Handbook of the National Catholic War Council

Handbook of the National Catholic War Council PDF

Author: National Catholic War Council

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Published: 2021-09-09

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 9781396321306

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"When the declaration of war was made by the United States against the German Empire every part of the organization of the Church immediately became solicitous to do its share in assisting the Government." With the entry of the United States into World War I, members of the American Catholic Church met for the first time in more than thirty years. Representatives from nearly seventy dioceses and thirty Catholic societies met in Washington DC. From their work came the National Catholic War Council and its accompanying handbook of guidelines. The Handbook of the National Catholic War Council contains the final collection of guidelines for the Catholic Church's role in America at the time of the First World War. A visit with this document can provide a look back at that historical moment and the values of the church, at that time, for their participation in the war efforts: "First, that all Catholic war activities should be unified and coordinated for greater efficiency; secondly, that local boards should be established in the various dioceses; and thirdly, that the Knights of Columbus be recognized as the body representing the Church in the recreational welfare of the soldiers in the camps."

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Author: National Catholic Welfare Council (U.S.)

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Published: 1921

Total Pages: 32

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Handbook of the National Catholic War Council

Handbook of the National Catholic War Council PDF

Author: National Catholic War Council

Publisher: Theclassics.Us

Published: 2013-09

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9781230464596

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1918 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER I ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC WAR COUNCIL. PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF ITS ACTIVITIES. MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC WAR COUNCIL. THE COMMITTEES CHAPTER I ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC WAR COUNCIL. PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF ITS ACTIVITIES. MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC WAR COUNCIL. THE COMMITTEES 1. PURPOSE OF THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC WAR COUNCIL When the declaration of war was made by the United States against the German Empire every part of the organization of the Church immediately became solicitous to do its share in assisting the Government. Activities of all kinds were begun by Catholic men and women in various parts of the country, and individual as well as corporate cooperation with such movements as the Belgium Relief, the Red Cross, the Liberty Loan, and others became the watchword. Shortly after the declaration of war, the loyalty of the Catholic Hierarchy, of the clergy and people was pledged anew to the country, to its Government and to its supreme Executive in a letter to President Wilson, drawn up by the Archbishops of the United States at their annual meeting in April, 1917, at the Catholic University of America. The following is the complete text of this important document, which was presented to the President by Cardinal Gibbons: Standing firmly upon our solid Catholic tradition and history from the very foundation of this nation, we reaffirm in this hour of stress and trial our most sacred and sincere loyalty and patriotism toward our country, our Government, and our flag. Moved to the very depths of our hearts by the stirring appeal of the President of the United States and by the action of our national Congress, we accept wholeheartedly and unreservedly the decree of that legislative authority...

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