Dougherty’s Movie Boycott
...on the movie industry. In June of 1934, the Motion Picture Association of American agreed to stronger self-censorship and created the Production Code Administration, headed by Catholic layman, Joseph Breen.[9] Another effect of the boycott was the growth in power of the Legion of Decency, a Catholic organization which reviewed
National Council of Catholic Women
...States. The NCCW original mottos were “For God and County” and “Faith and Service,” both of which shine through its long and continued history. [1] Souvenir of the Tenth Annual Convention, National Council Catholic Women, 1920-1930, September 28-October 1, Denver, Colorado, P008.900 [2] MC78_80.7527, Letter to Dennis Cardinal Dougherty from
Catholics in WWII
...While he has little correspondence relating to his work, he photos of his service in WWII offer an important window into chaplain life. These photos show his chapel as well as life around a camp in the jungles of Southeast Asia.[11] As we commemorate the end of WWII in Europe,
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
...ack national collection in 2017 to complete shrine mosaics," Catholic News Service, http://www.catholicnews.com/services/englishnews/2015/bishops-back-national-collection-in-2017-to-complete-shrine-mosaics.cfm. [17] “Overview of Shrine History, Significance and Current Status," 1. Archives Archives Select Month July 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 January 2024 November 2023 October 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January