Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-01-23
Archbishop 0'BoYIe
Asks Laify's Aid 10
Garry On Programs

Increased participation by or
ganized Catholic laity in efforts TO
carry on the educational, welfare
and charitable works started by
Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop
Curley, was asked last night by the
Most Rev. Patrick A. o'Boyle, the
new Archbishop Of Washington.
He spoke at reception In his
honor, attended by more than 5000
persons from the 80 parishes in the
archdiocese of Washington and from
the 10 Catholic lay organizations in
this area. The reception was held in
the gymnasium Of Catholic Uni
versity.
Speaking of Archbishop Curley,
who was archbishop Of Baltimore
and Washington until his death last
year, Archbishop O'Boyle told the
assemblage:
With your generous help and
magnificent cooperation, he built
and expanded and developed the
charitable and educational institu-
tions that are at once the pride and
glory Of the diocese and the meas
ure Of your zeal and sacrifice.
Continued Efforts Urged.
Asking for a continuation of such
efforts by the Catholic laity in this
area, he urged them to remain "un-
alterably attached to- ancient loyal
ties and faithful supporters of all
existing good works
Elbow is this to be brought ahout?'
Archbishop O'Boyle asked. "Prin-
cipally, I should say, by three
measures: $3.50.
First, by the deepening of their
personal love of our Lord, which is
the root and foundation of our
spiritual life, the handspring of ali
our good works. the pearl beyond
price in each life.
Secondly, by a jealous loyalty
to the parish, which is the local
center OF our spiritual life and
corporate worship, and;
Thirdly, by an active participa-
ton in and support of the various
good works summed up under Cath
Ollie action, which are the visible
fruits Of our faith"
Reilly Exfends Creef;npx
John A. Reilly, president of the
Washington Board of Trade, who
extended greetings in behalf of the
men of the archdiocese, outlined the
career and accomplishments OF
Archbishop O'Boyle. '
"He modified the facilities of
Catholic institutions and organi-
cations on the continent of Eu-
rope with such skill and efficiency
that maximum results were OBJ
tanned from the money provided
by the war fund" Mr.. Reilly said
of the archbishop:
Mrs. Joseph Egan, president of
the Sodality Union of Washington,
who spoke on behalf of the women,
said:
I'VE pledge to Archbishop O'Boyle
our love, our loyalty, our time. our
effort, all that we have and all
that we are and these we pledge to
our Lord Himself"
Group Seated on Stage.
During the reception, Archbishop
O'Boyle was seated in an ornate
chair In the center of the stage.
On his right were the Rt. Vev.
Msgr. P d. Mccormick, rector of
Catholic University; the Rev. E.
Jerome Winter of st. Stephen
Church, Mr.. Reilly, The Rev Dr.;
James A. Wagner, procurator of
Catholic University; the Rt. Rev.
Msgr. Thomas Srnyth of the Shrine
Of the Blessed Sacrament, the Rt
Rev Msgr. John W. Bowling of Holy
Name Church and the Rev. Joseph
E. Gedra of Immaculate Concep-
ton Church.
On Archbishop OBoyle's left were
the Most Rev. John M. Mcnamara
auxiliary bishop of Washington and
pastor of St. Gabriels Church; the
Rt. Rev. Msgr John K. Cartwright
rector of ST. Matthew's Cathedral;
Mrs. Egan, the Rt. Rev. Msgr Ed
ward F. Jordan, vice-rector of Cath
Ole University, the Rt. Rev. Msgr
Edward E. Swanstrom OF New York
representing the National Catholic
Welfare Conference War Relief
Services, and the Rev. DR.. Joseph
P. Christopher, of Darlington Sem
! mary, Ramsey, N. j.
! The Right Rev. Msgr. John Russell
of st. Patrick's Church also was
seated on the stage, as we'll as the
clergy and distinguished laymen
from the different parishes and Or
/ CARNATIONS.
i MARITIME Attends.
One of the highest ranking per-
sonalities among the laity on the
stage was Robert A. MARITIME of Ills
/ Noyes drive, Silver Spring, Md. Mr.
MARITIME is one of 70 Knights Com
mander of the Catholic Order of st.
Gregory throughout the world. He
was knighted personally by Pope
Plus XII In 1945 for distinguished
achievement in connection with
European relief.
Fifty fourth-degree Knights of
Columbus, directed by Harry Stahan,
faithful navigator. formed a guard
of honor with appraised swords as
the Archbishop, Bishop Mcnamara,
monsignori and other dignitaries
entered the gymnasium to take their