Elder High School - Elderado Yearbook (Cincinnati, OH)

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RENEWAL The Second Vatican Council is engaged in the great task of bringing about Christian Unity, and a renewal of the Christian spirit in the Catholic Church itself. The spark lighted by Pope John XXIII did not catch hold at first. Many felt that an Ecumenical Council was not needed. The first session of Vatican II changed all this, and the spark ignited by Pope John was fanned into the flame of a new Pentecost, Pope John is gone, but the fire of enthusiasm; so symbolic of his reign, continues With increased vigor in the reign of his successor, Pope Paul VI. Herein lies living proof of the vitality of the Church and its ability to adapt itself to a changing world. Herein lies the fulfillment of Christ's words, Behold I am with you all clays, even to the end of the world. Churchmen 0n the highest level met to plan Vatican II. Pope John saw the fulfillment of a dream in the 1 start of the Council. l Millions watched as the Council began its long deliberations.

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COUNCIL FOSTERS Fr. Hussey's Fulbright Scholarship took him to Rome in time for the Coronation of a new Pope.

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HIS HOLINESS POPE JOHN XXIII U958-19630