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DiOCiSE OF SAVANNAH EDITION
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE DIOCESE OF SAVANNAH
Published By The
Catholic Laymen's
Ass'n of Georgia
Vol. 41, No. 10
MONROE, GEORGIA, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1960
10c Per Copy — $3 a Year
Statements
From Hiocesan
Csnsultors I
Monsignor McNamara
The success of the Confra
ternity Drive last year brought
many bless
ings to our
Diocese. We
in the Ca
thedral Par
ish renew
our pledge
of complete
c o operation.
W e antici
pate an over
subscription of our goal.
Monsignor Brennan
The parishioners of the
Blessed Sacrament Parish are
happy once
jfeJPK more to par-
C ticipate in
| the Confra-
ternity of the
Laity Drive.
The funds
„ , collected are
7 used for such
ML. worthy caus-
BraBk la. es that I
Know our people will outdo
themselves in generosity.
Monsignor Bourke
St. Mary’s Parish last year
responded one hundred per
***$ cent to the
Bishop’s ap
peal for the
C onfraterni-
t y Drive.
Again our
aim this year
is to exceed
last year’s
results. Our
Catholics of
Augusta will contribute sac-
rificially to spell an outstand
ing appeal.
Monsignor Deimel
The Confraternity Drive in
the Diocese has done much to
consoli date
our people
all over
South Geor
gia. We in
C o 1 u m b us
expect to do
better in this
second year
ly drive. The
many Cath
olic improvements in this city
make all of usjiappy to know
that the Confraternity of the
Laity Drive has been so help
ful.
Father Toomey
Even though St. James Par
ish is in the throes of a large
expa n sio n
program, we
owe much to
the Diocese
of Savannah
for help and
a s s i s tance.
Con sequent-
we are priv
ileged to as
sist other
areas of the Diocese through
the Confraternity of the Laity
Drive. The mission of the
Church is universal.
Monsignor Sheehan
The people in Macon have
always generously donated to
the
appeals
of the Bish
op. They did
it last year
and I am
confident
they will do
it again.
The charity
of the people
of the Dio-
notable part
Monsignor McDonald
As Chancellor of the Diocese
of Savannah, I have witnessed
first hand
what the re-
t i suits of the
-^4 I Confraterni -
t y Drive
have meant
in the way of
Catholic ex
pansion. It is
a tremendous
help to our
liisnop and a source of strength
and comfort to him to know
that he can help the missions
to prosper spiritually.
MOST REV. THOMAS J. McDONOUGH, D.D., J.C.D.
"It is worth any sacrifice
to preserve the Faith."
GOAL OF THE
CONFRATERNITY CRIME
OCTOBER, 1960
1. St. John Vianney Minor Seminary:
Our Minor Seminary has actually captivated the imagina
tion of all of our people. In September, twenty-one young men
from the Diocese of Savannah entered St. John Vianney’s
Seminary, making a total enrollment of thirty-three students.
In addition to the students at St. John Vianney Seminary, we
have nineteen seminarians studying in Ireland; in St. Charles
Seminary, Catonsville; St. John’s Seminary, Little Rock; St.
Mary’s Seminary, Kentucky, and St. Mary’s Seminary, Balti
more. We are so grateful to Almighty God for Llis many, many
blessings.
Last year we spent in excess of $20,000.00 for major im
provements at St. John Vianney Seminary. In addition to our
annual collection, it is estimated that we will need approxi
mately $30,000.00 to educate our seminarians this year and to
affect major improvements at the seminary. Education of our
students is costly, but we are happy to assume it because a
priest where souls are concerned, is invaluable.
2. Orphans and Dependent Children:
For the first time in five years we were able during this
current fiscal year to provide adequately for our orphans
without incurring any financial deficit. This success, in great
measure, is due to the funds collected during the annual Con
fraternity Drive. Continue to help us give these children the
very best because they will storm heaven with prayers for
your spiritual intentions.
To help us operate St. Mary’s Home in Savannah and also
to provide for our boys at St. Joseph’s in Washington, Georgia,
we will need in addition to the Easter and Christmas collec
tions, at least $15,000.00. Remember how Christ showed His
love for the little children. Can we do anything less?
3. The Bulletin:
THE BULLETIN is the official Catholic newspaper in our
Diocese. Through the medium of the printed word we have
been able to bring Catholic life more intimately into the homes
of all of our parishioners. During the past year, too, many
improvements have been made in our paper. We anticipate
many more in the future. To print a newspaper, however, is a
costly undertaking and we are not able to do it without the
help of the Confraternity Drive. In order to meet the expenses,
in addition to subscriptions, we need annually at least
$10,000.00.
4. The Cathedral:
Vast improvements have already been completed to the
Cathedral Parish, the Mother Church of the Diocese of Savan
nah. This stately structure is an inspiration and certainly a
landmark in the Southland. Our Most Reverend Apostolic Dele
gate was exceptionally pleased to see our Cathedral and ex
pressed the hope that funds would be- available to complete
the improvements. Work has gone on now for over one year
and, with your kind continued contribution to the Confraternity
Drive, we will be able to continue this work. It is anticipated
that it will take several years to finish the restoration and reno
vation program. Again we are anxious to allocate to this most
worthy project $30,000.00 from the Confraternity Drive.
5. Mission Churches:
Our diocesan newspaper has made all of us keenly aware
of the spiritual progress being made in the many priestless and
churchless counties of the Diocese of Savannah. Through your
contributions we are planning five mission churches this year
Diocese Seeks $110,000 In
Annual Confraternity Drive
BISHOP'S HOUSE
222 East Harris Street
Savannah, Georgia
October 2, 1960
Dearly beloved in Christ:
Again I knock at the door of your hearts in behalf of the charitable needs
of the Diocese of Savannah. Your goodness and charity, I know, will respond a
thousandfold to our many requests in behalf of our mission needs. Although we
represent only a small percentage of the population of this State, our Catholics
have contributed, time and time again, most sacrificially to the appeals of their
Bishops. The many churches and schools, and other Catholic edifices, stand as
lasting tributes of your strong Catholic faith.
Last year the Confraternity of the Laity Drive grossed $94,000. With that
amount we were able to conduct missionary v/ork throughout the Diocese of
Savannah. We helped with the Cathedral renovation program; improved St. John
Vianney Seminary; provided for our orphans and dependent children; built three
mission churches; purchased land for future parish developments; gave aid and
assistance to priests in the poorer sections of our Diocese; purchased automobiles
for our missionaries, and assisted with our teachers’ salaries.
The attached story in this brochure is another account of our needs this year.
It is an urgent request asking you to share the joy of bringing Christ into more
priestless and churchless counties in South Georgia. When you are asked to
contribute, think only of the sacrifices which Our Divine Savior made to give us
faith. It is worth any sacrifice to preserve that faith. When the Apostolic Delegate
visited this Diocese last April he was pleasantly impressed with the progress being
made. He particularly stressed the necessity of St. John Vianney Seminary and
the education of our children in Catholic Schools. Our Diocese is outstanding, our
people are excellent and our Priests and Sisters most heroic. With this type of
dedication we cannot fail to be successful in carrying forward the work of Christ
into 88 counties of the Diocese of Savannah.
The Confraternity of the Laity is a cooperative undertaking. Together all of
us are working for the extension of Christ’s Kingdom on earth. May God bless
our efforts.
Begging the Great High Priest to prosper you and your loved ones and
promising you a daily remembrance in my Masses and prayers, I am,
Devotedly yours in Christ,
Bishop of Savannah.
Campaign Workers
To Call On October 16
SAVANNAH — Doorbells all over the Diocese will
begin ringing on Sunday afternoon, October 16th, as the
Diocese of Savannah begins its annual drive for funds.
The fund-raising campaign will continue throughout
the week, ending on October 23rd, when campaign
workers will make return calls on those who were not
at home the previous Sunday.
This year’s goal is $110,000
and each wage earner will be
asked to contribute at least
$25,00. Although last year’s
minimum goal was also $110,-
000, the minimum contribution
asked in 1959 was only $20,00.
But the over-all goal was not
reached and only $94,000 was
realized. It is believed that
with the increased 1960 contri
bution, this year’s goal will be
reached or even surpassed.
Commenting on the 1959 ef
fort, the Most Reverend Tho
mas J. McDonough, Bishop of
Savannah said, “We certainly
were not disappointed last
year. After all, it was the first
time for this type of drive and
I feel that our people can be
justly proud of their generos
ity. Last October we announc
ed that a drive for cash contri
butions for Diocesan works
would be held every October.
Consequently, I think that our
people are better prepared this
year and that we will reach
our goal.”
“I know that we are asking
for real sacrifice by our peo
ple,” he continued, “but I am
also confident that everyone
realizes that we are only ask
ing for what is sorely needed,
the means to bring Christ and
His Church to every soul in
the Diocese. And after all,
tsat’s the great mission of the
Church here and everywhere
else.”
According to Bishop Mc
Donough, contributions to the
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BISHOP McDONOUGH AND DIOCESAN SEMINARIANS
Bishop’s Confraternity of the
Laity drive last year con
tributed substantially to the
expansion of Church and
school facilities throughout the
Diocese. Renovations and im
provements were made during
the summer at the new Minor
Seminary of St. John Vianney
in Savannah. There have been
many Church and school dedi
cations during the past year
in all of the three deaneries
of the Diocese, ten of them
having taken place within the
last month and a half.
While the erection of new
Churches and the building and
expansion of Catholic schools
remain a major problem, Dio
cesan authorities are placing
increased stress on the need
for Catechetical Centers in
those areas where the Cath
olic population is scattered
over several counties.
Sisters, using the Catecheti
cal Centers as their “base of
operations,” will visit various
towns each week and gather
the Catholic children for reli
gious instructions.
Two such centers have been
dedicated in recent weks. One
is located at St. Matthew’s
Parish in Statesboro and is
staffed by the Glenmary Sis
ters. The Franciscan Sisters of
the Atonement operate the
other, located at St. Paul’s Par
ish in Douglas. Efforts are cur
rently being made to establish
similar centers at Americus
and Dublin.
Five new mission churches
are being planned for this
year, at Glennville, Camilla,
Waynesboro, Richland, and
Lyons. According to a leaflet
distributed in all Churches on
October 2nd, the new Church
of St. Bernadette in Millen
will be dedicated later this
year.
A Novena of Masses will be
offered every month, through
out the year, for the intentions
of all who contribute to the
Confraternity of the Laity
Drive.
Book Reviews 3
Editorial Comment 4
Marriage Notices 2
Obituaries 2
Youth Column 5
The Catholic
In America 2
—in Glennville, Camilla, Waynesboro, Richland and Lyons.
What a wonderful blessing to know that the Holy Sacrifice of
the Mass will be offered upon five new altars in this mission
territory. These churches alone are more than adequate reasons
for the necessity of the Confraternity Drive. Later this year We
will dedicate another mission church in Millen, dedicated to
St. Bernadette.
6. Contingency Fund:
In a mission Diocese many, many appeals are made to the
Bishop for financial help. Maybe it is for repairs, for the pur
chase of automobiles, the payment of insurance premiums,
assistance in meeting the teachers’ salaries, or a thousand and
one other things. The Bishop always feels that he should help
these missions as much as possible, because these missions will
eventually become the future parishes of this Diocese. Last
year, through the assistance of the Confraternity Drive, we
made substantial donations to three mission churches, pur
chased four automobiles for the missions and assisted three
parishes in paying the salaries of their teachers. Again, we
would like to earmark for this Contingency Fund $25,000.00 of
the Confraternity Drive.
NEW BUILDING FOR SEMINARY
SAVANNAH — Plans have been announced for
the construction of new, permanent facilities for St.
John Vianney Minor Seminary at Savannah.
At a conference called on September 26th by the
Most Reverend Thomas J. McDonough, parish Clergy
from throughout the Diocese heard the Savannah
Bishop outline plans for the
erection of a new Seminary
building designed to house
sixty seminarians, but capable
of providing for as many as
one hundred if the need should
arise.
The new building will con
tain a chapel, dormitories,
classrooms, library, kitchen
and dining room. Bishop Mc
Donough said that the new
building should be ready for
occupancy by September of
next year and asked the priests
to “recommend this most es
sential project to the generos
ity of your people and to their
persevering prayers, during
the coming campaign for
funds.”
The conference was called
to acquaint the parish clergy
with the mechanics of the an
nual Bishop’s Confraternity of
the Laity drive which begins
on October 16th. The drive is
conducted during October of
every year to raise funds to
carry out Diocesan projects.
Most of the priests in at
tendance indicated their belief
that a campaign for cash do
nations toward a yearly goal
is preferred by parishioners,
rather than an appeal for long
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