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Women--Religious life--Indiana

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

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The Missionary Catechist 23 Number 6, May, 1947

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Identifier: HARC_010_7_1_1_252_0000
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This issue of the Missionary Catechist highlights the challenges faced by Mexican and Spanish-speaking Catholic communities, including the Mexican government's neglect and opposition to Catholic education, which threatens the future of Church-led educational programs in mission lands. Despite these difficulties, efforts continue to support Mexican families and students in public schools, emphasizing the importance of divine intervention and prayer for the success of these missions.

Dates: May, 1947

The Missionary Catechist 23 Number 7, June, 1947

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Identifier: HARC_010_7_1_1_253_0000
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This issue of the Missionary Catechist highlights the activities of the Holy Ghost Band in Elkhart, Indiana, led by Miss Mary E., and the establishment of the Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters' center in Greeley, Colorado, which oversees fifteen out-missions and ranch communities.

Dates: June, 1947

The Missionary Catechist 23 Number 9

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Identifier: HARC_010_7_1_1_254_0000
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This issue of the Missionary Catechist highlights the efforts of full-time Missionaries and Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Victory in providing religious education to migrant children and public school students, establishing after-school classes in various public schools across the Archdiocese to serve Catholic children attending public schools.

Dates: Existence: Majority of material found within 1922-

The Missionary Catechist 23 Number 9, September, 1947

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Identifier: HARC_010_7_1_1_255_0000
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This issue of the Missionary Catechist honors Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters on their Silver Jubilee, highlighting their dedication to educating youth and spreading faith. It pays tribute to faithful supporters like O'Donnell and emphasizes the importance of prayer and community service. The article also recognizes the contributions of community members and benefactors in establishing and developing the congregation.

Dates: September, 1947

The Missionary Catechist 23 Number 10, October, 1947

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Identifier: HARC_010_7_1_1_256_0000
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This issue of the Missionary Catechist highlights the community's challenges, including the need for medical care for low-income individuals and the importance of donations for missions. It also features activities, prayers, and congratulations on the Silver Jubilee of the Society of Missionary Catechists.

Dates: October, 1947

The Missionary Catechist 23 Number 11, November, 1947

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Identifier: HARC_010_7_1_1_257_0000
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This issue of The Missionary Catechist highlights the opening of a new convent in Salt Lake and the efforts of Missionary Sisters and priests to provide Catholic education to children in Utah, especially in public schools and during harsh winter conditions, amid ongoing global conflicts over nuclear weapons.

Dates: November, 1947

The Missionary Catechist 24 Number 1, December, 1947

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Identifier: HARC_010_7_1_1_258_0000
Scope and Contents This issue of the Missionary Catechist highlights the historical role of the Church as the primary source of education and spiritual life, especially during times when missionaries brought faith and community values to other lands. It emphasizes the importance of prayer, sacrifice, and community groups like the Little Flower Mission Circle in fostering spiritual growth and support. The text also reflects on the legacy of early educational institutions and the ongoing need for dedicated...
Dates: December, 1947

The Missionary Catechist 24 Number 2, January, 1948

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Identifier: HARC_010_7_1_1_259_0000
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This issue of the Missionary Catechist highlights the closing of the Silver Jubilee year of the community's founding, commemorated with a reception in Chicago attended by Promoters and members. The community, based in the Mobile Diocese, focuses solely on religious instruction for children, operating in remote areas without modern communication or transportation facilities.

Dates: January, 1948

The Missionary Catechist 24 Number 3, February, 1948

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Identifier: HARC_010_7_1_1_260_0000
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This issue of the Missionary Catechist discusses women who dedicate their lives to religious and social service through vows at Victory Noll. These women, called sisters, are ordinary young Catholic girls committed to serving the poor and neglected, inspired by spiritual guidance and community support. Their daily routines vary based on their assigned missions, and their dedication is rooted in prayer and penance, exemplified by recent postulants received at Victory Noll.

Dates: February, 1948

The Missionary Catechist 24 Number 4, March, 1948

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Identifier: HARC_010_7_1_1_261_0000
Scope and Contents This issue of the Missionary Catechist highlights the opening of two technical schools to train young Indians as Catholic missionaries, emphasizing the importance of religious education amid the rise of Protestant missions and the need for Catholic influence through dispensaries and hospitals. It discusses the challenges of engaging high school students with religion, noting their preference for entertainment and the superficial approach of current religious instruction. Additionally, it...
Dates: March, 1948