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DIOCESE OF SAVANNAH EDITION Published By The Catholic Laymen's Ass'n Of Georgia Vol. 39, No. 1 OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF SAVANNAH MONROE, GEORGIA, SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 1958 Serving Georgia's 88 Southern Counties 10c Per Copy — $3 a Year Father Dowling First Pastor New Parish For South Columbus COLUMBUS—For some time consideration has been given to the needs of the establish ment of a new parish in South Columbus. Early last September Father Dowling, then Assistant Pastor at Holy Family parish, Columbus, began to offer Mass on Sunday at Baker Village. From the very first Sunday several hundred people were in attendance and it was decided that for the good of souls a new parish would be officially estab lished in South Columbus on June 15 th. This parish will be dedicated to Almighty God under the title of “Our Lady of Lourdes”, in commemoration of the Centen ary of the Apparitions at that Marian Shrine. The boundaries of the new parish have been Scholarship For Student At St. Pins X SAVANNAH ' — Ann Marie Myers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Myers of Savannah State College, was named the Ann Marie Meyers recipient of a Scholarship award at the Graduation Exercises of St. Pius X School. On the basis of her scholastic ranking and her performance in College Entrance Board Exami nations she was awarded a scholarship for 4 years to Rose- ment College, Pa., with supple mentary grants from the Na tional Scholarship Service and Fund for Negro Students, and from The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority of Savannah. She also received a special diploma in music. Among others, in a class of 25, Norma Dofoson and Patricia Wil liams have been awarded scholarships to Bennett College, N. C., on the Intercollegiate Col lege Program. His Excellency, Bishop Mc Donough, presided at the exer cises at St. Benedict’s Church. He distributed the Diplomas and delivered an address to the Graduates. proclaimed as follows: The new parish shall include all of Fort Benning, all of Chattahoochee County as well as that area north of Fort Ben ning and south of the Bull Creek-Crusseta Road boundary line. BOUNDARY LINE: From the intersection of Bull Creek and the Chattahoochee River south erly along the center of the Chattahoochee River to the southern boundary of the Chattahoochee County; thence easterly along the Chattahoo chee County line to the eastern boundary line of Chattahoochee County; thence northerly along the eastern boundary line of Chattahoochee County to the northern boundary of Chatta hoochee County; thence west erly along the northern bound ary of Chattahoochee County to the Muscogee County boundary; thence along the northern and western boundary of Fort Ben ning to the Cusseta Road; thence north westerly along the center of the Cusseta Road to Bull Creek; thence westerly along the center of Bull Creek to the Chattahoochee River and the starting point. The Reverend William P. Dowling will be the first pastor. Plans are now under study for the immediate construction of a combination church hall and auditorium which will seat about 800. It is anticipated that this building will be ready for occupancy before the end of the year. The new parish in South Columbus has a tract of land IV-i acres located on Torch Hill Road, in a highly desirable section of South Columbus. We ask the prayers of our good people in the new work of Cath olic expansion in the Diocese of Savannah. Bishop McDonough Offers First Mass Six Carmelite Sisters Arrive To Open Savannah Foundation VERY REV. MSGR. ANDREW J. McDONALD AND HIS EXCELLENCY THE MOST REV. thomas j. McDonough with the sisters of our lady of confidence carmel. Archbishop Expresses Appreciation SAVANNAH — The Chan- ery announces ihai His Ex cellency, Archbishop O'PIara, has requested that his grate ful appreciation and devoted thanks be extended to the faithful of the Diocese of Savannah for the many prayers offered for his speedy and complete recov ery during his recent illness. Archbishop O'Hara, in a recent communication to Bishop McDonough, stated that he was completely re covered and back again at work in the Apostolic Dele gation in London. All of us are happy fo hear this good news and take this occasion again to assure Archbishop O'Hara of our continuing and abiding pray- 56th Commencement For Benedictine SPIRITUAL READING AND MEDITATION ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF CARMELITE LIFE. Graduation Exercises At Saint Vincent’s SAVANNAH — Thirty-eight members of the graduating class at St. Vincent’s Academy re ceived diplomas at the Cathed ral of St. .John the Baptist. The diplomas were presented by the Most Rev. Thomas J. McDon ough, auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Savannah, and the sermon was preached by Rev. Felix Donnelly, pastor of the Church of the Nativity of Our Lord, Thunderbolt. Gold honor cords for achiev ing honors for four years were conferred on the following graduates: Kaye Alston Brug- geman, Harriet Katherine Hoff man, Sheila Elaine MeAleer, Sheila Elizabeth McNall, Mary Theresa Pacifici, Sheila Anne Powers, Margaret Kay Stegin. SAVANNAH—The Most Rev. Thomas J. McDonough, auxil iary bishop of the diocese of Savannah, addressed the 61 graduates of the Benedictine Military School when they were awarded diplomas at the 56th commencement exercises of the school at the Municipal Audi torium. Fie told them to so conduct themselves that in all things God may be glorified. The valedictorian’s address was given by Capt. Arthur L. Bostock and Lt. Col. Edward G. Sheppard delivered the saluta- torian’s speech. Military awards were pre sented by 1st Lt. John F. Cow ley, professor of military science and tactics, and diplomas, medals and trophies were awarded by Bishop McDonough. Awards made to this year’s cadets included: Outstanding company com mander, Capt. Robert Shuman; outstanding platoon leader, 1st Lt. Richard Buttimer; squad leader of best drilled squad, SFC Maurice Sheppard and best drilled cadet, Sgt. R o b e rt Anderson. Capt. Herman Hohnerlien, of Company “B”, received the Gannam-Kearney Cup which is awarded to the honor company. Capt. Robert Shuman, o f DO YOU HAVE A VOCATION? Young men desirous of studying for the Sacred Priesthood of the Diocese of Savannah are requested fo contact their own pastors or the Chancery in Savannah. Company “D”, received the Capt. Eddie Thomson Award (Continued on Page Eight) AQUINAS GRADUATES FORTY-EIGHT AUGUSTA — Aquinas Fligh School graduated 48 students May 26th in services at Sacred Heart Church. The Most Rev. Thomas J. McDonough, D.D., auxiliary bishop, was com mencement speaker. Mary Ann O’Neill and Ste phen Fennell were valedictori ans in the graduating classes of the girls’ and boys’ divisions of the new Catholic high school. Miss O’Keill also received the St. Thomas Aquinas medal for general excellence for four years of high school work and the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree medal for excellence in religion. She also received a medal for excellence in English and a medal for school spirit. F'ennell received a St. Thomas Aquinas medal, a medal for ex cellence in English and a medal for excellence in mathematics. Other graduates receiving medals for excellence included: Ernest Dinkins, Knights of Co lumbus Fourth Degree medal for religion; Sheila O’Connor and James Warner, social stu dies; Katherine Fox and James Warner, science; Sheila O’Con nor, mathematics; Mary Louise Roberts and Thomas Saul, fo reign languages; Bennie Dukes, school spirit; Martha Murphy, secretarial medal; Henry Mura, outstanding athlete. To Lay Cornerstone & At Blessed Sacrament SAVANNAH — The Very Reverend Father Thomas A. Brennan, Pastor of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, Savannah, has announced that special cere monies marking the laying of the cornerstone of the new school addition will be held Sun day afternoon, June 22nd, at 4:00 P. M. His Excellency, Bishop Mc Donough, will preside and per form the ceremony. In addition, City and County officials will be in attendance. The priests of Chatham County ' are also expected to attend. After the laying of the corner stone, Pontifical Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will be held in the parish church. SAVANNAH—Pontifical Low Mass, celebrated by His Excel lency, Bishop Thomas J. Mc Donough, marked the beginning of the Carmelite Foundation in Savannah. The Mass was cele brated on June 6th and was the first offered in the new Chapel at the Carmelite Convent. Attending were the six Dis- calced Carmelite Sisters of the new foundation and a few in vited guests. The Mass was fol lowed by Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament and a short talk by Bishop McDon ough. The Bishop expressed his hap piness at being “privileged to be an instrument in bringing these wonderful Sisters to the Dio cese of Savannah.” His Excel lency pointed out that the bulk of the Catholic population in the Diocese is located in Savannah and that the remainder is scat tered over 87 counties. He point ed out the absolute necessity of prayer if the Missionary efforts of the Diocese are to be fruit ful. “Many people wonder why women will leave the world to devote themselves to a life of prayer,” said the Bishop. “The answer, of course, is that they are following the example of Christ, who withdrew Himself from the world that he might perfectly fulfill the Will of His Heavenly Father.” He concluded his remarks with thanks not only to the Carmelite Sisters, but also to those “devoted laymen and lay- women of the Diocese who have worked and sacrificed to make this foundation possible.” The new Foundation will be known by the name of “Our Lady of Confidence.” The choice of the name is a tribute to the Most Reverend Archbishop Gerald P. O’Hara, who studied at the Roman Seminary where Father Myszka Assigned To Work In Diocese SAVANNAH — The Most Reverend Joseph A. Burke, D. D., Bishop of Buffalo, N. Y., has granted permission for the Rev. Daniel J. Myszka to work in the Diocese of Savannah for one year. Ordained for the Diocese of Buffalo in March by Bishop Burke, Father Myszka attended the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul Grammar School and Buf falo Technical High School. He received his college edu cation at Millard Fillmore in Buffalo. Before he became a seminarian Father was a statis tician for General Mills and also served as a member of the Army Signal Corps. BISHOP PRESENTS DIPLOMA—This scene was duplicated many times during the past few weeks as his Excellency presided at high school graduations in the Diocese. Bishop McDonough is pictured at the Aquinas exercises in Augusta. Others in the picture are (I. to r.) Rev. John J. Cuddy, Diocesan Superintendent of Schools; Rev. Arthur A. Weltzer, Pastor, St. Patrick’s, Augus ta; Rev. Nicholas J. Quinlin, Pastor, St. Joseph’s, Augusta; and Rev. Ralph Seikel, Moderator of Aquinas High. The graduate is unidentified.—(Photo George Schaeffer). the Chapel houses the miracu lous painting of Our Lady of Confidence. The Convent is located on Coffee Bluff overlooking the river. Formerly a private resi dence, the building has recent ly been renovated and a chapel added to the north side. The Chapel will be lifes’ cen ter for the Discalced Carmelite Sisters, who will pursue a clois tered life of prayer, work and penance. Here, in the Savannah Carmel, the Sisters will follow (Continued on Page Eight) Father Stranc Is Ordained For Diocese SAVANNAH — The Rev. Jos eph L. Stranc was ordained for the Diocese of Savannah, June 10th, at the Pontifical Col lege Josephinium, Worthington, Ohio. The Ordaining Prelate was the Most Rev. Arnleto G. Cicognani, D.D., Apostolic delegate to the United States. Representing the Bishop at the ceremony was the Rev. Herbert Wellmeier. Father Stranc will offer his first mass Sunday, in the Church of Our Lady Help of Christians, Philadelphia. Official Temporary appointment of Father James as Chaplain to the Carmelite Sisters and also Assistant Pastor pro tempore at the Blessed Sacra ment Parish. Assignment ef fective immediately. Immaculate Conception Graduation AUGUSTA — His Excellency the Most Rev. Thomas J. Mc Donough awarded diplomas to the graduating class of Immacu late Conception on the evening of May 30th. Valedictorian of the class was William H. Hughes, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hughes, Sr. Jesuits To LeaveMaeon SAVANNAH — The Very Reverend Father Laurence O’Neill, S. J., Provincial, has just been officially notified that the Jesuit Fathers will relin quish their parish in Macon to the secular priests of the Diocese of Savannah, effective June 29th. This action has been under consideration for two years. His Excellency, Archbishop O’Hara, in view of the division of Georgia into two Dioceses, requested the Jesuit Fathers to relinquish the parish in Macon to the administratorship of the secular priests of the Diocese. This move was made prima rily in the interest of having another parish available for our secular priests. The work of the Jesuit Fa thers in Macon represents an enviable achievement in apos tolic zeal. Fitting farewell cere monies are planned for Sunday evening, June 29. At that time a letter of Arch bishop O’Hara will be read by ■ Bishop McDonough. On that occasion, too, Bishop Mc Donough will extend the grati tude of the whole Diocese to the Jesuit Fathers. Baccalaureate Service For Albany Graduates ALBANY — On Sunday, June 1st. a Baccalaureate Service was held at the 9:00 o’clock Mass for the boys and girls of St. Teresa’s Parish who were to graduate from Albany High School. (Photo Page Eight) The graduates, in caps and gowns, occupied the front pews of the church and during Mass received Holy Communion to gether. The Baccalaureate sermon was delivered by Father Shaun McCarty of Holy Trinity, Alabama. Music was provided by St. Teresa’s Adult Choir, under the direction of Mrs. R. E. McCormack, Sr., with Mrs. Owen Kenan at the organ. Following the Mass, the grad uates and forty-five members of the Catholic Youth Club were guests of the McCormack Fam ily for breakfast and swimming at their pool. Augusta Men To Sponsor Retreat June 20 AUGUSTA — The Holy Name Society of Sacred Heart Church will sponsor a Retreat for men at St. Angela’s Academy, Aiken, from Friday June 20th to Sun day June 22nd. The Retreat will open at 8 p. m. Friday evening allowing ample time for retreatants to drive over after supper. The Retreat will end around mid day Sunday. Retreatmaster this year will be the Rev. John Schroder, S. J. native of Atlanta, and widely known member of the Southern Jesuit Mission Band. Reservations may be made by contacting either Mr. John L. Armstrong or Mi'. Tom Kearney. Graduate 29 At Macon MACON — Graduation exer cises at Mt. de Sales Academy were held on Sunday, June 1st. His Excellency The Most Rev. Thomas J. McDonough presided at the excercises and was cele brant of the Graduation Mass. The Bishop presented diplo mas to the 29 graduates, largest number in the history of the School. His Excellency was as sisted by the Rev. Carmine Ben- anti, S.J., pastor of St. Joseph's and the Rev. John J. Cuddy, superintendent of schools in the Diocese of Savannah. Honor students were Miss Mary Ann Hoar, Miss Ann Al bert and Miss Lynn Hungerford. D. C. C. W. BOARD TO MEET JUNE 25 MACON — A meeting of the Savannah Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Board of Directors will be held at the Moose Club, in Macon, on Wednesday, June 25. at 12:30 p. m. Chairmen will be expected to give a brief report on the plans for their committees for the coming year. Mrs. J. T. Webb, of Macon, is in charge of arrangements, and Mrs. Norman I Boat wright, president, will pre side.