Bishop Buddy Scrapbook 1941-1945

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THE SOUTHERN CROSS, FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 194S Altar of New Hospital Chapel

San Diego Priest Has Bronze Star San Diego's O'l\'Il Father Ken- neth G. Stack has recently re- ceived the Bronze Star. The award

BISHOP OFFICIATES AT CENTENNIAL OF HOME TOWN PARISH Invited to chant the Solemn Pontifical Mass on the centennial of St. Joseph's Cathedral, st. Joseph, Mo., his former parish, the Most Reverend Bishop of San Diego left for the Middle West at noon today, boarding the Santa Fe Chief after conducting spirit- ual exercises in San Bernardino and keeping engagements in Per- ris and San Jacinto. Besides celebrating the Centen- nial Mass on Wednesday morning I in the Cathedral, His Excellency , will give the sermon 01 the com- memoration of the pansh e:nten- nial, Sunday morning in the Civic Auditorium at st. Joseph. The Most Reverend Ordinary served as an altar boy in this first church established in north- west Missouri, and after his or- dination was appointed assistant pastor. For 11 years prior to his consecration in 1936, he acted as pastor of the parish now celebrat- ing its 100th anniversary. Scheduled to leave Kansas City for the West Coast, April 22, His Excellency will stop at Needles Calif., just inside the border fo; Confirmation at St. Ann's Ch~rch ~pril 25. There the prelate wil; Inaugurate a Confirmation tour th at will occupy the remainder of the month of April. Barstow, Camp Yermo and Victorville will be included.

LT. COL. KE~ "ETH G. STACK was made last month by the X.-X Bomber Command. The citation accompanying the award paid trib- ute to Father Stack as a spiritual leader. The citation read thus: "Vital to any combat organiza- tion is the need for spiritual guid- ance. Father Stack, as an officer I and priest, has consistently instill- ed strength in the mind, heart, and spirit of the men who have flown against the Japanese Empire. As an inspirational and spiritual lead- er, Father Stack imparted warmth and comradeship. Not content in giving ordinary solace and guid• ance, Father Stack has continu- ously flown to the Forward Area of this Comand to render more immediate spiritual assistance dur- 1 ing combat operations against the Japanese Empire. His presence among the members of the combat crews has been a broad influence I in strengthening the word of, and belie! in, God. Father Stack's actions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Army Air Forces and reflect great credit on himself and the X.-X Bomber Command."

Above I,;; 11bown the main Catholic altar of the new chapel at the United State/I Xaval bo~pital, San Diego. The hanging crucifix Is the gift of the l\101>t Reverend Charles F. Buddy, Bishop of San Diego.

- AFTER YALTA AND BEFORE SAN FRANCISCO Three men cannot rebuild the lands Despoiled by War and Famine stalked, Nor stay a future tyrant's hands Nor heal the scars where Hate has walked. For something mightier than the pen Must pierce the armored heart of man. Written by Anutasla Thomas, San Diego, mother of five children, two boy11 in 11enice, one of whom she bu not seen 11lnce Pearl Barbor. Not three nor yet three million men Can formulate a perfect plan,

Then let our fervent prayers arise To One whose wounded feet once trod Our earth • •• that nations newly wise Demand a fourth: three men and GOD!

Three men cannot make the world, Nor guarantee a lasting peace, For though the battle f lags be furled In huma n hearts wars do not cease.