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EIGHTEEN THE BULLETIN UF THE CATHOLIC LAYMEN’S ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA PHONE CALLS TO MOTHER—Seaman Angelo Capara, of Sche nectady, N. Y., and WAVE Marian Brubacker, of Johnstown, Pa., in selecting flowers to wear on Mathers’ Day from a basket of roses at the USO-NCCS Club in Atlanta, were fortunate in their selections and were given the privileges of talking to their mothers over the long distance telephone. Mrs. J. W. Wilson, mother of five sons iri the service, and of another son recently given an honorary discharge, pins the rose on the sailor's blouse while he waits for his number.— (Photo by Lane Brothers). Bishop I reton Succeeds to See of Richmond—Pope Appoints New Auxiliary of Boston Archdiocese Puerto Rican Protestant Minister Sees Tendency Toward Catholic Practices (NCWC News Service) SAN JUAN, P. R.—Protestantism is in • danger because “the Pro testant wind is beginning to blow in the direction of Catholicism,” a Protestant minister, Dean Wal ter R. Clyde, of the Evangelical Seminary at Puerto Rica, warns. His statements, made in the semi nary chapel were published in the institution’s paper. El Bolctin. “One must observe in modern Protestantism an increasing tend ency to depart from the notion of the basic equality of the flock with the minister,” Dean Clyde said. “It can be observed, among other forms, with reference to two symbolic practices. Some Pro testant churches, are restoring the altar. , . . Some Protestant min isters are beginning to use dis tinctive minsterial garb, which sels them apart 'from the people. Such changes in Portestant prac tices are ‘straws in the wind’ showing how the wind is blowing. They simply demonstrate that the Protestant wind is beginning to blow in the direction of Catholic ism. FATHER DALY, MODERATOR, C. Y. P. A. IN SAVANNAH SAVANNAJL Ga, — The Rev. George T. Daly, assistant rector of the Cathdral of St. John the Baptist, has been appointed by the Most Rev. Gerald P. O’Hara, D. D.. J. U. D.’, Bishop of Savan- nali-Atlanta. as moderator of the Catholic Young Peoples Associa tion. the Catholic Youth Organi zation in Savannah. Father Daly succeeds the Very Rev. Msgr. James J. Grady, who lias been transferred to Augusta. Bishop O’Hara also announced that the Rev. Terrence Kernan, O. S. B., of the Sacred Heart Church, and the Rev. John C. Kirk, of the Blessed Sacrament Church, have been named assist ant moderators of the C. Y. 1*. A. The Catholic Young People’s Association was established in Savannah nine years ago, with the Rev. Joseph W. Knvanagli, now of Conshohocken, Pa., as its first moderator. The attractive club house of the association has ben the youth center for the Catho lics of Savannah, and the club rooms have been the scene of so cial activity tor men and women of the arinc forces since the out break of the war. Many members of the local Catholic Youth Organization are now in their country s service, which has prevented the produc tion of stage performances such as “Pinafore’ ’and “My Maryland” which in other years attracted so much favorable comment. How ever the feminine merbership of the club are carrying on in other ways until the boys come home. BELMONT ALUMNUS WINS AIR MEDAL SAVANNAH, Ga.—Lieut (jg) Joseph L. Conners, a veteran of aerial combat in the Pacific thea ter, has been awarded the Air Medal for outstanding service. The son of Mrs. Mary P. Conners, he is an alumnus of Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, N. C. (By N. C. W. C. News Service) WASHINGTON —His .Holiness Pope Pius XII has accepted the resignation of the Most Rev. An drew James Brennan, Bishop of Richmond, who will be succeeded by the Most Rev. Peter L. Ireton, Coadjutor Bishop and Apostolic Administrator of Richmond, and has elevated the Rev. Louis ancis Kelleher. pastor of the Church of St. Catherine of Genoa in Somerville. Mass., to the Episcopate as Auxiliary Bishop to the Most Rev. Richard J. Cushing, Archbishop of Boston, according to word received May 1 from Vatican City at the Apostolic Delegation here. Bishop Ireton was born in Balti more and studied at St. Charles College, Catonsville. Md.: St. Mary’s Seminary, Baltimore, and (he Apostolic Mission House here. He was ordained on June 20. 190(1. Bishop Ireton was rector of St. Anne’s Church in Baltimore, and director of the Archdiocesan Holy Name Union when lie was named a Domestic Prelate by ltts Holiness Pope Pius XI. He was consecrated Coadjutor Bishop of Richmond October 22 1929. He is a trustee of the Catholic University of Am erica. MRS. JAMES P. HOULIHAN CHRISTENS CARGO VESSEL LAUNCHED IN SAVANNAH SAVANNAH. Ga.—Mrs. James P. Houlihan, wife of Judge James P, Houlihan, chairman c/r Die Chatham County Commis.’soners, and a member of the Port, Author ity of the State of Georgia, chris tened the cargo vessel the “M. S. Grass Knot”, launched at the Southeastern Shipbuilding Cor poration yards on April 30. Lt. Comdr. James P. Houlihan, Jr., of flic U. S. Coast Guard, son of the ship’s sponsor, is at present sta tioned in Oran. PARENT-TEACHERS MEET IN SAVANNAH SAVANNAH, Ga. — Mrs. Jos eph K. Kelly retired as president of the Parent-Teacher Ass. tiafion of the CathSdral School and Mrs. William II, O’Hayer was elected to succeed her at the annual meeting held on May 7. Mrs. Kel ly has served for twenty-four years as president of the P.-T. A. at Marist College and the Cathe dral school. Other officers elected were Mrs. Edward White, vice- president; Mrs. John Anderson, secretary, and Mrs. William Her nandez. treasurer. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. T. Tames McNamara, pastor of the Cathe dral of St. John the Baptist, add superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Savannah - Atlanta, thanks (he retiring officers for their service, and Sister Martina Joseph, R. S. M., principal of the school, pledged the support of the Sisters and mothers of the pupils to the new officers. An enjoyable program was pre sented, including an interpretive dance by Josephine Kenney, two group dances, Irish and Highland, and several song selections by Patricia Brennan, with Patty Bar- ragan accompanist. FATHER FIDEL1S M. WIE- LAND, O. F. M., Navy chaplain, died as a result of injuries receiv ed during an attack by a Japanese suicide plane on the hospital ship, “Comfort,” the Navy Department has announced MAY 31. 1945 i ; Plan Retreat for j Georgia Laymen | AUGUSTA, Ga.—While attend ance will be limited in order to i comply with regulations of the | ODT. the Retreat Section of the Catholic Laymen’s Association of Georgia is going ahead with its plans for holding the annual Re treat at SI Joseph’s Home, Wash ington. Ga., during July. As not more than forty-nine will be permitted to attend the Retreat this year. James B. Mulherin, of Augusta, chairman of the Retreat Section, has urged that all of those who expect lo make the Retreat, make their reservations as early as possible. FATHER PAUL W. CAVA NAUGH. S. J., serving us a chap lain with the First U. S. Army in Europe, who had been reported as missing since December JG, is a prisoner of war in Germany, according to a notice from the War Department to his parents in Cleveland. LIEUT. JOSEPH MORGAN, COLUMBIA PARISH MEMBER, RETURNS TO CIVILIAN LIFE ■ COLUMBIA. S. C.—First Lieut. Joseph H. Morgan, who received an honorary discharge from the Army Air Force at Fort Bragg on May 20. is one of the first Colum bia men to be released from mili tary service under the point sys tem. He is the husband of Mrs. Doris Rogers Morgan, and the son of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Morgan of this city, and a member of. St. Francis de Sales parish. Enlisting in the Army Air Force in January, 1942. Lieutenant Mor gan had his combat training at the Columbia Army air base. He went overseas in November, 1943, and served a year in the Pacific theatre where lie completed thirty- live combat missions. He was awarded the Distinguish ed Flying Cross, with an Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Air Medal with six clusters. He also holds the Asiatic-Pacific campaign ribbon with one battle star. Benedictine Graduate Reported as Missing SAVANNAH, Ga.—T/Sgl. Rich ard 3’. Fogarty, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Fogarty, lias been re ported as missing in action over Czechoslovakia by the War De partment. He had flown on 26 missions through April 11, and failed to return from a flight made on April 17. Sergeant Fogarty, a graduate of the Benedictine Military Academy, in the class of 1940, was employed with the U. S. Engineers here when culled into service in July of 1942. His sister. Mrs. Frank J Kang and his maternal grund.-nothei, Mrs. Ellen Fogarty, and his par ents, are residents of Savannah. MSGR. GEOFFREY O’CON NELL, pastor of Nativity Church, Biloxi, Miss., lias been invited to teach graduate courses in the phil osophy of education ai the sum mer session of the Catholic Uni versity of America. r A s thg battle lines approach - the heart of the enemy’s homeland, the fighting grows fiercer...and more costly in men, materiel and money. That’s one reason why every red-blooded American must back this mighty 7th War Loan with every dollar he can lay hands on. Another rea son is that this is really (wo drives in one. In the same period last year, you were asked to invest in (wo war loans, as against one this time. No need to tell you that War Bonds are the safest and best in vestment in the world. So pour out your might, Americans, in the mighty 7th War Loan. Let’s show our valiant Fighting Men that we’re backing them to the limit of our means ... 100%. BUY NOW! BUY MOKE! MORE! MORE! They’re giving back them up with their alii.. YOUR dollars! Wli OF THU LOVEABLE BRASSIERE COMPANY ARE ALL OUT FOR THE MIGHTY SEVENTH WAR LOAN DRIVE It is our pleasure to celebrate with the United Nations the great Victory in Europe • We of our group arc giving each moment of lime and every cent of money that can be spared in order that the war against Japan may lie brought to a speedy and successful conclusion. Major Arthur Carson—Frank Carson—Staff Sergeant Dan Carson ATLANTA NEW YORK