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Women--Religious life--Indiana

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The Missionary Catechist 16 Number 3, February, 1940

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Identifier: HARC_010_7_1_1_172_0000
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This issue of the Missionary Catechist highlights the vital role of Catechists in providing religious education where Catholic schools are insufficient. It recounts community prayers, Christmas Mass, and a story of a young boy’s spiritual awakening, emphasizing the importance of catechetical work in fostering faith among children and communities.

Dates: February, 1940

The Missionary Catechist 16 Number 4, March, 1940

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Identifier: HARC_010_7_1_1_173_0000
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This issue of the Missionary Catechist highlights the religious and social challenges faced by the Negro community in America, emphasizing the need for dedicated religious instruction and social service. It discusses the disparity in religious prosperity compared to economic conditions, the importance of integrating religious education into daily life, and the limited resources available for serving the community, including the small Catholic congregation in Gary.

Dates: March, 1940

The Missionary Catechist 16 Number 5, April, 1940

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Identifier: HARC_010_7_1_1_174_0000
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This issue of the Missionary Catechist highlights the community's prayerful activities for the Holy Father's intentions, particularly advocating for peace through justice. It reports the baptism of children and the beginning of missionary work in Salt Lake City, where Mary, Queen of Peace, is honored as the patroness of the catechists' convent-home. The mission team includes Catechists Mary Dickebohm, Elizabeth Clifford, Josephine Cima, and M.

Dates: April, 1940

The Missionary Catechist 16 Number 6, May, 1940

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Identifier: HARC_010_7_1_1_175_0000
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This issue of the Missionary Catechist highlights the work of the Catechists, a religious community founded in Chicago in 1921, who maintain twelve centers. They provide religious instruction, organize clubs for students, visit the poor, distribute aid, conduct vacation schools, and support mission chapels, assisting missionary priests. Their efforts reflect a commitment to education, charity, and missionary work.

Dates: May, 1940

The Missionary Catechist 16 Number 7, June, 1940

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Identifier: HARC_010_7_1_1_176_0000
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This issue of the Missionary Catechist highlights the efforts of Catechists working under Bishop Buddy in four mission-centers in California. Their zealous work aims to foster community, reduce bigotry, and deepen faith through prayer, instruction, and service, with a special devotion to Our Blessed Mother.

Dates: June, 1940

The Missionary Catechist 16 Number 8, July, 1940

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Identifier: HARC_010_7_1_1_177_0000
Scope and Contents This issue of the Missionary Catechist highlights the spiritual mission of associate catechists, emphasizing their role in living among the world, sharing in Mary's sufferings, and fostering charity and chastity. It discusses the organization of religious and social groups among Mexicans, noting the challenges faced by Mexican immigrants who lack fundamental religious knowledge and are often misled by false promises, underscoring the importance of catechetical work to bring them closer to...
Dates: July, 1940

The Missionary Catechist 16 Number 9, August, 1940

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Identifier: HARC_010_7_1_1_178_0000
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This issue of the Missionary Catechist highlights the importance of prayer and service in missionary work, emphasizing that charity is a powerful tool for spreading faith. It reflects on the historical challenges faced by early missions, including a lack of clergy and resources, and underscores the need for love and understanding in serving diverse communities.

Dates: August, 1940

The Missionary Catechist 16 Number 10, September, 1940

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Identifier: HARC_010_7_1_1_179_0000
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This issue of the Missionary Catechist highlights the importance of prayer, devotion, and personal sanctification among Catholic missionaries. It discusses the role of the magazine, published with ecclesiastical approval, in promoting religious instruction, spiritual growth, and missionary work, including the training and vows of members dedicated to serving in various ministries.

Dates: September, 1940

The Missionary Catechist 16 Number 11, October, 1940

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Identifier: HARC_010_7_1_1_180_0000
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This issue of the Missionary Catechist highlights the dedication and heroic spirit of Missionary Catechists like Julia Doyle and Marie Benes, who began their missionary work in 1922 across various dioceses. It emphasizes the importance of compassion, service, and sacrifice in their mission, including efforts to promote religious education among children in mission districts and non-Catholic communities, inspired by a deep love for Jesus and devotion to their faith.

Dates: October, 1940

The Missionary Catechist 16 Number 12, November, 1940

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Identifier: HARC_010_7_1_1_181_0000
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This issue of the Missionary Catechist highlights the importance of prayer in religious education, the joy of children receiving their First Communion, and the dedication of missionaries working under challenging circumstances, including exile and opposition, to promote faith and catechism among youth.

Dates: November, 1940