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Scripture proof for the Sacrament of Penance
Extreme Unction, a sacrament for those in danger of death
Holy orders necessary for continuation of Christ’s work in the world
Christian marriage one of the seven sacraments
The necessity and benefits of prayer
The beauties of the Lord’s Prayer and the Hail Mary
Approved devotions and religious associations
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
The Confraternity of the Scapular
Some Scripture texts overlooked by many religions
Dates of origin of the principal churches in the United States
On the Ordinary Form of the Mass
Preface
Archbishop John F. Noll
By Michael R. Heinlein
In his sermon at the funeral of Archbishop John Francis Noll in 1956, Chicago’s Cardinal Samuel Stritch said Noll’s “faith was so deep, so real, that it really puzzled him when he saw Catholics who did not live wholly with Christ.” That described everything Noll sought to accomplish in his distinguished career.
Archbishop Noll’s episcopal motto (Mentes Tuorum Visita) reiterated this. The line from the traditional hymn “Veni Creator Spiritus,” calling down the Holy Spirit to dwell within the minds of men, aptly sums up Noll’s mission.
Noll was untiring, effective, and innovative as an evangelist and apologist. Through unprecedented and successful use of the press, Noll defended the Church against many obstacles and threats, and in the face of much opposition. He offered a simple and comprehensible defense of the Church’s teachings for Catholics and non-Catholics alike, and in many ways his visionary methods were ahead of their time.
Noll believed in the connection between knowledge and salvation. A zealous pastor and shepherd who never lost sight of souls, Noll worked tirelessly to help people come to knowledge of the truth that sets us free. Held in high esteem by laity and clergy alike, Noll was also an accomplished churchman recognized nationally for his significant leadership and accomplishments in the United States and beyond.
A priest for people
From an early age, Noll wanted to be a priest. He began studies for the priesthood in Wisconsin at Saint Lawrence Seminary, operated by Capuchin Franciscans, and completed his studies at Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary in Cincinnati. Noll was ordained a priest for service in the Diocese of Fort Wayne, Indiana, on June 4, 1898, in the see city’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. It was the church where his parents were