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The Sign Publication
of the Sign Magazine by the eastern province began during the summer
of 1921. The Sign enthusiastically promoted the lay retreat movement during the 1920s, followed international developments prior to and during the second World War, reflected upon aspects of the 'cold war', presented issues of concern to American Catholics following the Second Vatican Council, and continued to comment upon developing social issues until publication was discontinued in 1982. Fr Ralph Gorman, C.P. (1897-1972), left, edited The Sign from July, 1943 thru December, 1966; Augustine Hennessy, C.P. (1914 - 2004), right, was editor from January 1967 through November 1975. Religious Formation and Education During this period, religious formation and education was an internal ministry of the community with personnel who had often completed university studies in Rome, Jerusalem, or at the Catholic University of America. A program of religious formation and professional training for brother candidates was developed under the direction of Brothers Daniel Smith and Simon West. Their initiative provided a foundation for future training in fields of increasing specialization. Radio and Television
During the 1950s the Passionists were able to extend their apostolate of the word through the media. A local radio program begun by Fidelis Rice in 1954 was later broadcast internationally and a TV ministry began to develop at West Springfield under the theme of "The Chalice of Salvation."
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Passionist
Media
Reporting
on various aspects of Catholic life and issues of social concern, the
Sign attempted to present a solid guide to Christian living by examining
topics from local, national, and international perspectives. Articles,
photographs, and personal accounts sent by the missionaries in China
provided something of a mission diary for American readers.
