The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-10-25
Bishop Praises Work
OfLocalL Lay Speakers
Greater Participation Of Laity in Educational ACTIVE
tiles Urged By Catholic Guild Speakers

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The two day conventio
Evidence Guild came to q
afternoon when in the cour
priests prominent in literary
discussed various forms of
emphasis on the efforts Of Ca
benediction In the Church o
at 4:30 o'clock was the closir
delegates and distinguished
the country.
A special blessing from Most Rev.
Maurice F. McAuliffe bishop Of the
Hartford diocese was bestowed on
delegates and members for their
splendid work in fostering the elab-
orate program Of the guild.
Panel Discussion
Effective speaking on the plat
form, radio or street rostrum was
discussed in the course OF the clos
ing session and the various address,
rs. very Interestingly given, combin-
ed 40 an appeal for a more active
participation on the part Of the laity
In the work Of promoting publicly
the teachings Of the Catholic
church. Street speaking such as
carried on by the local band Of
campaigns for Christ received con-
siderable attention from the speak,
ers. The attitude and qualifica-
tons Of the speaker In conducting
meetings, preparation Of their sub
Iects, answering questions, handling
'hecklers' and other details were
Elaborated upon.
States Attorney william B. Fitz-
gerald acted as interviewer. Will
lam T. harrington officiated as
chairman Of the meeting. Those
taking part in the discussion were
REV. Or. Charles A. Hart Of the
Catholic University Of Washington,
D. O.: Rev. Charles Machines Of
Boston; Rev. Joseph M. Griffin,
president Of st. Thomas seminary,
bloomfield, Conn. and Rev. John s.
Kennedy, associate editor OF the
Catholic Transcript,
Following the lectures a question:
and-answer period followed. David
Goldstein, O convert, who has spent
the past IS years campaigning for
Christ and who has Travelled sever
al times from coast to coast In his
public speeches described his ex-
periences.
At the opening Of the afternoon
session 1T, Rev, Monsignor Joseph
M. Valdambrini Of this city gave the
invocation. Rev. j. Oliver Cronan,
chaplain Of Sheridan Council, ex-
tended the greetings Of the knights
Of Columbus.
Father DOnnelly
A paper on Labor Education IN
the Guild Program" was read by
Rev. Joseph F.. Donnelly, assistant
pastor Of ST. Thomas church, d.
rector Of the Diocesan Labor In
stitute. Father Donnelly reviewed
recent activities OF labor organ
izations and pictured the part they
must play In the making Of the New
Order.
Resolutions commencing the ac-
tivities Of National Director Joseph
M. sullivan and John Greco Of Wa
terbury; thanking the local press for
It's publicity and the knights Of
Columbus for their hospitality were
read by National President Harry J.
Kirk and National vice-President
Paul bearing.
The benediction given by Faith
or Griffin concluded the con-
vention proper. Rev. Francis M.
O'Shea, rector, was celebrant OF the
solemn benediction In the Church
OF the Immaculate Conception, as
sisted by Rev. Donald ]. o'Leary
and Rev. Philip Hussey. The Ma
tional Anthem concluded the mus
1cal program.
Yesterday morning delegates and
members Of the Knights of Colum-
bus attended communion services In
the Church OF the Immaculate
Conception followed by breakfast
and The Elton. Thomas P. easily
offlciated as master Of ceremonies
on this occasion. Vocal selections
were given by Miss Betty Cassidy
and william O'Brien. An address
vi 1lAb SApe1lelCeS Wltl VEdlASE
chapel in Southern states was CIV
en- by Rev. Thomas Mccormick, a
Paulist father from New York City.
The principal address Of the morn
ing was given by Rev. Francis Bar
rett Of the Church OF the Blessed
Sacrament on christian Morality,
the theme being inspired by the
words Of Pope Plus "Our troubles"
said His Holiness "have one bitter
root, terrible In It's fertility, the ig-
noring Of Gods majesty, the COM
plete neglect Of his heavenly COM
lnandments"
Saturday Session
In the opening session Saturday,
Rev. Hugh Radigan, o. F. NJ. pro-
3essor Of dogmatic theology, o. F.
NJ. at Holy Name College, Washing
ton, D @. spoke on street corner
''teachings". Others participating
in the program Of the day included:
rev. Joseph M. Griffin Of Bloom
field, who conveyed a special mes
sage from Bishop McAuliffe and