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30-654: Francis Kelley , a priest from Lapeer, Michigan , first envisioned Catholic Extension in 1904. Through his travels, he discovered places and communities that were struggling to keep the Catholic faith alive and growing. The Archbishop of Chicago , James Edward Quigley , agreed to help Kelley launch this new organization. As a result, the Catholic Church Extension Society was organized on October 18, 1905. Temporary headquarters were established in Lapeer, Michigan, where

60-913: A "Plan of Cooperation" recognizing Scouting as serving the church's interest in the spiritual welfare of Catholic youth, and approving it as an approved youth program in the Church. Bishop Kelly was recognized by the Boy Scouts of America with the Silver Buffalo Award in 1939, the first member of the catholic clergy to be so recognized. Bishop Kelley died in Oklahoma City on February 1, 1948, aged 77. Bishop Kelley High School (in Tulsa, Oklahoma ) and Bishop Kelley Catholic School (in Lapeer, Michigan ) are named for Bishop Francis Kelley. Blood Drenched Altars (1933)

90-671: A $ 56,000 two year grant to the Archdiocese for the Military Services to support a faith formation program for Catholics in the United States military. In 2018, Catholic Extension launched a Mission Immersion Program for pastors from various parts of the country, which allows them to experience circumstances pastors in poor areas of the country face. Large-scale raids conducted in August 2019 by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement resulted in

120-459: A charter was granted to the society by the state of Michigan on December 25, 1905. In January 1907, society headquarters were moved to Chicago , and the president was transferred to that archdiocese. On June 7, 1907, Catholic Extension received its first papal approval by an apostolic letter of Pope Pius X addressed to the Archbishop of Chicago. Almost exactly three years later, on June 9, 1910,

150-745: A diplomat, Kelley represented the bishops of Mexico during the World War I Peace Conference in Paris. He also initiated unofficial negotiations between the Vatican and the Italian government for a settlement of the Roman Question . Two years after the war, Kelley was sent to England by the Vatican to settle postwar differences over German and American missions. As president of the Extension Society, Kelley also represented

180-827: A foreign power. The Order was founded on December 13, 1894, in the office of Frank M. Avery in the Tribune Building in New York City. The first signer of the Order's "Institution" (founding document) was Major General Fitz John Porter who was a veteran of both the Mexican War and the Civil War. Eighteen others signed the Institution of which five were Mexican War veterans, nine were descendants of American Revolutionary War officers and four who were descendants of officers who served in

210-591: A priest for the diocese of Detroit , Michigan , in 1893. Father Kelley served as a military chaplain during the Spanish–American War, as a captain with the Michigan National Guard. He was later promoted to the rank of colonel. Kelley served as vice commander general of the Military Order of Foreign Wars , a veterans' group, for five years. While pastor in Lapeer, Michigan in 1905, he founded

240-459: Is an historical overview of Catholicism in Mexico. Problem Island (1937), is a science fiction novel set on a tropical Island where a Lost Race is found. In Pack Rat: A Metaphoric Phantasy (1942), rats parody humans, but lack souls. Military Order of Foreign Wars The Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States ( MOFW ) is one of the oldest veterans' and hereditary associations in

270-649: The Catholic Church Extension Society of the United States with the help of James Edward Quigley , Archbishop of Chicago. Kelley was elected its first president. The Extension Society continues to promote the mission of the Catholic Church in rural and mission areas of the United States and abroad. Kelley also founded and edited the quarterly Extension Magazine , which had more than 3 million subscribers during his administration. In addition to his editorial duties, he authored numerous books. As

300-570: The Holy See for this office, and to elect, according to their laws, all other officers of the society. Mission dioceses generally are rural, cover a large geographic area, and have limited personnel and pastoral resources. Since 1905, the society has given more than $ 500 million to 94 mission dioceses across the country. Extension has been active in Puerto Rico for over 100 years, funding about 1,400 building projects. In 2012, Catholic Extension approved

330-557: The War of 1812 . The resultant Order was initially known as the Military and Naval Order of the United States and was organized and later incorporated under that name. Its hereditary line of descent spans the period of American history since national independence during the Revolutionary War. Initially membership in the Order was limited to officer veterans (and their hereditary descendants) of

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360-583: The Department of Defense, under various resolutions of Congress, gave recognition to the Order and permitted the wearing of its insignia on uniforms. For the first two years of the MOFW's existence, membership categories were limited to Veteran and Hereditary companions who were either veteran officers or descendants of veteran officers who had served during the American Revolution, War of 1812, War with Tripoli or

390-744: The Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, the War in Iraq and the War in Afghanistan. Combat or "in theater" service is not required for membership. The membership of the Order and the number of state commanderies over the 100 years of the Order's existence has fluctuated, typically increasing after the end of a war and declining during times of peace. The Order's stringent and high eligibility requirements make it difficult for

420-560: The Mexican War. Service during the American Civil War and the Indian Wars did not qualify as those were considered domestic rather than foreign conflicts. In 1896 the membership category of Honorary Companion was created for presidents of the United States and officers who had attained the rank of major general or rear admiral. President William McKinley , President Grover Cleveland and Lieutenant General John M. Schofield were among

450-768: The Mexican bishops during the Carranza Revolution. He established a seminary in Texas for exiled Mexican seminarians and clergy. Kelley was consecrated Bishop of Oklahoma in 1924. During his years as Bishop, he successfully resisted the agitation of the KKK and continued his work as the "Extension Bishop." Like other missionary dioceses in the country, Oklahoma received funds from the Catholic Extension to build and to furnish churches. In 1931, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church became

480-405: The Order to recruit members in large numbers. However, this selectivity has enabled the Order to sustain itself for over 100 years because it continues to fill its ranks with individuals of the highest caliber, patriotism, loyalty, and character. Note – The rank listed is the highest held by that individual in their career. Five Presidents of the United States were elected companions (members) of

510-462: The Order's membership. Among the individuals who joined the MOFW between 1898 and 1900 were Admiral George Dewey , future president Theodore Roosevelt and future General of the Armies John J. Pershing . Most senior officers who served in the Spanish–American War were also veterans of the Civil War, and many belonged to both the MOFW and MOLLUS. In 1928, a fourth membership status (junior companion)

540-472: The Pope issued a brief by which the society was raised to the dignity of a canonical institution directly under his own guidance and protection. By the terms of this brief, the Archbishop of Chicago will always remain chancellor of the society, and the president must be appointed by the Pope himself. The president's term of office is not more than five years. The board of governors has the right to propose three names to

570-544: The Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Mexican War. (In addition, there is a requirement that ancestors who were militia officers must have had active service during wartime.) Although there were many individuals who served as officers in the American Civil War and the Indian Wars who were living at the time of the Order's founding, that service did not qualify them for membership as those wars were considered to be domestic rather than foreign wars. In April 1895,

600-642: The activities of the various state commanderies, and which would have general supervision and control over the policies and activities of the Order. The National Commandery was founded at a joint meeting of the individual state commanderies in March 1896 and General Alexander S. Webb was elected as the first Commander General. The motto of the Military Order of Foreign Wars is the Latin phrase Deus et Libertas meaning God and Liberty . The War and Navy Departments, and later

630-482: The arrest of 680 people at various food processing plants in the state of Mississippi. Extension set up "The Holy Family" fund to financially assist families without their main breadwinner because of detention or deportation. The fund will be managed by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Jackson . In April 1906, the society began the publication of a quarterly bulletin called Extension . In May 1907, this quarterly

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660-534: The earliest honorary companions. The qualifications for Honorary Companions were later changed to require that officers be equal to or higher than lieutenant general or vice admiral. The Spanish–American War of 1898 provided the Order with a great number of new Veteran Companions – particularly the Pennsylvania Commandery which, according to the MOFW Register published in 1900, accounted for over half of

690-613: The name of the Order was officially changed to its present name – The Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States (MOFW). By the end of 1896, commanderies had been formed in seven states. The MOFW was patterned after the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS) which was a military society for officers, and their descendants, who had served the Union during the American Civil War. As MOLLUS had restricted its membership to officers who had served in one particular war,

720-581: The nation with a membership that includes officers and their hereditary descendants from all of the Armed Services. Membership is composed of active duty, reserve and retired officers of the United States Armed Services, including the Coast Guard, National Guard, and allied officers, and their descendants, who have served during one of the wars in which the United States has or is engaged with

750-545: The need was felt to have an organization for the descendants of officers who had served in the American Revolution , War of 1812 and the Mexican War – as well as the few surviving Mexican War veterans who were officers. The influence of the Order spread rapidly and soon commanderies (state level organizations) were formed in other states. It was deemed advisable to form a National Commandery to centralize and coordinate

780-659: The new cathedral for the diocese, which had become the Diocese of Oklahoma City-Tulsa in 1930. In 1932, Kelley succeeded Bishop Joseph H. Conroy of Ogdensburg, New York as Chairman of the Bishops Catholic Committee on Scouting. Under his leadership the Catholic Committee expanded to include 22 Archbishops and Bishops, one from each Ecclesiastical Province in the United States. In 1934 the American hierarchy approved

810-515: The power of faith can transform lives and communities. The $ 1,000 award is accompanied by a $ 50,000 grant: $ 25,000 for the honoree and $ 25,000 for his or her nominating diocese. In 2018, the Lumen Christi was awarded to Marie-Paule Willem, a Franciscan Missionary of Mary, serving in the Diocese of Las Cruces, New Mexico, honored a lifetime of missionary work. Francis Kelley Francis Clement Kelley (October 23, 1870 – February 1, 1948)

840-470: Was a Canadian-born Catholic bishop. He was the second Bishop of Oklahoma City , as well as an author and diplomat. He was a Catholic priest for 54 years, and bishop for 23 years. Francis Clement Kelley was born in Vernon River, Prince Edward Island , Canada, to John and Mary Kelley. His sister was poet Lucy Gertrude Clarkin . He was educated at St. Dunstan's College, Prince Edward Island , and ordained

870-411: Was created for sons of companions who had not reached the majority age of 21. In 1969, companionship was extended to those who served in an enlisted status during a foreign war and were later commissioned. In time, the Order's membership qualifications were expanded to include service during conflicts with foreign powers which include, but are not limited to, the War with Spain, World War I, World War II,

900-475: Was enlarged and changed into a monthly bulletin. Kelley served as the original writer, editor and publisher. Since then, Extension has developed to include a collection of articles illustrating the history of the Catholic Church in America. Now a quarterly publication. Every year, Catholic Extension's Lumen Christi award honors an individual or group working in one of America's mission dioceses who demonstrates how

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