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
John Barry: The Catholic Captain of the American Revolution
...y’s service helped pave the way for broader acceptance of Catholics in the new nation. His loyalty to the revolutionary cause stood in stark contrast to colonial suspicions that Catholics might favor the British Crown. Instead, Barry demonstrated that faith and patriotism were not only compatible but mutually reinforcing. John
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