The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-18

nearQ not Only GOVeTlOT VI program of the church, its teach- ings and philosophy, but were deeply stirred by the inspirational addresses of Most Rev Maurice k. McAuliffe, auxiliary bishop of the Hartford diocese, Rt Rev Mon- signor John J. 4McGivney of Bridge port, supreme chaplain of the Knights of Columbus, Rev John O'TIara, vice-president of Notre Dame university, Dr stephen Maher, International authority on tuberculosis, Rev Thomas F. Con- Name societies in the United states, and James Crowley, football luminary of Notre Dame.
 Catholic action, described by Bishop McAuliffe as the ancient call to the service of Christ, was interpreted in many ways by the various speakers, but all en4phasiz- ed the glorious opportunities that Catholic Iaymen and women face today in the defense of the princi- ples of their church and in promul- gating the great program of social action as pronounced by Pope Leo of beloved memory and the pres- ent reigning pontiff. Pope Plus XXI.
 Bishop McAuliffe presented to the gathering us director of Cath 0lic social service in Connecticut, president of St Thomas seminary, and as 6 recognized genius of lead- ership and guidance, outlined the magnificent work now being con- ducted by the Diocesan Bureau of Social Service and the Connecticut Council of Catholic Women in the care of the needy, the abandoned, and the homeless. Catholic action, he remarked, gives to the laity it's place of honor and distinction in the apostacy of the church. It em- braces child welfare, social justice, and involves the duty of preserving homo ties, respecting the sanctity and indissolubility of marriage. He criticized birth prevention and re- marked that advocates of birth control in Connecticut admit today that the only opposition to the prop aganda and actual teaching came from the Church. And we thank God that our voice has been heard in opposition and will continue to be heard against this pernicious menace to our country"
 Bishop McAuliffe paid tribute to tho great leadership of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who has led tho people of America across the threshold of depression into bright or and happier days. He called his listeners attention to the fact. that President Roosevelt has seen fit to incorporate in his national recovery plans some of the social philosophy as first voiced by Pope Leo and more recently emphasized by Pope Plus.
 Governor Cross, predicting his re- marks with few humorous in- nuendoes, stated that 1t was. indeed appropriate that bishop should lead the way in speaking and pro- viding a proper atmosphere for others to follow. His excellency remarked prior to becoming gover- nor he reveled in intellectual pur- suits, but he had that day been discussing n booze measure, which was had. and a milk bill, which was worse. He recalled his early associations with the late Rev Michael McGivney, founder of the order of the Knights of Columbus, "In the presence here tonight of your supreme chaplain, Monsignor McGivney, and Cornelius Maloney, deputy grand knight, son of the first grand knight of the Knights of Columbus in Waterbury, you have in person, if not in spirit. the history of the order" The gover- nor stated that he had read with great interest the encyclical let- ters of Pope Leo and Pope Plus and appreciated the efforts made for Catholic social agencies in Con- necticut. He expressed his ad- miration of the philosophy of St Thomas Acquinas and the charit- able practices of St Francis or Assist, both of which have been in- corporated into the social program, of the church. He closed with ref erence to Bishop McAuliffe's com- ments on Christ's love of children and his utterance that of such Is the Kingdom of Heaven. "If heaven is the home of children. then 1t is Heaven indeed" he con- cluded.
 Father O'Hara, whose complete speech is appended, was the next sneaker to be presented. He was greeted as personifying 'The Spirit of Notre Dame." He was praised for his influence over the youth or that great institution of learning and Iauded for his leadership that is prompting 16O0 to 1900 students n receive communion daily at Notre Dame. The great Rockne once said, the toastniaster remark cd 'That Notre Dame could get along without me, but 1t needs Father O'Hara.", The latter ex- pressed his pleasure over hls Visit to Waterbury and complimented the city on the high scholastic stand ing of the students sent from here to Notrc Dame.
 4Dr stephen Maher pictured him. self AS dreamy old doctor" who entertained the hope of some day realizing Q life's ambition in ind ing n cure for tuberculosis. He minated that he felt that the day would, soon be at hand and he hopedl that Connecticut would be the scene of medical triumph over the drehd white plague. He peti- tioned for the prayers of his friends, among Catholics. Protes- tants and Jews that he may be ana red to see his dream realized. Dr Mahers. speech, which also fol- lows, contained praise for Cover. nos Cross and the late Arthur Reed Kimbail of Waterbury. Dr Maher is chairman Of the state tubercu- loels commission ana is an out" standing international authority on
 James Crowley football coach Of Tordham univeraity, and ono Of Notre Dnme's immortal Your Horsemen." proved q most pleas ing speaker. rotating some of his experiences in football and degcrib. lne aeanes in some Of his Alma wster's Rrldlron struggles. lie was very entertaining. witty, and res freshlng in his Femarke.
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