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Editorial
July 9, 1932
Twin City Herald
Minneapolis, Robbinsdale, Hennepin County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Tribute to Stephen L. Theobald, a pioneering 20th-century African American Catholic priest in St. Paul, praising his scholarly Christian character, spiritual guidance to thousands, and contributions to community and race relations.
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STEPHEN L. THEOBALD.
The life of Stephen L. Theobald was one of abundant fruitfulness. It is perhaps impossible to perfectly measure his great service to Christianity, the Catholic denomination, to the community or to the particular race of which he was a member. We can though pay tribute to his life of service and devotion to the highest ideals of life.
Father Theobald was a pioneer in the priesthood of his church. He was the distinction of being one of the few Negro Catholic priests of the 20th century. A scholar, a student and a firm Christian character he profoundly affected the life of thousands of all races who came to him for spiritual guidance and comfort. His outstanding character and interest in his own race helped immeasurably to keep the race relations in St. Paul on the high plane of mutual regard and co-operation that exists. His death is both a shock and a heavy loss to the community.
In paying tribute we must remember that after all is said and done the real tribute to the man is that it can be truthfully said that the world he leaves behind him is better for his having walked it.
The life of Stephen L. Theobald was one of abundant fruitfulness. It is perhaps impossible to perfectly measure his great service to Christianity, the Catholic denomination, to the community or to the particular race of which he was a member. We can though pay tribute to his life of service and devotion to the highest ideals of life.
Father Theobald was a pioneer in the priesthood of his church. He was the distinction of being one of the few Negro Catholic priests of the 20th century. A scholar, a student and a firm Christian character he profoundly affected the life of thousands of all races who came to him for spiritual guidance and comfort. His outstanding character and interest in his own race helped immeasurably to keep the race relations in St. Paul on the high plane of mutual regard and co-operation that exists. His death is both a shock and a heavy loss to the community.
In paying tribute we must remember that after all is said and done the real tribute to the man is that it can be truthfully said that the world he leaves behind him is better for his having walked it.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Stephen L. Theobald
Negro Catholic Priest
Race Relations
St. Paul
Christian Service
What entities or persons were involved?
Stephen L. Theobald
Catholic Church
Negro Race
St. Paul Community
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Tribute To Stephen L. Theobald
Stance / Tone
Eulogistic Praise
Key Figures
Stephen L. Theobald
Catholic Church
Negro Race
St. Paul Community
Key Arguments
Abundant Fruitfulness In Service To Christianity And Community
Pioneer Negro Catholic Priest Of The 20th Century
Profoundly Affected Thousands With Spiritual Guidance
Improved Race Relations In St. Paul Through Character And Interest In His Race
World Better For His Having Lived