A., Houston, Tex.; Catholic Reading Legion of Decency a permanent organization is now con­ Circle of Apalachicola, Fla.; Sacred Heart Guild of Charles firmed by pontifical prescription. By whatever name the City, Iowa; Altar and Rosary Society of Geneva, Ohio, $3; work of the Legion of Decency may be known in other St. Mary's Guild of Wayne, Nebr., $2.50; St. Louis P. T. A. countries, it is pleasing to know that the Holy See has of Englewood, Colo., $2; and Mrs. E. Koplitz, Madison, made it universal." N. J., $1. ------~------24 CATHOLIC ACTION August, 1936

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