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Show Federatino of Catholic Societies. Last week there was published in this department an account of the formation of a federation and adoption of a constitution. con-stitution. Now comes the call for co-oueration: co-oueration: To the Officers and Members of all Catholic Societies in the United States, Brothers: Greeting On Aug. 28 and 29, 1901, at Long Branch. N. J.. the movement in the interest of the Federation of Catholic Cath-olic societies was completed, a constitution consti-tution adopted and officers regularly elected. This meeting was thoroughly representative, and comprised, along with the Right Rev. James A. McFaui, bishop of Trenton, many of the leading Catholic clergymen of the country, as well as many of the prominent laity from several states. It was unanimously agreed that a general call be Issued, signed by the national officers, and sent to every Catholic society in the United States whose address could be secured, inviting invit-ing them to become members of this federation. An Initiation fee of $5 Is to be charged, and every society is to be entitled to two representatives, whether the society is an independent society or a branch of any national. state or diocesan organization. Complying with this instruction, notice no-tice is hereby given that the convention conven-tion ofthe American Federation of Catholic societies will be held in the city of Cincinnati. O.. on Tuesday. Dec. 10. 1901. and all Catholic societies ars cordially invited to become members, and send representatives. Fraternally yours. Henry J. Fries, president; John J. O'Rourke, secretary. Approved: Sebastian G. Messmer. bishop of Green Bay. Wis.: James A. McFaui, bishop of Trenton, N. J. |