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THE BULLETIN OF THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA
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Printed It All.
The Messenger of Worcester, Mass., printed the
pamphlet in entirety with this introduction:
“The latest pamphlet issued by the Catholic Lay
men’s Association of Georgia relates to ‘Catholics and
the Pope.’ This organization of the South deserves
much credit for its courageous and persistent attempt
to reduce prejudice against Catholics. Local prej
udice has been greatly lessened by their clear explana
tions of the much attacked phases of the Catholic
religion. The organization expects this latest book
to end in the State of Georgia, at least, most of the
attacks on Catholics on account of their allegiance to
the Pope.
“This booklet is the result of nearly four years’
work. It answers every question asked by non-Cath-
olics in Georgia concerning the Holy Father and is
written for non-Catholic consumption. The catechet
ical form has been chosen advisedly and every line of
the book gone over by careful editors and able theo
logians.
“We are printing the contents of this book to show
our Catholic laymen what great work can be done
through co-operation, for the propagation and glory
of the Church.”
And from far away Frisco comes the following in
the columns of The Leader:
“This booklet answers 55 questions about the Pope
in plain and simple language. It is not likely that
the percentage of that irritating form of ignorance
known as bigotry is greater in Georgia than in Cali
fornia, but it is much more active. It i3 refreshing
to see that the Catholic laymen are alive to their duty
in this matter. Their service to the Church in such
enterprises is twice blessed. It blesseth them that
give and them that take. Indeed, in our opinion, the
reflex action of pamphlets of this kind on Catholics is
much more important than the direct influence on
non-Catholics. The Catholic Laymen’s Association
has distributed 50,000 copies throughout Georgia.
We should like to see some agency distribute 500,000
copies throughout California.”
From Fr. Mitchell, V.G.
Savannah, Ga.—1 wish to congratulate you on the
quality of the contents as well as the general make-up
*of The Bulletin. I confess to being just a little sur
prised that you have succeeded so well in this matter
at the very beginning. The general appearance of
the publication is first-class, while the articles the first
three numbers have contained will compare favorably
with any Catholic paper or magazine.
I will be very glad to receive any of the pamphlets
you may see fit to send for general distribution among
our people. The latest one on the subject, “Catholics
and the Pope,” is very good and thorough. I am
sure it will do much good.
Atlanta, Ga.—Have read with pleasure ‘‘Catholics
and the Pope.” Please mail me pamphlet on mar
riage. Hope you will do good among we Baptists.
Macon, Ga.—Your letter of August 3d received;
also the pamphlet, ‘‘Catholics and the Pope,” for which
I thank you. 1 have read the pamphlet carefully
and found it most instructive, and at the same time
giving a complete answer to the questions proposed.
I would like to see this little pamphlet in the hands
of every fair-minded man and woman in Georgia be
cause I feel certain after reading this book they would
be fair and just to the Church and the Pope.
V/aycross, Ga.—Many thanks for copy of your
pamphlet, ‘‘Catholics and the Pope.” I have read it
through and found it very interesting, and very in
structive, for it explains so clearly who the Pope is
and his authority.
Columbus, Ga.—Yours of August 2d, together with
the pamphlet, “Catholics and the Pope,” received,
and I wish to congratulate and commend you upon
this great piece of literature, which I think should
satisfy the most rabid 'bigot who may be fortunate
enough to get a copy. Would to God they could see
it in the true light that it is given, for it is the truth,
pure and simple.
Columbus, Ga.—I am just in receipt of your letter
of August 2d, and also your pamphlet, ‘‘Catholics
and the Pope,” and I find this very interesting, and
indeed well gotten up. You should be congratulated
on taking this in hand in such a Splendid manner.
Atlanta, Ga.—Replying to your other letter of Au
gust 2d, in which you were good enough to send me
a new pamphlet, ‘‘Qatholics and the Pope.”
This seems to be a splendid addition to the Lay
men’s literature. As far as I can make out there is
no criticism that will apply to it. It is nicely written,
and it seems to answer all the questions fully. I look
for the book to be of great value to the Association.
Augusta, Ga.—Your note, also pamphlet received.
I looked over pamphlet and find it O. K., one of the
best, I believe, you have ever gotten out; instructive
and to the point, useful, not only for the enlighten
ment of Protestants, but a means of vital importance
to Catholics as well. God will certainly bless you
and this work. Allow me to congratulate you on
this wonderfully intelligent and comprehensive work.
Augusta, Ga.—I received your pamphlet, ‘‘Cath
olics and the Pope,” and read it in one stretch with
ttie keenest interest. It is gotten up just as ably as
its predecessors, and I compliment you for the ap
positeness and clearness of the answers you give. It
cannot fail to enlighten any non-Catholic of good will.
Savannah, Ga.—I wish to thank you kindly for your
excellent pamphlet, ‘‘Catholics and the Pope.” I think
it is very well written and instructive, even for our
own Catholic people.
Atlanta, Ga.—Gentalmen I AM REturning Your
Pamphlet
And Will Thank You To not Bother your Selves
To Send Any
Mower To My Address
As I Am A Strong Thomas. E. Watson. Sup
porter.
Atlanta, Ga.—In the future kindly discontinue
sending your filthy propaganda to this residence. I
trust that I am not so foolish as to be easily influenced
by your artful prevarications. Save your literature
for those who are deceived by such falsity.
The Gainesville Notes in the Atlanta Journal of
April 2d, contained the following: ‘‘The Roman
Church has purchased a lot on East Spring Street
and will shortly erect a house of worship. Gaines
ville is served from Athens by Father Clark.”
At the state convention of the Knights Thomas
F. Walsh, Jr., of Savannah, was re-elected state dep
uty. Mr. Walsh is former president of the Laymen’s
Association and has been connected with the publicity
committee since its appointment.