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N. C. w. C. Administrative ({This organization (the N. C. Purpose of the N. C. W. C. Committee W. C.) is not only useful, but IN THE WORDS OF OUR HOLY FATHER: MOST REV. EDWARD .T. HANNA, D.D. necessary. .. We praise all "Since you (the Bishops) reside in Archbishop of San FranciscQ cities far apart and there are matters who in any way cooperate in this of a higher imp01't demanding your Chairman great work.N-POPE PIUS XI. joint deliberation. • • . it is im­ perative that by taking counsel together RT. REV. THOMAS F. LILLIS, D.D. you all agree on one common aim and Bishop of Kansas City FACTS ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION with one united will strive for its attain­ Vice-Chairman ment by employing, as you now do, the HE National Catholic Welfare Conference was means which a-r:e adequate and adapted Chairman, Department of Sc>cial Action T organized in September, 1919. to present-day conditions," The N. C. W. C. is a common agency acting un­ -Pope Pius XI to the Bishops of the United RT. REV. PHILIP R. McDEVITT, D.D. der the authority of the Bishops to promote the States. August. 1927. Bishop of Harrisburg welfare of the Catholics of the country. IN THE WORDS OF OUR BISHOPS: Secretary It has for its incorporated purposes ((unifving, coordinating and organizing the Catholic people of ((We have grouped together, under the United States in works of education, social wel­ the National Catholic Welfare Confer­ MOST REV. JOHN T. McNICHOLAS, fare, immigrant aid and other activities." ence, the various agencies by which O.P., S.T.M. It comprises six departments-ExECUTIVE, EDU­ the cause of religion is furthered. Archbishop of Cincinnati CATION, PRESS, SOCIAL ACTION, LEGAL and LAY Each of these, continuing its own Chairman, Department of Education ORGANIZATIONS, including the National Councils of special work in its chosen field, will Catholic Men and Catholic Women. now derive additional support through general cooperation. RT. REV. JOSEPH SCHREMBS, D.D. The Conference is conducted by an Administra­ "The task assigned to each depart­ Bishop of Cleveland tive Committee composed of seven Archbishops ment is so laborious and yet so promis­ and Bishops. ing of results, that we may surely ex­ Chairman, Department of Lay Each department of the N. C. W. C. is adminis­ Organizations pect, with the Divine assistance and tered by an Episcopal Chairman. the loyal 8upport of our clergy and Through the General Secretary, chief executive people, to promote more effectually RT. REV. HUGH C. BOYLE, D.D. officer of the Conference, the reports of the Depart­ the glory of God, the interests of His Bishop of Pittsburgh ments and information on the general work of the Church, and the welfare of our Chairman, Press Department headquarter's staff are sent regularly to the mem­ Country." - bers of the Administrative Committee. -From the 1919 Pastoral Letter of the The Administrative Bishops of the Conference re­ Archbishops and Bishope of the U, S. RT. REV. JOHN G. MURRAY, S.T.D. port annually upon their work to the Holy See. Bishop of Portland Annually at the general meeting of the Bishops, Chairman, Legal Department detailed reports are submitted by the Administra­ tive Bishops of the Conference and authorization Departments and Bureaus secured for the work of the coming year. No official action is taken by any N. C. W. C. EXECUTIVE-Bureaus maintained: Im­ Assistant Bishops department without authorization of its Episcopal migration, Publicity and Information, Chairman. Historical Records, Publications, Bus­ Administrative Committee No official action is taken in the name of the iness and Auditing. whole Conference without authorization and ap­ MOST REV. SAMUEL A. STRITCH, D.D. proval of the Administrative Committee. EDUCATION-Divisions: Statistics and Archbishop of Milwaukee It is not the policy of the N. C. W. C. to create I nformation, Teachers' Registration, RT. REV. EDWARD F. HOBAN, D.D. new organizations. Library. Bishop of Rockford It helps, unifies, and leaves to their own fields PREss--Serves the Catholic Press in those that already exist. the United States and abroad with RT. REV. JOHN F. NOLL, D.D. It aims to defend and to advance the welfare both Bishop of Fort Wayne regular news, feature, editorial and of the Catholic Church and of our beloved Country. pictorial services. RT. REV. El';IMET M. WALSH, D.D. It seeks to inform the life of America of right fun­ Bishop of Charleston damental principles of religion and morality. SOCIAL ACTION-Covers the fields of , It is a central clearing house of information re­ RT. REV. JOSEPH F. RUMMEL D.D. Industrial Relations, Citizenship, So­ garding activities of Catholic men and women. cial Work and Rural Welfare. Bishop of Omaha All that are helped may play their part in pro­ RT. REV. JOHN F. 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A N ANNOUNCEMENT of unusual im­ institutions of the diocese. The establish­ posed as something to be accepted by all who portance to all N. c. W. C. REVIEW ment of numerous chapels with resident wish to be classed as liberal; the rejection of s ubscribers is contained on pages 16 and 17 priests in the rural areas and of better facili­ dogma is assumed to be an indication of of this issue. It states ties for worship and residence of the Sisters of broadmindedness by unthinking editors and "CATHOLIC the action of the Ad- Mercy on the Indian reservation of Pleasant writers who do not realize that"if there be no ACTION"-Our ministrative Commit- Point are other projects completed through creed, there will soon be no morals. New Title tee, N. C. W. C., at Bishop Murray's zeaL A diocesan paper, liThe Church has no desire to be aggressive their recent meeting in The Church W mold, also was established under toward the secular press. It is a simple mat­ Washington, authorizing a change in the name his auspices and has proved of great aid in ter of self-preservation on her part to take of the N. C. W. C. REVIEW, official organ carrying on diocesan activity as well as a effective measures to counteract this insidious of the Conference. splendid addition to the Catholic press of the evil. "CATHOLIC ACTION," the new title country. - "The very best measure is a Catholic daily decided upon by the bishops, will appear with Since 1927, Bishop Murray has been a press. You have been the pioneer in this our next issue-the January, 1932, number. member of the Administrative Committee, field. You have made heroic sacrifices for The bishops also, in order to make the pub­ N. C. W. C., and has served in the post of the cause. Your progress has been splendid, lication self-supporting, decided to increase episcopal chairman of the LegalDepartment as is clearly seen by comparing the first issues the subscription price from $1.00 to $2.00 per N. C. W. C., and treasurer of the committee of your paper with those of today. year. This change will also go into effect with since 1929. Last year he was named a mem­ tcThe first thing to do is to convince our­ the next issue of this publication. ber of the board of trustees of the Catholic selves of the necessity of a Catholic daily The change of name will serve to inform the University of America. It is note-worthy press. If our Catholic laity, and our priests clergy and laity of the country that the Con- that in the See of St. Paul he was preceded by and bishops, were as fully convinced of the . ference magazine is a source of information a prelate who was a member of the N. C. W. need of a daily Catholic press as they are of with regard to programs, methods and res lutS C. Administrative Committee and also served the need of our parochial and high schools, of Catholic action, especially in the United as its treasurer. there is no doubt that it would receive ade­ States. Last year and so far this year more To Archbishop-elect Murray, the N. C. W. quate financial support." than 400 feature articles covering practically C. REVIEW offers its most cordial congratu­ every phase of Catholic action were printed lations and best wishes for a long and success­ in this magazine. These articles have proved ful pontificate in the historic see to which he of timely value to pastors and officers of their has been deservedly elevated. IN REORGANIZING the Library Section parish societies in organizing and carrying on of the National Catholic Educational parish Catholic action. +++ Association last June as the Catholic Library Under its new title, CATHOLIC ACTION Association with direct mem­ will strive to be even more useful. Innova­ IN A COMMENDATORY LETTER writ­ The Catholic berships of its own, the new tions are being planned which it is believed ten to the Catholic Daily Tribune, only Library association stated in the pre- will increase the scope of its interest and add Catholic daily published in the English langu­ Association amble of its constitution: to its service value to all desirous of promot­ age in the United States, "The purpose of this organi­ ing Catholic action according to the aims of Advocates Archbishop McNicholas of zation shall be to initiate, foster and en­ our Holy Father. Catholic Cincinna ti takes occasion to courage any movement directed toward the Daily Press emphasize the need of a progress of Catholic library work." Already +++ Catholic daily press. In the association is to be congrattuated upon JUST AS THE CARDINALS, archbishops the letter the archbishop.said: . evidences of development and fidelity to its '1I.nd bishops of the United States had "There is no doubt in my mind of the nec­ pledge. assembled in WashiI;lgton, D. c., for their essity of a strong Catholic daily press in OUT Its official publication, The Catholic Li­ annual meeting, an­ country. Let us admit very frankiythat our brary World, has come forth in attractive Bishop Murray nouncement came that secular daily press is in too. many instances printed form instead of mimeographed and Named To See one of · their number, demoralizing our Catholic people. There has increased in size and improved in con­ of St. Paul Most Rev. John Gregory may be no direct attack upon the teachings tents. Likewise in its other outstanding ac­ Murray, Bishop of Port­ of the Church; there may be no conscious tivity-the continued publication of the re­ land, Maine, had been appointed by the Holy prejudice on the part of its editors, no reali­ cently inaugurated Catholic Periodical Index See to be Archbishop of St. Paul, Minn., suc­ zation of the general effect produced by a -the Catholic Library Association is perse­ ceeding the Most Rev. Austin Dowling, whose press which has neither dogma to guide it nor veringly forging ahead and has announced the death took place November 29, 1930. definite code of morality to govern it. publication of the 1931 Annual early in Janu­ Bishop Murray has occupied the See of "There is, nevertheless, a daily infiltration ary, 1932. The 1930 volume, indexing some Portland since October 12, 1925, during which of error and of a corrupting morality. Crime fifty periodicals, was welcomed enthusiasti­ r time note-worthy advances have taken place is made alluring; sex is featured prominently cally in libraries and schools and the 1931 throughout the diocese, particularly in the . and attractively; marriage as a life-long con­ Annual is anticipated with equal interest. extension of the educational and charitable tract is derided as out of date; divorce is pro- The publication fills a long-felt need. ------+------4 N. C. . W. C. REVIEW December, 1931 Report of President's Advisory Committee on Education Creation of Federal Department Opposed by Catholic Members in Minority Report By Charles N. Lischka NOTHER ONE OF PRESIDENT Hoover's com­ have an adequate federal headquarters for education. Fed­ missions, the National Advisory Committee on Edu­ eral appropriations for research and information should be A cation, has made its report. increased. Federal grants and subsidies, if made at all, In his annual message to the Congress on December 3, shoul<;l be made in aid of general education and not for 1929, the President said: "In view of the considerable d~ffer­ special educational purposes. A thorough study of finances ence of opinion as to policies which should be pursued by the should be undertaken to show how far the people are justi­ Federal Government with respect to education, I hav.e ap­ fied in using the federal tax system to supplement local taxes I pointed a committee representative of the important educa­ in support of education. But federal financial contributions tional associations and others to investigate and present should not imply federal control. All existing laws which give recommendations.' , or tend to give the Federal Government and its agencies the The Secretary of the Interior had bgun the organization power to interfere in matters of local education should be of the committee in May, 1929. As finally constituted, the amended. committee consisted of fifty-two outstanding citizens en­ iI gaged or interested in education. The chairman was C. R. THE management of Indian affairs, the report continues, Mann, director, American Council on Education; Henry now highly centralized, should be delegated to local Suzzallo, president, Carnegie · Foundation, was director of officials. Government departments concerned with educa­ studies; and J. W. Crabtree, secretary, National Education tion in the territories should employ educational advisers. Association, was secretary. Rt. Rev. Edward A. Pace, vice­ We need "a more consistent, effective and economical pro­ rector of the Catholic University of America, and Rev. gram for the training of government personnel" within the George Johnson, secretary-general of the National Catholic various departments. We should extend our intellectual Educational Association, were members of the committee. and educational cooperation in the international field, par­ Four two-day sessions of this committee were held. A con­ ticularly throughout the Western Hemisphere. ference committee of fifteen, of which Dr. Johnson was a The principles and policies thus stated in the first section member, held an extensive series of meetings. Thirty-nine of Part I were subscribed to by all members of the commit­ research collaborators and fifty-six regional and special tee, excepting the representatives of vocational and of consultants contributed facts and. suggestions for the com­ Negro educational interests. mittee's use. The recommendations of the committee, in section two, under the heading "Governmental Organization," are as THE formal report of the committee consists of two parts. follows: Part I, first section, describes general policies and pro­ Establish a department of education with a secretary of cedures, and Part I, second section, presents recommenda­ education at its head in the Federal Government; abolish tions with regard to governmental machinery. Part II pre­ the Federal Board of Vocational Education; repeal those sents in detail the basic facts that have a bearing upon the provisions of law that require state matching of federal major conclusions and recommendations made by the com­ funds and federal approval of state plans and standards; mittee. transfer to the depal'iiment of education all existing federal The following is a brief sketch of Part 1. The Federal activities that have as their chief function educational in­ Government is engaged in a multitude of educational activi­ vestigation and information; leave those federal educational ties, but there is a lack of coordination and coherent policy. activities that are incidental to some primary function of the Seven fields of federal responsibility for education can be dis­ Federal Government under the jurisdiction of the depart­ tinguished: (1) cooperation with the states; (2) special ment that is responsible for the primary function; establish federal areas; (3) the Indians and other indigenous peoples; an interdepartmental council on education. (4) the peoples of the territories and outlying possessions; (5) training for service in the national government; (6) re­ THE department of education, as here recommended, will search and information; and (7) cooperation with other na­ have the functions that were assigned to the department tions. of education established in 1867 and subsequently abolished. Traditionally, the report says, American schools have en­ It will collect "such statistics and facts as shall show the joyed local autonomy. Since 1862, however, this independ­ condition and progress of education in the several states and ence has been repeatedly invaded by the Federal Govern­ territories," and will diffuse "such information respecting ment. "The American people must face the problem of con­ the organization and management of schools and school flict between our traditional policy of state and local autono­ systems, and methods of teaching, as shall aid the people of my and this growing trend toward federal centralization." the United States in the establishment and maintenance of A certain amount of centralization is inevitable. We should efficient school systems, and will otherwise promote the December, 1931 N. C. W. C. REVIEW 5 cause of education throughout the fully competent to carryon the func­ country." tions which the report assigns to an This section concludes with the fol­ adequate fedel:al headquarters for lowing significant statement: "The education, of the existing Office of department of education as here re­ Education in the Department of the commended, will have no legal or fi­ Interior, or in some other department nancial power and no regulatory or that a future reorganization of the executive authority, direct or indi­ executive branch of the Federal rect, explicit or implied, by which it Government may create." may control the social purposes and Part II of the Report of the N ation­ specific processes of education. This al Advisory Committee on Education RT. REV. MSGR. E. A. PACE REV. GEORGE JOHNSON limitation of powers necessitates a Vice-Rector, Director, was prepared by David Spence Hill Catholic University of N. C. W. C. Department of complete reversal of the tendency ex­ America. Education. and William Alfred Fisher. I t is a hibited in much recent federal legis­ Members of the President's National Advisory Committee on volume of 450 pages and contains an Education, who filed a minority report objecting to the estab­ lation to build up a centralized con­ lishment of a federal department of education with a cabinet impressive amount of detailed facts officer as its head. trol of the purposes and processes of pertaining to the whole question of education in the Federal Government." federal participation in education.

A GAINST these recommendations of section two, eleven Tf:IE first chapter gives legal and historical data. It is in- votes were cast, among them the votes of Drs. Pace and teresting, to say the least, to find the authors listing four­ Johnson. The Negro members voted in favor. The repre­ teen far-fetched constitutional warrants for federal educa­ sentatives of the American Federation of Labor abstained tional endeavor. There is an account of federal subsidies to from voting. private educational institutions. Supreme court decisions A minority report, filed by Drs. Pace and Johnson, ex­ affecting education are reviewed. Some other topics are as presses opposition to the establishment of a department of follows: distribution of school population; variations in con­ education on the following grounds: ditions of education throughout the nation; the American That such a department "is not necessary to perform the Indians; education in the Philippine Islands; employes in basic function assigned to the federal headquarters for edu­ civil service; radio in education controlled by the Federal cation by the report;" that "the establishment of a federal Government; international conferences; League of Nations; department of education will inevitably bring about centrali­ Department of Agriculture; the United States Office of Edu­ zation and federal control of education;" that "a federal cation; foreign ministries of education; some proposed fed­ department, headed by a secretary in the President's cabi­ eral measures for education. net, is of its very nature an administrative institution and ----->I<----- NICHOLAS MURRAY BUTLER OPPOSES FEDERALIZATION nothing that could be written into any act setting up such a "THERE WOULD BE little objection to this proposal if one might department could prevent it from taking on administrative feel certain that the principles laid down by this commission would and directive functions in the course of time, even though be faithfully followed, were such a department of education again it would not be endowed with them in the beginning;" that created. I say 'again' because a department of education was brought "the secretary would be a political appointee and would re­ into existence on the initiative of James A. Garfield in 1867, but shortly spond to the pressure and be amenable to the wishes of the thereafter it was reduced to the status of a bmeau in the Department of the Interior. political party in power" and that "it would not be difficult "The well known characteristics of bmeaucr~cy, however, give no to demonstrate the political advantages of an educational little ground for the fears expressed in a minority report signed by Drs. bureaucracy;" that "the proposed department of education Pace and Johnson of the commission. Once establish a new department, does not abolish that pluralized federal control of education and its every energy will be exerted, directly or indirectly, to magnify­ which the report assumes has come about because hereto­ ing its own importance, to bringing an increasing series of appropria­ tions under its own control, and to exercising authority in all sorts and fore we have lacked an authoritative spokesman for educa­ kinds of unsuspected ways. tion in the Federal Government;" that "the function of su­ "The report should have a powerful effect in shaping the public pervising the use of federal grants for education would natur­ opinion of the nation in all that affects the administration of public ally devolve on the department of education, thus making education in the United States. The outstanding featme of the report it a potent instrument for federal control;" and that "a is its frank and complete opposition to political control of the purposes and processes of public education by the Federal Government and in­ department of education, being a political institution, would sistence that this control shall remain with the state, territorial or not be entirely trustworthy as an agency for research and other regional or local governments. dissemination of information." "The Federal Government may and should discover, collect and diffuse information on all aspects of American education and of educa­ tion in other lands which have significance for the American people. THE minority report offers as an alternative mechanism Service of this kind may well be extended and made more competent "the development, by means of such an increase in ap­ and more helpful than is at present the case."-New York Times, Nov. propriations and enlargement of personnel as will make it 17, 1931. ----->I<------6 N. C. W. C. REVIEW December, 1931 Year's Work of N. C. ·W. C. Reviewed at Bishops' Meeting Important Problems Engage Attention of Largely-Attended Meeting of Hierarchy EVENTY-NINE MEMBERS of the American hier­ sponsored by the National Council of Catholic Men and archy-the largest number to attend an annual meet­ known as the "Catholic Hour" to thirty minutes duration S ing since 1919-were present at the general meeting instead of the full hour as formerly. A like reduction has been of the bishops of the United States, held at the Catholic found necessary by the broadcasting company in the periods University of America on November 11 and 12, 1931. In devoted to other religious broadcasts. The National Broad­ addition to Their Eminences, Cardinal O'Connell of Boston casting Company, over whose red network the Catholic and Hayes of New York, who alternated as presiding officers 'Hour has been presented, suggested to the National Council of the meeting, there were present eight archbishops, sixty­ of Catholic Men the advisability of compressing its programs eight bishops and one abbot. The names of those in attend­ to the shorter period. The shorter programs will be inaugu­ ance are given beneath the photograph on page 7. During rated on December 6 and continue each Sunday evening be-' the meeting a message was'received from His Holiness, Pope tween 6:00 and 6:30 P. M., Eastern Standard Time. The Pius XI. The message was transmitted through Cardinal general character of the broadcast will continue as for­ Pacelli, papal secretary of state, to Cardinal O'Connell, and merly. read as follows: THE Most Rev. John T. McNicholas, O.P., Archbishop "The lIoly Father derived ·much pleasure from of Cincinnati and episcopal chairman of the N. C. W. C. your thoughtful message in the name of the hier­ Department of Education, was authorized to prepare, archy of the United States. His Holiness bestows through his department, a program for the bicentennial of most willingly the apostolic blessing on the cardinals, the birth of George Washington to be observed next year. archbishops and bishops and prays that their delib­ This program will be made available to the various dioceses erations will be productive of much good for the wel­ and to the parochial schools throughout the United States. fare of souls committed to their care." The committee already named by the bishops to consider plans for the erection of the new headquarters for the Apos­ THE greater part of the time allotted to the sessions was tolic Delegation in Washington, D. C., was authorized to devoted to a consideration of the reports of the adminis­ proceed with the development of plans, This committee is trative bishops of the National Catholic Welfare Conference. composed of the Most Rev. Michael J. Curley, Archbishop Prior to the general meeting at the university members of of Baltimore; the Most Rev. Thomas J. Walsh, Bishop of the administrative committee, together with the assistant Newark; and the Most Rev. Thomas C. O'Reilly, Bishop of bishops elected last year to aid in the work of the Confer­ Scranton. ence, had met at N. C. W. C. headquarters, examining the work of the various departments and bureaus and preparing THE following prelates were elected at the general meet- the reports and the budget for the ensuing year. These were ing of the bishops to administer the affairs of the Con­ subsequently read at the general meeting of the bishops and ference during the coming year: Most Rev. Edward J. approved by them. A summary of these reports appears Hanna, Arehbishop of San Franeisco; Most Rev. Thomas elsewhere in this issue. F. Lillis, Bishop of Kansas City; IVlost Rev. John T. Me­ During the meeting the bishops issued, under the auspices Nicholas, O.P., Archbishop of Cincinnati; Most Rev. John of the National Catholic Welfare Conference, a statement G. Murray, Archbishop-elect of St. Paul; lV10st Rev. Joseph on the unemployment crisis. The statement, Schrembs, Bishop of Cleveland; l\1:ost Rev. the full text of which is printed elsewhere in this Hugh C. Boyle, Bishop of Pittsburgh; and Most number, urges th~ reading, study .and applica­ Rev. John F. Noll, Bi hop of Fort ~Tayne. tion to business, occupational and social life of Bishop Noll replaces the Most Rev. Philip R. Pope Pius' Encyclical "On the Reconstruction of l\1:cDevitt, Bishop of Harrisburg, who had the Social Order." While the statement stresses served on the committee for nearly ten years the duty of the wealthy to aid the suffering, the and who, because of uncertain health, asked to­ bishops are convinced that federal and state be relieved. appropriations for relief will be necessary. At­ The meeting also chose the following assistant tention is called to the reference' in the Holy bishops to aid the members of the Administra­ Father's apostolic letter to the Clunbridled race tive Committee: Most Rev. Samuel Alphonsus for armaments" as one of the major causes of Stritch, Archbishop of Milwaukee; Most Rev. MOST REV. the present economic crisis. JOHN F . NOLL, D.D. Edward F. Hoban, Bishop of Rockford; Most An important matter which came before the Bishop of Fort Wayne Rev. Emmet Michael Walsh, Bishop of Charles­ Elected to mem bership on the bishops' meeting was the acceptance of the pro­ Administrative Committee, ton; Most Rev. Joseph Rummel, Bishop of N. C. W. C., succeeding Bishop posal made by the National Broadcasting Com­ McDevitt of Harrisburg, who Omaha; Most Rev. Edwin V. O'Hara, Bishop resigned because of uncertain pany to change the weekly Catholic broadcast health. of Great Falls; and Most Rev. John Francis December, 1931 N. C. W. C. REVIEW 7

O'Hern, Bishop of Rochester. nouncement pages 16 and 17). Following adjournment of the general meeting, the bishops This change of title was deemed appropriate in view of the and assistant bishops of the Administrative Committee, fact that the National Catholic Welfare Conference is the N. C. W. C., met at N. C. W. C. headquarters and organized expression of that informed faith and devoted service to the as follows: Archbishop Hanna, chairman of the committee Living Church which our Holy Father has included in the and episcopal chairman of the Executive Department; term "Catholic Action." Bishop Lillis, vic -chairman of the committee and episcopal Present conditions necessitate that the official organ of chairman of the Department of Social Action; Archbishop the Conference become entirely self-supporting. The size McNicholas, episcopal chairman of the Department of Edu­ and general typographical excellence of the N. C. W. C. cation; Arch bishop-elect Murray, treasurer of the committee REVIE'V make it impossible to produce it at less than the and episcopal chairman of the Legal Department; Bishop $2.00 rate. Schrembs, episcopal chairman of the Department of Lay The bishops of the administrative committee are desirous Organizations; Bishop Boyle, episcopal chairman of the of securing as many subscribers as po sible anlOng the Press Department; and Bishop Noll, secretary. Catholic clergy throughout the United States in order that the Catholic action programs and suggestions regularly ap­ THE assistant bishops were designated to the following pearing in the Conference magazine may be available to departments: Archbishop Stritch, Department of Edu­ and l tilized by the pastors and their parish societies in or­ cation; Bishop Hoban, Press Department; Bishop Walsh, ganizing and carrying on parish Catholic action. The ad­ Legal Department; Bishop Rummel, Department of Lay Or-' ministrative committee will seek the cooperation of the dio­ ganizations; Bishop O'Hara, Department of Social Action; ce~an chancery offices to this end. and Bishop O'Hern, Executive Department. The Rev. John J. Burke, C.S.P., S.T.D., continues as A RCHBISHOP-ELECT Murray, treasurer of the N. C. general secretary of the Conference. 'V. C. Administrative Committee since 1929 and mem­ At this organization meeting the administrative commit­ ber since 1927, was warmly congratulated by his confreres of tee authorized a change in the name of the N. C. W. C. the administrative committee upon his elevation to the REVIEW, official organ of the Conference. Beginning with Archiepiscopal See of St. Paul. The general body of the the January, 1932, i sue the Conference magazine will be bishops also accorded Arch bishop-elect .M urray a splendid known as "CATHOLIC ACTION" and the subscription ovation when the fact of his elevation became known at price will be increased from $1.00 to $2.00 per year (see an- their meeting.

79 CARDINAL. , ARCHBISHOPS A::-l"D BISHOPS ATTEND THE 1931 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE HIERARCHY The list of prelates who attended the annual meeting of the archbishops and bishops of the United States, held at the Catholic University of America, Washington, D. C., ovem ber 11 and 12, 1931, including those not in the picture, is as follows; Cardina.ls-O'Conn~ll ~f Bo~ton and Hayes of New York; Archbishops-Beckman of Dubuque, Curley of Baltimore, Daeger of Santa Fe, Glennon of St. Louis, Hanna of San FranClsco, M<:NlCholas of Cmcmnatl, !S~aw of New Orleans, Stritch of Milwaukee, Murray of St. Paul; Bishops-Albers of Cincinnati, Alter of Toledo, Althoff of Belleville, Barry of St. Augustme, Bl?hachevs~y, Ukrauuan Greek Catholic Diocese, Boyle of Pittsburgh, Brennan of Richmond, Busch of St. Cloud, Byrne of San Juan, Porto Rico, Cantwell of Los An.geles and San Diego, CassIdy of Fall ~iver, Drumm of Des Moines, Finnigan of Helena, Fitzmaurice of Wilmington, Floersh of Louisville, Gannon of Erie, Gerow of Natchez, Gibbons of Alb~ny, Gorman of.Reno, GrIffin of Springfield in Illinois, Ha.fey of Raleigh, Heelan of. ioux City, Hickey of Providence, Hoban of Rockford, Johannes of Leavenworth, Kelly of BOIse, Kelly of Wmo.na, Kucera of Lincoln, Lillis of Kansas City, Lynch of Dallas, McAuliffe of Hartford. McGovern of Cheyenne, McGrath of Baker City, McMahon of Trenton, McNamara of Baltunore, Mahoney of Sioux Falls, Mitty of Salt Lake City, Molloy of Brooklyn, Morris of Little Rock, Noll of Fort Wayne, Nussbaum of Marquette, O'Hara of Great F.alls, O'Hem of Rochester, O'Reilly of Scranton, Peterson of Boston, Reverman of Superior, Rice of Burlington, Rohlman of Davenport, Rummel of Omaha, Sch.Jarman. of Peona, 8,chrembs of Clev~land, Schuler of EI Paso, Schwertner of Wichita, Shahan, rector emeritus, Cath­ olic University of America, heil of Chicago, Smith of NashVllle, Swmt of Wheel~n~, Takach of PIttsburgh. (Greek Rite), Tief of Conoordia, Toolen of Mobile, Turner of Buffalo. Vehr of Denver, Walsh of Charleston, Walsh of Newark, Welch of Duluth, Wlllmger of Ponce, Porto RICO, and Abbot Vinoent G. Taylor, O.S.B., of Belmont Abbey, N. C. II' 8 N. C. W. C. REVIEW December, 19311f~1 U. S. Bishops Issue Statement on Economic Crisis Urge Study of Church's Social Teaching and Holy Father's Recent Encyclical Pronounce ent OICING THE RECOMMENDATION that Catholics study the social teaching of the Church in ord that they may take their full part in the present economic crisis, the bishops of the United States, assem ed in annual V meeting at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D. C., November 11 and 12, issued a state­ ment on the prevailing unemployment situation and action which they regard as necessary for its amelioration. The statement urges especially the application to business, occupational and social life of the principles enunciated in Pope Pius Xl's recent Encyclical On the Reconstruction of the Social Order. While stressing the duty of the rich to aid the suffering, the bishops advocate, among other things, federal and state appropriations wherever such can be advan­ tageously made, point to the need of armament r:eduction, and advocate joint conferences of employers and their associations and labor and their unions, supplemented and assisted by the government, as preventives of unjust and inequitable wage reductions. The full text of the bishops' statement follows:

"URGED by the charity of Christ, of Whose Church we "The unemployment crisis is deep-rooted in the avarice of are the shepherds, we seek always to extend to the human nature which for a century and more has caused dis­ multitude -that spiritual food which alone sustains the life organization of the processes of production and distribution. of the soul and all that the soul means to man, both here and This has run its course through unlimited individual and or­ hereafter. To. the multitude we seek also to give that ma­ ganized competition and is climaxed now by an ineffective terial food essential to the life and well-being of the indi­ economic rule. We ask a living wage for the family; a proper vidual, of the family, of all society. In this day of world­ proportion between the wages of the different kinds of work­ wide depression and of hardship, we voice our deep paternal ers; an ample sufficiency for all. We ask for wages that will sympathy for those millions of Americans, of whatever creed provide employment to the greatest extent possible; and for or race, who, victims of the present industrial crisis, must an equitable sharing of the goods produced so abundantly rely on their more fortunate brethren' for food, clothing and by industry. shelter. "We urge the reading, the study and the application to "A ND to avoid unjust and inequitable wage reductions, we every day business, occupational and social life, of the En­ ask for joint conferences of employers and their associa­ cyclical of Our Holy Father, Pius XI, 'On the Reconstruc­ tions and labor and their unions, supplemented and assisted tion of the Social Order.' In keeping with the recommenda­ by government. Indeed all economic life needs such cgmmon tions of the Holy Father, we have enlisted the services of counsel to deal with the present depression. Through such our clergy and laity in a 'crusade of charity,' either in co­ common counsel and organization, industry may proceed, operation with approved relief agencies or independently of animated by a sense of justice ~nd good will to all. Thus them, as varying local conditions ·suggest. will it care for the common good; meet the desire to solve a great problem of the present age; properly use the material "Since we are all bound together as brothers in Christ, it resources and talents God has given us; and secure an equit­ is our duty to insist that the wealthy are obligated in con­ able distribution of the income and wealth of our country science to contribute for the relief of those who suffer, and and the world. the more so because the system under which they suffer has "Only on these lines will the problem of how best to form yielded wealth to others. a system of unemployment insurance, reserves and old age pensions be successfully worked out. There is dire need that " W HILE cooperating in these private efforts, we are con­ our country and all its citizens bring the competence of every vinced, because of the vastness of the number suffer­ element, versed in the complexities of our industrial and ing, that federal anci state appropriations for relief in some social life to the solution of this great crisis and the avoid­ form will become necessary. ance of its like in the future. There is supreme need that "Our economic system should be so improved that the our country be guided and enlightened in all these things by laboring man, suddenly thrown out of employment, would the full teaching of Christ. not be deprived of sustenance during a period of severe "The present crisis should urge everyone to careful thought business depression. and courageous action. We urge Catholic organizations to "We deem it our duty also to quote the Holy Father on study the social teaching of the Church so as to help prepare the relationships of armament to the present crisis: Catholics to take their full part in this great task of our " 'The unbridled race for armaments is on the one hand times. Fidelity to the teachings of Christ and of His Church, the effect of the rivalry among nations and on the other the both as individuals and as a social body, is the foundation cause of the withdrawal of enormous sums from the public on which sure and permanent social justice and happiness wealth and hence not the smallest of contributors to the must be built. What we seek, here as elsewhere, is a fuller current extraordinary crisis.; measure of the Kingdom of God on earth as it is in heaven." December, 1931 N. C. W. C. REVIEW 9 Administrative Bishops Review N. C. W. C. Work of 1931 Wide Range of Activities Reported by Episcopal Chairmen of Conference Departments s USUAL, CONSIDERATION of the work of the various departments of the National Catholic Welfare Confer­ ence for the twelve.. month period preceding their annual gathering constituted one of the principal matters of A business to come before the meeting of the hierarchy held at the Catholic University of America, Washington, D. C., November 11 and 12, 1931. Each year the administrative committee of the Conference, through its several epis­ copal chairmen, review for the entire body of bishops the principal activities of the Conference and submit their recom­ mendations for the coming year. The reports as submitted at the 1931 meeting, covering as they do a wide range of interests, indicated a satisfactory total of accomplishment on the part of every department and bureau of the Conference. Particularly do the reports for the present year indicate a distinct advance in achievement in the varied fields of activities which His Holine s, Pope Pius XI, has designated "Catholic Action, ' and a gratifying response on the part of the laity to the Holy Father's call for their participation in the work of the hierarchical apostolate. Lack of space prevents a full recording here of the contents of the reports. Our readers, however, will gain a general knowledge of the matters reported upon from the following summaries. Executive Department I HE MOST REV. EDWARD common and representative contact the past year, under the Executive J. Hanna, Archbishop of San without federal government, we would . Department and under the immediate T Francisco, as chairman of the be left to separate, dissipated efforts direction of the Rev. R. A. McGowan, N. C. W. C. Administrative Commit­ which would not go very far." of a Latin American Bureau. This tee, presented the report of the Execu­ The report referred to the recent bureau will be of service, it was ex­ tive Department, which has the re­ Quadragesimo A nno Encyclical as a plained, to every department of the sponsibility of directing and super­ "providential guide in this critical Conference and will, in turn, be served vising the common work of the Con­ situation with regard to the entire by them. It was further emphasized ference, at the same time cooperating social order." Archbishop Hanna that already in past years the Cath­ with its other departments and bureaus. noted the various channels through olic Church in the IT nited States has Archbishop Hanna's report dwelt at which the N. C. W. C. had circulated done much to bring Catholics in all length upon the economic depression that great encyclical, which, he said, the Americas closer together. It is and unemployment crisis, which have has stirred to new zeal and life many hoped that the new bureau will been objects of concern to the com­ of our Catholic lay organizations and strengthen and carry forward this mittee during the past year. "Our has made known to Catholics and non­ work. . Exchange of scholarships, in­ solicitude has been to see to it," Arch­ Catholics alike the teaching of the terchange of Catholic news, and efforts bishop Hanna stated, "that the truth Catholic Church, which should be the toward a more complete understand­ and teaching of the Catholic Church guide in the reconstruction of the ing of mutual aims and problems will are known, practically known, effec­ social order. be among the subjects to which the tively known .... Our problem has Archbishop Hanna reported that, bureau will give its' attention. been to help all citizens to see and un­ in accordance with the wishes of the The report enumerated a number derstand the Church for what she bishops as expressed at last year's of instances wherein the Conference really is." general meeting, a number of regional had, during the past year, been of as­ "Problems dealing with this general meetings of the bishops had been held sistance to the Church in Haiti, Samoa situation will become more acute," during 1931. These meetings gave and in several South American coun­ Archbishop Hanna stated, "during opportunity for the discussion of local tries. Various aids to religious com­ the coming year. The problem of the public questions as well as for the dis­ munities in the United States who Church would be the more difficult cussion of others that were of general have missionaries in China were also without the common organization of interest to the hierarchy as a whole. recorded. the N. C. W. C. If .the 105 dioceses Mention was also made by Archbishop All the encyclicals of the Holy of our country were left to gain in­ Hanna of the work of the Conference Father issued since the 1930 meeting formation on Catholic interests as in opposing the Gillette birth control of the bishops had, the report stated, best they could; if Catholic organiza­ bill, which was reported to the United been issued in pamphlet form by the tions acted separately; if there were States Senate but failed of passage. administrative committe~ immediate­ no common news service, no common Archbishop Hanna informed the ly after securing the texts. Catholic opportunity on the radio, no bishops of the establishment during Archbishop Hanna bespoke the in- 10 N. C. W. C. REVIEW December, 1931 terest of the bishops in the N. C. W. C. elsewhere in this issue, the title of the "Mter another year of work, we, the REVIEW, official organ of the Con­ Conference magazine will be changed, administrative committee, cordially ference. "It is the only organ we beginning with the January, 1932, thank the cardinals, archbishops and have," Archbishop Hanna stated, "to issue, to "CATHOL~C ACTION." bishops of the United States without make known your common work to In concluding his report, Archbishop whose support and cooperation that the people of the country." As stated Hanna stated: work could not be." 1 Legal Department I EPORTING ON THE WORK serves as a clearing house for infor­ course of such legislation through the of the N. C. W. C. Legal De­ mation on -matters of welfare, legisla­ Congress if any is so presented. The R partment, the Most Rev. John tion and allied questions. The depart­ student, therefore, and the social wel­ G. Murray, Archbishop-elect of St. ment has of itself no concern in legis­ fare worker, thus have for consulta­ Paul, episcopal chairman, presented a lative measures but is a record keep­ tion an extensive information bureau. detailed statement of the manifold ing bureau. I t gathers in as far as its We might add here that the depart­ problems which engaged the attention very limited funds permit proposed or ment extends its work to the record­ of the department during the past year. enacted legislation of this character for ing of foreign legislation of this kind The N. C. W. C. Legal Department the different states and records the in so far as is possible. I Education Department RESENTING THE REPORT tion, during public school time, is bcing year; the gathering of information on of the Department of Educa­ more and more favorably regarded by various ways and means of providing P tion, of which he is episcopal public school authorities. religious instruction for Catholic chil­ chairman, the Most Reverend John T. The report stated that an increasing dren not attending Catholic schools; McNicholas, O.P., Archbishop of Cin­ number of requests come from non­ the preparation of a summary .of cinnati, noted steady and encourag­ Catholic sources and noted the follow­ scholastic and patriotic contests in ing development in its various activi­ ing partial list as an indication of the which Catholic students won prizes; ties, stating that many national or­ variety of topics on which the depart­ the compilation of statistics in the 1930 ganizations and agencies regularly de­ ment was asked to furnish detailed biennial survey of Catholic colleges pend on the department for informa­ data during the year: Schools for Sub­ and schools; the preparation of a re­ tion on Catholic education and that normal Children; Jesuit Education in vised list of summer camps; the prepa­ increasing recognition is accorded it the United States ; Parent-Teacher ration of a statement on the costs of by the appointment of staff members Associations; Religious Education; Ex­ conducting Catholic boarding schools, to national committees. tension Courses; Teacher Training; and other statistic~l data. A new problem has arisen for edu­ Adult Education; Mortality in Ele­ The number of positions registered cation in the form of radio, Archbishop mentary Schools; Standardization of with the department's Teacher Regis­ McNicholas reported. The possibili­ High Schools and Colleges; Atheism tration Section was larger and the re­ ties of the use of radio for educational in Public High Schools, Colleges and quirements of applicants higher, than purposes are obviously great, he said, Universities; State Aid to Private in past years, the report said. Arch­ adding that already there are in oper­ Schools; Catholic Junior Colleges; bishop McNicholas emphasized the ation about fifty educational radio sta­ Bible Reading in Public Schools; Mili­ necessity of urging Catholic young tions, five of which are under Catholic tary Schools; Text Books in Education; men and women to continue their auspices. Stating that there is, then, . Care of Delinquents; Certification of graduate work if they intended going a substantial educational concern in Teachers; Catholic Boardidg Schools; into the teaching profession. "Many radio, Archbishop McNicholas de­ . Student Government in Catholic In­ do not learn until too late that courses clared that there can be no real free­ stitutions; Scholarships in Catholic in education are required by practically dom of teaching in the air except Institutions; Student Loans. all of our teaching positions." through educationally controlled sta­ The report also noted the depart­ As in other years, Archbishop Mc­ tions. ment's publication of a new pamphlet Nicholas' report added, the Depart­ There has been an increasing ten­ -A Study of the Health of Children in ment of Education prepared a pro­ dency to raise the compulsory school the PaTochial Schools of Peoria, Illi­ gram to be used by Catholic schools in age, Archbishop McNicholas noted; nois; the distribution of 6,000 pam­ the observance of American Educa­ also that week-day religious educa- phlets by the department during the tion Week, 1930. Printed copies of December, 1931 N. C. W. C. REVIEW 11 this program, the subject of which was partment of education with a cabinet represented at the following important the Encyclical of Pope Pius XI on the officer as its head has evoked the praise meetings held last year: National Ca­ "Christian Education of Youth," were of outstanding educators, such as tholic Educational Association; Meet­ sent to all Catholic educational insti­ Nicholas lVlurray Butler of Columbia ing of Superintendents' Section, N a­ tutions in the country. University, who regard the administra­ tional Catholic Educational Associ­ Archbishop MoNicholas stated that tion and control of education as a ation; National Conference on Parent the Rev. Dr. George Johnson, director state and not a federal function and Education; National Congress of Par­ of the department, was a member of who recommend that the federal ents and Teachers; American Associ­ the Sub-Committee on Parochial government, instead of increasing its ation for Adult Education; American Schools for the White House Confer­ subsidy and control of local education, Vocational Association; The Research ence on Child Health and Protection, should withdraw from the ill-advised Conference of the Religious Educa­ and that he is now taking an active ventures it has already made in that tional Association; National Commit­ part in the deliberations of the N ation­ field in the individual states. A fuller tee on Secondary Education; Depart­ al Advisory Committee on Education. statement of the Catholic position as ment of Superintendence; National The position taken by the Catholic set forth in ·the report referred to is Education Association; National Ad­ representatives on the National Ad­ gi yen in a special article deali g with visory Council on Radio in Education; visory Committee on Education­ the report of the President's commit­ National Catholic Alumni Federation; Msgr. Pace and Dr. Johnson-in op­ tee on education published elsewhere National Committee on Education by position to centralization of education in this i sue. Radio; and World Federation of Edu­ through the creation of a federal de- The Department of Education was cation Associations. I Social Action Department .I HE MOST REV. THOMAS gram dealing with different phases of year at Detroit, Cleveland, Washing­ F. LILLIS, Bishop of Kansas Catholic action; increased activity in ton and Denver. In addition, a con­ T City and episcopal chairman securing the issuance of reports on ference on unemployment was held in of the N. C. W. C. Social Action De­ questions dealing with international Washington, jointly under the auspices partment, reporting at the general peace; publicity dealing with the re­ of the Social Action Department and meeting of the bishops on the work of lationship of Catholic social teaching similar sections of the Federal Council his division of the Conference during to unemployment; continuation of pre­ of Churches and the Central Confer­ the past year, enumerated the follow­ ceding years' programs in the fields of ence of American Rabbis. The pro­ ing outstanding items: Reorganiza­ industrial relations, citizenship, social grams of industrial conferences ar­ tion of the social work division for work, rural life and international re­ ranged for the coming year, Bishop what is proving to be more effective lations. Lillis stated, is much larger than in any help in this field; appointment of Rev. During the year the Social Action year up to this time. The programs Dr. Edgar Schmiedeler, new director of Department distributed, Archbishop of these conferences will center uni­ the Rural Life Bureau and the inau­ Lillis stated, over 80,000 panphlets, formly in the new labor encyclical of guration under his direction of work in issued regular news releases on eco­ Pius XI, with applications to regional the welfare of family life; special aid nomic, social and international prob­ conditions for particular industries. given to obtain a representation from lems to the Catholic press and a se­ It was pointed out by Bishop Lillis the United States at the International lected list of newspapers and published that at every meeting held during the Labor Pilgrimage in Rome, May 15, numerous articles in leading Catholic past year there was a discussion of and to have corresponding celebra­ and non-Catholic magazines. Many unemployment and its permanent pre­ tions in the colleges in the United of the news releases and articles were ventatives. States and over the radio; continuous devoted to explaining the Quadragesi­ lVlembers of the department also mo Anno Encyclical in an effort to publicity given to the new Encyclical addressed during the year a large num­ bring home its application to the "Forty Years After" to be followed up ber of Catholic and non-Catholic during the fall, winter and spring by a present industrial situation in the groups on industrial, civic, social and series of industrial conferences, already United States. The issuance and dis­ international problems. These ad­ in part agreed upon, featuring the en­ cussion of the encyclical, coupled with cyclical; acceptance by a large major­ the depression of the last two years, dresses were given at regional and state ity of the colleges of a plan calling for Bishop Lillis stated, have given an im­ conferences, general meetings, Catholic the sending out month by month with petus to Catholic teaching on indus­ and general forums, labor meetings, the cooperation of other departments trial problems. Catholic and non-Catholic clubs and of the National Catholic Welfare Con­ The report stated that four indus­ societies, and Catholic schools and col­ ference a complete school year's pro- trial conferences were held during the leges. 12 N. C. W. C. REVIEW December, 1931

Through the courtesy of the Rt. ral Life 'Conference worked hand III During the year the department con­ Rev. Abbot lVlartin Veth, O.S.B., the hand, said Bishop Lillis, but also in­ tinued its civic education activities, in services of Doctor Schmiedeler were estimable aid has been rendered the connection with which it distributed obtained to succeed the Most Rev. bureau in its work by the national and 30,457 copies of the various trans­ Edwin V. O'Hara, Bishop of Great diocesan councils of 'Catholic women, lations of the N. C. W. C. Civics Cate­ Falls, as director of the Rural Life by many school superintendents, by chism on the Rights and Duties of Bureau. directors of confraternities' of Christ­ American Citizens. In a number of Interest in and aid to rural parishes ian doctrine, and by other individuals the dioceses, Bishop Lillis said, through have been studiously promoted, as has and agencies. the cooperation of the National Coun­ been interest in parish credit unions, "A new service was undertaken by cil of Catholic \Yomen, special workers sixteen new units of which have been the department during' the year," a signed to promote civic education organized since August, 1930. Bishop Lillis 'said, "to engage in work have initiated the distribution of the Bishop Lillis also reported that the in the field of family life and welfare. civics catechism and very often have religious vacation school movement, While everything the department has cooperated with other organizations actively promoted by the N. C. W. C. been doing has a bearing upon family dealing in citizenship activities. Rural Life Bureau, has experienced, life, there seemed to be a need of fur­ A preliminary study of Catholic notable growth. More than 1,000 ther work specifically on the subject, camps, the compilation of a library of schools were conducted in ninety odd helping to coordinate the other work bibliographies on various phases of archdioceses and dioceses during the which the department has been doing ocial work, and a study of the effects summer of 1931. .and cooperating with similar studies of the Shepherd-Towner maternity Not only have the N. C. 'V. C. Ru­ and activities of the other departments law, and community houses were other . ral Life Bureau and the Catholic Ru- of the Conference." projects reported by Bishop Lillis.

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HE MOST REV. HUGH C. The most important activity of the W. C. News Service in bringing over all BOYLE, episcopal chairman of Press Department in the past year, the three texts, and offered them to its T the N. C. W. C. Press Depart­ report set forth, was the bringing over editors. By the time the third ency­ ment, paid tribute in the beginning of from Rome by cablegram and radio of clical appeared, the second largest his report to the late Justin McGrath, the most recent encyclical letters of secular news agency also cabled the organizer and developer of the N. C. Hi Holiness, Pope Pius XI. This text for its subs.cribers. W. C: News Service and director of the enterprise, it was brought out, involved Close to thirty Catholic papers in Press Department of the Conference the first textual cabling of an encycli­ each instance printed the full text of since its inception. Mr. McGrath's cal letter to the United States for use the encyclicals. Each of the three death took place on May 17, 1931. by Catholic papers, the first textual documents was carried in full by some Bishop Boyle stated that in the eleven radiographing of such a document to of the secular journals, and all the other years in which Mr. McGrath had this country, and the bringing over of leading secular papers carried numer­ charge of the N. C. W. C. Press De­ the longest news dispatch of any kind ous and lengthy excerpts. partment he brought the new Ameri­ ever sent from Italy. "This triple enterprise," Bishop can Catholic news service to interna­ The Press Department's action, Boyle stated, "in addition to the gen­ tional recognition and prestige, de­ Bishop Boyle tated, had these results: eral good accomplished for the Catho­ veloped world-wide Catholic news Catholic papers were enabled, in lic cause, meant much to the Catholic coverage, and placed the product of each of the three instances and for the papers. Not only were they able to the N. C. W. C. News Service on the first time in the history of Catholic add to their prestige with their read­ desks of more than eighty subscribing journalism, to present promptly to ers by presenting these important papers in eleven countries while re­ A-merican Catholics the com plete documents promptly, but many of ducing at the same time the bishops' statements of the Holy Father on three them by intelligent preliminary cam­ subsidy of the department by more important subjects. paigns were able to increase their cir­ than sixty-three per cent. Bishop The secular press, through N. C. W. culations considerably. One paper Boyle, concluding his reference to Mr. C. enterprise, was impelled to give to alone reported the sale of 15,000 ad­ McGrath's great contribution to the the three documents wider publicity ditional copies containing the first cause of the Catholic press, commended than ever before was given to a papal encyclical." "his exceptional ability, his great per­ pronouncement. The report stated that both the sonal zeal, his untiring devotion to the The largest secular news agency in value and extent of the N. C. W. C. cause of the Catholic faith." the world collaborated with the N. C. News Service had gro"\\r"'Il during the December, 1931 N. C. W. C. REVIEW 13

past year. There was only a slight Special news offerings of the year pared in view of the Washington bi­ diminution in the number of its sub­ noted were a series of articles dealing centennial observance. Special syn­ scribers despite the effects of depres­ with Catholic action in Italy, another dication included a series of articles by . ion, and the feature and pictorial sec­ with the fifteenth centenary of the the Rev. James M. Gilli , C.S.P., edi­ tions of the department were improved Council of Ephesus, and another deal­ tor of The Catholic World; the Rev. in both number of sub"' cribers and fi­ ing with Catholic heroes of the Revo­ Dr. Fulton J. Sheen; and Harry Stuhl­ nancial showing. lutionary War period, the last pre- dreher.

J___ L_a_y_o_r_g_a_n_i_z_a_ti_o_n_S_D_e_p_a_rt_ffi_e_n_t -~I HE REPORT OF THE MObT diocesan and seven state organiza­ advice and guidance. Rev. Joseph Schrembs, Bishop tions, together with forty-six diocesan The N. C. C. W. has oppo ed, T of Cleveland and epjscopal councils. Bishop Schrembs reported, anti­ chairman of the Lay Organizations In addition to the national con­ Christian and unmoral legislation, Department, covered the activitie of vention, thirty-seven dioce an con­ particularly any legislation and prop­ the National Councils of Catholic ventions were held last year h five aganda favoring birth control. Effec­ Men and Women, which .comprise the other meetings to follow within the tive protests were submitted by N. C. Lay Organizations Department of the near future, Bishop Schrembs stated. C. W. representative at the congres­ Conference. His report revealed sub­ "The educational value of his series sional hearing on the proposed birth stantial progress in promoting the lay of meetings," the Bi hop said, "i im­ control amendment. apostolate throughout the country mea urable. In addition, the women The report pointed out that the 1930 and in the cooperation accorded the of a diocese come to know each other convention of the N. C. C. W. devoted Lay Organizations Department by the and thus learn to cooperate in their a ses"ion to the discussion of the youth more than 3000 organizations affili­ diocesan work." movement here and abroad and sub- ated with the two councils. It was reported that during the year equently held at N. C. W. C. head­ national commitees were organized to quarters a conference of representa­ NATIONAL COUNCIL OF work on the development of unified tives of youth organizations in the CATHOLIC WOMEN programs for girls' welfare, immigra­ United States. A full day was de­ · IOCESAN UNITS of the N. tion, indu trial problems, study club , voted to discus ions. A directory of C. C. W. were organized last religious education, parent-teacher as­ such organizations, setting forth the D year, Bishop Schrembs stated, sociations and the K ational Catholic objects and programs of each, has been in six additional dioceses-Rochester, School of Social Service. These com­ prepared. It i planned to continue Albany, Charleston, St. Augustine, mittees will study many of the prob­ a discussion of the movement at future Mobile and Natchez-the proces of lems not only in the great centers of conventions and it is the hope of the organization requiring in all fifty­ Catholic thought and action, but also N. C. C. W. that the joint conference three preliminary meeting. Every in the towns and villages where there of interested groups will be able to section of the six dioce es was visited is need of some opportunity for secur­ make constructive contributions to by a field representative of the N. C. ing information either from available the youth movement. C. W., who discu sed the matter of literature or through conference. A section of Bishop chrembs' re­ organization with the pastors and with Bishop Schrembs' report indicated a port dealt with the National Catholic representative women of the various growing interest on the part of Inem­ School of Social Service. The growth localities. bel'S of diocesan councils in the re­ and development of the chool were Representatives from N. C. C. W. treat movement, in programs of family cited, tribute was paid to the work of headquarters delivered more than 145 education, in study clubs, and religi­ the former director of the school, Mo t addresses in seventy-one cities and ous education. The report also stated Rev. Karl J. Alter, now Bishop of To­ nineteen states during the last year. that Catholic women throughout the ledo, and appreciation expressed of the l\1embers of the board of directors, the country are giving greater attention great generosity of Most Rev. Samuel report stated, have given generously to legislative questions. This is due A. Stritch, Archbishop of Milwaukee, of their time and means in attending in no small part, Bishop Schrembs in permitting Rev. Dr. Francis J. meetings in their own and other dio­ said, to the work which the N. C. C. Haas to succeed Bishop Alter in this ce es. W. has done in emphasizing the respon­ important post. The 1931-32 regis­ The N. C. C. W. now serves as a sibility of Catholic citizens, women as tration of the N. C. S. S. S., the re­ unifying force for the Catholic wo­ well as men, in preserving Christian port said, is the largest to date and men's organizations of the country standards in our national life. Wo­ practically all of the student body are and has as member 1600 local Catho­ men throughout the country, he said, college graduates. The report also lic organizatiQns, fifteen national, seven are looking to the national council for made acknowledgment of the organi- 14 N. C. W. C. REVIEW December, 1931 zations and individuals who have gen­ Schrembs stated that 1431 lay societies Catholic laymen, forty-five of whom erously provided scholarships for the are now enrolled in its membership. have to date accepted the invitation current year. Two hundred and eighteen new affili­ of the N. C. C. M. to serve as honor­ In concluding his report of the wo­ ations were received by the N. C. C. ary chairmen. They will serve as men's branch of the Lay Organiza­ M. last year and one hundred and six counsellors in developing the program tions Department, Bishop Schrembs organizations had restored membership of the national body and helping to said: which had been allowed tb lapse dur­ make Inore effective the work of its "The activity of the N. C. C. W. ing the past two years. affiliated organizations. during the past year has been materi­ Affiliated with the N. C. C. M., Fifty stations now cooperate, Bishop ally stimulated and strengthened by Bishop Schrembs said, are seven na­ Schrembs said, in broadcasting the the unfailing cooperation of the other tional organizations: Catholic Knights Catholic Hour, which has continued departments of the N. C. W. C. The of St. George; Catholic Central Verein uninterruptedly since its inauguration, real plan and purpose of the Confer­ of America; St. Vincent de Paul, Su­ March 2, 1930. During this time, he ence and of the councils of men and perior Council, New York City; N a­ said, seventeen speakers have appeared women as the channels through which tional Alliance of Bohemian Catholics on the hour and their addresses have a national program of Catholic action of America; Knights of St. John, Su­ been published by the Sunday Visitor is to be effected, is coming to be better preme Commandery; Ancient Order Prf'RR. Morf' than 100,000 copif's of understood. of Hibcrnin,na; Un,tholie Ulub of New the e addr e have be n di tribut d ~'Affi]iittcd groups r 1 nrning that York. to date. the Departments of Education, Social Diocesan units of the N. C. C. lV1. Action, Legislation, Press and Pu b­ exist at the present time, Bishop Last year $30,375.92 came to the licity, the Bureau of Immigration, the Schrembs said, in Cincinnati, Provi­ N. C. C. M. as voluntary gifts from N. C. W. C. REVIEW, are ready and dence and Wheeling. Diocesan or­ listeners to the hour. This amount, willing to lend their aid through the ganization in some form exists also in however, it was stated, is not suffici­ N. C. C. W. to the smallest group. Cleveland, Fort Wayne and Rockford. ent to cover the present expenses of Such knowledge is arousing a new con­ Preliminary work in organization has the hour. The report explained fur­ sciousness of Catholic unity and, par­ been done in Kansas City, Springfield, ther the valuable aid given during the ticularly, where the Catholic popula­ Ill., and in Rochester, N. Y., in which year to the six Catholic radio stations tion is small and widely scattered, is last-named city the 1931 convention of the country. strengthening the morale of Catholics of the N. C. C. M. was held. It was stated in the report that three and consequently stimulating Catholic Bishop Schrembs called attention of the permanent committees formed action." to the fact that the Rochester conven­ by the N. C. C. M. last year are being tion of the N. C. C. W. devoted its par­ organized. One will be active in the NATIONAL COUNCIL OF ticular attention to the need of intel­ field of industrial problems, another is CATHOLIC MEN ligent, well-directed action in an effort to deal with crime and disregard of N REVIEWING THE WORK of to help solve some of the grave indus­ law, and the third is to aid in expand­ the men's branch of the Lay Or­ trial problems confronting the country. ing and developing the service of the I ganizations Department, the N a­ The N. C. C. M. is being aided in its N. C. C. M. to affiliated societies and tional Council of Catholic Men, Bishop work by a large group of prominent to Catholic lay organizations generally. ------+------Distinguished Honor Accorded Archbishop Hanna by National Good Will Commission TRIBUTE IN SPEECH and in written messages was paid the Most In an address delivered in San Francisco at the notification luncheon, Rev. Edward J. Hanna, Archbishop df San Francisco and episco­ Judge M. C. Sloss said: pal chairman of the N. C. W. C. Administrative Committee, named to "The recognition of Archbishop Hanna's outstanding contribution receive this year the medal awarded annually by the National Com­ to the cause of good-will and understanding between different religious mission on Good Will between Jews and Christians in America, upon groups is most gratifying to the Jewish community of San Francisco. the occasion of the award-a dinner to His Excellency at the Hotel During his years of life and service in our city, he has won the respect Pennsylvania, New York City, November 19. The national committee and affection of all of us by his universal sympathy and broad tole 'ance which selected Archbishop Hanna for this honor designated him as the of spirit. "Christian who has done most during the past year toward establish­ "The success of the community chest, which has been so potent a ing better understanding between the various denominations in factor in uniting Catholic, Protestant and Jew on a common basis of America." sacrifice and effort for the sake of humanity, would not have been possible The award, founded by The American Hebrew, published in New without the whole-hearted cooperation and support of the archbishop. York, is known as "The American Hebrew Medal." It was awarded "I believe that we here in the Far West, and particularly in San last year for the first time-Newton D. Baker, of Cleveland, receiving Francisco, are living in an atmosphere of mutual tolerance and good the honor. Archbishop Hanna was the unanimous choice of the com­ will, far beyond that found in any other section of our country. The mission to be the 1931 recipient. At the dinner a letter was read from happy situation is due in very large part to the character and the soul President Hoover congratulating the committee making the award and and the attitude of the great gentleman who heads the Roman Catholic lauding Arhcbishop Hanna as a worthy recipient. Church in this jurisdiction." ------+------December, 1931 N. C. W. C. REVIEW 15 Catholic World War Records -- Status, 1931 UBSTANTIAL ADVANCES IN THE GENERAL collection and use value of the Catholic patriotic record have featured the work of the N. C. W. C. Bweau of Historical Records during the past year. Improvements in the layout and accessibility of the available data have S made possible numerous releases to the press, to authors and lecturers and other inquirers. This N. C. W. C. bureau serves as a national depository for Catholic records pertaining to the World War period. Data concerning all Catholic citizens whether in the military and naval forces or in collateral work of the emergency are sought. While the record of the individual is the basis of summary, the parish and society records are classified accordingly as evidences of the action of Catholic citizens locally. The generous array of material available in the fire-proof file rooms of the bureau were supplied through the cordial cooperation of pastors, parish groups, the Catholic press, interested individuals and societi€s affiliated with the National Councils of Catholic Men and Women. Through a representative of the bureau, the N. C. W. C. participated in the usual Memorial Day ceremonies overseas and in the receptions, th.roughout the summer, to the Gold Star mothers and widows visiting the graves of their war dead. The Catholic press has been supplied with a weeldy service "Catholic Heroes of the World War," narrating outstanding gallantry on the field or meritorious service in positions of responsibility with the Army, Navy and Marine Corps. The 149 releases of this series presents cases from all states; 96 dioceses and archdioceses; 27 divisions; the General Staff, the Army Nurse Corps, Air Service and non-divisional groups of the American forces in Western Europe, Italy, Russia and Siberia during the World War.

OUTSTANDING DATA FROM THE CATHOLIC WORLD WAR RECORD

BASIC CONSIDERATION NOTABLE FACTS

1<>flfl\wC'ment of Cntholic rppr('~(>ntfltjon __ .____ ._ ...... _.. _..... __ ._ 16.94% The first ember of the U. S. Army to suffer A U.~. war tim population was._ .. _... _...... _.. ______... ______.. _ 10:.l,~ 2,Or; ! bIt til Wi)l\Tltl ...... Lt. LOll J. G0Il Ita Awl U~]lUJj · pt)jJulu.Lioll Willi •••••••••••••• _••• __ ...... 17.M9,i321 The> hl'Fd. n. R. Arm offir<'l'ldll (10 '(WS n~ Lt. Willinm T. Fitz~imon The first member of the U. S. Naval fore s "QUOTA" to give his life _____ ... __ ...... __ ...... ______... __ .. John I. Eupolucci Army, Navy and Marine Corps Personnel from the 48 The first nurse wounded in the A. E. F. and States and D. C...... ______4,629,989 the first woman to receive the U. S. Hypothetical quota for Catholic record according to above DistinguiSlhed Service Cross ______._Beatrice M. MacDonald percentage ______. ______784,320 The first shell fired into enemy positions by Available Catholic records to date ______. ______. ______.... _._ ... 04,569 U. S. Army ___ ...... ______... ____ . ______..... Alex. L. Arch The leader of first Americans taken prison- WORLD WAR DEATH CASUALTIES ers, later recipient of U. S. Navy Cross .. James Delaney American World War Death Casualties during hostilities .. 130,265 The first Medal of Honor award by the Death Casualties noted to date among Catholic Records .... 22,552 Navy for World War act...... __ .... __ ...... Patrick McGunigal The only award of the three U. S. Army DISPOSITIOL OF CATHOLIC OVERSEAS WAR DEAD decorations for World War feats ...... Col. William J. Donovan One of the first three A. E. F. death casual- Bodies returned to United States...... __ ...... __ ...... _...... _ 6, 00 ties on the lines ...... __ .. _._ .. Thomas F. Enright Bodies shipped to other countries...... 122 Bodies buried or lost at sea...... __ ... __ ...... _.. _...... _...... 230 The last U. S. officer killed before the Al'mis- Bodies listed 011 official urJ-ocated summary...... _ 422 tice ...... __ ...... _...... ______..... _..... ___ ..... Chaplain William F. Davitt In known graves overseas...... __ ..... _...... _...... __ .. ········· ...... _.. 4,723 The Chief of Staff, A. E. F., period of ac- tive operations...... _..... __ ...... __ .... __ ..... Maj. Gen. James W. McAndrew TotaL_...... ___ ...... _...... __ ...... _...... _...... -.. -- .. .. 12,297 The Chjef of Naval Operations ...... _.... . Admiral William S. Benson

A SECTION OF TRE FIRE-PROOF HISTORICAL RECORDS ROOMS AT N. C. W. C. HEADQUARTERS In this national depository is preserved the record of American 9atholi.c participatio.n in the ~orld War. It comprises data collected from nearly every community in the United States, including the service records of some 800,000 Cath?lic .soldiers, ~ll~r~ and m~nnes. This total, while representative, is being added to daily through the cooperation of local Catholic orgamzatlOns and lDdlvlduals Wlth the N. C. W. C. Bureau of Historical Records. ------~I------ANNOUNCING. A CHANGE IN CATHOLIC ACTION. To Be Our New Title Beginning With The January, 193

To all N. C. W. C. REVIEW subscribers:

HE following important announcement is made for the information of all T subscribers to this magazine.

THE Administrative Committee of the National Catholic Welfare Conference, meeting at N. C. W. C. headquarters, November 12, 1931, authorized a change in the name of the N. C. W. C. REVIEW, official organ of the Conference.

CATHOLIC ACTION is the new title decided upon by the bishops. This will appear with our January, 1932, issue.

THIS change of title was deemed appropriate in view of the fact that the National Catholic Welfare Conference is the expression of that informed faith and devoted service to the Living Church which our Holy Father has included in the term "Catholic Action."

THE change of name will serve to inform the clergy and laity of the country that the Conference magazine is a source of information with regard to programs, methods and results of Catholic action, especially in the United · States. The magazine should prove invaluable to all Catholic societies and their member In planning and carrying on their local activities.

THE Administrative Committee also directed that the annual subscription price of this publication be increased from $1.00 to $2.00 per year-this price to take effect with the January, 1932, issue.

PRESENT conditions . necessitate that the official organ of the Conference become entirely self-supporting. The size and general typographical excellence of the N. C. W. C. REVIEW make it impossible to produce it at less than the $2.00 rate. Even at this price a large increase in subscribers will be necessary.

ALL present subscriptions will be carried at the old rate until date of expiration. All new subscriptions entered to begin January, 1932, or thereafter will be at the newly established rate, namely, $2.00 per year (Foreign $2.25).

CATHOLIC ACTION will assist Catholics everywhere to kno~v OF THIS MAGAZINE 2, Issue And The Annual Subscription Price To Be Two Dollars Per Year

How CATHOLIC ACTION wil' help the clergy and laity:

ATHOLIC ACTION will stress programs and methods of Catholic work and C tell what organized Catholic 'work is accomplishing both at home and abroad. PARTICULARLY will it contir;tue to emphasize in informative articles, study club outlines, and otherwise, the Catholic need of the hour and advance programs and suggestions that will aid Catholic pastors and Catholic societies in organizing and carrying on parish Catholic action.

LAST year and so far this year the N. C. W. C. REVIEW printed more than 400 feature articles covering more than thirty different fields of Catholic action.

AMONG the subjects treated were: Catholic Action and the Family; Education; Religious Vacation Schools; Press; Peace; Study Clubs; Labor and Industry; Unemployment; Parent-Teacher Work; Apologetics; Rural Life; Immigration; Lay Retreats; Lay Leadership; Social Service; Public Affairs; Liturgy; etc.

MANY of the articles have proved of permanent value and are listed by libraries as useful bibliographical references. More and more, requests are coming to N. C. W. C. headquarters from pastors, officers of Catholic lay societies, seminarians, students in Catholic colleges and universities, as well as fronl the laity generally, for current and back numbers of the magazine containing especially useful material'

HIS Holiness, Pope Pius XI, has graciously blessed the work of the Conference magazine, its directors, subscribers 'and promoters. Archbishop Hanna, chairman of the Administrative Committee, N. C. W. C., at last month's meeting of the hierarchy, bespoke support of the Conference publication, stating: "It is the only organ we have to make known your common work to the people of the country."

THEREFORE we earnestly appeal for the continued support of our present sub­ scribers, confidently relying upon their interested cooperation in ' bringing this magazine under its new title-CATHOLIC ACTION-to the attention of their friends and upon their help in making the magazine available in their local com­ munities as an effective aid to Catholic action.

THE EDITOR, N. C. W. C. REVIEW.

be active in the work of the Catholic Action Apostolate 18 N. C. W. C. REVIEW December, 1931 .19,948 Immigrants Aided by N. C. W. C. During 1931 Annual Report of Immigration Work of Conference Shows Wide Variety of Activities N SUBMITTING THE REPORT of the N. C. W. C. Bureau of appeal cases were handled with 86 per cent of the decisions in favor of Immigration, Bishop Lillis, under whose episcopal supervision the the aliens. Only cases of unquestionable merit are pressed for official I bureau operates, explained that the past year had been one of reconsideration. greater activity and enlarged opportunities for service; that contrary Deportation cases present the greatest difficulties as appeals. Refer­ to what might be expected as a result of the slowing up of migration ence was made to the Wickersham report findings that competent coun­ into the United States, the bureau's work increased decidedly due to sel in deportation proceedings is important; that the proportion of de­ the more intricate problems which arose and the serious consequences portation cases represented by attorneys is very small and that compe­ they involved, these requiring careful study and prolonged application tent counsel is lacking in the majority of cases because the alien has no in an endeavor to reach a solution. He explained further that it is a . funds. Attention was called to the Wichersham Report recommenda­ widely recognized fact that every tightening of the immigration process tion that adequate representation be mustered for these deportees by has brought additional suffering to larger numbers of people, much of the Government amongst willing philanthropic organizations, and to which might have been avoided through an understanding and sym­ the conclusion that in this manner factual defenses would be developed pathetic administration of the Jaw by those to whom it is intrusted. in many cases where the suspect may not appreciate the defense. The report noted that Clthree very distinct factors have operated which he has, or if he does, may not be able to assemble the necessary simultaneously to afflict the immigrant and the foreign-born resident. evidence. These are the economic depression, the arbitrary restriction of immi­ gration and the drive to rid the country of so-called undesirable aliens. THE report noted IIhere again we can point with pride to N. C.- In his report, Bishop Lillis stated, in part: W. C. accomplishment, for out of 49 deportation cases handled, 37, IIIn the wake of the widespread unemployment which naturally 76 per cent, received favorable action such as unconditional cancellation struck hard at the non-citizen, there followed an avalanche of appeals, of warrant (9), voluntary departure in lieu of deportation (16) and stay especially to the port offices, for families and individuals in need of of deportation (12). In only 12 instances was our request denied, a divers types of assistance. The complexity and variety of the problems remarkable record compared to the Wickersham findings that only 15 presented and the sources of reference, archbishops, bishops, priests per cent of suspects are saved without benefit of counsel and 30 per and religious, Catholic agencies and institutions, U. S. immigration cent when counsel has been present." officials, foreign embassies and consulates, state and municipal bureaus, Bishop Lillis told of many opportunities being presented to assist individuals either previously assisted or friends of satisfied clients­ clergy and religious; that individual attention was given to archbishops, all testify to the esteem which is held {or our bureau and faith in its bishops and priests coming from 15 different countries in such matters ability to handle specific problems in immigration and naturalization. as meeting at the steamship, extensions of temporary stay, passports, visas, entry as students, instructions to visiting priests wishing to re­ II A NEW procedure adopted by the Government and termed 're- main permanently, instructions to seminary students newly ordained moval by consent' gave us added opportunities to obtai!l relief here and wishing permanent admission, instructions to priests coming in certain cases of distress. Under this plan any alien who has become permanently from abroad, reentry permits, overcoming presumption dependent within three years of entry may apply for federal aid in being of expatriation, citizenship, verification of legal admission, steamShip returned to his native country without the stigma and handicap at­ reservations, entry to Mexico, and matters of customs chm-ges. tached to deportation. Similarly large numbers of sisters, postulants, lay brothers and semi­ IIExecution of the Administration's policy as set forth in the Presi­ nary students were assisted in divers ways and the approval of the dent's pronouncement of September 8, 1930, of restricting the influx of Secretary of Labor was obtained Jor numerous Catholic schools as in­ aliens during times of widespread unemployment through enforcing the stitutions to receive immigrant students. Ilikely to become a public charge' provision of the immigration laws has Attention was called to the fact that of the 23 groups of Spanish­ caused great hardship. Family reunions have been postponed thereby born refugee sisters who had entered from Mexico during the religious and many new separations have resulted when consuls, zealous in their persecution, all but one group had left the United States after years of desire to follow the President's order, have refused visas to men whom . residence here made possible by the considerate attitude of the U. S. the Department of Labor had permitted to depart voluntarily from Government officials. wives and children here in order that they might obtain visas for legal admission. These same wives and children are now becoming public THE status of legislation was explained, attention being called to the charges in the United States. Our bureau has worked diligently for a urgent needs which still exist for (a) the reunion of separated alien solution. families, (b) discretionary power to be vested in the Secretary of Labor liThe third factor was the energetic drive which followed the Secre­ to overcome the total banishment provision of the present deportation tary of Labor's spectacular releases to the press regarding smuggled laws in worthy cases and where husbands, wives and parents of Ameri­ aliens and his order that all illegal entrants be found and deported. can citizens are involved, (c) legalization of entry for aliens illegally Immigration officers at once engaged in sensational raids upon foreign here between June 3, 1921 and July 1, 1924, who cannot be deported born communities and public gathering places. These soon became so now and are not able to become citizens, (d) liberalization of the law to objectionable that the Secretary was forced to call a halt. Investiga­ permit the entry of sisters and lay brothers, (e) more reasonable re- tions oftentimes were made upon the slightest suspicion; information quirements in the naturalization process. • contained in anonymous letters was carefully checked; and as a natural liThe New York and Ellis Island offices," said Bishop Lillis, Cl gave result innocent aliens were imprisoned and otherwise subjected to un­ more varied types of service than in former years and in general the warranted embarrassment." amount of work involved in each case was greater. An increase in the Bishop Lillis called attention to the fact that 19,948 actual immi­ problems presented for solution by aliens already here more than grants were given assistance necessitating 63,647 interviews and 50,367 balanced the slack resulting from the decreased numbers of immigrant communications of various kinds; that during the daily routine work of admissions. At no time since its inception has the value of the services all offices help was extended to 46,250 persons. rendered by the New York Port Office been more apparent and demon­ A total of 267 appeal cases involving 275 individuals were represented strable. Visits to the office totaled 13,861 by persons seeking advice before the Secretary of Labor's Board of Review. Favorable decisions and help sometimes of a simple nature but generally entailing serious were obtained in 233 of these representing 87.27 per cent success in consideration, technical knowledge and patient investigation." handling. Also it was Pointed out that during the past nine years 1801 Occasion was taken in the report to register the bureau's sympathy December, 1931 N. C. W. C. REVIEW 19 in the death of Father Anthony J. Grogan, August 25, 1930, while on a deportation, were recipients of N. C. W. C. aid. visit to Ireland. He had served for thirty years as assistant and direc­ In this regard the report noted that "Catholic correspondents in tor of the Mission of Our Lady of the Rosary caring for Irish immigrant foreign countries have given valuable assistance in problems which we girls. "The N. C. W. C. Bureau of Immigration suffered a sad loss in submitted. They have also been' active in referring cases for our bu­ Father Grogan's death." the report said. "May his soul rest in peace." reau's attention. Requests to meet and assist 1,546 immigrants have "It is along the U. S.-Mexican border and in our southwestern states been received from Belgium, Czechoslovakia, England, France, Ger­ that the demands for greater restriction of immigration and for ridding many, Holland, Hungary, Ireland, Malta, Scotland and S·witzerland. the country of so-called undesirable aliens and those illegally here have In this respect our correspondents in Czechoslovakia and Malta have been most diligently applied and incidentally most keenly felt," said again been the most active. All of these immigrants were met by our Bishop Lillis. "American Consuls by refusing to issue visas reduced im­ workers. migration to 31.3 per cent that of the previous year. At the same time "Correspondents in Malta (62 cases-l92 persons), Germany (55- the Immigration Service aided by the border partol was active in effect­ 68), Italy (49-122), Czechoslovakia (45-75), Ireland (29-57), Po­ ing the deportations of 8,409 immigrants to Mexico. Added to these land (15-75), Canada (15-19), England (13-17), Scotland (10-14), we had the tremendous number of those Mexican residents of the United Porto Rico (9-12), Hungary (7-15), Cuba (7-17), Australia, Aus­ States who, because of anti-alien propaganda, discrimination, fear, un­ tria, Brazil, British Guiana, British West Indies, Canal Zone, Chile, employment or a desire to live in their native country, chose to depart Colombia, France, Guatemala, Holland, Jugoslavia, Latvia, Mexico, voluntarily to Mexico. The Mexican Government officially reports Panama, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Roumania, Santo Domingo, 68,887 Mexicans, former residents of the United States as having re­ Spain, Syria and Turkey, have rendered effective assistance in 370 turned to Mexico during the nine months prior to June 30, 1931. The cases involving 739 persons where various kinds of problems were in­ Mexican Migration Service, at Juarez, estimates that 150,000 had volved. crossed from El Paso during the year enroute to their former homes. Bishop Lillis emphasized that part of the report relating to immi­ All of that vast number were potential subjects for divers kinds of as­ gr follow-up within the dioceses and explained the effective cooper­ sistance from Catholic organizations along the border." ati n extended by the bishops and their staffs of capable workers, all "The El Paso Office therefore became a haven of refuge," Bishop with the main object in mind of protecting the faith of the Catholic Lillis said, "for those aliens seeking a way out of their own difficulties immigrant. He also praised the assistance given by cooperating Catho­ or those of their relatives and friends." lC agencies in foreign conntries, these being practically worldwide. The report records many successful appeals to the local immigra­ In closing, Bishop Lillis read from the report that "we have reason tion inspectors, the U. S. public health doctors, the American consul to be duly proud of our accomplishments during the past year. That at Juarez, and the Mexican Government officials. Protection and as­ the N. C. W. C. Bureau of Immigration should have been taxed to the sistance in obtaining crossing privileges were given to 773 Juarez (Mexi­ limit of its possibilities for giving assistance and during a period when co) children for attending school in El Paso. Wives and children, total­ at the same time immigration had been severely restricted1 demon­ ing 837 families rounded up as illegal entrants at El Paso and held for strates the magnitude of this field of service."

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N. C. C. M. EXECUTIVE BOARD HOLDS IMPORTANT CATHOLIC HOUR NOlV BROADCAST EACH SUNDAY FROM MEETING AT WASHINGTON 6 TO 6:30 P. M., EASTERN STANDARD TIME THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE of' the National Council of CONFORMING TO THE PRESENT policy of the broadcasting Catholic Men, meeting in Washington, D. C., November 21-23, companies to shorten the periods of ,religious broadcasts, the directed the national office of the council to give complete cooperation Catholic Hour, sponsored by the National Council of Catholic Men, to the unemployment relief work of the bishops of the United States is now presented every Sunday from 6 to 6:30 p. m., Eastern Standard and of the President's organization. Time. The new policy was inaugurated on December 6. It was reported to the executive committee that in 20 or more dio­ The Catholic Hour is now offered by fifty stations of the National ceses throughout the United States there are enough individual organi­ Broadcasting Company. Two stations have recently accepted it. zations affiliated with the National Council of Catholic Men to form They are WTAM, Cleveland, and WWNC, Asheville, N. C. Station the nucleus of diocesan councils. In view of this, the executive com­ WTAM is one of 50 kilowatt power and serves a large area in the mittee directed that in the field of organization, the national office shall Middle West, and is heard even in remote sections of the country. It earnestly and systematically develop the opportunities presented by began to broadcast the Catholic Hour on December 6. these affiliations. Plans for the immediate inauguration of organiza­ The addition of Station WWNC gives the people of several southern tion work in several dioceses were discussed. states a better opportunity than they' have had heretofore to receive It was voted by the committee to continue the appointment of hon­ the Catholic Hour. More than a third of the 50 stations broadcasting orary vice-presidents of the National Council of Catholic Men­ the Catholic Hour are situated in fifteen cities of nine southern states. officials who will be accessible for advice and counsel in the work of Subject to such changes as may be necessary from time to time, the the N. C. C. M.-until there shall be one such vice-president for every Catholic Hour hereafter will include an address and appropriate music, diocese in the United States. Forty-eight honorary vice-presidents are vocal and instrumental. Rev. James M. Gillis, C.S.P., editor of The now serving the council. Catholic World, who has been the speaker since October 18, will con­ The executive committee reviewed last year's work of the N. C. clude his series on December 20. Rev. Dr. Fulton J. Sheen, professor C. M. in some detail and discussed the development of the Catholic of philosophy of religion at the Catholic University of America, will Hour of radio broadcasting, which is sponsored by the National Council speak each Sunday from December 27 until Easter. of Catholic Men, giving particular attention to the nature of the pro­ Non-Catholics continue to be among the most appreciative hearers gram to be given on the hour's new schedule, beginning December 6. of the Catholic Hour. Many men and women of various Protestant Those attending the meeting were: creeds have written to the National Council of Catholic Men to express Walter T. Johnson, of Kenton, 0., president; Joseph M. Tally, of their interest and approval. Providence, R. 1., vice-president; Francis R. Lowther, of St. Louis, Mo., treasurer; Adrlliral William S. Benson, of Washington, D. C.; Publication of Part II of Father McGowan's Article Richard Reid, of Augusta, Ga.; Dr. B. W. Swint, of Charleston, W. Va.; Dr. Thomas E. Purcell, of Kansas City, Mo.; Frederick J. Mix, of On "Property-Organization-Government Action" has been unavoid­ Rochester, N. Y., and Charles F. Dolle, executive secretary. ably postponed until next month. 20 N. C. W. C. REVIEW December, 1931 A Summary Text for Individual Study or for Three PEACE: Discussions at Group or Organization Meetings NOTE-The N. C. W. C. REVIEW plans to publish monthly during the study club season a series of Catholic action programs covering certain selected fields. These programs are intended to ·help to realize our Holy Father's wishes for a larger "participation of the laity in the apostolate of the hierarchy," and to effect a better understanding of the subjects treated, thereby aiding the laity in "thinking and living" their lives as Catholics and shaping "all society and all social institutions to the model of Christ." Each monthly program will ordinarily present the facts of a summary of the subject leading to conclusions and possibilities for action by individuals and organizations. Each program will furnish material, together with appropriate references, which will enable Catholic organizations to have at t.heir meetings three brief discussions of the given subject. For study clubs and other groups the series of questions appended will be found helpful in bringing out the main points of the text. The No.vember topic of discussion was "Catholic .Education." Next month's topic will be "Catholic Lay Organizations." PART I last case and then only if the seizure by an aggressor threatened the verY IF another war comes it will be ,far more terrible in its physical evils life and sustenance of a state. than even the last war. But the most important point remains. Justice must be done to all Worse, it will be a sign of a horrible moral evil. Nations will be nations. But how it is to be done is the point. War is not justifiable fighting because on one side, or perhaps on both, they will have refused until all peaceful means of arbitration and negotiation have been ex­ the use of every possible peaceful means to obtain justice in peace. hausted. Peaceful means include withdrawal of diplomatic representa­ One side or both may even be seeking not justice but injustice. tives, embargoes, and boycotts. Furthermore, war ",'ill mean violent hatred among blood brothers In a last resort to prevent war the people of the country should be and even among "the spiritual brothers of Christ. honestly and openly informed of the issue and, without inflaming their To avoid this mortal sin and physical catastrophe is basic to Catholic passions, given every means to consider it. Finally there must be reason­ action which seeks first and foremost to make all society Christian. able assurance that the resort to arms will remedy the evil and curb the "Here," declares our Holy Father, "is a vast and glorious field for aggressor. all the Catholic laity whom We unceasingly call upon and ask to share PART II in the hierarchical apostoI!ite. To Catholics of all the world 'and par­ y ET in this operation of the nationalism of pride, greed and denial ticularly those who study, labor, and pray in Catholic action, We turn of God's rule there has long been a race of the countries to arm to today with this warm invitation and plea . . May they all unite in the the hilt. Much has been done and attempted to chain the causes of peace of Christ and for the peace of Christ in a full concord of deeds and war. But there is still fear of war, envy, insecurity, racial dissatisfac­ words-the spoken word, the written word, the printed word-and then tion, suspicion, hatreds and rivalry for territory, resources and markets. an atmosphere of genuine peace, warming and beneficent, will envelop Driven on by their fear of the nationalism of others and their own na­ all the world." tionalism, the nations arm. The very race for arms tightens still more The moral law is binding on those groups of human beings called na­ the tension between them and brings war nearer. tions, just as it is on individual human beings, though not always in the Here is a formidable situation, dangerous and hard to handl~_ ome­ same way. Denial of this principle or refusal to practice it has alwq.ys where the spark may be struck, war may begin and then, as it did been the cause of war. seventeen years ago, spread over the world. Either the two chief capital sins,- pride and greed, or that deepest The cost of arms to a world tossing in the trough of bu ines cri'is public heresy of all-the belief that nations are not subject to laws of and employment-itself "not the smallest of contributors to the current right and wrong, or to God Who made the laws and gave nations their extraordinary crisis," as the Holy Father said recently in his Apostolic wealth, their talents and their very lives-is the cause of war. Letter to the Bishops of the world-has made the nations he'itate. Pride, greed and the denial that nations must obey the law of God They meet in February, 1932, in Geneva to see if they cannot all agree converge in our day in one great evil-nationalism. to reduce their armaments. The billions spent on monstrous armies . Here nationalism means excessive and touchy pride in one's govern­ arid navies could better be spent, ought indeed be spent, for private ment and all its deeds, and in one's people and all their institutions, as welfare and to care for the unemployed by direct relief and public against all the rest of the world. It means, too, the use of government to works. advance the economic interests of its citizens or of some favored group The United States is now in such a position of financial and political of its citizens regardless of right and wrong. This nationalism breeds leadership that its obligation to lead the nations towards disarmament war. is the greater. It is in less danger of armed attack and so it can more Probably the most productive cal:lSe of war today is economic na­ freely take a leadership and present an example. Obligations are in tionalism. Countries differ widely in their economic resources and abili­ proportion to capacities and we are obliged to live up to our possibili­ ties. Nearly all of them permit, alongside of masses of the unpropertied, ties for leadership. gross wealth which seeks to conquer, if it has not already conquered, their own people. Once they have subjugated their own, the wealthy But the dread of war stands in the way of di armament everywhere. hunt for other worlds to rule. Governments become indiscriminately For example, the present Japanese-Chinese-Russian trouble in Man­ the agents of justice and injustice. churia thre·atens armament reductions now and endangers the Geneva Before a nation can morally take up arms in its defense against an conference. Some reduction in armaments is po ible even in the aggressor it must first be morally certain that there is a violation of its face of the universal and ever-present fear of war. Finally, however, rights. There must be no doubt whatever of this. Not only must there disarmament is a cog in the world movement for mutual confidence in be this certainty but the cause of resorting to arms must be sufficiently international security, justice and charity. grave to correspond with the terrors of war. A national insult from one The problem of world peace implies two problems. How to obtain nation to another is not a sufficient cause even though it may be inde­ justice for all peoples and build among them good will and the super­ fensible. A rebuff to national pride is sometimes healthful; and nations, natural gift of charity is one problem. The second is to prevent nations as well as individuals, must practice humility. from waging war either in behalf of what they hold is justice or, still Minor violations of property, boundary disputes, injuries or injus­ more, from waging it in behalf of injustice. tices to nationals, seizure even of important territory, such as that con­ International action to bring justice to peoples is one purpose. The taining food and mineral resources, do not make a war lawful. None of other is the international determination that no country shall break these would satisfy the condition of grave cause, except perhaps in the the peace. December, 1931 N. C. W. C. REVIEW 21

In seeking progressive world disarmament and world peace, the tian position is sound and reasonable; that the Catholic doctrine is not American people will more and more hear the appeal to consult perma­ an extremist one, but that on the other hand it calls for the fulfillment nently and to cooperate continuously in the solution of both problems, of high obligations in citizenship and patriotism. Catholics have al­ world justice and world peace, correlatives each of the other and ele­ ways been at the service of their country and facts and figures as to ments both of them of a Christian world society. American Catholic participation. in the World War are available from The world and ourselves must come to see that wrongs shall be righted the Bureau of Historical Records, N. C. W. C. by common action of the nations; that agreement, conciliation and ar­ Articles from the pens of Catholics should be contributed frequently bitration are not only infinitely preferable to war, but must be accepted not only to the Catholic press but to the secular press, daily and peri­ in place of war; that the just cause of each people is the cause of all; odical. Readers should be referred to Catholic sources most easily and that each people must be guaranteed security by the common available such as the pamphlets previously mentioned . action of all against an aggressor. Between individuals and in organillations, discussion groups, study Nationalism of pride, greed and denial of God's rule-our own sin groups, and lectures ought to be organized. The three parts given as well as that of other peoples-stands in the way of world justice and here will form an admirable basis ·for study, discussion, and lecture. peace. Even the question of ways and means of obtaining the end is Priests may lead and inform our people in sermons and talks in sodali­ itself most difficult to answer. But world justice and peace are funda­ ties, Holy Name meetings, etc. mental aims of Catholic action. They are imperative if lives are to be All bodies affiliated with the National Councils of Catholic Men and saved, and talents, resources and energies are to be turned to things Women should make a special point of taking up this vital question worthy of human stewardship. World justice and peace are basic to a and feel individually and collectively that they have a special duty to Christian world. perform in spreading Catholic knowledge on the subject. PART III There is no better way of obtaining and spreading a good knowledge of t'l question than through study clubs, particularly for those who THE financial and political leadership of the United States and our wish to have fuller knowledge and to act as leaders of. groups, writers, relative freedom from fear of attack oblige the United States to etc. Study club outlines will be found in nearly all of the pamphlets peace leadership as well as to disa(ma,ment leadership. Catholics in referred to in the foregoing. Study groups of enthusiastic and intelli­ the United States must do their part to turn the United States to wise gent Catholics can be a center from which will radiate to a whole leadership by reason of their obligation to Catholic action. They can parish, and from a' number, to a whole diocese, knowledge, organiza- do more than their part. In their faith, its teachings and its channels tion and action. . of grace, Catholics have the principles and the source of strength which Catholics well informed on the peace and disarmament questions our country and the whole world need. should be always ready to discuss them with non-Catholic friends. How are Catholics to work for peace and for disarmament? They Many misunderstandings can thus be cleared away. Non-Catholics must first, of course, inform themselves on the problem. It is evident should he made acquainted with Catholic · peace literature. Catholics that it is not sufficient merely to cry that nations must disarm. The should see to it that there is available in their local libraries such works problem is not so simple as that. More harm than good may be done as Father Stratmann's Church and War; William's American Catholics through lack of understanding of the question. Catholics may not be merely ((pacifists," because as Our Holy Father says true peace is not in the World War; C. A. I. P. Reports; Hayes' Essays on Nationalism, and Historical Evolution of Modern Nationalism; Moon's Imperialism ((a sentimental, confused, unwise pacifism." If Catholic action for peace is to have value, if it is to appeal to and World Politics and Syllabus of International Relations. reasonable men and women, it must be based on sound .principles. In our Catholic high schools and colleges great and lasting work for Catholics working for peace, therefore, should read such material as peace may be accomplished. There students have the opportunity of Causes of War and Security, Old and New; I(eace Statements of Recent making themselves more thoroughly acquainted with facts of history, Popes; Appeals for Peace of Pope Benedict XV and Pope Pius XI; Inter­ and with political problems in the light of Catholic ethics. Much is national Ethics' Europe and the United States. These pamphlets are expected of the educated Catholic in the days to come. Special appeal obtainable from the Catholic Association for International Peace. is made to high school and college authorities to frame courses and pro­ There is also The Christian Way to Peace, prepared by the N. C. W. C. grams along spch lines, and to Catholic parents to inspire their sons and Joint Committee on Peace. daughters to educate themselves in aU the works of peace. Articles appear frequently in the Catholic press and in Catholic These are but a few of the ways in which Catholic individuals, or­ journals, such as The Commonweal, The Catholic World, America, ganizations and institutions of learning may further the cause of dis­ Thought, N. C. W. C. REVIEW, etc. armament, reduce international frictio:o and eventually bring about Having informed themselves on the question of peace and disarma­ the Peace of Christ in the Kingdom of Christ. It may be a long and ment, Catholics should strive to make known as widely as possible toilsome process but it is a work certainly worthy of the true Christian Catholic moral teaching on peace and war, show clearly that the Chris- spirit. Questions Based on the Summary Text Printed Herewith 1. Why is the effort to prevent war a necessary work of Catholic for general reduction of armaments? act.ion? 10. What are the two problems involved in the question of peace, and 2. State and try to memorize Our Holy Father's declaration on the how can international action help to solve them? relation between Catholic action and peace. 11. State the special duty which Catholics of the United States have 3. Why is the moral law binding on states? to further this objective and why that duty rests on them. 4. What is the great cause of war? 12. Show that Catholic action for peace is not what is commonly known 5. Is war ever justifiable? Give five conditions which must be ful- as ((pacifism." filled before a defensive war can be resorted to. 13. Name several means through which Catholics can effectively' 6. Why is it almost impossible to decide even that a war is "just." further the peace movement. . 7. What has been ~ne result of nationalism which today threatens 14. What is one of the best ways by which Catholics can obtain a good the welfare of the world? knowledge of the question? 8. Is there any relation between the race for armaments and present 15. Through what special channels can lasting work for peace be world-wide economic depression? How can disarmament help achieved by Catholics (a) in the field of education, (b) amongst to improve the economic situation. the laity? 9. F~ what reasons ought the United States to lead in the movement NB-Refer to Part III for helpful bibliography. '1' . 22 N. C. W. C. REVIEW December, 1931 Catholic Rural Life Conference Resolutions EDUCATION home-maker and to make the life of the farm (a) equitable distribution of taxation, thereby T HE conference wishes to pledge itself anew woman richer and more satisfying. relieving the land of its undue burden; (b) reform of the system of local government, to the entire cause of Catholic edu,cation. RELIGIOUS CORRESPONDENCE so as to conform more perfectly with More particularly do we wish to express again COURSES our unwavering adherence to the parochial the economic and social condition of school system; but at the same time we in­ WHEREAS, the religious correspondence the farmer. sist that the home is the prime educational course has proved itself as an effective (5) The conference deplores anything that institution. In order that the home may ac­ vehicle for the instruction of Catholic chil­ tends to promote the growth of corporation complish its task more successfully and ade­ dren and adults of the country-side not fav­ farming, so-called, since this strikes at many quately we heartily endorse the parent edu­ ored with a parochial school, th,e conference of the fundamental values of rural life. cation movement and urge the formation of notes with gratification the increasing use (6) We stress the need of cooperation be­ parent education study clubs as one of the of this valuable mode of religious instruction. tween all the parties to the process of agricul­ tural economy, considered as a whole, so that immediately practical ways of furthering RURAL SOCIOLOGY this movement. We take occasion, however, producers and consumers, city and country, to warn against the indiscriminate use of INASMUCH as our city parishes receive political institutions, and cooperative and fi­ secular literature on this subject because of many recruits from the rural parishes and nancial agencies, will all work whole-heartedly frequent variance with Catholic philosophy. knowledge of the background of rural life is of together in the realization of a common interest. It is with the greatest satisfaction that the advantage even to the city pastor, the Catholic (7) We warn against fallacious. so-called conference notes the continued growth of the Rural Life Conference looks with particular remedies for the present plight of the farmer, religious vacation school movement and the favor upon the establishment in our seminaries such as the propaganda for the restriction of assurance from all quar.ters of the effective­ oj courses in rural sociology as an aid to the families by means of the evil practice of arti­ ness of this means of religious instruction. young priest whether he be destined for work ficial birth control. We also note with great interest the increasing in urban or in rural sections. SPIRITUAL IDEAL number of diocesan directors of this type of CONFRATERNITY OF CHRISTIAN a regenerative force, countering the de- school. We wish to commend the many DOCTRINE AS groups and individuals who are so devotedly structive dynamics of Bolshevism and fostering these religious schools. THE conference wishes to reiterate its stand irreligion, we urge the cultivation of the spiri­ Furthermore, we heartily recommend where . taken on previous occasions with regard tual ideal of Christian collaboration in the feasible adult education through such means to the establishment of the confraternities of sense of free and intelligent cooperation. as the radio, parish and parochial school Christian doctrine. We commend the con­ Only through such Christian collaboration libraries, and the dissemination of Catholic fraternities not only because they are duly can the ideal of Catholic rural life, the goal literature generally. recognized by the canon law of the Church of our conference, be obtained. but also because they have proved themselves (1) Collaboration between clergy and peo­ PARISH CREDIT UNIONS a very satisfactory instrument for the further­ ple, between scholars and workers, in the IN view of the success achieved by the parish ance of the religious instruction of our Cath­ study and the fulfilment of the Catholic rural credit unions in spite of the adverse agri­ olic people and for the abatement of religious life program. cultural and industrial condition, prevailing. misunderstandings among our non-Catholic (2) Collaboration within the Catholic ru­ during the times that they have been passing neighbors. ral community overcoming the paralyzing through the experimental stage, we urge all pas­ ECONOMIC PROBLEMS spirit of individualism. tors in states having credit union laws to study (3) Encouragement of this spirit of Chris­ T HE Catholic Rural Life Conference, renew- this form of cooperative credit and to organize tian collaboration through spiritual activities ing its pledge of loyalty to the Holy See, parish credit unions in their parishes wherever directed towards that end, such as retreats, points to the principles contained in. the Ency­ the needs of the parishioners can be served by confraternities, cultivation of the liturgy. clicals RERUM NOVARUM and QUADRAGESIMO them. Pastors should communicate with the ANNO as the fundamental remedy for many of COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Parish Credit Union National Committee the gravest difficulties confronting the rural WE recommend that special attention be (1312 Massachusetts Ave., N. W., Washington, community today and the basis of true pros­ given to the establishment of rural com- D. C.) to learn of methods found successful in perity. parish credit unions already established. o munities that can serve as a demonstration of A mongst these are: Catholic rural life. We express our endorse­ BOYS' AND GIRLS' CLUBS (1) The widespread distribution of property ment of the work of the Cardinal Gibbons Insti­ ownership, as essential for the foundation of a tute in this respect for the benefit of the Negro A N effective means of arousing a deeper sound economic order. race through its rural extension work and its appreciation of the farm as a future (2) Equitable distribution of property, ac­ comprehensive program for the training of home and mode of living for our rural youth cording to the capacity and the needs of the pro­ Negro youth as futu1'e leaders in the develop­ is their active participation in the work of ducer, as opposed to wasteful land utilization: ment of an exemplary rural community. the boys' and girls' agricultural clubs. We, . We believe that the state has both the right and therefore, urge rural pastors, parents, and the duty to aid in securing such equitable dis­ CONCLUSION teachers, to encourage the formation of such trj,bution by sane policies of land conservation, IN view of the expressed aim of the Catholic clubs and the participation in them of the rural planning, etc. Rural Life Conference of building up strong boys and girls under their care. (3) We condemn undue profits. whether of rural parishes by keeping our young people individuals or of corporations, whereby the on the land and in view of the need of special FARM WOMEN fruits of the earth are prevented from reaching credit facilities for the realization of this IN view of the fact that a contented woman- those who would benefit by them, and both pro­ aim, we favor a study of credit resources that hood on the farm is essential to the promo­ ducer and consumer are defrauded. would look forward to the formation of an tion of satisfactory rural life, we desire to ex­ ( 4) We urge government cooperation in re­ agency to extend credit on reasonable terms press our deep interest in all laudable efforts moving the burden on the agricultural group; by to young men who aspire to follow farming reasonably to lighten the tasks of the rural wise and just legislation, e.g. but lack necessary funds to begin. -----+----- Dect3mber, 1931 N. C. W. C. REVIEW 23 Varied Catholic· Action Projects Reported by N. C. C. W. Units Catholic. Women's Organizations Show Notable Gains in Works of Lay ApostoIate The splendid activity on the part of diocesan units of the National Council of Catholic Women in prorrwting in many sections of the United States varied programs of Catholic action is indicated by the reports, printed herewith, of the numerous annual, quarterly and deanery or district meetings which have been held within the past four months. At every meeting the officers and leaders reported notable gains in a great variety of works of the lay apostolate and heard words of appreciation and encouragement from their bishops and other ecclesiastical leade?·s. Inspiring addresses, many of them delivered by national officers and executives of the N. C. C. W., graduates of the National Catholic School of Social Service, and Catholic women in varied fields of professional and business activity, all of whom contributed from their knowledge and experience, were also given. The programs of the various councils gave place not only to reviewing a record of work already accomplished but to the consideration of ways and means of further extending Catholic action throughout their organization membership. The whole result is a record of which our Catholic women may well be proud. The National Council of Catholic Women pays tribute to the untiring zeal of the leaders in the work and to the splendid cooperation of affiliated organizations and individual Catholic women.

The Most Reverend Francis C. Kelley, Bishop of Oklahoma, delivered r HELENA DIOCESAN COUNCIL r the sermon. +------~ Mrs. Thomas P. Horan, president, presided at the opening session, THE INTEREST AND ENTHUSIASM of His Excellency, the at which the delegates were formally welcomed by the Most Reverend Most Reverend George J. Finnigan, C.S.C., Bishop of Helena, for Hugh C. Boyle, Bishop of Pittsburgh. the work of the council was evidenced by his attendance at all of the The luncheon program included a number of brief but very interest­ sessions of the annual meeting of the Helena Diocesan Council, held in ing talks. Rev. Sigmund Cratz, O.M.Cap., gave a splendid talk on Helena late in August. He was celebrant at the Mass with which the "International Peace;" Sister Mary Rose on "The Spirit of a Catholic convention opened, speaker at the banquet, and gave the closing ad­ Hospital;" Miss Mary G. Hawks, president of the .National Council of dress. Catholic Women, spoke of social service activities in this country as The business session opened with invocation by the Rt. Rev. Mon­ compared with those of Europe and of the schools of training both here signor Victor Day, of Helena, who has gained nationwide recognition for and abroad. Miss Catherine A. O'Donnell, executive secretary of the his correspondence courses in religion. Very Rev. Norbert C. Hoff, Pittsburgh Council, gave some interesting statistics. Others on the president of Mt. St. Charles College, who preached the sermon at the program were Miss Marie Tello Phillips, Miss Marie McS"iggan: opening Mass, also gave the formal greeting to the delegates and visitors. Mrs. Mary D. McGinniss and Mrs. Walter D. Brown. The president's Following reports of officers and special committees, the Rev. James report was also given at this session. G. Tougas, of Helena, spoke on "The Value of District Organization." The early days of the organization, when it was known as the League Miss Miriam Marks, a graduate of the National Catholic School of of Catholic Women, were recalled by the Rev. Leo A. McCrory at the Social Service in Washington, D. C., and at present executive secretary evening session. He complimented the women on their activities in of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine in the Diocese of Great the missionary field, which is one of their chief projects. The program Falls, Montana, explained this work, which, according to announcement of the National Council of Catholic Women whose object it is to affili­ made by Bishop Finnigan, will be inaugurated in the Helena Diocese. ate all existing organizations. of Catholic women in the United States, Among the distinguished guests who attended the banquet which and its cooperation in the effort for worldwide Catholic action through closed the first day's sessions, were the Honorable John E. Erckson, affiliation with the International Union of Catholic Women's Leagues governor of Montana; Most Reverend Edwin V. O'Hara, Bishop of formed the basis of a very informative talk by Miss Hawks. Miss Ada Great Falls; Bishop Finnigan; and Rev. Dr. John M. Cooper of the K. Gannon, parliamentarian of the National Council of Catholic Catholic University of America in Washington, D. C. Women, spoke on "Dangers in the Offing;" Miss Elinor Durkin told of Bishop O'Hara was most enthusiastic in his praise of the work of the the work of the Queen's Daughters and Mrs. Frank T. Buehl gave some diocesan council and said the purpose of the organization should be the interesting character sketches. exemplification of the motto of the national organization: "For God At the business session with which the convention closed, Mrs. Horan and Country." The speaker stated that the members of the various was reelected president. Other officers who will serve with Mrs. Horan organizations that comprise the council are building the highways of are: Mrs. R. A. Kennedy, Miss R. A. Good, Mrs. Anne E. Felix and thought and, through their work, are binding more closely together the Mrs. W. D. Brown, vice-presidents; Miss Catherine A. O'Donnell, communities of the state. executive secretary; Mrs. M. A. Bittner, financial secretary; :Mrs. L. F. A number of splendid papers were given by chairmen of diocesan Feinaugle, treasurer. committees who are also members of the corresponding national com- mittees. . Mrs. George L. Strub of Dillon, Montana, was reelected president. SALT LAKE DIOCESAN COUNCIL Other officers are: vice-presidents-Mrs. A. J. Grand, Mrs. Thomas oI<------r 1 F. Moran; executive secretary, Mrs. T. K. Julson; recording secretary, Mrs. Harold Goe; historian, Mr.s. J. C. McCarthy; treasurer, Mrs. Max "FOR S CCE S WE MUST DEPEND in largest measure upon the intelligence and love of the women who make the heart of the na­ Generoux. tion," declared His Excellency, the Most Reverend Edward J. Hanna, Archbishop of San Francisco, in addressing the fourth annual conven­ I PITTSBURGH COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN! tion of the Salt Lake Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, October 5, at Salt Lake City. HE PITTSBURGH COUNCIL OF Catholic Women opened its "There is no place in our life, seemingly, that is not opened to her," T annual conference with high Mass at St. Paul's Cathedral, cele­ he stated. "She must be not only intelligent, but she ought to have a brated by the Rev. P. K. Callery, pastor of St. Lawrence's Church. cultivated mind, a cultured soul, if she is to feel the impress of the great 24 N. C. W. C. REVIEW December, 1931 things of God and stand for them in a coming generation. She must a round table discussion on "The National Council of Catholic Women know the doctrines of God as revealed in Jesus Christ. She must know and its Relation to Diocesan Councils." Committee reports included the problems that vex our human kind. She must learn the solution study clubs, Catholic literatme, National Catholic School of Social that the Chmch has given to those problems through the teachings that Service, girls' welfare, and parent-teacher associations. have come from Christ, ~nd, filled with the strength of Christ be a torch The Most Reverend James A. Griffin, Bishop of Springfield, addressed bearer of truth and principle to those who come after her." the council at the banquet with which the convention closed. Other Mrs. A. H. S. Bird, president of the diocesan council, presided at speakers were Rev. W. J. R. Maguire, C.S.V., president of St. Viator's the business session. Past achievements in the field of Catholic action College and Very Rev-. D. J. Ryan, of Granite City. were recounted, present problems discussed, and plans laid for t he The newly elected and reelected officers include: Miss Fogarty, presi­ futme. dent; Mrs. J. J. McShane, and Miss Margaret M. Caldwell, vice-presi­ The afternoon program was a most interesting one. The speakers dents; Miss Mary Hellrung, recording secretary; and Miss Margaret and their subjects follow: "Radio and Catholic Truth Work," Rt. Hughes, secretary. Bishop Griffin is the executive chairman and the Rev. Msgr. D. G. Hunt; "Om Catholic School System," · Sister M. Very Reverend l\1sgr. Edward J. Cahill, is spiritual director of the Veronique; "Native Vocations/, Rev. Wilfrid J. Giroux; "Vacation council. . Schools," Rev. William A. Ruel; "Parochial Organizations," Rev. Patrick Kennedy; and "Mexican- Work," Mrs. J. W. Thompson. The Most Reverend John J. Mitty, Bishop of Salt Lake, expressed i MILWAUKEE ARCHDIOCESAN COUNCIL r his interest in the council and mged the cooperation of every individual ~ ------~ Catholic woman in making its work successful. T HE ELEVENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION of the Milwaukee A brief address by Archbishop Hanna terminated the convention. Archdiocesan Council was held in Milwaukee, October 20, 21 and He expressed his appreciation of the deliberations and declared that he 22, at the Pfister Hotel with over 450 delegates participating. Among had been not only edified, but instructed. the subjects discllssed at this convention were the formation of a junior An encomaging featme of the meeting was the wide representation . archdiocesan council, the girl scout movement, organization work in indicated by the large number of delegates who came from every part the archdiocese, P. T. A. work, and apostolic works of Catholic action of the diocese. . under the headings of: The Society of the Propagation of the Faith, Mrs. John C. Daly of Salt Lake City was general convention chair­ Sewing for the Missions, Better Homes, and the Value of Catholic Edu­ man. cation. Among those who discussed the various topics on the program were Sister M. Angela King, S.S.N.D., Mount Mary College, Milwau­ kee Wisc.; Reverend Daniel A. Lord, S.J., St. Louis, Mo.; and repre­ r_ DA VENPORT DIOCESAN COUNCIL + sentatives from the Catholic high schools, colleges and young ladies sodalities from the archdiocese. Miss Alice Fleming of Kenosha, and T HE--=---=--=--=--=- SPLENDID CHARITABLE-=-=== WORK carried on by== the Daven­r Reverend Peter Theisen, of Milwaukee, discussed the possibilities of port Diocesan Council of Catholic Women was outlined in the re­ junior programs. port of the president, Miss Katherine Meyers, at the annual meeting of On the night of October 20, a reception program was tendered to the the organization in Clinton, October 18. delegates. St. Catherine's High School Band, of Racine, and the Daugh­ The Most Reverend Henry P. Rohlman, Bishop of Davenport, ex­ ters of Isabella of Milwaukee presented musical programs. Kgirl scout pressed his pleasure at the large number of new organizations which demonstration was presented by St. Rose of Lima Troop, of Milwaukee, had become affiliated with the diocesan group. Bishop Rohlman stated also the ItNetwork," a sketch, by a cast from Edgewood Junior College, that he planned to investigate personally the parishes which were not Madison. represented in an effort to secme their interest and 100 per cent cooper­ At the opening Mass, the celebrant was Rt. Reverend Monsignor ation. He urged the members of the council to do all in their power to Bernard G. Traudt, vicar general of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. aid in the community efforts to relieve unemployment, and commended Reverend Francis E. Mmphy, rector of the cathedral, preached the the women on their work for orphans, homeless children and unmarried opening sermon. mothers. Sister Mary Julia, C.S.A., presented a splendid paper outlining the The need for preservation of family life was the theme of an interest­ valiant work done by such women as St. Clotilda in influencing the his­ ing address by Very Rev. Martin Cone, Ph.D., spiritual director of the tory and the destiny of nations, under the title of "A Destiny of Regal council. Catholic Action." Miss Ethel Garside, the council's social service worker) gave a sta­ Most Reverend Samuel A. Stritch, Archbishop of Milwaukee, cele­ tistical report of the activities dming the past year. brated the convention Mass, offering it for the living and deceased The officers elected to serve with Miss Meyers, who was reelected members of the organization. At the close of the Mass, His Excellency president, are: Miss Mary T. Mueller, Mrs. Edward Rump, Mrs. E. J. pointed out. the val ue of the Mass and the great charity of offering the Pownell and Miss Mru'garet Mooney, vice-presidents: Mrs. A. V. Mass for the deceased members as well as the great graces flowing from O'Brien, recording secretary; Miss Libbie To her, financial secretary; this way of opening a convention or any other endeavor or enterprise. Miss Nora Murtha, treasurer. At the convention dinner, which was held at Mount Mary College fol­ lowing the. presentation of delegates to ATchbishop Stritch, an interpre­ tation of the Holy Father's Encyclical on ItCatholic Action" was given 111 1 SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, DIOCESAN COUNCIL r by His Excellency. ~I II------+ A series of round table luncheons on girls' welfare, study clubs, club A N INTERESTING FEATURE OF THE PROGRAM of the an- programs, and religious education, resulted in resolutions on the forma­ nual meeting of the Springfield Diocesan Council of Catholic tion of a junior archdiocesan council, a preparation of study club out­ Women, which was held October 17 and 18 at Alton, IlIino;~, was a dis­ lines and new plans for organization to assist the National Council of cussion under the leadership of Miss Anne Dirksen of the publications Catholic Women and the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women in of the National Catholic Welfare Conference. Various members of the reaching all of the parishes and organizations of the archdiocese. group reported on individual pamphlets which were in line with the Reports from the N. C. C. W. convention were given. Mrs. George particular interests of the organization. A model study club meeting V. McIntyre, 1st vice-president of the N. C. C. W., Chicago, and Mrs. was conducted by St. Joseph's Study Club under the direction of Mrs. Henry Keyser, 2nd vice-president of the N. C. C. W., Milwaukee, spoke Noah McCann for the benefit of a large and appreciative audience. on the general activities of the council; Mrs. Joseph O'Neil, Milwaukee, Miss Isabel Fogarty, president of the diocesan council, presided at discussed the exhibits; Miss Alice Dillon, Milwaukee, reported on the December, 1931 N. C. W. C. REVIEW 25

resolutions adopted; Miss Laura M. Arnolds, Milwaukee, spoke of the Rochester, spoke on educational subjects at the Thursday morning committee reports; and Mrs. James A. Bach, Milwaukee, told of the session. banquet. The council went on record as adopting in full the resolutions Messages from the deanery presidents were a feature of the ((Presi­ of the National Council of Catholic Women. dent's Luncheon" at which Bishop O'Hern presided. There were given short reports of the Catholic Women's Union, by Miss Cecilia Yawman, president of the Diocesan Council, presided Mrs. Minnie Springob, Milwaukee; the State Council of Catholic Wo­ at the closing session at which Miss Hawks again addressed the dele­ men's convention, by Mrs. J. P. Connell, president; and the League of gates. Catholic P. T. A., by Mrs. Jos. B. Brady, who also presented the various The officers for the ensuing year are: Miss Yawman, president; Mrs. activities of the national women's groups. Louis A. Whalen, M.rs. James G. McCarthy, Mrs. Charles Githler, Reverend Joseph F. Barbian, the archdiocesan supervisor of schools Mrs. T. A. Kane, Mrs. Charles Schneider and Miss Mary G. McCormick, and spiritual advisor of the archdiocesan council, pointed out the old vice-presidents; Mrs. E. J. Farrell, recording secretary; Miss Mary A. and the new problems which confront the women in their activities. Buetle, corresponding secretary; Miss Alice F. Kirk, treasurer; Mrs. Sister Mary Gertrude, O.S.F., outlined the activities at East Beach C. T. Lynch, assistant treasurer; Mrs William H. Rossenbach, auditor; Hotel, the summer outing home of the Milwaukee Archdiocesan Coun­ Mrs. John McParlin, parliamentarian, and Mrs. W. Douglas Ward, ~il of Catholic Women; and Mrs. Wm. Knoerschild reported on the assistant parliamentarian. progress of the handbook, which js to contain short write-ups on the parishes and organizations of the archdiocese. The girl problem was discussed from the viewpoint of: the problem :I'*__ ------KA---N-S_A_S_C_I_T_y__ D_I_O_C_E_S_AN ___ C_O_UN __ C_IL ______1 girl; recreation for girls; and the religious study club for pupils of public high schools. "The Value of the Public Library-Its Use and Its MRS. GENEVIEVE MOORE WAS ELECTED president of the Abuse," by Miss Li:ian Gaskell, librarian of Mount Mary College, Mil­ Kansas City Diocesan Council of Catholic Women at its ninth waukee, Wisc.; and the "Value of Parish Dramatics of a Religious Na­ anI' al convention in Kansas City, October 24 and 25. She succeeds ture," by Professor William Lamers, director of the School of Speech, Mr'. Mary Lynch. Marquette University, Milwaukee, were presented. Some plans for aid in The general theme of the program was ((Catholic Action." Among the coming winter under the activities of the St. Vincent de Paul 0- t.le speakers were: Rev. W. P. Manion, S. J., who spoke on ((Catholic dety, were presented by Val Blatz, president, and by William Coffey, Action in ChrisL;" Reverend Joseph C. Campbell whose subject was manager, Milwaukee County Institutions and Outdoor Relief. ((Catholic Life in the Rural Districts;" Dr. Thomas E. Purcell, K. S. G., The following officers were elected: President, Miss Katherine R. outlined a program of ((Catholic Action." Miss Anna Dill Gamble, Williams, Milwaukee; 1st vice-president, Mrs. T. F. O'Meara, West former national director of the Natioal Council of Catholic Women and Bend; 2nd vice-president, Miss Regina Fiss, Janesville; 3rd vice-presi­ chairman of the N. C. W. C. Joint Committee on Peace, gave a scholarly dent, Mrs. Hugh Hallows, Fond du Lac; 4th vice-president, Mrs. Henry address on ((International Relations." Keyser, Milwaukee; recording secretary, Mrs. Frank Weber, Sheboy­ His Excellency, the Most Reverend Thomas F. Lillis, Bishop of gan; corresponding secretary, Miss Laura M. Arnolds, Milwaukee; Kansas City, preached the sermon at the Mass on Sunday and addressed treasurer, Mrs. John T. O'Hearn, Milwaukee. the delegates informally again in the evening at the dinner. He ex­ pressed his pleasure at the large attendance and his belief that the annual meeting was a very effective means of making the council better ------rROCHESTER DIOCESAN COUNCIL 4- known and understood. 1 The year's activities were embodied in the report given by Mrs. DELEGATES FROM FIFTY ORGANIZATION representing Lynch at the dinner meeting. Miss Margaret T. Lynch, assistant ex­ 17,000 Catholic women in the six deaneries of the Rochester Dio­ executive secretary of the National Council of Catholic Women, gave cese were in attendance at the first annual convention of the Rochester an inspiring address on the work of the national organization. Diocesan Council, October 21 and 22. Practical plans and suggestions were included in an outstanding talk The Most Reverend John Francis O'Hearn, Bishop of Rochester, by the Most Reverend Edwin V. O'Hara, Bishop of Great Falls, who has officiated at the Mass with which the convention opened. long been associated with council work and who is deeply interested in Rev. Joseph Geffell presided at the ((Activities Luncheon" which fol­ its program. lowed the business session. Diocesan members of national committees Miss Anne Sarachon Hooley, secretary of the National Council of gave interesting reports. "Social Welfare in Medieval England" was Catholic Women, presented the newly-elected officers, who are, the title of an address by James E. Cuff. He told of the advantages in addition to Mrs. Moore: Miss Eva J. Sullivan, Miss Elizabeth Mur­ afforded workers in those days by the workers' guilds. phy, Miss Mary Burke, Mrs. D. M. Pierce, l\1rs. C. Leary, Mrs. Claude In an address on ((The Child and Its Religious Training," the Rev. Allen, Mrs. W. A. Horgan, Mrs. J. M. Cleary and Miss Katherine Joseph Baierl, of St. Bernard's Seminary, Rochester, urged the reading Harvey, vice-presidents; Miss Frances Helm, executive secretary; of the Hoy Father's Encyclical on ((The Christian Education of Youth." Mrs. John D. Wendorff, recording secretary; Mrs. Henry E. Stewart, He pointed out the Church's right to promote the teaching of all sub­ corresponding secretary; and Mrs. Patrick T. Gibbons, treasurer. jects, secular and religious, that children may grow up with consider­ ation given to their spiritual as well as material welfare. Reports of the organization and activities committees were given by r------r4- DES MOINES DIOCESAN COUNCIL Mrs. Teresa Ganster and Mrs. John McGannon, respectively. Declaring that Catholic teachings and Catholic principles stand as A SPLENDID PROGRAM DEVOTED to Catholic Education was the only bulwark of defense against divorce, birth control and the many presented by the Des Moines Diocesan Council at its annual con­ insidious foes of Christian family life, Miss Mary G. Hawks, president vention held in Council Bluffs, October 24 and 25. Under the leader­ of the National Council of Catholic Women, urged the members of ship of Mrs. Louis C. Kurtz, this council, which has been in existence the council to promote, through their parent-teacher associations, the only two years, has made rapid progress and now boasts fourth place study of parent education and education for parenthood. She stated in organization affiliations with the national council. More than half that the protection and preservation of the family is the preoccupation of the Catholic women's organizations in the diocese have become of women in Catholic action in countries abroad as well as in the United affiliated with both diocesan and national councils since the inaugura­ States. tion of the diocesan organization. Rev. William Byrne, Ph.D., M.R., of Ithaca, and Rev. Walter A. Mrs. Allen W. Snook, diocesan P. T. A. chairman, presided at the Forery, S.T.L., and Rev. Joseph E. Grady, M.A., LL.D., both of session devoted to parent-teacher work. 26 N. C. W. C. REVIEW December, 1931

Those who addressed the meeting were: Rev. J. H. Ostdiek, diocesan Miss Eulalia Erbacher, who was named honorary president. Other superintendent of schools, Very Reverend J. J. Boylan, Ph.D., presi­ officers who were reelected are: Miss Helen C. Orr, Miss Trena Veth, dent of the Des Moines Catholic College; Mrs. William J. Hotz, of Mrs. Kathryn Baughn, Mrs. T. E. Powers, and Miss Mary Agnes Omaha, national P. T. A. chairman, N. C. C. W.; Mrs. George H. Carroll, vice-presidents; Miss Agnes F. Hannigan, treasurer; Miss Clara Weiner, of Council Bluffs; Judge Daniel Sheehan, Mrs. Frank Duggan, Bergman, secretary. Dr. Mary Tinley, and Mrs. John M. Galvin, all of Council Bluffs. In an address on "Legislation Affecting Christian Principles of Fam­ ily Life," Miss Margaret T. Lynch, assistant executive secretary of the NATCHEZ DIOCESAN COUNCIL I National Council of Catholic Women, urged the study of proposed !----- federal and state legislative measures in order that those which are THE BEAUTIFUL BUENA VISTA HOTEL at Biloxi one of the objectionable from a Catholic viewpoint may be effectively opposed. South's most charming cities, was the scene of the first annual She stated that the greatest need was for an educated Catholic laity convention of the Natchez Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, who would be influential in forming public opinion. October 24, 25 and 26. The council had the unexpected pleasure of greeting Rev. John La His Excellency, the Most Reverend Richard O. Gerow, Bishop of Farge, S.J., associate editor of America, who deplored th.e disintegra­ Natchez, who preached the sermon at the opening Mass, read the fol­ tion of the family in an address on "Christian Family Ideals." lowing cablegram from The Vatican: "The Holy Father is well pleased The need for parent education was stressed in an address by Rev. to learn of the convention, wishes it every success and willingly bestows Edgar Schmeidler O.S.B., dire!!tor of the Rural Life Bureau of the N. apostolic blessing on Your Excellency and every member." C. W. C. Social Action Department. He urged the formation of study Declaring that if the council had done nothing other than bring clubs for this purpose. together the Catholic women of the country through national and dio~ His Excellency, the Most Reverend Joseph F. Rummel, Bishop of cesan conventions, it had justified its existence, Bishop Gerow compli­ Omaha, preached the sermon at the Mass on Sunday which was the first mented the women on the development of study club and religious va­ time a pontifical high Mass had been celebrated in the history of the cation school programs. He urged the return to the old custom of a City of Council Bluffs. Most Reverend. Thomas W. Drumm, Bishop shrine within the home as an aid to personal sanctification. of Des Moines, was celebrant. Rev. J. W. Leech, of Pass Christian, urged the formation of study Complimenting the women on their past accomplishments, Bishop clubs in order that our Catholic women may be thoroughly conversant Rummel urged that they endeavor to make their organization repre­ with matters pertaining to their religion and to their civic welfare. sentative of all of the Catholic women throughout the diocese and that The program of the National Council of Catholic Women was out­ their program for Catholic education be given their best efforts. lined in an address by Miss Agnes G. Regan, executive secretary of the The Sunday afternoon session included a number of interesting talks National Council of Catholic Women. pertaining to religious education. The speakers were: Miss ara Mc­ Group meetings which afforded opportunity for each affiliated organ­ Bride, of Des Moines; Rev. P. N. McDermott, of Atlantic; Rev. M. ization and committee to di cuss its individual problems proved very B. Aspinwall, of Audubon; Rev. Francis G. Degelman, S.J., of Omaha; successful. Reports of affiil,iated organizations were both interesting and Rev. M. B. chiltz, of Panama. and enlightening. Of particular interest was that on "The N. C. C. W. The election committee reported : Mrs. Henry Rohling, president; Mrs. in the lVlissions" by Mrs. Cilman Woods, of Water Valley. It is hoped T. J. Leary, recording secretary; Mrs. Matt Conway, corresponding that it may be possible to include a summary of it in a future issue of secretary; Miss Theresa McGuire, treasurer; Mrs. Robert Adams, the N. C. W. C. REVIEW. The report of Mrs. Ed Carrere-, of Wave­ auditor. land, on the Washington convention was received with great enthusi­ The convention closed with a brilliant banquet at the Hotel Chief­ asm. tain. Miss Frances A. Donovan, who was appointed by Bishop Gerow to In addition to Bishop Drumm, Rev. P. J. Mahan, S.J., president of direct the work of organization, was·elected president. Her efforts have Creighton University, and lVIrs. Hotz addressed the assembly. 1\1rs. met with very great success. James E. Kessell acted as toastmistress. The sessions closed with a banquet at which the ideals of the council An invitation to hold the next annual convention in Creston was as exemplified in the lives of women whom the Church has honored unanimously accepted. were formally presented by Rev. Denis 0' ullivan and several of the local women. Bishop Gerow, Rev. Geoffrey O'Connell and I riss Regan also spoke. r LEAVENWORTH DIOCESAN COUNCIL I

Bishop Alter, in his first official message to the women of his diocese discussed the need for affiliation ·with the national organization. "You can't tell me that there is a group of women any place that, if they wish to do so, cannot get together the necessary ten dollars for national dues," he said. He then urged that working together we all strive to reestablish the principles of justice and charity, saying: "We are no longer defending dogmatic principles; we are defending the fundamental moral principles of life." In the morning session of the conference, the Reverend Harold P. December, 1931 N. C. W. C. REVIEW 27

Chilcote, director o· Toledo Catholic Charities and of the council, con­ Special place on the program was given to the discussion of the ducted the meeting on Catholic action. The trained workers of the To­ youth movement, child and adult education and the philanthropic ac­ ledo Catholic Charities discussed their work in the diocese and explained tivities of the council. to the women how they could best assist in carrying forward a plan of Mrs. J. W. Bishop, president of the Guild of Catholic Women, gave social service. Following each talk the council members were given a resume of an address on "Peace Trends" given by Miss Anna Dill opportunity to ask questions and general discussions followed. Miss Gamble at the national convention. A general report of the national Genevieve Griffin told of the child welfare program; Miss Rita O'Grady meeting was given by Mrs. Edward I. Knaub who was a delegate thereto. spoke on foster homes; Miss Weith a Kelley on juvenile guidance; Miss In a stirring address on "Catholic Action in the Field of Education," Elizabeth Walsh on boy delinquency; Miss Anna Rose Kimpel on the Rev. James L. Connolly, Ph.D., of St. Paul's Seminary, declared recreation; Miss Nettie Cross on health in the Catholic schools and Miss that "the need of religion in this present hour is a need of ready hands Caroline Longennecker on dental hygiene in the parochial schools. and sturdy hearts to support the standards of Christian education. The On Sunday, November 25, preceding the diocesan conference, the need of religion in our day is , a need of a well-informed and capable Toledo Sodality Union held its annual conference for all the sodalities body of men and women whose action will exemplify the truths that they of the diocese. About six hundred young women attended the Mass in believe." He urged his listeners to develop initiative toward leadership the new cathedral at which time Bishop Alter addressed them. In the through their affiliated groups. afternoon, Rev. D. J. Lord, national director of sodalities, directed the The convention was honored by the presence of the Most Reverend meeting. Joseph F. Busch, of St. Cloud, who expressed very definite approval of the work of the council and stated it to be his intention to organize a ------~I diocesan council in St. Cloud at an early date. His E~cellency re­ i GREEN BAY DIOCESAN COUNCIL mained throughout the sessions of the convention listening with great ~ ~ interest to the reports of activities. THE EXCELLENT WORK OF THE Green 'Bay Diocesan Council Among the other speakers on the program were: Rev. Edward in connection with religious vacation schools, study clubs, and girls' Peters, e.S.P., rector, Newman Hall; Rev. John Dunphy, Minneapolis; welfare was outlined at its annual meeting in Green Bay, October 28. Rev. Richard Doherty; St. Paul; Rev. Francis J. Gilligan, S.T.D., St. The Most Reverend Paul P. Rhode, Bishop of Green Bay, expressed Paul Seminary; Mrs. A. F. Moynihan; Mrs. M. Heffron; Mrs. J. H. his pleasure at the accomplishments in these fields, and urged continued Russell, Mrs. John H. Donohue. Many interesting reports were given efforts to expand and perfect the work. He reminded the members, by chairmen of standing and special committees. however, that activities outside of the home were subsidiary to those Mrs. Thomas P; Ryan, president of the state council, presided at within the home. He commended to their particular attention the . the banquet which closed the two-day conference~ Mrs. Satory was summer camp for girls. toastmistress. "Women's Participation in Catholic Action" was the Following pontifical high Mass at the Cathedral of St. Francis subject of a talk by Mrs. George V. McIntyre, first vice-president of Xavier, where Rev. James Meagher, of Appleton, preached the sermon, the National Council of Catholic Women. The program closed with an more than two hundred and fifty delegates registered at the Columbus address by the president. Community Club. A morning session devoted to business was held in In addition to Mrs. Ryan, who was reelected president, other officers the girls' department of the club. Officers af the council and deanery are as follows: Mrs. Thomas Wallace, second vice-president; Mrs. J. J. chairmen gave their annual reports. Mrs. John Arvey, president of the Daly, treasurer; and Mrs. J. M. Comford, auditor. Catholic Women's Club, of Green Bay, gave the address of welcome and Mrs. Victor J. O'Kelliher, president of the Catholic Woman's Club, of Oconto, responded. :>foI __C_O_N_N_E_C_T_I_C_U_T_C_O_UN_C_IL_O_F_C_A_T_H_O_L_IC_W_O_M_E_N __ 1 Bishop Rhode was guest of honor and speaker at the luncheon at which the president, Mrs. F. J. Van Laanen, presented her report. ('THE CONNECTICUT COUNCIL of Catholic Women in conven- Mrs. P. J. McBride, of Portage, spoke on study clubs and Miss Olive tion assembled augurs what is best and noblest in our common­ Gage, graduate of the National Catholic School of Social Service, wealth," said the Most Rev. Maurice F. McAuliffe, Auxiliary Bishop , talked about the school. of Hartford, in addressing the 11th annual convention of the Con­ Election of officers resulted as follows: Miss Edmire Quinlan, presi­ necticut Council of Catholic Women at the Hotel Bond on Saturday, dent; Mrs. Michael Corry, Mrs. Frank Grogan, Mrs. Frank Rank, Mrs. November 7. Other speakers were the Rev. Matthew J. Judge, Miss J. Urbanawski, Mrs. J. J. Kelley, :Mrs. A. C. Murphy, vice-presidents; Katherine Lemoot, acting chief of the Federal Children's Bureau, Mrs. Edmond B. Sawyer, recording secretary, and Mrs. Dennis Calnan, county chairmen and chairmen of standing commitees. treasurer. Speaking on "The Catholic Woman's Place in Social Service," Bishop McAuliffe said that Catholic social service in its programs of ~ rehabilitation should have the same mission as that of St. Paul: "To ! MINNESOTA STATE COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN ~r restore all things in Christ." His Excellency said that the divine mis­ sion which Christ bequeathed to His Church was one unbroken act of SOLIDARITY IN CATHOLIC ACTION was the dominant theme ministration. His whole life was an expression of that divine word. of the 11th annual convention of the Minnesota State Council of He sought out the weak and helpless and power went out from Him to Catholic Women. poor human nature. As Mary, the mother of Christ, shared and helped The Rt. Rev. Msgr. James C. Byrne, administrator of the archdio­ Him, as she showed the way, she attracted others to follow in her steps. cese, delivered the opening prayer. Thus the providential mission of woman was pointed out and is con­ Before proceeding with the work of the convention, delegates and tinued today wherever the Gospel is preached. As women throughout friends stood for a moment of silent prayer in memory of the late Arch­ history have been the faithful auxiliaries of the Church and her work, bishop Dowling, under whose encouragement the council made great so today there is a place for her service. forward strides. Miss Lenroot in her talk gave a history of the child welfare movement Mrs. George F. Satory, 3rd vice-president of the National Council of in this country. The Federal Children's Bureau, of which she is acting Catholic Women, presented the message from the national organiza­ chief, was founded in 1912 as a result of the first White House Confer­ tion. She stated that if the national council is to work effectively it ence on Child Welfare. Resulting from subsequent White House con­ must not be limited to special groups or to special localities, but must ferences, one in 1919 and the other last year, there has been a broaden­ include every existing organization of Catholic women in the United ing of the whole field of child welfare work. State commissions have been States. established and there has grown up a recognition of the inter-relation- 28 N. C. W. C. REVIEW December, 1931

ship of family and children's programs, a spread of health organiza­ ('It has been my experience among non-Catholic groups that Catholic tions for women and children and a new attitude in regard to foster­ participation in the peace movement gives to many women a sense of home placements. The need is now felt, the speaker said, for state and security. Our repsonsibility then is great and involves a thorough community planning to protect the child and the family, no matter understanding of the whole peace movement and above all of the Cath­ where they live. As President Hoover pointed out at the third White olic philosophy of peace wherein it differs from the philosophy of non­ House Conference: tlSomeone must be responsible for all the children Catholic pacifists." Miss Gamble explained that she was not making a of the country." plea for Catholics not to participate with non-Catholics in the practical Two hundred and fifty-five delegates attended the convention which problems of peace, such as the substitutions of international law for opened at 10 A. M. with an address by Father Judge, diocesan director war or the support of the movement for universal disarmament. She of charities. Miss Marguerite T. Boylan, state chairman, presided at stated that she wished only to warn her hearers against what she termed the business meeting at which reports from standing commitees were the sort of pacifism that is not based on Christian principles of justice given. Mrs. Herbert F. Fisher made an appeaJ. for the growth of the and charity. scholarship fund for the National Catholic School of Social Service Rev. David A. McKegney made a plea in the interest of retreat which she said was especially important at this time. Mrs. John Reilly, houses in the dioceses, which was followed by a report of the national of Willimantic, gave a report on industrial problems and urged cooper­ convention by Mrs. C. J. Stubbs. Mrs. C. B. Mendel, member of the ation in relief and non-employment programs this winter. Mrs. James board of directors of the National Council of Catholic Women, gave a J . Quinn stressed the matter of affiliation with the National Council of resume of the work of the national council during the past year. Catholic Women. The diocesan program committee under the chairmanship of Miss Other committee reports were given by Miss Mary P . O'FlaHarty, Mary Q. Garther presented an outline for activities which was unani­ Mrs. Joseph McElroy, Mrs. Howard Critchfield, .l\tIrs. George B. New­ mously adopted. It included provision for the work of the national ton, and Mrs. Michael J. Morrissey. County reports were presented council to be presented to the members of each district at their meetings by Mrs. Daniel Toomey, Mrs. Walter Maine, Mrs. E. J. McDonald, in a digest of the N. C. W. C. REVIEW. Monsignor Walsh urged that Mrs. T. S. Heroux, Mrs. John McCartin. Mrs. Thomas J. Horrigan, each district conduct an open meeting to create active interest in the recently elected to the National Board of Directors, spoke on the N a­ council on the part of the Catholic women of the diocese. tional Council of Catholic Women. Mrs. Kendall was reelected to the presidency. 'Other officers are: Miss Loretta E. Yeager, recording secretary; Mrs. Sarah Morris, The following board of county chairmen was accepted by the con­ treasurer; Mrs. N. L. Gallich, auditor; 1\1rs. F. B. King, parliamentarian. vention on recommendation of the nominating committee: Fairfield, EDITOR'S N oTE:-Reporls of the annual conventions of the Arizona Miss Mary G. Hart; Hartford, Mrs. Francis Jones; Litchfield, Mrs. Council of Catholic Women, held in Tucson, October 24 and 25, and the James Gilson; Middlesex, Mrs. Frank Neville; New Haven, Mrs. Sacramento Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, held at Sacramento, Edward McDonald; New London, Mrs. T. Heroux; Tolland, Mrs. S. November 13 and 14, have not reached headquarters. John McCartin; Windham, Mrs. John Reilly. orIl1_~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~_ GALVESTON DIOCESAN COUNCIL 1+ 1~ B~FALOCOU.NCILOFCATHOLICWOMEN '1 N ADDRESSING THE SEMI-ANNUAL meeting of the Buffalo A DDRESSING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS of the Galveston I Co mcil of Catholic Women November 18 the Most Reverend . ~iocesan Council of Catholic Women in its pre-~onvention ses- Willia~ Turner, Bishop of Buffalo, expressed' his confidence in its Slon, HIS Excellency, the Most Reverend C. E. Byrne, BIshop of Galves- ability to act as an efficient agency carrying out policies either assigned 10n, asked that they use every effort ·to make the convention one of t't dld't . 't' t' • tI. •. 0 1 or eve ope on 1 s own 1m III Ive .. actlOn, and that the motto be: In necessary thmgs, umty; III doubtful H' E II h . d h' f 'th' th t at'on and things liberty' in all things charity." . IS xce enc~ em~ aSlze IS al III e ~resen gener 1 " , saId: til do not SIde WIth those who see no good III the younger genera- The need of convincing oneself of the divine origin of the Catholic tion of boys and girls. I deplore as deeply as anyone else the relaxa­ Church was pointed out by Bishop Byrne in his sermon at the Mass tion of restraints, the excessive freedon the petulant plea for personal with which the convention opened. tlWhatever the authority your" liberty and I realize as all thinking pers~ns must the evils to which this bishops or your priests have in the government of the Catholic Church new fr~edom leads in many cases. But I have faith in the generation and the direction of you in the practice of your Catholic faith, they have that has risen since the great world upheaval the war, so fatuously not received one iota of that authority or power that they exercise from proclaimed as a war to end all wars. That cata:trophe has left its mark the ranks or the voices of men. Back of your priesthood stands the call- on this, our present age. But I for one have hope that out of the ing voice of Christ, giving to every priest a vocation." He expressed abuses which we all deplore will rise a new' condition." the hope that all would enter into the spirit of the convention and make Mrs. William F. Hess, president of the Buffalo Council, presided at it truly one of Catholic action. the sessions and greeted the assembly. She complimented the commit- Rt. Rev. Msgr. George T. Walsh, diocesan director of the council, tee chairmen on their reports. addressed the opening business session. Mrs. W. E . Kendall, president Among the clergy who addressed the gathering were Rev. Peter F. of the diocesan council, presided. Cusick, S.J., former president of Canisius College; Rev. Norman J . Following the reports of diocesan officers, the Rt. Rev. Msgr. E. A. O'Meara, assistant rector of St. Vincent's Church; and Rev. John J. Kelly, P.A., vicar-general, made a stirring plea for Catholic high school Keane, spiritual director of the council. education for the boys and girls of the diocese. Speaking of the evolution of ideas in organization, Father Cusick, Miss Margaret T. Lynch, assistant executive secretary of the Na- took the letters of the word "idea" to indicate its essentials-interest, tional Council of Catholic Women, was guest of honor and speaker at desire, enthusaism and action. An organization, he said, is the coordi­ the luncheon which was served in the dining room of the Ursuline Con- nation of many parts with the idea of achieving an effect. vent where the sessions were held. Comparing conscience ""ith liberty and illustrating their differences "Today the conscience of mankind demands that its statesmt:n solve as well as similarities, Father O'Meara, termed the Church the guardian the problems of international disputes by some other methods than by of the masses and emphasized the necessity of watchful care on the part warfare," declared Miss Anna Dill Gamble of York, Pa., member of of the Church that "these defenseless be not used for the benefit of so­ the executive committee of the Catholic Association for International cial experiment." Peace, in a scholarly address on "International Relations." Mrs. James E. McGee was named chairman of the nominating com- "American women everywhere are anxious to participate in the peace mittee in preparation for the spring convention when the election of movement if only they can be sure of not being misled," she continued. officers will be held. December, 1931 N. C. W. C. REVIEW 29

I ~ Rt. Rev. Joseph H. Albers, Auxiliary Bishop of Cincinnati, who has ~.1.______Q_U_A_R_T_E_R_L_Y __ M_E_E_T_I_N_G_S ______1 kindly consented to be the counsellor and director of the federation and who said: "It is a real pleasure to have been honored in this way and to Quarterly meetings were held in Duluth, Portland, Denver, Cincin­ be able to assist you in this noble work you have undertaken. My nati, El Paso, Omaha, and San Francisco during September, October predecessor, Bishop Vehr, always enjoyed his work with you and has and November. It is to be regretted that very limited space will not assured me it is a work of compensation. The short time I have been permit adequate accounts of each of these conferences which mean so here gives me an index of the work you are doing and how it is done." much to the lire of the national as well as the diocesan groups. It is He asked the women to assist in this moral crisis, saying, "if charity through the medium of regular, frequent meetings that the activities ever should be exercised in a quiet way, it is now." are given stimulus and the workers brought into close contact with A talk on "The National Catholic School of Social Service" was their leaders. given by Miss Gertrude O'Donnell, a former pupil, and reports from the national convention were given by: Mrs. Neal Ahern, Mrs. George DULUTH, MINN. Richard, Mrs. Dan Myers, Mrs. Beigel and Miss Gertrude Bonholzer. At Brainerd, Minnesota, where the Duluth quarterly was held, Rev· Philip Kiley delivered an inspiring talk on the need of intensive study EL PASO, TEXAS on the part of Catholic women to combat the evils which threaten fam­ Mrs. W. L. Brown, president of the El Paso Diocesan Council of ily life. Copies of the program for the year's activities were distributed Catholic Women, presided at the recent quarterly conference held to the more than 200 who attended the meeting. October 29. His Excellency, the Most Rev. A. J. Schuler, Bishop of EI Paso, members of the clergy, nuns from various orders in the dio­ PORTLAND, ORE. cese, and Miss Clara Berchtold, president of the Sante-Fe Archdiocesan Reports from the deaneries and affiliated organizations in the Port­ Council, were honor guests. The episcopal blessing and greeting were land Archdiocese showed coordination of effort and increased activity given by Bishop Schuler, who expressed pleasure at the large number on their part in carrying on the work of the Portland Archdiocesan in attendance. He spoke briefly on the noble work of the council, Council of Catholic Women. Mrs. B. F. Stingl, archdiocesan presi­ blessed its activities and encouraged the members to continue to give dent, presided at the meeting which was held at Hillsboro. their best efforts to their organization. The president's messa ge incl uded a very clear and concise explana­ DENVER, COLO. tion of the origin and work of the National Catholic Welfare Conference The necessity to "pray and act" was the keynote of the quarterly and the National Council of Catholic Women. She complimented the conference of the Denver Diocesan Council, held at Colorado Springs, women on their splendid work and mentioned in particular that of the October 28. Following the reports of deanery presidents and committee committee on religious vacation schools under the chairmanship of Mrs. C. E. Kelly. chairmen, the Rev. F. Gregory Smith, dioce.san director of vacation schools, presented a report of the Rural Life Conference. He brought Splendid reports were presented by the chairmen of special activities. a message from the Most Reverend Urban J. Vehr, Bishop of Denver, Of particular interest was the report of Dr. Emelyn Clark, of Albuquer­ to the effect that His Excellency looked with favor on the establishment, que, who told of the work done among the sick poor in the out-lying at a future date, of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine in the districts of New Mexico, a work that necessitated the overcoming of Denver Diocese. untold handicaps in the desert regions of that territory. Dr. Clark Other members of the clergy who addressed the meeting were Rev. works with the catechists in that section. J. T. McDermott, O.M.L, Rev. John R. Mulroy and the Rev. Patrick Mrs. Isabelle K. Fineau, former president of the EI Paso Diocesan Conway. Council, and director of the Newman Club at the College of Mines and Miss Mary Coughlin, an untiring worker in the Denver Diocesan Arts, gave an interesting account of the work among Catholic students Council and recently elected to the board of directors of the National in the state colleges. Council of Catholic Women, succeeding Mrs. M. J. O'Fallon, gave an interesting account of the national convention in Washington. PROVIDENCE, R. I. The members of the Providence Diocesan Council had the opportun­ CINCINNA TI, OHIO ity of hearing a very complete account of the national convention, "It behooves our Catholic women to organize everywhere in defense N. C. C. W., at their quarterly meeting November 1, when Mrs. J. J. of self; in defense of the Christian home and family, of which they are Fennessey, president of the diocesan council, gave her official report of the queens; in defense of Christian education, whose inception and super­ it. Impressions of the convention were also given by Mrs. Frank Can­ vision is their natural right and duty; in defense of Christian morality ning, Miss Alice Mullen, Dr. Ellen Ryan Jolly and Miss Mary Riley, in social life, over which they are the guardians. Unite and organize national secretary of the Da ughters of Isabella. under the guidance of the Church, which today stands alone on the fir­ The work in behalf of the Indian and Colored Missions was eulogized ing lines of Christian culture and civilization in the cause of an ideal in an address by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter A. Foley who also brought greet­ womanhood." This was the plea for Christian militancy voiced by His ings from the Most Reverend William Hickey, Bishop of Providence. Excellency, Bishop Rummel, of Omaha, at the eleventh annual conven­ tion of the National Council of Catholic Women; this too, was felt to OMAHA, NEBR. be the motivating spirit that actuated the splendid gathering of two hun­ Miss Margaret T. Lynch, assistant executive secretary of the N a­ dred and fifty women from eight regions, at the first seasonal meeting tional Council of Catholic Women, and Miss Anna Dill Gamble of York, of the Cincinnati Archdiocesan Federation in the Manchester Hotel at Pa., chairman of the N. C. C. W. Committee on Representation, were Middletown, Wednesday, October 28, 1931. principal speakers at the quarterly meeting of the Omaha Diocesan Miss Sara Grogan, Cincinnati, Ohio, chairman of legislation, gave a Council held at Columbus, October 29. Mrs. Arthur F. Mullen, presi­ report of new taxation laws. Migs Mary Unnewehr spoke on The Inter­ dent of the diocesan council, made an earnest plea for cooperation of all national Federation of Catholic Alumnae . . Mrs. Bryan Sharkey pre­ affiliated organizations and for assistance in the unemployment pro­ sided for the program which followed. Rev. Carl LaMott welcomed the gram of the Most Reverend Joseph F. Rummel, Bishop of Omaha, in assembly and Miss Elizabeth Cahill gave greetings from the Middletown his efforts to relieve suffering and want throughout the diocese. The region. members of the council were delighted with the large attendance of The president gave her message and then presented His Excellency, clergy at their meeting. 30 N. C. W. C. REVIEW December, 1931

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. president of the National Council of Catholic Women at the annual Eighty-three affiliated organizations were represented at the quar­ meeting of the Catholic Big Sisters of Chicago recen~ly held there. terly meeting of the San Francisco Archdiocesan Council of Catholic MOBILE, ALA. women held on Saturday, November 7, in the Fairmont Hotel, Mrs. A. S. Musante, presiding, with Rev. Joseph Thompson, O.F.M., honor Enroute from the convention of the Natchez Diocesan Council at guest and speaker. Biloxi, Miss Regan addressed the members of the Mobile Diocesan Rev. Father Thompson chose for his subject of address "The Papacy Council at a special meeting at which His Excellency, the Most Reverend -The Call for Catholic Action," dividing his topic into seven subheads T. J. Toolen, Bishop of Mobile, presided. Rt. Rev. Msgr. E. J. Hackett as follows: When Peter Came to Rome; The Fulfilment; The Commis­ and Rev. James Rogers were guests. sion-the Command to "Hear;" The Church's Claim; The Papacy, The speaker stressed the efforts in behalf of home and family life Her Mouthpiece; The Encyclical on "Christian Marriage; The Ency­ the prevention of propaganda of Communism so prevalent in institu~ elical on Labor-"Charity Crusade." tions of higher education and the value of real Christian training and Mrs. A. S. Musante gave an illuminating report of the national America~ ideals in the education of youth. convention held in Washington, D. C., quoting freely from the messages expounded at the eleventh annual convention. Paying particular Following attendance at the annual meeting of the Catholic Rural tribute to the national president, Miss Mary G. Hawks, by the Catholic Life Conference, Miss Margaret T. Lynch, assistnnt executive secrc­ constituency, Mrs. Musante called the attention of the local delegates tnry of the National Council of Catholic Women, and n member of the to Miss Hawk's references to the duty ef American Catholic women board of directors of the Catholic Rurnl Life Confer~nce, accompanied and urged her hearers to meditate over the ennobling message consti­ by Miss Anna Dill Gamble, of York, Pa., a member of the executive tuting the text of the national president's address. "Contribution not committee of the Cztholic Association for International Peace, attended segregation, is the aim of Catholic action," quoted Mrs. Musante. ~IWe annual conventions of the Des Moines Diocesan Council the Kansas City Diocesan Council, and the Galveston Diocesan Councll and smaller must increase our solidarity, not for the sake of the pride and power of . . ' numbers, but for the sake of the attention moral unity attracts and the meetmgs m Omaha, Tulsa, Austin, San Antonio and Houston. Miss spiritual strength it contributes to every good cause.'~ Gamble's talks on "Peace" were received everywhere with enthusiasm. The report presented by Miss Agnes Regan at the national convention Miss ' Anne Sarac~on Hooley, secretary of the National Council of was called to the attention of the San Francisco women, Miss Regan's Catholic Women, joined the travelers at San Antonio and journeyed explanation of the national council as a federation being stressed as with them to Mexico. applicable to the local council. Reports were given at the quarterly meeting, in San Francisco, by N. C. W. C. REVIEW'S MONTHLY EXPOSITION OF chairman leaders as follows: Mrs. J. J. O'Toole, on parent-teacher CATHOLIC ACTION PRAISED , associations; Miss May R. Duraind, on religious, vacation schools; Miss Alma Meyers on legislation and convention high-lights; Mrs. IN AN ARTICLE appearing in the current number of the Catholic Thomas Catton on social service school scholarships; Miss Emma Library World, entitled liThe Value of Catholic Periodicals to Col­ 'Cane on study clubs; Mrs. Frank Silva on memberships; Adelyn Brick­ lege Students," Sister Mary Reparata, O.P., director, Rosary College ley Jones on junior auxiliary; and other reports by Miss Loretta En­ Library Science Department, River Forest, Ill., mentions among other right, president, Catholic Professional Women's Club; Mrs. Wilberforce magazines the N. C. W. C. REVIEW and commends its monthly ex­ Williams, Woman's College of San Francisco; Miss Helen Sheehy, position of Catholic action. Sister Mary Raparata's reference to this ~ Miss Elsie Schou, Miss Margaret B. Code, Miss Florence Schage, publication reads as follows: Miss Marguerite McGuire, and Josephine Young Wilson. liN. C. W. C. REVIEW is, more than any other periodical, by The next quarterly session is to be held on the Alameda County side means of news items, articles, and portraits, a monthly exposition of of the bay with Alameda County unit members in charge of the event, Catholic action. It obtains its comprehensiveness from the fact that Mrs. Musante presiding. the Conference is affiliated with practically all the lay Catholic organi­ zations of the country. Able explanations of international and foreign CINCINNATI, OHIO movements of Catholic action appear frequently. The encyclicals and In explaining the principles and purposes of the National Council messages of Pope Pius XI, sometimes with interpretative comments, of Catholic Women, Miss' Agnes Regan, executive secretary, told the sometimes wjth thoughtful study outlines, instruct and deeply inspire 550 women at the sixth annual conference of the Cincinnati Catholic the reader. The addresses of our bishops, of Rev. John J. Burke, Federation of Parent-Teacher Associations October 22 that the coun­ C.S.P., general secretary of the National Catholic Welfare Conference cil provided a medium th'rough which Catholic women'throughout the and of other leaders, assist in solving today's problems. From time t~ country could speak and act as a unit when the welfare of Church or time W. F. Montavon presents with economy and lucidity of phrase eountry demanded such expression. state and federal legislation. Since the cessation of the Catholic Rural Others who took part in the program were: Rev. Francis J. Bre­ Life, the N. C. W. C. REVIEW allots regularly a certain amount of destege, chaplain of the federation; Mrs. Harry 'G. Handel, Mrs. Neal space to the National Catholic Rural Life Conference. A member of the Ahern, Mrs. Dan M. Meyers, Mayor Russell Wilson' and Miss Mabel Rosary College faculty, working in the Department of History of the Madden. Graduate School of the University of Illinois on the thesis: IThe His­ Mrs. George Reichard, president of the organization, presided. tory of Catholic Rural Social Action in the United States, with Special Reference to the Activities of the National Catholic Rural Life Con­ SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ference and the Catholic Rural Life Bureau, 1921-1931,' discovered Miss Margaret T. Lynch, assistant executive secretary of the N a­ that the N. C. W. C. REVIEW had given her about twelve per cent of tional Council of Catholic Women, and Miss Anna Dill Gamble, of her source material. Just as a professor urges those students who are York, Pa., were guests of honor and speakers at a h:lllcheon given by interested in his work to become acquainted with the professional the San Antonio Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women at the St. journals and familiar with the protraits, achievements, and experi­ Anthony Hotel in San Antonio, November 4. Mrs. A. J. LeBlanc, ments of the contemporary scholars in his field, with stronger zeal, vice-president of the San Antonio Council, presided as toastmistress. should a professor, working in a Catholic college, advise his students to keep themselves informed as to the endeavors and accomplishments CHICAGO, ILL. of the leaders of Catholic movements. The constant reading of the "Organizations for Catholic Youth in this country and in Europe" N. C. W. C. REVIEW will give the student 'a definite, active interest was the subject of an interesting talk given by Miss Mary G. Hawks, in the Christian reconstruction of society'."

-----~----- December, 1931 N. C. W. C. REVIEW 31 Milwaukee Holds Regional Meeting of C .. C. I. P. Concludes Successful Series Arranged During Year by N. C. W. C. Social Action Department PEAKING AT THE MEETING of the Catholic Conference or.employment ma nager of a water power and paper manufacturing com­ Industrial Problems, held in Milwaukee, November 16-17, Most pany, at an earlier session of the conference. "If wage cuts become S Rev. Samuel Alphonsus Stritch, Archbishop of Milwaukee and necessary," Mr. Barrett added, "the proposition will be made to cut honorary chairman of the meeting, commended the serious study which the best-paid employes most and the lowest-paid least. A universal the conference is giving to present-day economic problems. Archbishop eight-hour day would give 50,000 persons employment in Wisconsin." Stritch defended the right of the Church to speak on industrial problems and her mission not only to save souls but to promote the physical wel­ THE standard of living should be increased as productivity increases fare of the people. and wages should correspondingly mount, Peter T. Schoemann, of "The Church has been given the guardianship of the home," the the International Union of Journeymen Plwnbers, told the meeting. Archbishop said, "and the maintenance of the home is inseparably This will bring prosperity and assure its continuance, said Mr. Schoe­ connected with our economic structure. Unless the Church faces mann, who described rural, town and city poverty before the present economic changes courageously she fails to sn,feguard the home. The crisis began, and traced the depre sion to "a few getting glore than they Church is the champion of the workman who must support those com­ could use and others not enough for sustenance." mitted to his care in the upkeep of his home. She demands that some The states cannot support enough public works to give every man a sort of stability be guaranteed for this livelihood." job in time of depression, Voyta Wrabetz, of the Wisconsin State In­ Archbishop Stritch expressed the belief that the whole humn,n group dustrial Commission, said, and, from the standpoint of what a state i making an earnest effort to come to the solution of the economic governme',' may do, advocated a law reducing the hoW's of work, pr blems. He offered the solution founded on the principles enunciated stricter child labor laws, old age pensions, state employme"nt bureaus by Pope Leo XIII and Pope Pius XI-principles, he said, which do not and research on the causes of unemployment looking to the planning demand revolution, that will not destroy, will not tear up, but which of industry so as to avoid chaos. will give to all their place in the economic structure. The thought to­ Labor unions and employers' organizations and the general acc"ept­ day, the Archbishop continued, is not just how to take care of our un­ ance of the right of the living wage, Mr. Wrabetz declared, were funda­ employed-they are the first mortgage on all of us,-but that when mentals looking to the "fair and just division of the profits of their pr sperity comes, we may know how to use that prosperity-how to joint efforts and a greater stability and certainty of prosperity for both." make that prosperity support that which is good and noble. A running debate on compulsory unemployment insurance between Prof. Lyle W. Cooper, of Marquette University, and Fred Clausen, ARCHBISHOP Stritch's remarks were delivered at a testimonial former president of the Wisconsin Manufacturers' Association, also dinner to the Rev. Dr. Francis J. Haas, formerly of Milwaukee marked this session of the meeting. and now director of the National Catholic School of 'ocial Service in Family life in industrial society, family life as affected by low wages W"shington, D. C. Dr. Haas was long active in Milwaukee in advo­ and unemployment and family life as treated in the encyclicals formed cating and applying Catholic social teachings on economic problems be­ subjects for three addresses at the first evening session by Rev. WIlliam fore taking up his present responsibilities and has been one of guiding A. Bolger, o.S.C., of St. Thomas College, St. Paul; William A. Coffey, spirits of the Catholic Conference on Industrial Problems since its manager of Milwaukee County Institutions; and Agnes G. Regan, organization in 1922. In addition to Archbishop Stritch, speakers at executive secretary of the National Council of Catholic Women. Dr. the testimonial dinner included the Very Rev. A. J. Muench, rector of Muench described half a dozen forms of national organization and t. Francis Seminary, St. Francis, Wiscon in, and Dr. Haas. planning for the reconstruction of economic society. Father Muench paid tribute to both the Catholic Conference on "NATIONAL planning should to a very great extent efface," he Industrial Problems, as "a moving influence in the promotion of under­ said, "the belligerent attitude that still is unfortunately so much standing, good will and justice in American industry," and to Dr. Haas, in evidence in the relations of capital and labor; create agencies for the as "one of its leaders from the beginning, who has given time, enthusi­ study of consumers' demand; control production in relation to the de­ asm, energy and the results of his great studies and wide experience." mand; assure a fair price to the manufacturer and merchant, a fair "The industrial conference," Father Muench said, "presents a most wage to the laborer, and a fair product to the consUmer." practical method of clarifying our minds, diffusing Catholic social teach­ Dr. Muench described and criticized the SQviet system of govern­ ing and developing the group leadership which industry in America ment planning under common ownership; the Italian cooperative sys­ needs. The industrial conference moves in the realm of ideas. It seeks tem of dominant, government planning in cooperation with organized to bring upon American industry the impact of an idea, the idea in­ employers, labor and the professions; the German plan of a national herent in Catholic social teaching." industrial advisory council; and the Gera.rd Swope proposal of plan­ ning by regulated trade association; the Professor Beard proposal; and THAT every man has a right to a just wage contract and to form the Chamber of Commerce referendum on an advisory council with unions to get that contract was the keynote of Father Haas' talk. unregulated trade association. "The present wage system will last only if the wage contract is just," Following Dr. Muench's address, an hour of discussion took place, he stated. "To be just, a contract must first of all be made with full centering upon the Swope, Chamber of Commerce and the American understanding on the part of those entering it; second, it must have the Federation of Labor plans. entire consent of those entering it; and third, a just contract assumes At a session discussing the organization of industry, the Rev. R. A. a reasonable opportunity for a man to refuse intolerable conditions." McGowan, assistant director of the Department of Social Action, N a­ "The scale of wage justice has two arms," continued Dr. Haas. "On tional Catholic Welfare Conference, outlined in eight points what he one pan rests the weight of man's dignity. On the other pan rests the termed the gist of the treatment of the subject in Pope Pius Xl's En­ weight of wages. Only when wages are heavy enough to balance man's cyclical "On the Reconstruction of the Social Order," as it appears dignity will there be social justice. And it is man's inherent right to with American conditions in mind. organize into unions to obtain industrial justice." Father McGowan urged Catholic organizations to provide the means How his firm, under a system of union labor, has reduced the rate of educating the Catholic laity in Catholic social teaching, so that they of the higher-salaried employers, kept the same rate for wage workers, may be equipped to reconstruct American economic society. E. J. and, when employment was reduced by the introduction of further Brown of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and efficiencies, went on a five-day week, was described by L. J. Barrett, W. J. Lynch, of Chicago, were other. speakers at this session. 32 N. C. W. C. REVIEW December, 1931 N. C. W. c. PUBLICATION LIST All Pamphlets, Single Copies, JOe.

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