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Member of tne Na tional Catholic Wel fare Conference News Service- Xj hr XJttllttitt % Organ of the Catholic Laymens Association/’CeoigU TO BRING ABOUT A FRIENDLIER FEEUNG AMONG GEORGIANS. IRRFSPECTIV<i OF CREED" Xfce OnJ? Catholic Newspaper Between Baltimore and New Orleans — VOL. XIV., No. 21 AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. DECEMBER 16, 1933 ISSUED MONTHLY $2.00 A YEAR Bulletins ( By N. C. W. C. News Service) ABBE LEMETRE, internationally famous Belgian priest scientist, will lecture on "The Expanding Universe” at the Catholic University of America in December and January. GENERAL LAZARO CARDENAS’ National Revolutionary party nom inee for the presidency, is, on his rec ord. mere anti-Catholic than even Calles. When Governor of Mich igan last year, a state with 1.048.000 people, he backed the passing of a law limiting the number of priests to 33. THE RT. REV. MSGR. G. T. WALSH, Houston, Texas, one of the most widely known priests in the Sotuhwest, died early in December. The Bishops of Galveston, .Dallas and Corpus Christi *'ere among the nu merous prelates assisting at the fu neral services. SISTER ALEXIS PHELAN, sister of the late Father Phelan, founder of the Western Watchman, is dead in St. Louis at the age ot 88. Sister Alexis was a Visitation Nun. THE VERY REV. THOMAS J. HIG GINS, S.J., ail alumnus of St. Jo seph’s College, Philadelphia, has been named president of the college, succeeding the Very Rev. William T. Tallon, S.J., whose canonical term of office has expired. Father Higgins is 35 years old, and perhaps the young est college president in the country. 200 MIDSHIPMEN from the United States Naval Academy attended the fourth annual Thanksgiving Mass at St. Mary’s Church. Annapolis. Bish op McNamara, Baltimore auxiliary, was celebrant and confirmed five mid shipmen. THE REV. GEORGE TROLLOPE, London Redemptorist, who was an actor of note before his ordi nation at the age of 31, died early in December in his 55th year. GOVERNOR SMITH will be pre sented the first Catholic Action Med al of St. Bonaventure College at ex ercises in New York next Sunday. Cardinal Hayes will preside. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT has sent a message of condolence to the fam ily of the late Mrs. Josephine Mc Gowan, Catholic lay leader, of Co lumbus. Ohio. President and Mr 1 *. Roosevelt were admirers of Mrs. Mc Gowan’s social welfare work. SHANE LESLIE, noted Catholic au thor of England and Ireland, will give a course of lectures at the University of Pennsylvania next year, it has been announced there. MRS. ALFRED J. TALLEY, of New York, has erected at the Indian Pue blo of McCarthy’s, New Mexico, a new chapel in memory of her par ents. Mrs. Talley’s husband, Judge Talley, is president of the Marquette League. Archbishop Gerkcn. of Santa Fe. and Bishop Vehr, of Denver, as sisted at the consecration; Monsignor Flynn, director-general of the Mar quette League, delivered the ser mon. BOY SCOUTS from parishes in”ev- ery part of Paris attended the dedica tion of a new chapel at Les Quatrc Routes, the erection of which was sponsored by Boy Scouts known as Des Routiers, most of them members of the Madeleine Parish. ARCHBISHOP CURLEY dedicated the new St. Francis Xavier Church for colored Catholics in Baltimore the first Sunday in December. The struc ture, erected in 1836 as a Universalist Church, later became a famed lecture and convention hall. FATHER BERNARD FATHER BERNARO OF BELMONT ABBEY OIES Beloved Belmont Pioneer Was Founder of Benedictine School, Savannah BELMONT. N. C.—Funeral services for Rev. Bernard Haas, O.S.B., treas urer of Belmont Abbey College, and one of the deans or seniors of the Ab bey, were conducted in the Abbey Cathedral December 2, beginning at 9:15 o’clock with matins and lauds from the office of the dead. At 10 o’clock Solemn Pontifical Requiem Mass was celebrated by the Rt. Rev. Abbot Vincent Taylor, O.S.B., D.D, Ordianry of Belmont, assisted by Very Rev Alphonse Buss. O.S.B.. assistant priest; the Rev. Dr. Thomas Oestreich, O.S.B., and the Very Rev. Boniface Bauer, O.S.B., deacons of honor; the Rev. Gregory Eichenlaub. O.S.B., a nephew of the deceased, deacon; Rev. Leo Frierson. O.S.B.. sub-deacon. The ceremonies w r ere di rected by the Rev. Dr. Nicholas Bli ley, O.S.B., and the Rev. Anthony Byrne, O.S.B. Music for the funeral was the Gre gorian chant rendered by the Cathe dral choir under the direction of the Rev. Francis Underwood, O.S.B. Af ter the Requiem Mass the funeral ser mon was preached by the Rev. Eu gene Egan. O.S.B., pastor of St. Ben edict’s Church, Greensboro, N. C., and a co-laborer with Father Bernard for 13 years in Savannah, Ga. In his ser mon Father Eugene brought out as outstanding virtues in Father Ber nard’s life, his gentlemanliness and particularly his courage facing dif ficulties and in solving the many and varied problems he had to face in his manifold labors for the church in the South. He pointed out further that Father Bernard's life was dom inated by three great loves—his love for the Church Universal, his love for the Order of St. Benedict of which he w r as a member, and his love for his community. Interment took place immediately after the absolution, following the Mass, in the Abbey Cemetery.. Pres ent for the funeral services besides those mentioned were the Very Rev, Msgr. Joseph F. Croke, Chancellor of the Diocese of Savannah; the Rev G. Obrecht, S.M.A.. the Rev. Norbert McGowan, O.S.B., the Rev. Stanis- (Continucd on Page Thre;.*) Support President in N.R.A. Bishops’ Statement Urges (By N. C. W. C. News Service) WASHINGTON. — Earnest support of President Roosevelt’s efforts for national recovery is bespoken in a statement issued by the Administra tive Committee of the National Cath olic Welfare Conference here. Asserting that the President ‘‘‘stands in need of friendly cooperation and helpful advice and he has not shut himself off in sullen isolation from his fellow-citizens to work out his problems alone,” the statement de clares that ‘t‘he program he is seek ing to carry out is the best he could devise, it is the best Congress could construct, and any attempt to make partisan profit out of the present mis ery ana distress is a crime against fair-dealing and humanity.” That the President will, at times, make mistakes, and that those he has called to his assistance will some times be in error, is to be expected, “but a good augury for the future is to be found in the fact that, so far. he has been so often right in the midst of so many possibilities for error,” the statement declares. “We, ourselves,” it concludes "have not escaped the effects of the general calamity. Our schools are in many places crippled, the demands for relief have increased a hundred fold, but we must go on and rededicate ourselves to the cause of education, of preaching and of religion, to every function of the sacred ministry that promotes the salvation of souls, and in this way we shall aid most effec tively in the restoration and recon struction of our country.” Death of Capt. Rice Brings FR. JUDGE, FOUNDER Sorrow to the Entire South if RELIGIOUS ORDERS IN THE SOUTH, DIES Augusta Flags at Half-Mast, City Bells Toll at Funeral of C. L. A. President-Emeritus AUGUSTA. Ga.—With the flags of the city at half-mast and the mu- municipal bells tolling, Augusta paid its final tribute here November 24 to one of its most honored citizens, Capt. P. H. Rice. K. C. S G., presi dent emeritus of the Catholic Lay men's Association of Georgia, as his funeral was held from Sacred Heart Church, of which he was a member for nearly a half-century. Although Captain Rice had never held public office or offered for it, official Augusta joined in honoring him. The mayor of Augusta issued a statement expressing his official and personal sorrow at Captain Rice’s passing. The judge of the Superior Court adjourned court for the day so that he might act as honorary pah- bearer. Both newspapers editorially lauded his great services to the com munity and his character as an up right citizen. Death came unexpectedly to Cap tain Rice. He spent several hours at the office of the Laymens Associa tion’s the day before, as was his custom. He contemplated going to Savannah that day. but complained of not feeling well, and remained at home instead. Twice that morning he had members of the family call up the office of the Laymen’s Associa tion to attend to Laymens Associa tion work details for him. He was sitting in a chair when his physician, who dropped by to see him. came in. His physician was alarmed at his symptoms, and immediately gave him emergency treatment. But in a few minutes he was dead. The imme diate cause of his death was throm bosis- The Rev. J. B. Franckhauser. S. J., CAPT P. H. RICE, K. C. S. G. pastor of Sacred Heart Church, was celebrant of the Solemn Requiem Mass at the funeral, the Rev. Leo M. Keenan, pastor of St. Patrick’s Church was deacon, the Rev. J. J. Kennedy of St. Mary’s-on-The-Hill sub-deacon, and the Rev. Michael J. Cronin, S- J., of Sacred Heart Church, master of ceremonies. The Very Rev. Msgr.. Joseph F. Croke chancellor of the Diocese and rector of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Savannah, repre sented the Most Rev. Michael J. Keyes. D. D., Bishop of Savannah, who was prevented by illness from attending. Present also in the sanctuary were (Continued on Page Four) St. Louis Auxiliary Bishop Consecrated Archbishop Officiates at the Elevation of Fr. Wilkelmann < By N. C. W. C. News Service) ST. LOUIS.—At an impressive cere mony held in the Cathedral of St. Louis Thanksgiving Day, the Most Rev. Christian H. Winkelmann was consecrated Auxiliary Bishop of St. Louis and titular Bishop of Sita. The Most Rev. John J. Glennon, Arch bishop of St. Louis-, was consecrator and was assisted by the Most Rev. Thomas F. Lillis, Bishop of Kansas City, and the Most Rev. Francis Jo hannes, Bishop of Leavenworth, asco- consecrators. The sermon was deliv ered by the Most Rev. Christopher E. Byrne, Bishop of Galveston. Seven teen other bishops and three Abbots attended the ceremonies and more than 500 other priests took part in the processional. Bishop Winkel mann. a native of St. Louis, was or dained by Archbishop Glennon on June 11, 1907. Washington Honors Msgr. John A. Ryan Bishop Chartrand of Indianapolis Dies On Occasion of His Investi ture as Prelate (BY N. C. W. C. NEWS SERVICE) WASHINGTON. —Distinguished ec clesiastics, famous statesmen, repre sentatives of labor and a large group of other prominent citizens joined here in paying an impressive tri bute to the Rt. Rev. Msgr, John A. Ryan, Dean of the School of Sacred Sciences of the Catholic University of America and Director of the Depart ment of Social Action, National Cath olic Welfare Conference, for more than a quarter of a century of un ceasing effort in the fause of social justice. The occasion was a testimonial din ner which followed Monsignor Ry an’s solemn investiture the day pre vious as a Domestic Prelate of His Holiness Pope Pius XI. The speakers at the dinner included Miss Frances Perkins, secretary of la bor in President Roosevelt’s cabinet; Senator George W. Norris, of Nebras ka; Senator Henrik Shipstead, of Min nesota; the Rev. Dr. Francis J. Haas, director of the National Catholic School of Social Service, and a mem ber of the National Labor Board, N. R. A.; the Rev. Dr. William J. Kerby, and the Rev. Dr. Patrick J. Healy. of the Catholic University, and Edward Keating, editor of Labor. Once Named Archbishop, He Declined the High Honor (BY N. C. W. C. NEWS SERVICE) INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The Most Rev. Joseph Chartrand, Bishop of Indianapolis, died unexpectedly De cember 8 at the age of 63. Bishop Chartrand, a prelate of out- standiffj; ability and achievement and one of the best beloved members of the Hierarchy, was elevated to the See of Indianapolis on September 7. 1918. succeeding the Most Rev. Fran cis Silas Chatard. He was the sixth Bishop of Indianapolis, and served amid the esteem and affection of the city of Indianapolis in general. Born of an old French family in St. Louis on May 11, 1876, he received his education at the Jesuit College in that city, now St. Louis University, and made his studies for the priest hood at St. Meinrad's Abbey in In diana, and at the Jesuit University in Innsbruck. Austria. Returning to the United States, he was ordained in In dianapolis in 1892 by Bishop Chatard. In 1910 he was appoitned Titular Bishop of Flavias and Coadjutor Bish op of Indianapolis. Upon the death of Bishop Chatard in 1918 he sue-' ceeded to the See of Indianapolis. In June, 1925. official word reached the United States that the Holy Father had designated Bishop Chartrand as Archbishop of Cincinnati, but Bishop Chartrand requested that he be re lieved of the appointment. Zealous Vincentian Estab lished Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity in Diocese of Mobile (By N. C. W C News Service) WASHINGTON. — Th Very Rev. Thomas Augustine Judge, C. M., founder of two religious Orders, died at Providence Hospital, hare, after an illness of several months. Father Judge was born in St. Au gustine’s Parish. Boston. August 23, 1868. Following an elementary edu cation there, he entered the Vincen tian Order and was ordained priest on May 27. 1899. During the early days of his priesthood. Father Judge taught at St. John’s College. Brook lyn. and at Niagara University. For a few years he was a member of the New England Mission Band of the Vincentians and while engaged in that field, he established centers of Catholic social action for an active lay apostolate, in which he was a pioneer worker. In 1925. he was sent to Opelike, Ala., as Superior of the Vincentian missions in the South. Father Judge, while in the South, began to interest lay people in a movement of vital importance to the Church in her efforts to preserve the Faith, particularly in the sparsely settled sections of America. The foundation for his work was laid while he was giving missions and retreats in the New England states. At each place, in cooperation with the pastor, he would engage the help of those who showed unusual generos ity. Later when Father Judge wes on mission duty in Alabama, he saw the need for an organization to work among the neglected ]>eople of the South. When he took the matter up with his superiors, he was given great encouragement, and the Superior General of the Vincentians released him from all assignments so that he could develop his plan. He wrote to the people whom he had interested in the lay apostolate. and also ap pealed through Catholic papers and magazines. Several responded. The beginnings were the humblest. Old negro cabins served as quarters for both Father Judge and those aiding him. In the face of opposition, the movement advanced. More helpers associated with Father Judge, al though hardship and poverty were their portion. The Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity was founded by Father Judge in 1916. It is an Order of Women consecrated to God for teaching, maintaining hospitals and all branches of religious social work. In October, 1931. the new Holy Name of Jesus Hospital was opened at Gadsden, Ala. Over 300 of these Sis ters are now laboring for the spiritual and temporal welfare of all peoples, white, colored and Indian, at over 30 Missionary Cenacles located in the dioceses of the United States and Puerto Rico. In 1920, Father Judge founded the Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity, a community of priests and brothers. The Sacred Congregation of Affairs of Religious, in a letter dated at Rome on the Feast of St. Joseph in 1929, officially approved the canon ical erection and the document gives concisly a major reason for he new foundation, “a labor for the preser vation of the faith on our abandon ed home missions. Father Judge in culcated a love of sacrifice into hij spiritual children. His Eminence Dennis Cardinal Dougherty. Archbishop of Philadel phia presided at the funeral of Fath er Judge. President, Governor Extol Calverts’ Aid to Liberty (By N. C. W. C. News Service) WARM SPRINGS. Ga.-Calling re ligious freedom Lord Baltimore’s “greatest contribution to America, a free America.” President Roosevelt, in an address which featured a radio program marking the inauguration of the Maryland Tercentenary, ex tolled the Catholic Calverts’ fight- for toleration, “a priceless possession" and one they sought “not for them selves alone, but for all others, even for those who disagreed with them.” The president left the “Little White House” to make the address in Geor gia Hall. “May we. in our own fights for things we know to be right.’ the president continued, “fight as ably and as successfully as he did 300 years ago. For we have our own fights to wage, not against the same foe. which he beat down, but against ether fights, just as obstinate and just as powerful and just a» intolerant of things we fight for today.” BALTIMORE.--Governor Albert C. Ritchie, speaking in connection with the inauguration of the Maryland Tercentennial celebration, praised the Lords Baltimore for their contribu tions to American government. The governor said that the Calverts gave the state and the nation three priceless gifts—the right of the people to convene their own legislature, the right to initiate their own laws, and - the right to have no taxes voted on; them which their representative did*" nit approve.