Evening journal., 1911-09-23
WANT YOUNG
MEN in UNION
Bishop Monaghan FavOrs Am
aleamatiOn Of City Catholic
Societies With C. Y. Nj. N. U.
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
WRITES OF MOVEMENT

The Catholic Young Mems National
Union, federation OF the clubs and
societies for Catholic young men in
the various dioceses of the country, Is
desirous not only Of adding Whining
ton clubs to its membership, but OF
combining those clubs into local
branch of the union, such as has
been done in the Archdiocese OF
Philadelphia, and the Dioceses OF
Brooklyn and Newark.
The Brownson Library Association
is already a member OF the national
organization, and II is likely
that other clubs OF the diocese will
become members W c. Sullivan,
the president of the national union,
has been in Wilmington several times,
addressing the young men of St.
Pauls parish and other organizations
and is well known to the Bishop and
many of the clergy and young men
of the diocese.
Bishop Monaghan is heartily in
favor Of the work of the National
Union as may be seen by his letter
accompanying the appeal of the
president, which is also appended.
August 26, 1911.
To the Rev. Clergy OF the Diocese Of
Wilmington
Rev. and Dear Father: This will
introduce to you Mr.. W. c. Sullivan,
president of the Catholic Young Mems
National Union, an organization which
has the highest commendation Of the
church, is doing great good for the
young men. and is deserving of your
cupport and aneOura pomonf
/ shall be glad to see the work OF
the National Union established
throughout the diocese and all our
young mems societies affiliated with
it.
] am personally acquainted with
Mr.. Sullivan, and any courtesy ex-
tended to him will be appreciated by
me.
Yours faithfully in Christ,
John ]. Monaghan,
Bishop of Wilmington.
God and Our Neighbor"
Catholic Young Mems National Union
Organized February 22d, 1875.
Office Of the President, 410 Fifth St.
n W.. Washington, ID. G.
September 20. 1911.
To the Reverend Clergy and the Cath
olic Young Mems Societies of tht
Diocese of Wilmington:
You are no doubt already familiar
in a more or less general way, with thu
aims, objects and work of the Cstho
lie Young Mems National Union, ant
I enclose herewith copy Of lettel
upon the subject from his Grace, tn
RI. Rev. Bishop Monaghan, directe'
to the clergy of the diocese.
am also enclosing copy Of the las
issue of the National Union Bulletir
which will somewhat inform you a
to its work Any further information
in detail, which you may desire, wi
be cheerfully furnished either by m
or the Secretary, upon request, ac
dressed to ]. Connor French, P. o. Bo
ass, Trenton New Jersey. l desir
only to add. in this connection, that th
only absolute obligation assumed b
any club or society of young men joir
ing the National Union is to pay tn
nominal dues of two dollars per ar
mum for the entire society or clul
No per capita tax or other charge
made.
In the Archdiocese Of Philadelphl
and the Diocese Of Brooklyn and New
ark, the clubs are banded togeth'
in an active local union, which a
complishes a great deaLof good wor
A similar body has recently be-
formed in the Archdiocese OF Bait
more, and much is expected from
We are desirous Of effecting a III
organization in the Wilmington Di
cese. and shall greatly appreciate Il
courtesy, If you viii be so good as
favor US with information as to q
names and addresses Of Cathol
Young Mems organizations and the
officers. in your locality; with yo
own views, as an individual or an Q
ganization. as to the practicability
carrying out the plan suggested; al
whether you, as an individual or
organization. will cooperate in Z
proposed plan.
Thanking you in ADVANCE for a.
courtesy you may extend to us
this matter, believe me,
Yours fraternally,
W. c. Sullivan,