The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1915-07-31
THE AGITATION FOR A cArHo.
Lie v. M. C. A. AND THE
SAINT PAUL CON.

The present day interest in our
young men and boys displayed by
leading articles in the Catholic press
is welcomed especially by the Central
Verein and its junior division. the
Gonzaga Union. The agitation within
this organization in 1912, the found
ing of the junior section in 1918 and
its progress in many states, backed
and supported especially by the off,
cial organ Of the young men. The
Catholic Bulletin. Cleveland, Ohio, has
been good training to prepare leaders
who well know how to take care of the
young men, thss men of the future.
The at. Paul q ssssos Of tho Central
Verein, togethersW the meeting of
the young mems organization. will no
doubt be the gathering place of many
leaders in this movement, and an invi-
tation is herewith extended to all who
are interested in the so-called Catho-
lie Y. M. C. A. idea, to attend this
convention. -
The Central Verein, an important
division of the American Federation
of Catholic Societies, will hold its
Goth annual convention at st. Paul,
Mimi, August to II, while the Con
zaga Union, the junior section of the
G. ", will meet for the third time.
All who realize that we need better
fortified laity to cope with the prob.
lens of the future and to overcome the
insidious attacks of the enemy Of reli-
gious liberty, should use their influ-
ence to make the attendance at the
convention of the Gonzaga Union q
representative one. Energetic young
men are wanted, who, II necessary,
Will make personal sacrifices to at
tend this convention and call it their
vacation, although It will not be "all
play" .
The young men responding to the
call of the Central Verein are to be
considered the Junior partners in a
vast organization. They are given
charge of department and are en-
couraged. advised and supported by
the senior partners. The business"
OF the Central Verein is TO HELP
EACH OTHER THROUGH EDuCA.
TON, ORGANIZATION AND LEGIs.
LATIoN IN MATTERS OF CHRIS.
TAN SOCIAL REFORM; TO BE A
PILLAR OF THE CHURCH AND OF
TRUE CITIZENSHIP.
The Central verein is the recognized
leader In this kind Of organization
and deserves the cooperation of the
young men. The young men in the
Gonzaga Union conduct their affairs
In the language Of the country and
have their own meetings. In the vari.
GUS state unions the young men enjoy
the same consideration and are thus
trained to carry on the work Of the
c. Y.
The papal delegate will arrive at st.
Paul August 9TH, and attend the con-
yention as in the years past. Bishop
Busch Of st. Cloud. Mimi. and Mr..
Henry seyfried Of indianapolis have
been secured as the speakers at the
young mems mass meeting, Tuesday
evening. August 10. The convention
sessions will be held q. the headquar.
ters. the st. Paul hotel.
The reverend clergy who have been
20 helpful to the young men organ.
Hers in the past, IRE again urged to
use their best innuence towards secur-
ing the delegates and 70 come them
selves. Societies should willingly pay
at least part of their delegates ex.
penses and should insist On getting .
good report Of ths oayention. This
convention is open r. ~, but to enjoy
all privileges. evesst - Tie extent Of
being elected to elbes apply TOR Gre