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December 29, 1951
Jackson Advocate
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
Father Clarence J. Howard, a Catholic priest from North Carolina, sailed from Canada to New Guinea to establish a seminary for training native priests. He received $2,000 and a jeep from supporters.
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Editor Sails
For New Guinea
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss.-(ANP)
-Father Clarence J. Howard, former member of the faculty at St.
Augustines Seminary and editor
of "The Messenger," sailed from
Canada recently.
The Catholic priest was born in
North Carolina, but attended St.
Joseph Catholic School in Norfolk
after his mother moved to Norfolk.
He later attended several other
Catholic schools including St. Augustine's Seminary here.
Father Howard's mission in New
Guinea is to establish a seminary
to train natives for the priesthood.
On the island there are nearly
500,000 natives of whom about 70,
000 are Catholics.
In preparation for his trip,
friends and Catholics gave Father
Howard $2,000. He was given a
jeep in Detroit.
For New Guinea
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss.-(ANP)
-Father Clarence J. Howard, former member of the faculty at St.
Augustines Seminary and editor
of "The Messenger," sailed from
Canada recently.
The Catholic priest was born in
North Carolina, but attended St.
Joseph Catholic School in Norfolk
after his mother moved to Norfolk.
He later attended several other
Catholic schools including St. Augustine's Seminary here.
Father Howard's mission in New
Guinea is to establish a seminary
to train natives for the priesthood.
On the island there are nearly
500,000 natives of whom about 70,
000 are Catholics.
In preparation for his trip,
friends and Catholics gave Father
Howard $2,000. He was given a
jeep in Detroit.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Journey
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Exploration
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Priest Mission
New Guinea Seminary
Catholic Training
Native Priesthood
What entities or persons were involved?
Father Clarence J. Howard
Where did it happen?
New Guinea
Story Details
Key Persons
Father Clarence J. Howard
Location
New Guinea
Event Date
Recently
Story Details
Catholic priest Father Howard sails from Canada to establish a seminary in New Guinea to train native priests among 500,000 natives, 70,000 Catholics; supported by $2,000 and a jeep.