The Catholic times. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1951-current, 1955-01-28
Official
January as, 1855

To the Reverend Clergy. Religious.
and Faithful of the Diocese of Columbus
My beloved Brethren:
Today Throughout the Diocese Of Columbus are
serving soIeuny Sales This
GENTLE sanity Bishop of Geneva is he Patron Of Diocese
We petition his heavenly nteessicn for the constant growth of
all people in personal holiness and in the fufment Of their
responsibility build the Body Of Christ in the midst of
Saint Francis de Sales is also the Patron of the Catholic
Press In special mpIore his aid to guide the
inspire wills Of those priests and ayme1
who have dedicated themselves TO editing and promoting
vigorous Catholic Press in modern society This celebration Of
the Feast Of Saint Francis has special meaning for the
Tuesday, February begin the OBJ
Catholic Press Month all fhe doesses of the
nation ask therefore beloved brethren TO ein
fellow Catholics throughout this Diocese corporate
God through he nereesen Of Saint Francis de Sales
end the influence of the Catholic Press people
and its of truth TO those outside the Faith
The need of continued instruction fh teachings of Christ
and His Church cannot be mnzed is sufficient to have
been taught the eatehis in the Catholic elementary high
schools to have had Of instructions preparatory to
Baptism she Church Of Christ later in life Knowledge and
experience must IL to become mature Decisions and
Judgments must be made daily the truth Of matters at hand
he moral RICHNESS of events hs
nnUnerabe happenings important affecting
he lives of individuals and whole classes Of society No
expected know the to ell questions and problems
and does is dishonest for to that there
solution his problem satisfactory his question:
simply because he does not know it, Every responsible
is expected meet The challenge TO good moral living and the
doubts which aa his of mind with effective effort
6asie ell these considerations knowledge Of the truth
supply knowledge Catholic people of the
world the Catholic Press exists Unfortunately. his
day of capsule knowledge II must be given briefly quickly
That popularity And the
Catholic Press this country elsewhere holds place OF
distinction and influence in the Important field of journalism
Here in the Diocese Columbus endeavored through
he give people the best in Catholic The
OF The Catholic Times" carried into your homes
deal of the religious of the world than could
hope find in the columns of daily secular
careful reading of any has proved
than single instance that Of the leading stories Of
The day complex than led believe often
involve moral principles which always reported
in the daies The interviews and pronoUncenenfs given by
fhe Catholic leaders of he world presented week after
week for the instruction of people, THE Catholic Times"
informative II should be required reading in
every Catholic home.
commend the clergy Iaity Diocese truly
admirable support they have given THE Catholic Times II Is
his loyalty which has made possible steady IFS eFeU
aton thank the business the Diocese
who have found profitable ifs for their adver
ns These responsible commercial enterprises deserve the
patronage of all readers of the Times"
During the month of February dear brethren
asked your support THE Catholic Times" BY sub
scribna 10 the diocesan for another confident
every Catholic family in fhe Diocese will do
With my blessing and appreciation,
Devoiedy in Christ
MICHAEL J READY
Bishop Of Columbus