The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1954-10-29
Adequate Welfare Legislation Urged

/ participation in the religious activ.
tiles, emphasized the Importance
Of the parish in educating people
to the moral aspects of politics and
economics.
The lay apostolate can help in
bringing the needs of he parish.
toner's to the attention of the pas.
tor, Father Sabrey pointed out,
and thus they can aid the pastor
in carrying out his duties.
Following report from re-
ligious activity chairmen from the
various deaneries, Mrs. Frank Vo-
gel, diocesan chairman, reported
the resolutions for the coming
year which are contained else
where in this report on the con-
Vention.
Father James Kulp, diocesan di-
rector of the Society for the Prop
agation of the Faith, suggested the
appointment of a mission promoter
in each parish to interest others
in the work of the missions. He
stressed the spiritual benefits to be
gained through the support Of the
missions.
Father Edward Healey, diocesan
director of lay retreats, urged that
every women take Mary for her
model. "The Blessed Virgin should
be the personal heroine of every
young girl" Father Healey stated,
reminding the group that Mary was
the first real career" girl, yet she
combined her family and her voca-
tion perfectly.
Social Action
A Catholic woman's responsible
ty in government was the theme
of the Social Action Workshop. Fa-
ther Augustine Winkler, diocesan
director of social action, attacked
the apathy of the average citizen.
AS an example of this apathy, he
pointed out that it is a common
opinion that this coming election is
going to be determined by those
who do not go to the polls, a fact
that is contrary to our basic philos-
ophy of government.
Father John Staunton, secretary
of the Ohio Catholic Welfare Con-
ference, urged the women to be-
come active in knowing their gov
ernmental representatives and in
fluencing them to effect good gov
ernment.
Mrs. John r. Holden, chairman
of the workshop, outlined the plans
Of the social action committee for
the coming year.
Catholic Charities
Monsignor William r. Kappes,
diocesan director of charities and
hospitals. in addressing the Catho-
lie Charities stressed that every
one should act on behalf of his
less fortunate neighbors and to do
it on a supernatural level, Point
ing out that all children of God
are made to His image, Msgr. Kap-
pes pointed out that Heaven is the
destiny of all and the supernatural
and religious needs of all must be
met. In giving help to others, he
added, one brings about sanctifi-
cation of self.
Sister Claire Marie, 0,P., of the
Dominican Sisters of the Sick
Poor, described the work she and
her Sisters are doing in the com
munity, caring for those in need,
Mrs. Paul Reyneau, psychologist
and psyehotherapist for the Dio'
cesan Guidance Center, explained
the duties and responsibilities in
volved in her work. Mrs. Eleanor
Hixenbaugh of the Council of So
cial Agencies, spoke on the needs
of the older people and explained
the work of such organizations as
the Friendly Visitors" and Gold
en- Age Clubs"
Mrs. Harry Thrailkill, Diocesan
chairman of Catholic Charities
presided.
International Relations
The International Relations work
shop was presided over by Mon
Signor George T. WOLF, diocesan
eonsultant to the International Re
lations Committee.
The workshop featured talks b,
foreign students attending Ohio
State University. Heard on the pro
gram were a young man from Jor
dan and young lady from Ceylon
India.
Mrs. Robert Richards, who serv
ed as chairman, listed three areal
for international relations activi
ties: ]. Dissemination of informa
ton; 2. War Relief Services, anC
3. immigration and integration.
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