41st International Eucharistic Congress
...hymn writing contest that resulted in the popular “Gift of Finest Wheat,” used commonly as the Communion hymn during Mass.[12] However, the IEC was not without some controversy. A mass for the military was held on the anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. This caused some
“An Appeal to Truth”
...lly, this statement places the German Bishops in a precarious position because if they do not accept the public trial then it could be argued that they did not rise to defend the honor of Germany and its soldiers. The Cardinal maintained that on several occasions Germans ignored their cries
Interesting film history finds in the Parish Calendar collection
...have articles on various topics that were reprinted from notable Catholic newspapers throughout the country as well as editorials concerning proper Catholic behavior. Parish calendars can prove useful for researchers interested in the history of a parish or even for those conducting genealogical research. For social and cultural historians, they
Canonization of Saint John Neumann
...ation happening by the Holy Year in 1925. However, the process stalled because one of the miracles did not have sufficient evidence.[4] Pilgrims to Beatification, Aeronews 32823. In 1957, 170 American bishops signed a letter to Pope Pius XIII requesting an Apostolic Benediction for Neumann.[5] However, in a 1958 letter