Bishop Buddy Scrapbook 1941-1945

LITTLE FLOWER RETREAT

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PURPOSE To meet urgent needs of this newly- formed Diocese. An effective movement to culti- vate, educate, organize and coordi- nate Diocesan responsibility; to cre- ate an intelligent and sympathetic understanding of the needs and prob- lems confronting us. A Catholic Action Project to fos- ter a general awakening of the innate sense of our obligations. To enlist the Church's most representative members in enthusiastic volunteer service for the purpose of raising the funds required, at the same time pro- ducing lasting good will and a new position of strength in the Com- munity. MANAGEMENT Under the direct superv1S1on of the Bishop, Priests and Catholic Lay- men of the Diocese of San Diego. No professional promoters, no highpow- ered efficiency experts at Ten Thous- and a year, no over-trained solicitors, no banquets, no "chisellers", no fees nor fee splitting- ( the architects' fees will be donated and the Bishop and his staff are the general contrac- tors in charge of all building.) Only mechanics of proven record for hon- est and competent workmanship will be employed at the Union Scale of wages. Every cent donated goes to the cause. The expenses of printing this folder, postage, stationery and secretaries have already been con- tributed. The four southern Counties of California-San Bernardino, River- side, Imperial and San Diego-a to- tal area of -35,879 square miles - form a new unit of the Kingdom of Christ on earth, dignified by our Holy Father, Pope Pius XI, with the status of a Diocese. For this See of San Diego to stand on its own feet and fun!:tion properly, requires the following twelve-point development. No half-way measures - everyone must go the limit. -2-

Home for the Aged In cheerful and holy surround- ings a haven of peace for those who have borne the burden of the day- a tribute of respect to the aged. For this proposed institution the Carmel- ite Sisters have been secured and ten acres of ground donated. Into this foundation of far-reaching charity is builded an imperishable structure- the life sacrifices of those Religious dedicated to care for old age-a bless- ing to any Community. If the homeless children, doubly dear to the Heart of Our Savior, are worth while, they should be cared for in safe buildings, well ventilated and equipped with sanitary plumbing. The Orphanage at Banning, staffed by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Caron- delet, overcrowded far beyond its ca- pacity, buildings antiquated-walls cracked - compels immediate atten- tion. It is imperative to build such an addition that will relieve conges- tion and increase capacity. Some of our Catholic children, unable to find housing, have been forced into institutions where they are deprived of their birthright-the safeguards of the Sacraments and the moral training of their Church. The Fran- ciscan Padres presiding at Banning assure us that an addition to the Or- phanage would also permit a Paro- chial School for day scholars from the surrounding country. A Hotel for employed Catholic ' young ladies-under the auspices of the Sisters of Jesus and Mary, (Moth- ,6rhouse, Rome, Italy), specialists in furnishing convenient quarters at reasonable terms for cultured women who desire the refined atmosphere of home, together with the privileges of a private Chapel. Most Dioceses have such institutions. SAVE THE BOY A recreational program to interest and reclaim street urchins and so- called "alley rats" who, having -3-

Harbor the Harborless

Faith rn Action

Position of Strength

ORPHANAGE AT BANNING

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"The Kingdom of Heaven Is For Such"

No Overhead

Satisfaction m Giving

JOAN OF ARC CLUB

Ill.

THE HARVEST IS WHITE

Pearl of Great Price

35,879 Square Miles

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Theme of Progress