Letter to Sister Marie Catherine, 1947 October 8
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1947-8-17
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Catherine, Marie , Box 05 , Box 05 Folder 05
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Dear Catherine: Evidently you are keeping me in mind day by day, and I was happy to receive your letter this afternoon on the Anniversary of my arrival in St. Louis. It hardly seems a year, and yet many things have happened within these months. I am very happy to report that I am now better adjusted and am beginning to enjoy my work. It didn’t look too good for me in Mid-winter, but I think most probably l tried to take on too much and failed to realize that the change was taxing me a great deal. The Negro controversy, I think, is being settled peacefully, at least it seems the group organized to protest have decided to disband and to discontinue their efforts to change my policy. The Apostolic Delegate supported me, as I knew he would, and that seemed to be the turning point. The tradition here is somewhat like it is in the South and, for that reason, it was not too disappointing for me to find this attitude among some of the people. However, I believe the majority feel that it is time that a change be made and that it is overdue. Judging from the letters coming from all over the country, I believe the publicity has done the Church a great deal of good. It in good to hear from you and about your work and to know that you are happy with the children. Some time I might run down to see you, but don’t expect me until you see me. It may be a long time off and again something might arise that will bring me close to you, for instance, a trip to Memphis for some reason or another. I am saying Mass tomorrow for Mother on her birthday. I must confess, however, I had forgotten it and I am grateful to you for calling it to mind. I realize that I should remember these dates but it has always been difficult for me. I say mass for her and Dad very often throughout the year so I am not too much disturbed when I forget these Anniversaries.. Anna and Loretta are very busy these days canning and storing away food for the Winter. I think they are natural-born hoarders. I am still awaiting word from Mrs. Ward about a now dog but to date have not received any news. Write when you can and 1 understand that you do not have too much time; and I will not expect letters as I did when you were at Nazareth.. No news will be good news for me, but at the same time I always appreciate a word from you. Everything seems to be going along well at home, judging from the letter I received yesterday from Kathleen. I have not heard from Harry, however, for a long time. Sending greetings and love, I am,
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