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Georgia Federation of Negro Wo-
'nen's Clubs. and Mrs. Geneva
nrehino Mrs. Ingram's daughter.
Many of the white women dele
gates pleaded with the board men,
bers in Mrs. Ingram's behalf.
Chairman Pannell noted that the
case had been received by his group
last year and said that the board
bod no jurisdiction to grant a par
1on. He admitted that there were
several exceptions" in the conduct
If the trial. the communication of
an original death sentence and in
other aspects of the case, but de-
clared that Mrs. Ingram and her
two sons, Sammy and Wallace,
would not be eligible for parole
until August, 1855.
Tho boards stand on the matter
was indicated when the chairman
noted that evidence in the case
intimated that Mrs. Ingram and
her sons repeatedly CHASED" the
white share-cropper they were con-
victed of beating to death "about
200 yards" before the beating. The
sons, original reports of the case
said, came to the rescue of their
mother when she was being at
tackled by the victim. !.
Hold Meet
Following the meeting with the
paroles group, the petitioners
STAGED a meeting at the Phyllis
Wheatley Branch YWCA in which
the activities Of the day were re-
viewed and statements relative to
continuation of efforts to free Mrs,
lngram, now 49 years Of age. !;
Taking a part in the sessions
n the YWCA, in addition to those
who took part in the events at
the Capitol, were the poetress,
Beulah Richardson, who read her
provocative work "The Revolt of
Rosa INGRAM; Madam Walker of
Atlanta. Mrs. Undine Of New
York Mr. NJ. Fuller Of Miami,
and several others, including Mrs.
i.ah Young, white, atlanta Pro-
C-assiYe, and Miss Marty Aler-
ander, coordinator of the march
on the capitol Mrs. w. A. Scott,
Sr., and Mrs. Reese shared chair
mans honors during the meet. A
moving plea by Mrs. Rosa Lee Me
Gee, widow Of Willie McCee, who
was executed in Mississippi, high
liohted the meet.
A number of the delegates left
re city yesterday following a
Inner staged in their honor at
Frazier Cafe Society under the
auspices of local businessmenn,
lodges, clubs and ministers. Some
few select delegates remained in
the city, however, to formulate
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didacy, follows:

didacy, follows:
"After seriously considering the
matter for several months, | have
decided to become a candidate for
the United States Senate in the
Onmo"ratic primary to be held
August. 1854. This decision has
not been hurriedlv made. but is
based on a careful and prayerful
analysis of the present national
situation and a sincere desire to
be of further and greater service
to the neople of Mississippi.
GAS private citizen, as solder
in the United States Army, as
Mavor of laurel and as your pres
ent Lieutenant Governor, have
devoted myself to public service.
come before the people of Missis-
sippi in this important campaign
with a sincere belief that there is
an ever present need for men Of
vigor, honor and integrity in Gov
ernment. | will in an active, ag-
gressive, and clean campaign, let
my views on domestic and foreign
problems be known to the people of
Mississippi.
~ like people. I know Missis-
sippians intimately, from the grass
roots to the highest level of our
society. | think | know what they
want and expect of their repre-
sentatives in the United States
CONGRESS-. My service in the Army
e2ve me an excellent opportunity
to see and live with the peoples of
other nations in which the United
State has placed its economic and
military support as a frontier
against communism. This expert
ence, feel, is valuable background
on which l can draw as the Con-
gress considers American foreign
policy.
"The office of United States
Senator is high and honorable
position. One who aspires to it
should first of all, want to serve
as Senator, and if elected, appre-
ciate it enough to stay on the job.
The issues facing the American
people are many and are serious.
They require more than part time
consideration. | sincerely want to
,orve the people of Mississippi as
ne of their Senators and l will
devote my full time and attention
to the duties of the office.
Our state is large and has varied
interests. Many people cannot visit
their Senators in Washington.
When Congress is not in session, I
shall make frequent visits to all
parts of the state in order that |
Jackson advocate., 1954-01-09

the governor from reading a peti-
+i0u ~ Mrc Tnp~am'c behalf hv
40 ~~ovo~'o''e announcement that
+hern was nothing he could do in
the matter.
"Unusuar' Group
In reply to a directed question
as to whether the visit being paid
him was not unusual" in that he
"n"oivnd tho oronn. itself was "un-
'~''"1 " Mrs. T.. D. Shiverv made
0hen'.vationS during the conference
with the governor.
The chief executive told the pc
titioners that jurisdiction in the
matter Of obtaining freedom for
Mrs. INGRAM, who has been impris-
0r"d in the state since 1947, lay
with the Pardons and Parole
Poar4, and said that the office of
+No Poor7 could he found on the
fourth floor Of the Capitol build
ing.
Visit Paroles Board
Regrouping, the petitioners went
to the Paroles Board office where
after a Slight delay, they We're
Granted audience with Paroles
Board, Pannel and Mr.. Kimbrough,
a member of the board.
The Paroles Board members
heard the petitioners plea in the
hall outside the boards quarters.
Those who presented the petition
ers' case included Mrs. Shivery,
Actress Carolyn Morley, and sew
eral members of the state and Wis
iting delegations including Mrs.
Mayme Reese, president of the
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from Georgia, Missouri, California,
New York, Texas, Florida, Illinois,
and other states, were led in
prayer session. Participating were
tie Rev. Harold S. Williamson,
pastor of the Rugged Cross Con-
stitutional Church, New York;
n other Annie Hall, former mission
y to Africa; Mother Lucille Las
sitter of Atlanta, and others. Songs
irterspersed with the prayers, in
cluded "No More Mourning Over
Ne" and "Let Ny People Co."
In their prayers, the partici-
pants invoked "The Heavenly
Father" to open the hearts" of
state officials and heed the appeal
for Mrs. Ingrams' release.
Following the prayers, the pc
titioners moved into the vestibule
OF the governors office where each
was obliged to sign his or her name
and address on register before
moving into the actual waiting
room of the chief executives office.
Group Photographed
Upon entering the door of the
waiting room, the petitioners pic
lures were made by a motion pie
ture camera repeatedly operated
by state employee. A highway
patrolman directed traffic within
the waiting room.
Gov. Talmadge made his appear
ance in the waiting room after the
last of the petitioners. newsnoa an.
etc, had heen announced" and
Photographed.
"Can Do Nothing"
Mrs. Terrell stated the purpose
of the visit to the capitol, asking
the governor to use his 'high Of
flee" to intercede in Mrs. Ingram's
behalf. Mrs. Halois Robinson. a
-1ember of the delegation from
New York City, was refrained by
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Sigma Frat.
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police to and from the Detroit Air
port, escorted Hulan f. Jack-A
Sigma man and president elect Of
the Borough of Manhattan N w
York city, to the Gotham Hotel
registration Headquarters of the
COnclave - where he was present
ed key to the city. George A.
Isabel, Detroit Housing Commits
sion President, made the presenta-
ton for the mayor. No Negro ma
tional figure had ever before ach-
ieved this recognition by the City
of Detroit. In accepting the Award,
Mr.. Jack stated: "What I've gain
ed lin winning the Borough Presi-
1ency) is not because of me, but
because of all of u.s." He contin-
ued, stating - II respect my re-
sponsibility with humility" Jack
proved by his election to the rich
est political district in the world,
that democracy car work.
Joint Public Meeting. Speakers
Three distinguished Negro lead
ers an educator, a public official
and lawyer, praised the progress
of democracy at a joint public
meeting of Phi Beta Sigma and
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternities, Sun
day, Dec. 9th at the Bethel A.M.E.
Church. They were: Hulan f. Jack,
first Negro ever elected President
of the Borough of Manhattan, New
York city; DR.. Rufus f. Clement,
President Of Atlanta University
and Thurgood Marshall, General
Counsel for the NA.A.C.P.
Two Receive Awards
Mr.. Jack and DR.. Clement, whose
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election to the Atlanta Board Of
Education makes him the first Ne
gro to hold public office in that
city since the Reconstruction Era,
were presented awards from p h
Beta Sigma and Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternities.
Mr.. Jack, speaking before the
$500 persons who crowded into
the Church, cited his election as
further evidence Of American
Democracy. He said: eve can be
the architects Of our own free
domS through the use Of the ballot
box and the right to vote"
He continued by stating "as new
laws are written, they will provide
bigger opportunities not only
for ourselves but also for the well
fare Of all our neighbors."
Jack received the Sigma Award
for distinguished Service present
ed by DR.. Felix j. Brown, Presi-
dent Of the Phi Beta Sigma Frat
ternity.
At this meeting, A. Maceo Smith
General President of the Alpha
Phi Alpha Fraternity, presented its
Achievement Award to DR.. Glenn
ent.
Marshall, who has already won
four major victories before the
U. S. Supreme Court, recently COM
pleted arguments in a case against
segregation in public schools be-
fore that high tribunal. In one OF
his cases, a Supreme Court deci-
sion forced the University of Tex
as to admit Negro to its l. w
School.
Marshall emphasized in his adj
dress the need for wise and de-
voted leadership among Negroes.
But" he pointed out, "the con-
itnued crusade against segregation
has not been merely a Negro"
fight, but has brought forth aid
from all peaple devoted to the
democratic principles on which the
United States was founded"
The Gotham Hotel was the head
quarters for registration Of the
delegates. All business sessions Of
the Conclave were held at the
Central Y.W.C.A., in downtown De
troit.
Elect New Officers
Officers elected for 1854 were:
DR., George c. Hightower Of At
lanta, national president; Dr..
George D. Flemings Of Fort Worth,
Texas, national vice president;
Charles Poindexter of West Vir-
ginia State College - Institute,
West Virginia. second national
vice-president; Ephriam f. Persons
of Chicago, national treasurer; +.
Rhudolphus Clemens Of Philadel-
phia, national director of bigger
and better business; Won D. Mizell
of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ma
tional director of social action;
Horace F. Johnson II, of Chicago,
national director of education. J.
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the overcrowding problem. -
Dr. Margaret Butcher, the new
est Negro member of the board
moved that Supt. Corning correct
the existing inequalities by Feb.
Col. West Hamilton, another Ne
gro member, took the proposal.
He claimed that eve have to con-
slider the practical angle" His
position was that Dr.. Corning
could not put into effect such
gigantic move in the given length
of time.
He expressed his awareness of
unequal facilities and his approval
of integrated schools, but, he add
ed, under the law, the operation
of the dual school system is
proper"
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Benjamin Horton, Jr., of Louis
vile, Kentucky, re-appointed ma
tional director of public relations.
William f. Doar, Jr. of Brooklyn,
New York is the national execu-
tive secretary. DR.. C. V. Troup of
Fort Valley State College, Fort
Valley, Georgia is editor Of The
Crescent.
Norfolk, Virginia was selected as
the place of the 1854 Conclave.
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equalize school facilities.
Only one member of the board
opposed the mandate with two
members not voting.
Supt. Corning told the board
later that he was prepared to trans
Ter the salaries for 81 white teach
ers to be used for the employment
Of Negro teachers. But, he said,
this cannot be done until the first
of February when mid-semester
classes are organized.
Prior to the vote on equalization.
the board heard two hours discus
sion by parents who urged the
transfer of several white schools
to the use Of Negro schools. This.
they said is the only solution to
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plans to continue the "Free Mrs.
Ingram" campaign. These dele
gates are scheduled to meet today
to make their plans.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-09-30
Mrs. @. c. Hursey
Succumbs To Illness

Mrs. Cleo N. HurSey, wife Of O. G
Hursey. widely-knewn Bluffton farm
implement dealer. died at 10:4O q m
Saturday in Bluffton Community hos
pital where she had been a patient
since July. Funeral services were
held Monday afternoon in the Ba-
singer Funeral home and burial was
in Maple Grove Cemetery.
The Rev. Leonard McIntire nastor
OF the Bluffton Presbyterian church
where Mrs. Hursey was a memhar
offciated st the service. The Ra.
singer funeral home was in charge of
arrangements.
A native of Johnstown, Ohio the
former Cleo Green was married -
Q. c. Hursey December "a. 1925
In addition to her husband. spr-
vlvors include her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Forest R. Green, Johnstown. >
sister, Mrs. Mildred Martindale No
wark; a brother, Hobert Green Dav-
ton; a daughter, DO Ann. at boma. /.
two sons, Robert y and Lee M botb
OF Bluffton and associated with Their
father in the business. and g.
grandchildren.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-09-30

John were Sunday dinner guests of
Mrs. Stephens's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. c. Dunlap of Rimer.
Miss Elva Lackey, who is we'll
known in the Rockport area, arrived
Monday by plyne from Covina, Calf,
for a visit yith her brother Don of
near Lima and other friends and rela-
tives.
Michael Emans of Bluffton spent
the week end with his classmate John
Neuenbchwander.
A basket dinner was enjoyed at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil All
gire, Michael and Susan Sunday, by
the following group of friends: Mr..
and Mrs John Eckel, Mr.. and Mrs.
Homer Spalanger, Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
ter Welty and Sarah, Mrs. Marcine
Geiger, Mrs. Alberta hugibihl, David,
Mary, Louise and Ruth, Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Neiswander, Jfr. and Mrs.
Paul Spallinger, Jame}, Mark, Paul
Inc, Charles and Shar1h.
Mrs. Robert Barnftt entertained a
group of young fris1ds at a birthday
party, Saturday afternoon in honor
Of her daughter jayne. Those present
were: Carol M{1ntire and Sandra
Dillman of BluFton, Sandra Miller,
Mary and DicHe Mast, Nancy Sue
Baumgardner and Beverly Mayberry.
Arthur Neuehschwander is attend
ing the Atlantic Rural Exposition in
Richmond, Va, this week exhibiting
the Angus cattle for the Millarden
Farm at Annyills, Pa. His wife.
Lois, has come to Ohio where she is
spending month with her parents in
Dublin and with Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac
Neuenschwander and family.
Mr., and Mrs. D. C/Campbell, Rev.
and Mrs. L. w. McRtire of Blufton
and Rev. and Mrs fE. N. Bigelow of
Findlay were if Rockford Sunday
evening to attend the installation
services of Reg. Dale Dickey as pas
tor of Rockfqtd Presbyterian church.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-09-30
Bluffton College
And ONU To Share
Faculty Members

Two members of the Bluffton coll
lege faculty viii assist with teaching
duties at Ohio Northern university
this year, and member of the ONU
faculty viii teach part time at Bluff
ton, it has been announced.
DR.. Richard Weaver, yluffton reg
istrar and head of the physics depart
ment, viii teach physical chemistry
at oNU. He will lecydre three morn
ings a week and coDduct a lab period
on Saturday mornings.
DR.. John Klasyen, head of Bluff
tons art department, viii teach a
class in oil painting in the evening
division of 0NU in Central High
School, Lima.
0NU's professor of industrial arts,
D. r. Lowman, will teach engineering
drawing at Button each Thursday
afternoon. Lowman holds a masters
degree from Ohio State university
and has had several years experience
in his teaching field
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-09-30
Rockport

Mr.. and Mrs. John Burkholder ra-
turned homes Thursday from visit
with Mrs. Allen Stewart near R;s
semer, Pa. and relatives and fr;ends
in Orrville.g
Miss Edythe Cupp attended a din
ner meeting of the Allen County
Home Economics Association held a.
the Fayli restaurant east of T;n,a
Thursday evening. Miss Edna Ram
sever, Home &c instructor at Blnff
ton college is president of the proun
The Youth group at the Methodist
church has been reorganized under
the leadership of Mrs. VIM. Stenbans
and Mrs. Malcolm Ewing. Meet;nos
VIII be held each Sunday evening and
all young people in the community are
invited.
Mr.. and Mrs, Thomas FoplkaS wbo
have spent the past two months visit
ing relatives in Scotland and sight
seeing, are expected home somat;n,o
this week.
Mr.. and klrs. Clarence Reqq i
company with Mr.. and Mrs CIvde
van Meter Jeff the first of the week
for west i'm trip that will eventual
y take them to Gordon, Neb. for the
Cattle ASetion.
The Farm and Home Advisor,
Council Fill meet in the home of M
and Mrs Chris Gratz near Bluffton
Monday evening at 8 o'clock.
A birthday dinner was held in the
nome OF Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Rockhin
Sunday, honoring Mrs. Marper,
Rockhill and Earlene Reams, Tbose
present for the occasion were: Mis-.
Ruth Reams, Continental; Mr.. an,
Mrs. Lloyd Cook, Lima; Mr.. and Mrs
Earl Reams and family, Mr.. and Mrs
oharles Cook and daughter Betty
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Rockhill an,
family, Mrs. Alice Bodell, Mrs. Lens
Rockhill and Mr.. and Mrs. Levi,
Rockhill and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Faurot an,
children David, Sandy and Bobby .
st. Marys were supper guests Of Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Barnett and family
Sunday.
World Wide Communion will \.
observed next Sunday at the rep,,,a,
worship service in the Presbyteria,
church.
Rev. Dale F. Dickey, who ha,
served as supply pastor here mum
Der of times, while teaching in Blufr.
ton College, was installed Sunda,
evening as pastor of the Rockfor.
Presbyterian church.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Marshall AZ.
companied by her sister Mrs. Zors
Maynard of Lima, left Thursday fo,
trip to Falls Church, Va. nea,
Washington, d. c., where they will
visit with MRS. Maynard's SON Har.
old and family for several DAYS and
do some sight seeing in that vicinity
Mr.. and Mrs. William Stephens and
daughters Mary and Jane and son
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-09-30
Armorsville

Mrs. Lenore Montgomery called on
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Montgomery and
family Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Moore spent
Sunday with Mr.. and AIRS. Chas. Eg-
bert of South Lyons Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. HI o. Hilty, Mrs.
Mabel Hilty spent Sunday with Mrs.
Chas. Strahm and Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Stryker of Lima.
Mr.. and Mrs. 8obert Vandivier and
daughter called FRIDAY on Mr.. and
Mrs. g. p. Hartman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Reams, Mr.. and
Mrs. Vaughn Snellman and daughter
called on Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Mont
gomery and family, Sunday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Hilty and family
spent Sunday evening with Mr.. and
Mrs. H. o. Hilty.
Ira Moser, Mr.. and Mrs. Ebert
Anderson called Sunday Afternoon on
Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin MoSer.
Mr.. and Mrs. IvarH Montgomery
and family called Sunday evening on
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Bell and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. P. Hartman, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Gnsmore spent Sun
day with Mr.. andsMrs. Arthur Hart
man of Detroit. in the evening they
called on Mrs. Harold Hinely in the
Toledo hospitau
Mr.. and Mr.. Waldo Wilkins and
family, Mr.. ard Mrs. Clyde Klingler
and sons and Mrs. Grace Klingler
called on Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Wilkins
and family oftnear Forest.
To prevent falls, paint the bottom
basement step or ! patch of the floor
shiny white.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-09-30
Hospital News

Philip Rover who left Lima Mem
orial hospital nearly two weeks ago
is still confined TT his home in Co
lumbus Grove.
Herbert Marshall who was also q
patient at Lima Memorial hospital is
able to be up and around again but
not travelling at too fast a pace Jet.
Johnny, little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-09-30

John Marshall spent day at Mem
orial hospital last week for some
minor surgery.
Kenneth, eldest son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. William CupH is wearing q
brace on his leg due to some bone
ailment.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-09-30

Ferbam or zineb will control tobac-
co blue mold.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-09-30

To prevent falls, paint the bottom
basement step or ! patch of the floor
shiny white.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-09-17

The Holy Father spoke to the
delegates at an evening audience
in st. Peters Basilica. The audi
ence was attended also by several
hundred delegates to the World
Congress on Population and the
Third International Poliomyelitis
Conference. and by many thou
sands of tourists and pilgrims. In
all, probably 10000 persons heard
the Pope's address, which as de-
livered in French.
Pope Appears Vigorous
Pope Plus, who looked better
and appeared more vigorous than
he has for more than year and a
half spoke TO the socialists for
more than Is minutes He remind
ed them of the Apostolic Constitu-
tion, Bis Saeculari," which he is
sued in 1948, and said it was a tru-
ly basic document intended to gov
ern all Marian congregation activ-
tiles.
The Pontiff praised the theme of
the International Congress of Mar
ian Congregations - THE Great
er Glory of God through Better Sc
lection, Closer Unity with the
Hierarchy, and Greater Collabora-
ton with Other Associations of the
Apostolate." He said it included
''in a few words the principal
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-09-17
Fr. Magri Named
New Rector At
PINE Seminary

Father Dante Magri, PINE,
has assumed his new duties as
rector o. the Sts. Peter and Paul
Mission House. 324 E. North Broad
way, Columbus. it was announced
this week.
The new rector succeeds Father
Dominic Rossi who held that post
since the seminary was establish
ed in May, 1852. Father Rossi has
been named pastor of St. Francis
Church in Detroit.
Father Magri, native of Milan,
Italy. came to the United States
two months ago from the society's
Milan seminary, where he was d
teacher of theology.
The Pontifieial Foreign Mission
Institute of SITS, Peter and Paul
numbers approximately 500 priests
and 112 brothers stationed in the
U. S., Italy. China, Burma. India,
West Africa, Japan Brazil and
Pakistan.
Bishop Ready invited the Society
to establish its first seminary in
the United States in Columbus in
Sept. 1852.
The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-09-17
Bishop Ready
Will Preach AT
Conservation

Bishop Ready will preach the
sermon at the double conservation
ceremony October 26 in Detroit
when Auxiliary BishopS-designate
Henry E. Donnelly and John A.
Donovan of Detroit. will be raised
to the Hierarchy in Blessed Sac
rament Cathedral.
His Eminence Edward Cardinal
Mooney Archbishop of Detroit,
will be the consecrator. Bishop
Allen j. Babcock of Grand Rapids,
and Auxiliary Bishop Alexander
M. Zaleski of Detroit will be the
eo-consecrators.
In a statement concerning the
appointments, Cardinal Mooney ex-
pressed his deep appreciation to
His Holiness Pope Plus XII "in
giving me the additional help of
two Auxiliary Bishops in the ad.
ministration of this fast-growing'
Detroit archdiocese. He added his
confidence that the Bishops-desig-
nate will prove liable co-workers
in serving the more than 100000
Catholics of this archdiocese.