Catholic magazine marks 100 years of covering U.S. mission territory

Published: 2006-06-02

CHICAGO (CNS) -- The Catholic magazine Extension is celebrating 100 years of bringing Catholics the stories of missions in rural areas across the United States. The Catholic Church Extension Society, which publishes Extension, has published a commemorative issue with articles, photos and stories that capture the culture of the Catholic Church and noteworthy church events over the last century. In an effort to serve Catholics in rural and remote areas, the Catholic Extension organization was founded in 1905, and six months later, in 1906, the magazine was founded. The Chicago-based organization has given more than $400 million over the years to construct chapels, educate seminarians, and provide campus ministry, religious education and more in U.S. mission dioceses. "So many Catholics who know about missions in the United States have learned this from Extension magazine," said Bishop William R. Houck, Catholic Extension president. Subscriptions to Extension magazine are free and can be arranged by calling: (800) 842-7804, or online at: www.catholicextension.org.

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