Catholic Central High School - Spires Yearbook (Springfield, OH)

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7 On Christmas Eve of 1949, Pope Pius XII opened the Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica, and with this act, the Holy Year began. The silver hammer which signaled for the opening of the door, signaled also for the flow of abundant graces from the Treasury of the Church to those who would journey to Rome and fulfill the requirements. As Catholic high school graduates, We realize that every year can be a holy year . The Church has divided the year into seasons, inviting us to join with Her in an outward expression of our adoration to God. By entering into the spirit of this liturgical year, with its wealth ot succeeding seasons and feasts, we can give. glory to God, gain a deeper knowledge of the truths of our religion, and unite ourselves to each other more completely as members of the Mystical Body of Christ. By so doing, we can each become, year by year, increasingly holy, and consequently, increasingly happy. This idea of happiness in God is in our minds as we write this chronicle ot our last year at Catholic Central. We recall the words of the Holy Father in the Papal pronouncement concerned with the Holy Year . . . and, finally, may it be given to all to enjoy that heavenly grace which is the harbinger of the reward of eternal happiness in Heaven. Remembering these words, we take as the theme of our yearbook, 766W0fqZ64fZ'I4p'!6fldd6Z'0p6468 Zaye.-14 Fcdade ta 71

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I I Twenty-five years ago in the Old Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains the Most Rev. Iohn T. McNicholas was installed as Archbishop of Cincinnati. So it is that this Holy Year of 1950 also marks the silver jubilee ot his appointment and installation. When the accomplishments of Archbishop McNicholas are mentioned, these things among others come to mind: progress in Catholic high school education, erection ot homes for the sick poor and hospitals, promotion of right and just legislation for the government of the people, and guidance during the perilous days ot World War ll. One work that Archbishop McNicholas has done stands out as especially Worthy of praise. Through his efforts, numerous mission chapels have been organized throughout the archdiocese. In this way, many more people now have the blessing of being always near to the Blessed Sacrament, the Divine Sun Whose rays reach out to light the way for their daily tasks and to warm their -hearts with the love of God. ,These people are grateful to the Archbishop for this admirable work, by which greater spiritual progress has been made possible. We, too, are grateful to him for the many blessings we have received through him. We honor him as a man ot God and a staunch leader of His Church. As a token of our respect and gratitude, as a remembrance of his great work for Christ and for His Church, We dedicate Spires 1950 to the memory 0f74e7fKaoZ2eaaeadfo4a777le