Bishop Buddy Scrapbook 1941-1945

OFFICIAL ORGA

OF THE DIOCESE OF S

DIEGO, CALIFONIA, JANUARY Z, 1942

New Year's Day Proclaimed 'Day Of Prayer' ::\Io s t Rev. Bi bop to Pontificate in San Di. ego's Cathedral. WASHINGTON, Dec. 22. President Franklin D. Roose- . velt today issued a proclama. tion setting aside New Year's Day as a national day of prayer. Declaring that this country's strength "is of greater avail as God upholds us," the President re. quested that the day be one "of I asking forgiveness for our short- comings of the past, of consecra- tion to the tasks of the present, /of a.sking God's help in days to come." I The text of the proclamation follows: "The year 1941 has· brought (Continued on Page 2)

, 1n San Diego's Cathedral

C ristma Message

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Note Of .Ho Holy Father Reaffirms Never Faded; Gives Peace. VATICAN CITY, Dec. 24.-Sounding and faith in "the star" that has never fade Pope Pius XII today outlined t e five points as the basis of future world p ace.

aith in 'Sta ' That Has Five Requi

note of hope His Holiness at must obtain

Delivering his annual C ristmas mess broadcast to the world by th Vatican Ra o Station, the ==============- Sovereign Ponti made it plain that he has b n

tortured and made sorrowful y the sufferings to which peopl have been sub- jected. Never less he bids the world to hope. "We who live ith you under the awful incubus a scourge which is tearing at umanity for still a third year," aid the H o I y Father, "wish to speak to you from Our pate nal heart on this vigil of the sole Feast of Christ- mas, to exhort you to remain al- ways strong i your faith and to share with y u the comfort of t hat very real, superabundant and elevating hope and certainty which radiates from the Crib of the new- born Saviour." Responsibilities for Future Pope Pius said "great responsi- b1lities for th future" weigh upon Continu d on Page 5) Army, N vy Take Part In Chris as Rites The first in San Diego's new Cathedral was made doubly impressive by correct liturgical ce emonie!', appropriate Yuletide music 1·e11del'ed by i.n augmented choir, and participa- tion by the ilitary which included a color guard from the United States Navy. Solemn JJOntifical Mass was chanted by the Most Reverend

Radiogram Mackay Radio His Holin.ess Pope Pius XII Vatican City Diocesans offer with deep af- fection spiritual b o u q u et, Masses, prayers, acts of repa- ration to greet our beloved Holy Father for Christmas and the .New Year. \Ve renew pledge of und)ing loyalty, de- votion to Holy See. Humbly begging paternal blessing for priests and people. Most respectfnllr, Your obedient son, BISHOP BUDDY. Wireless via l\Jrt-NY Citta Del \'aticano Bishop Buddy San Diego, Calif. Holy Father deeply appre- ciates filial greetings, comfort- ing assurance, prayerful coop- eration. Renews to all Apos- tolic Blessing. CARDINAL MAGLIONE.

Bishop Buddy presides at first Solemn Military Mass in the history of St. Joseph's Cathedral at which officers "nd men of Camp Callan participated. Among those taking part in the Solemn ceremonies were the above (left to right, lat row): Chaplain Kenneth G. Stack, Major J. Stackpool, Bishop Buddy, Col. T. C. Cook, (2nd row) Chaplain John Scannell, Lt. Col. George lvanick, (3rd row) Very Rev. Thomas J. McNamara, Lt. Elmer Menefee, (4th row) Rev. Franklin F. Hurd, Lt. Joseph Zorn, Lt. Arthur Smith, Capt. James Westerfield, Lt, Norman Hackstaff, Lt. Richard Keegan, (5th row) Capt. Joseph Benoit, Lt. Ed Halsey, Lt. Walter Cunningham, Lt. Edward Fraser, Capt. Theodore Detennencourt, Capt. G. V. Jenkins. A guard of honor is formed at each aide. * * *

* * * Camp Callan Honored at Military A\ass

The Cross and the Flag were joined together in holy alliivice on Sundar, Dec. 28, when the l\Iost Reverend Bishon pre,-ided and preached at a Solemn Mili- tary Mass in St. Joseph's Cath- edral. With the American Flag leading the way, His Excellency was escorted to his throne by a guard of honor composed of non- commissioned officers from Camp Callan. Standing in the sanctuary at "present arms" during most of the Mass their splendid manhood and virile faith made it evident to all why American soldiers have Ltever known defeat. These sol- diers realize that wllile Christ was called the Lamb of God, He was also known as the Lion of Judah. Brig. Gen. Francis P. Hard- away, Commanding General of Camp Callan, together with a large number of officers and nurses 1·epresented the Armv and joined with the Church in ~sking God's blessing on our armed force:,. For the first time in .its long l1istorr St. Joseph's Cathedral was privileged to witness a !sol- dier's welcome to his God. The tl1rong that filled the church could not help but be deeply moved at the sight of a soldier- priest offering the Holy Sacrifice assisted by soldiers, while one of their own sang the praises of the Mother of God in Hedwig's ".•he Maria." Now more than ever the Army ( Continued on Page 3)

Mass at 5 a. In Cathedral Every Sunda1

Starting Sunday, Jan. • Bishop at 7:00 a.m. assisted by the accommodation of a the Cathedral staff and St. Fran- fense workers and service cis Seminari ns. Lqw Masses fol- a Low Mass will be celet lowed until 12 :45, when solemn every Sunday and Holy D high Mass llowed by Benedic- Obligation at 5 :00 a.m. · tion of the iMost Dlessed Sacra- Joseph's Cathedral, Thir ment concluded he memorable Beech streets, San Diego. day in whirh crowds of wor- Befo1·e and during the/ shipers - prominent among, them confessions will be heard. Army and Navy men-filled the teria service available aft huge edifice t o capacity. Mass in the Cathedral USO Club for Service Men. Permission for the above has been granted by the Most Reverend Bishop with the ap- proval of c i v i l authorities

of San Dieg-o and with the pro- vi~ion that the celebration of 11 this Mass be held in one church only. IL:====---=====.~.====

Color Guard Leaving Cathedral After Military Mass