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To the religious revival which is making itself felt throughout France, and especially in the capital, athletics have contributed in no small measure. Formerly the belief arose and spread that the Catholics were timid, that they were continually praying in the churches, and that outside the churches they were too meek to resent threats and insults. This notion, which had become a tradition (says the Catholic Times), has been steadily disappearing. For some years past the Catholics have recognised the value of athletics. They have formed numerous associations to promote them, and the bishops and priests have earnestly encouraged the movement. At present the members of the Catholic athletic associations can hold their own against any competitors, and by their manliness and skill they have inspired respect where there was formerly a mean opinion of the Catholic forces. The writer of an article in the Eclair dwells on the splendid appearance presented by four thousand young Catholics belonging to the diocese of Paris offering to the Cardinal-Arch-bishop the homage of troops, active, well-disciplined, and fearless.'

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New Zealand Tablet, 28 August 1913, Page 15

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Untitled New Zealand Tablet, 28 August 1913, Page 15

Untitled New Zealand Tablet, 28 August 1913, Page 15

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