News Scrapbook 1964-1967

Highii"'ghts of Bish~/J'"'B~ddy's Eventful Yea~

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to riaht, James S. Copley, chairman of the corporation publishinit the Copley newspapers; U.S. District Court Judge Jacob Weinberger, and Nat (Kina) Cole, late famous singing star. The awards were

ONE OF MANY HONORS - Many honors were bestowed on Most Rev. Charles Francis Buddy durina his eventful years in San Diego. He is shown, left, receiving such an honor with three others at a banquet of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. Others are, left

then vice president of the United States, and Mrs. Nixon, commemoratinit dedication of the building by the vice president Nixon was presented an honorary Doctor of Laws deiree at com- mencement exercises of the Colleite for Men.

ENTERTAINING VICE PRESIDENT - Dunna his work-filled years as first Bishop of San D1e10, Most Rev, Charles Francis Buddy areeted leadma personaaes from throughout the world. Here ha shows plaque on wall of Arts and Science Buildin1 to Richard Nixon,

presented far exceptional and devoted service.

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AD LIMINA VISIT - Most Rev. Charles F. Buddy is shown in his stateroom on an ocean liner as he sails from New York City for Rome and an Ad Limina visit with Pope John XXIII in 1959. During his visit with Pope John, Bishop Buddy told the Holy Father that "my greatest joy is the Crusade for Souls." When briefed on the crusade, Pope John expressed lively esteem and encouragement, Bishop Buddy reported on his return.

BISHOP FUREY WELCOMED - Most Rev. Charles Francis Buddy is shown at San Dieao's Lindbergh Field welcoming Most Rev. Francis J. Furey on his arrival here as Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of San Diego. Accompanying Bishop Furey from Philadelphia, where he served as Auxiliary Bishop, was Most Rev. John J. Krol, Archbishop of Philadelphia, right center. Bishop Furey automatically succeeds as Bishop of the Diocese of San Dieao. ·

APOSTOLIC DELEGATE VISITS - One of the hlih I of 1960 was the visit to the University of San Oieito campus by Most Rev. E1idio Vainom, Apostolic Deleit te in the United States. Archbishop Vagnozzi, left, was accompanied by James Francis Cardinal McIntyre of Los Angeles. They are shown with Most Rev. Charles Francis Buddy bein1 1reeted at the College for Women during a tour of the Alcala Park cam~us.

Buddy is shown addressing the graduates, relatives and friends. Also sho"il(n, seated at center, are Rt. Rev. Msgr. William A. Bergin, then rector of Immaculate Heart Seminary and now pastor of Holy Splril pa.rtsh, and Rt. Rev. Msgr. James P. O'Shea, editor of The Sout1e,n Cross. Busy as he was, Bishop Buddy always was ready to aid tt cause of education at Alcala Park.

LAW SCHOOL PROGRAM - Law School commencement exercises also shared the attention of Most Rev. Charles Francis Buddy during the years. The School of law was the last of the major colleges of the University of San Diego to be established by His Excellei:,cy on the Alcala Park campus. It is rapidly gaining rank as one of the outstanding law schools on the Pacific Coast.- Bishop

Women on the USO campus. Showr1 seated left to right on the occa- sion are Rt. Rev. Msgr. James P. O'Shea, editor of The Southern Cross; Rt. Rev. George M. Rice, rector of St. Joseph's Cathedral; His Excellency, and RI. Rev. Msgr. William A. Bergin. Rt. Rev. Msgr. John L Storm stands at microphone at right.

COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES - Among the many duties that kept Most Rev. Charles Francis Buddy extremely busy during the crowded years of his rei1n as Bishop ol San Diego was presiding at gradua- tion exercises throu1hout the diocese. He is shown presiding and presentina diplomas at commencement exercises at the College for

MILITARY CHAPLAINS - Durina World II, Most Rev Charles Francis Buddy was vicar deleiate of the Southwest military area, includina the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, the Diocese of San Diego, anil the states of Arizona and New Mexico. He supervised Catholic cleraymen serving as military chaplains. He is shown entertainin1 a aroup of military chaplains stationed in the area after conductina a retreat for them.

no happier heart than mine today." Shown at the head table on the occasion are, left to right, Most Rev. Francis J. Furey, Thomas Cardinal Tien, exiled Archbishop of Peking, China; Bishop Buddy, and Most Rev. Gerald Bergin, Archbishop of Omaha, Neb. Arch- bishop Berain was co-consecrator at Bishop Buddy's consecration.

GOLDEN JUBILEE - One of Most Rev. Charles Francis Buddy's happiest moments came in Au11ust, 1984, when prelates, priests, and his host of friends joined in paying him heart- felt tribute on the occasion of the 1olden jubilee of his ordination to the sacred priest- hOod. Deeply moved by the flood ol warm tributes, Bishop Buddy said, "The earth holds