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Daughters of St. Paul Missionaries of the Catholic Press
Item No.: SP061
History
Whereas many lay persons attempted unsuccessfully in the past to establish a Catholic Apostolate, for the purpose of combating errors spread by a false and immoral press, God raised at the propitious moment a worthy servant to fulfill this great task. The Daughters of St. Paul had their humble origin, during the early part of the twentieth century, while Europe was suffering the pangs of World War I. On August 20, 1915, the Missionaries of the Catholic Press were founded by Rev. James Alberione, in the little town of Alba, Piedmont, Italy, with Mother Thecla Merlo as Co-Foundress.
Purpose
The Daughters of ST. Paul whose general aim is the sanctification of their own members through the threefold simple vows have dedicated themselves to the specific mission of The Apostolate Of The Catholic Press in order to convey the message of Jesus Christ by the use of the Press...Screen...and Radio.
Training
The community conducts an aspirancy for high school girls. A one-year novitiate precedes the making of first simple vows. Another similar year, called the novitiate of perfection, completes the five years of temporary vows, in which the sister prepares herself for profession of perpetual vows.
Qualifications
• Age: 14 to 23.
• The desire to help others know and love God better through the press, radio, movies, and television.
Habit
The sisters wear a simple black, floor-length habit, veil, leather cincture, rosary, and a small white collar.
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