Rensselaer Republican, Volume 22, Number 11, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 November 1889 — THE CATHOLIC CONGRESS. [ARTICLE]

THE CATHOLIC CONGRESS.

The Catholic Congress at Baltimore, Tuesday, adopted a lengthy platform in which Sunday observance and temperance was insisted upon, a higher education demanded, and closer relations with non-Catholics recommended. The paragraph on secret societies gives more freedom to Catholics than has heretofore been enjoyed. If rightly interpreted it take the inhibition off all societies save the Masons. Nihilism, c Socialism and Communism are condemned. Labor societies are encouraged and recommended. Another forward step is “in favor of Catholics taking greater part than they have ■ hitherto taken in general philanthropic and reformatory movement*. The obligation to help the needy and instruct the ignorant, is not limited to the needy and ignorant of our communion, but we are con cerned, both as Catholics and as Americans,in the reformation of all the criminals and the support of all the poor ia the country.” The Catholic University of America, at Washington, was dedicated, Wednesday. An immense number of prominent CatuO lies attended. President Harrison was present at the banquet at night.