Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-03-14
ORGANIZES NORWICH BRANCH OF
CATHOLIC WO1rEN's COUNCIL

Rev. Matthew J. judge, diocesan direc-
tor of Catholic charities in Connecticut
spoke at all the masses at st. Patrick's
church Sunday on the work of the Dioce-
am Bureau Of Social Service. He en-
phasized particularly the need Of good
foster homes for the dependent Catholic
children of the diocese. and made a spe-
cial plea to those who are in a position
to receive these little ones into their
homes and ask them to hand their names
to the pastor.
In the afternoon a mass meeting of
Catholic women of New London county
was held in the basement chapel Of the
church. The basement was filled Mrs.
Frank L. Mcclure, of New London, who
is the chairman OF the New London coun-
ty branch presided. Miss Jane d. Ma
honey, the secretary Of the county branch
is to act as chairman Of the Norwich 10
cal branch.
Rev. Myles p. Calvin spoke briefly in
welcome to the assembled delegates and
urged the women to become active MEM
beers. Miss Marguerite Boylan. executive
secretary of the Diocesan BuSeau Of So
cial Service. and chairman of the Con-
necticut Council Of Catholic Women.
spoke on the purposes and aims Of
this council. She pointed out that the
organization of the work in Connecticut
national movement for organizing Cath
olics. In all the larger nations there have
been national Catholic womens organiza
tons for from ten to twenty years
In March, 1920. a meeting of represen-
| tatives Of Catholic women's organizations
| from all over the United States was call
ed. and the National Council Of Catholic
| Women was organized with headquar-
| tiers in Washington.
4 he ~.
, Women is a part OF this national move.
ment. It was organized last November II
Hartford and is the women s~departmen
Of the Diocesan Bureau Of Social Ser
vice. The purposes OF the organization
are, I'D to unite the Catholic women o
the diocese in a bond Of union. (z) Il
carry out the programme OF the Nationa
Council Of Catholic Women throughou
d the diocese, (3) to educate the CathoH
women to an exercise OF their civic an,
moral responsibilities, 90 to stimulat
Catholic women to ,urther activity in tn
field Of social service.
The Connecticut Council of Catholic
Women will in no way interfere with tn
work of existing Catholic agef sies, bu
will serve to coordinate the activities o
, all and thus make for greater efficiency
, Miss Boylan urged the forT0~tion o
study clubs and the organization of ed
ucaIonal programmes IN connection wit
i the work Of every organization.
! She described the activities being car
! ried on at the community houses
! Hartford and Bridgeport, where evenin
classes are offered TO the young girls !
> cooking, dressmaking. millinery type
! writing. nursing. business English. tai
an and French. When there is sufficier
demand for any course. a class is organ
lied. Besides the educational featur
= the recreationa& side is given due a
= tention. Glee clubs. literary clubs an
\ other social clubs, and occasional ente
a tainments add to the sociability Of n
\ community house.
. Father Judge also spoke at this NEE
!, ing, and emphasized the need Of unity.
: large number of those present enrolle
r. as individual members. and much enthl
siasm was shown. Anyone wishing to b.
come a member has been asked TO ser
her name to Miss Jane Mahoney. 3 Fal
l. avenue, Norwich, or to the headquartei
o in Hartford. 244 Main street
e Miss Mahoney is a graduate Of Ne
n Rochelle college, and under her able lea
n ership the organization in Norwich h;
n been given a good start.