Red Bank Catholic High School - Emerald Yearbook (Red Bank, NJ)

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VATICAN COUNCIL II On the feast of the Divine Maternity 1962, Pope John XX111 convoked the twenty-first Ecumenical Council. This historic event marked the beginning of a new era in the life of the Catholic Church. The renewal and reform initiated during the solemn weeks that followed will affect our lives for years to come. How fortunate we are to be even a small part of this noble work! Our prayers and sacrifices united with all Christians will help build a world united in purpose and made strong by fraternal charity. Across the span of years a nostalgic footnote adds a link to the chain of memorable events. The mitre worn by the Holy Father as he opened the Council was a gift to Pope Leo XIII from William II, the Emperor of Germany in the year 1888. His Holiness POPE JOHN XXIII

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rtf' ' V 1». 1 ' A Better World Through Mary To Whom W ©yr Our world into your loving arms we place, A world without the ugly walls of hate. Your eyes reflect the inner wealth of grace, Your hands reach out to us, O Heaven’s gate. All words and actions serve to prove our worth; Our world is fired with actions, nature’s sign Of inner strength and power while on earth. Are we not lifted up to heights sublime? Each one of us has known the warmth of love, The gay light laughter born of simple things, The countless benedictions from Above Which Christ through you, dear Mary, to us brings. This world, within your power to protect, Is yours to fashion, Heavenly architect.

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Unitive Spirit for a United World Monsignor Emmett A. Monahan, Diocesan Director of the Propagation of the Faith, and His Excellency George W. Ahr, Bishop of Trenton, are pictured at the annual Mission Rally held at the Trenton War Memorial Building in early October. JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES