An organization founded in New York in 1895 with the object of familiarizing converts to the Church with Catholic associates and of aiding for a time those who on account of change of faith suffer pecuniary or social disadvantage. Its annual meeting and reception occurs near the feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle, January 25,.
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