Religious News Service Photographs

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Conceived by journalist Louis Minsky (1909-1957), Religious News Service (RNS) was established in 1934 as an affiliated but independently managed agency of the National Conference of Jews and Christians (later the National Conference of Christians and Jews), and was dedicated to providing authoritative and bias-free news about religion and ethics to both the secular and religious press. This collection contains photographs documenting Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, and Jewish groups. Coverage of Protestants (especially mainline Protestants) and Catholics constitutes the bulk of the images. View the collection guide to learn more. Digitization of some of the images in this collection made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Featured image: Father James Groppi, the civil rights activist priest from Milwaukee, and militant leader Rennie Davis are taken into custody during an anti war demonstration a block from the White House.

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Earthquake expert.
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Text transcribed from caption: C-4234 EARTHQUAKE EXPERT NEW YORK -- Whenever New Yorkers think they’ve felt an earth tremor one of the first persons they call is Father Joseph Lynch, S.J., director of the Fordham University Observatory and one of the nation’s outstanding seismologists. Father Lynch assures all callers that he’s never known a quake to start in New York. Above, Father Lynch points to wavy lines on seismograph which indicate an actual quake in progress. He fixed location of these shocks as coming from a point in the South Atlantic. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (P.A.-NY-JOG-8B-6-C)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Lynch, J. Joseph (John Joseph), 1894-1987., Jesuits., Catholic Church--Clergy., Fordham University--Faculty.
Topics:
Seismologists--New York (State)--New York., Seismology--Instruments., Seismology--Observations., Religion and science--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359849
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Canadian Northwest missionary.
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Text transcribed from caption: C-4224 CANADIAN NORTHWEST MISSIONARY FORT WRIGLEY, Canadian NWT -- Great favorites with the Indian children at this Roman Catholic mission settlement are the priests of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. In the scene above four little Indian maidens listen with rapt attention as Father Teuvrier, O.M.I., of Montreal, spins a story for them. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (WNS-TOR-JOG-8B-6-C)
Creator:
Zukerman, George. (photographer), World News Services (Toronto, Ont.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Catholic Church--Missions--Northwest Territories--Wrigley., Oblates of Mary Immaculate., Catholic Church--Clergy.
Topics:
Church work with Indigenous peoples--Catholic Church., Church work with Indigenous peoples--Northwest Territories--Wrigley., Church work with children--Northwest Territories--Wrigley., Church work with children--Catholic Church., Storytelling in Christian education--Northwest Territories--Wrigley.
Geographic subjects:
Wrigley (N.W.T.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359848
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Indian relics shown at martyr shrine.
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Text transcribed from caption: C-4117 INDIAN RELICS SHOWN AT MARTYR SHRINE AURIESVILLE, N.Y. -- A family group kneels in prayer at the Shrine of the North American Martyrs here before a painting of the first saints to die on American soil. Picture was painted by a Jewish artist and donated to the Shrine. This year commemorative services mark the 300th anniversary of the death of the two martyrs, St. Isaac Jogues, S.J., and St. John de LaLande, Jesuit lay brother. They were put to death in 1646 after being tortured by Mohawk Indians. Four years before their martyrdom St. Rene Goupil, S.J., suffered the same fate after being captured with St. Isaac Jogues. Father Jogues was kept in slavery for 13 months at that time, but escaped only to die later for his faith at the same place. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AK-NY-MES-7C-6-C)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Jesuits., Catholic Church--Clergy., Jogues, Isaac, Saint, 1607-1646., LaLande, Jean de, Saint, -1646., Catholic Church--Missions--North America.
Topics:
Relics--New York (State)--Auriesville., Indigenous peoples--Antiquities., Shrines--New York (State)--Auriesville., Martyrs--New York (State)--Auriesville.
Geographic subjects:
Auriesville (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359844
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Pilgrims pray at Shrine of North American Martyrs.
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Text transcribed from caption: C-4116 PILGRIMS PRAY AT SHRINE OF NORTH AMERICAN MARTYRS AURIESVILLE, N.Y. -- A family group kneels in prayer at the Shrine of the North American Martyrs here before a painting of the first saints to die on American soil. Picture was painted by a Jewish artist and donated to the Shrine. This year commemorative services mark the 300th anniversary of the death of the two martyrs, St. Isaac Jogues, S.J., and St. John de LaLande, Jesuit lay brother. They were put to death in 1646 after being tortured by Mohawk Indians. Four years before their martyrdom St. Rene Goupil, S.J., suffered the same fate after being captured with St. Isaac Jogues. Father Jogues was kept in slavery for 13 months at that time, but escaped only to die later for his faith at the same place. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AK-NY-MES-7C-6-C)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Jesuits., Catholic Church--Clergy., Jogues, Isaac, Saint, 1607-1646., LaLande, Jean de, Saint, -1646., Catholic Church--Missions--North America.
Topics:
Pilgrims and pilgrimages--New York (State)--Auriesville., Shrines--New York (State)--Auriesville., Martyrs--New York (State)--Auriesville.
Geographic subjects:
Auriesville (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359843
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Father Lord addresses summer school group.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-4059 FATHER LORD ADDRESSES SUMMER SCHOOL GROUP CHICAGO -- The Rev. Daniel A. Lord, S.J., editor of The Queen’s Work, national sodality publication, addresses a class at the Summer School of Catholic Action. The meeting here is one of the yearly summer sessions sponsored throughout the country by the Sodality of Our Lady. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AN-CHI-MES-7A-6-C)
Creator:
Newman, Art. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Lord, Daniel A. (Daniel Aloysius), 1888-1955., Jesuits., Catholic Church--Clergy., Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Topics:
Summer schools--Illinois--Chicago., Church schools--Illinois--Chicago., Church and education--Illinois--Chicago., Church work with youth--Illinois--Chicago., Missions--Educational work--Illinois--Chicago.
Geographic subjects:
Chicago (Ill.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359837
Title:
Father Lord addresses summer school group.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-4059 FATHER LORD ADDRESSES SUMMER SCHOOL GROUP CHICAGO -- The Rev. Daniel A. Lord, S.J., editor of The Queen’s Work, national sodality publication, addresses a class at the Summer School of Catholic Action. The meeting here is one of the yearly summer sessions sponsored throughout the country by the Sodality of Our Lady. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AN-CHI-MES-7A-6-C)
Creator:
Newman, Art. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Lord, Daniel A. (Daniel Aloysius), 1888-1955., Jesuits., Catholic Church--Clergy., Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Topics:
Summer schools--Illinois--Chicago., Church schools--Illinois--Chicago., Church and education--Illinois--Chicago., Church work with youth--Illinois--Chicago., Missions--Educational work--Illinois--Chicago.
Geographic subjects:
Chicago (Ill.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359836
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They serve the Canadian Northwest.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-4054 THEY SERVE THE CANADIAN NORTHWEST FT. SMITH, Canadian NWT -- Serving one of the most extensive areas of any group of churchmen in the world are the priests who work here in the vast expanses of the Canadian Northwest Territory. They are counsellors, directors of community living and teachers among their parishioners, many of whom are Indians. Here Father Alphonse Mansoz is showing one of his young Indian charges, Jimmy Mercredi, how to care for a small garden patch in front of the Church of St. Isidore. Father Mansoz is a member of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (WNS-TOR-CAN-MES-7A-6-C)
Creator:
World News Services (Toronto, Ont.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Mansoz, Alphonse., Mercredi, Jimmy., Catholic Church--Clergy., Oblates of Mary Immaculate.
Topics:
Church work with Indigenous peoples--Catholic Church., Church work with Indigenous peoples--Northwest Territories., Church work with children--Northwest Territories., Church work with children--Catholic Church., Missionaries--Northwest Territories.
Geographic subjects:
Fort Smith (N.W.T.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359835
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They explore the mysteries of the heavens.
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Text transcribed from caption: C-4010 THEY EXPLORE THE MYSTERIES OF THE HEAVENS CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy -- In the modern observatory at the Pope’s summer residence, Brother Matthew Timmers (right), discoverer of Timmers’ Comet, discusses with the Rev. Walter J. Miller, S.J., of New York, the method by which the track of the comet was logged. Some years ago the Papal Observatory was located in Vatican City, but electrical interference hampered the workings of the delicate instruments and it was moved here. Photography of the stars is a major activity of the observatory, and there are more than 10,000 pictures on file. The Papal Observatory was established by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (KEY-NY-MES-7B-6-C)
Creator:
Keystone Pictures (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Timmers, Matthew., Jesuits., Catholic Church--Clergy., Miller, Walter J., Fordham University--Faculty., Specola vaticana.
Topics:
Popes--Dwellings--Italy--Castel Gandolfo., Palaces--Italy--Castel Gandolfo., Astronomical observatories--Italy--Castel Gandolfo., Astronomers--Italy--Castel Gandolfo.
Geographic subjects:
Castel Gandolfo (Italy)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359828
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Life in a Capuchin monastery.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-3932 LIFE IN A CAPUCHIN MONASTERY [7] STAUNTON, Va. -- The rapid pace of the Twentieth Century gives way to study, mediation, prayer and work at Our Lady of Angels Capuchin monastery here. However all is not done without recreation, as this picture shows. Longest period of relaxation is the hour after night prayers when the 24 students and six priest-teachers play cards, read and listen to the radio or play table tennis. Members of the order may leave the grounds of the monastery only on Thursday, except on monastery business or to visit the doctor or dentist. Off the grounds they dress in black suits. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AC-RICH-VA-MES-6B-6-C-R)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Capuchins., Our Lady of Angels Monastery (Staunton, Va.), Catholic Church--Clergy., Catholic Church--Customs and practices.
Topics:
Card games--Virginia--Staunton., Monasticism and religious orders--Virginia--Staunton., Monks--Virginia--Staunton.
Geographic subjects:
Staunton (Va.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359815
Title:
Life in a Capuchin monastery.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-3931 LIFE IN A CAPUCHIN MONASTERY [6] STAUNTON, Va. -- The rapid pace of the Twentieth Century gives way to study, mediation, prayer and work at Our Lady of Angels Capuchin monastery here. But although the robes, ceremonies and customs are centuries old, the modern aspect of life intrudes, as these two Capuchins demonstrate during a moment of relaxation. The batter in the pick up game is a recently-ordained priest. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AC-RICH-VA-MES-6B-6)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Capuchins., Our Lady of Angels Monastery (Staunton, Va.), Catholic Church--Clergy., Catholic Church--Customs and practices.
Topics:
Baseball--Virginia--Staunton., Monasticism and religious orders--Virginia--Staunton., Monks--Virginia--Staunton.
Geographic subjects:
Staunton (Va.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359814
Title:
Life in a Capuchin monastery.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-3930 LIFE IN A CAPUCHIN MONASTERY [5] STAUNTON, Va. -- The rapid pace of the Twentieth Century gives way to study, mediation, prayer and work at Our Lady of Angels Capuchin monastery here. Students are shown at one of six daily services at which the ancient Latin prayers are offered in a chapel with fluorescent lighting. Father John, O.F.M., Cap., master of clerics (right) is reading the prayers. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AC-RICH-VA-MES-6B-6-C-R)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Capuchins., Our Lady of Angels Monastery (Staunton, Va.), Catholic Church--Clergy., Catholic Church--Customs and practices.
Topics:
Monasticism and religious orders--Virginia--Staunton., Prayer meetings--Virginia--Staunton., Monks--Virginia--Staunton.
Geographic subjects:
Staunton (Va.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359813
Title:
Life in a Capuchin monastery.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-3929 LIFE IN A CAPUCHIN MONASTERY [4] STAUNTON, Va. -- The rapid pace of the Twentieth Century gives way to study, mediation, prayer and work at Our Lady of Angels Capuchin monastery here. These two priest-teachers, garbed in the traditional robes of the order, are enjoying a few minutes of relaxation in the warm Virginia sun. Priest on right with cigar is Doctor of Canon Law. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AC-RICH-VA-MES-6B-6-C-R)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Capuchins., Our Lady of Angels Monastery (Staunton, Va.), Catholic Church--Clergy., Catholic Church--Customs and practices.
Topics:
Monasticism and religious orders--Virginia--Staunton., Clothing and dress--Religious aspects--Christianity., Monks--Virginia--Staunton.
Geographic subjects:
Staunton (Va.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359812
Title:
Life in a Capuchin monastery.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-3928 LIFE IN A CAPUCHIN MONASTERY [3] STAUNTON, Va. -- The rapid pace of the Twentieth Century gives way to study, mediation, prayer and work at Our Lady of Angels Capuchin monastery here. The Capuchins are one of three independent branches of the Franciscans initiated by the Blessed Matteo da Bascio in 1525, who set himself to restore a literal observance of the rule of St. Francis. Here, in the ceremony of grace held before each meal, the monks kiss the floor. The collar-like arrangements of their gowns are the famous Capuchin hoods. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AC-RICH-VA-MES-6B-6-C-R)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Capuchins., Our Lady of Angels Monastery (Staunton, Va.), Catholic Church--Clergy., Catholic Church--Customs and practices., Serafini, Matteo., Francis, of Assisi, Saint, 1182-1226.
Topics:
Monasticism and religious orders--Virginia--Staunton., Clothing and dress--Religious aspects--Christianity., Monks--Virginia--Staunton.
Geographic subjects:
Staunton (Va.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359811
Title:
Life in a Capuchin monastery.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-3927 LIFE IN A CAPUCHIN MONASTERY [2] STAUNTON, Va. -- The rapid pace of the Twentieth Century gives way to study, mediation, prayer and work at Our Lady of Angels Capuchin monastery here. At this monastery young Americans of Italian ancestry spend the last years of their intensive preparation for ordination as Capuchin priests. Here Brother Emanuel, the cook, inspects the spaghetti for a midday meal which includes steak, peas, cabbage, bread, milk and fruit. Although they eat well, the students’ fare is simple. Students range in age from 17 to 28. By Capuchin custom, they all wear beards. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AC-RICH-VA-MES-6B-6-C-R)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Capuchins., Our Lady of Angels Monastery (Staunton, Va.), Catholic Church--Clergy., Catholic Church--Customs and practices.
Topics:
Monasticism and religious orders--Virginia--Staunton., Italian Americans--Virginia--Staunton., Clothing and dress--Religious aspects--Christianity., Monks--Virginia--Staunton.
Geographic subjects:
Staunton (Va.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359810
Title:
Life in a Capuchin monastery.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-3926 LIFE IN A CAPUCHIN MONASTERY [1] STAUNTON, Va. -- The rapid pace of the Twentieth Century gives way to study, mediation, prayer and work at Our Lady of Angels Capuchin monastery here. The basis of living is reduced to its essentials, as shown in this photo of the plainly-set table at meal time. Seating at long wooden tables is arranged by rank. Much modern equipment has been installed in the monastery and its grounds. Cells are equipped with hot and cold water, and tilling of the soil is done by power-driven plows. Students do most of work, and the building contains carpenter, cobbler, pressing and tailor shops. (One of a series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AC-RICH-VA-MES-6B-6-C-R)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Capuchins., Our Lady of Angels Monastery (Staunton, Va.), Catholic Church--Clergy., Catholic Church--Customs and practices.
Topics:
Monasticism and religious orders--Virginia--Staunton., Monks--Virginia--Staunton.
Geographic subjects:
Staunton (Va.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359809
Title:
Priest makes parish calls in jeep.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-3914 PRIEST MAKES PARISH CALLS IN JEEP NEW YORK -- Jeep-riding is no new experience for the Rev. Walter T. McNamara, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in the Bronx, who makes all his parish calls in his newly-acquired vehicle. He was a U.S. Army chaplain in Europe, and was on the long trek from England trough France, Belgium and Germany. Father McNamara obtained his jeep through the War Assets Administration when, unable to secure an automobile, he exercised his priority as a veteran to buy one of its surplus Army cars. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (WAA-MES-6B-6-C)
Creator:
United States. War Assets Administration. (publisher)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., McNamara, Walter T., St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church (Bronx, New York, N.Y.), Catholic Church--Clergy., United States. War Assets Administration., Jeep Corporation.
Topics:
Military chaplains--New York (State)--New York., World War, 1939-1945--Chaplains--New York (State)--New York., Home missions--New York (State)--New York.
Geographic subjects:
New York (N.Y.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359808
Title:
Priest-Horticulturist.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: C-3812 PRIEST-HORTICULTURIST PITTSBURGH -- On what once was 33 rolling acres of farmland, the Rev. Joseph V. Skripkus trims one of the 14,000 trees and shrubs he has planted on the grounds of St. Francis Convent and Academy at South Hills near here. The farmland has been converted into a virtual park, with trees flanking the walks and pines acting as windbreakers during the winter. Although much of the land has been planted as lawn, seven acres have been reserved by Father Skripkus for vegetable garden on which food is grown for the school cafeteria. His 500 fruit trees supply the 300 students with fresh fruit. In addition to his landscaping, Father Joe, as he is known to the thousands of girls who have graduated from the academy since 1926, has grafted and crossed plants, creating several new varieties of fruit trees and plants. He has an apple tree that produces six different kinds of apples, one pear tree that bears five varieties, and a plum tree with two. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AMN-PITTS-MES-6A-6-C)
Creator:
Herman, A. Martin. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Skripkus, Joseph V., School Sisters of St. Francis (Milwaukee, Wis.), St. Francis Convent and Academy (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Catholic Church--Clergy.
Topics:
Horticulturists--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh., School farms--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh., Priests--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.
Geographic subjects:
Pittsburgh (Pa.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359807
Title:
The Mackenzie awakens.
Description:
Alternate caption.
Creator:
World News Services (Toronto, Ont.) (author)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Catholic Church--Missions--Northwest Territories--Wrigley., Oblates of Mary Immaculate., Catholic Church--Clergy.
Topics:
Church work with Indigenous peoples--Catholic Church., Church work with Indigenous peoples--Northwest Territories--Wrigley., Church work with children--Northwest Territories--Wrigley., Church work with children--Catholic Church., Storytelling in Christian education--Northwest Territories--Wrigley.
Geographic subjects:
Wrigley (N.W.T.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359689
Title:
Abbot breaks ground for new building.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: ABBOT BREAKS GROUND FOR NEW BUILDING #c-3572 DUBUQUE, Iowa -- the Rt. Rev. Dom Albert J. Beston, O.C.S.O., Abbot of New Melleray Abbey near here (right, with shovel) turns the first shovelful of ground for the erection of a new addition to the abbey. When completed the new and present buildings will form a quadrangle. The project is planned for completion in 1949, when the abbey will celebrate the centennial of its founding. All the construction work will be done by members of the abbey. (One of a Series) Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (AS-DUB-MES-5C-6-C)
Creator:
Stuart, Anne. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., New Melleray Abbey (Peosta, Iowa), New Melleray Abbey (Peosta, Iowa)--Buildings., Trappists., Beston, Albert J., Catholic Church--Clergy.
Topics:
Monks--Iowa--Peosta., Monasteries--Iowa--Peosta., Building sites--Iowa--Peosta., Monasteries--Design and construction.
Geographic subjects:
Peosta (Iowa)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359568
Title:
Archbishop blesses plane.
Description:
Text transcribed from caption: ARCHBISHOP BLESSES PLANE #c-3566 BOSTON -- Archbishop Richard J. Cushing blesses the plane Our Lady of Hudson Bay at Boston airport. The ship will be used by the Rev. Aloysius Cartier, O.M.I., (left) to keep in touch with remote missions in the Arctic region. Credit Must Read: RELIGIOUS NEWS SERVICE PHOTO (EM-BOS-MES-5C-6-C)
Creator:
MacDonald, Earl L. (photographer)
Subject names:
Religious News Service--Archives., Cushing, Richard, 1895-1970., Catholic Church--Bishops., Catholic Church--Clergy., Cartier, Aloysius.
Topics:
Bishops--Massachusetts--Boston., Benediction--Catholic Church., Clergy--Arctic regions., Airplanes--Massachusetts--Boston., Pastoral theology--Equipment and supplies., Rural clergy--Travel.
Geographic subjects:
Boston (Mass.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:359565

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