Central Catholic High School - Centralma Yearbook (Reading, PA)

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in er Apirif anal eclucafionaf icleag lnette, Illinois 13D when the work of the Sisters was rapidly extending west- ward. However, eleven years later the large number of young ladies entering the congregation from the eastern states :necessitated the opening of a new motherhouse l-it at Mendlmm, N. J. In 1932 a larger building 151 was erected at Mendham. Side view of Central Catholia- High School Page Seven

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ere GI'ltl'6lf5 5AePA2I'Je:55e5 were train? The spirit and educational ideals of their valiant foundress took root and flourished in the General Motherhouse CU at Paderborn whence it was trans-' planted to the New World. Here at one or more of the Provincial Mother- houses the native-born American Sis- ters receive their training. The first American Motherhouse Q21 at Wilkes- Bnrre, Pa., was transferred to Wil- i i

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HIS HOLINESS. POPE PIUS XII The year 194-9 marks the fiftieth milestone of His Holiness as a priest of God, an alter Christus. Ten of these golden years were spent as supreme head of Christendom. In this exalted office his solicitude for his flock has been world-wide. Indeed. his pontificate has been one filled with crushing and anxious cares for the entire world. hut especially for the children of every nation. In 1946 His Holiness stated in his Eneyclical Letter QUEMADMODUM, Let us all remember and reflect that these children will he pillars of the next generation and that it is essential that they grow up healthy in mind and body if we are to avoid a race infected with sickness and vice. You see with what love. diligence. and care the Church looks after infants and children following the lead of her Founder. Wfhilc she exercises all possible care to see that they be provided with food. shelter, and clothing for their bodies, she does not neglect or ignore their souls which-born, so to speak. from the hreath of Cod-seem to portray the radiant beauty of heaven. Her first care and endeavor is then to preserve their innocence from stain and provide for their eternal salvation. .-Xceordingly. there are nnmherless institutions and organizations to educate the voung . . Form them to solid virtue . . . And satisfy their needs as they grow in mind . . And body . . And if everywhere there grew up a healthy. honest. and industrious youth . . lt would be easier to find citizens remarkable for their prohity. fortitude. and other mental and physical qualities. The graduating class of Central Catholic High School as loyal children of the Church pledge their love and devotion to the Great Wfhite Father of Christendom. That the ardent wish of his heart as expressed in his motto opus juvstitiae pax he speedily realized is their fervent prayer. Page Eight