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    STUDIA THEOLOGIA%20CATHOLICA%20LATINA - Issue no. 1 / 2001  
         
  Article:   THE TRANSSYLVANIAN ROMAN CATHOLIC ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN THE TWO WORLD WARS AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LAY ORGANIZATIONS OF HUNGARIAN MINORITY. .

Authors:  NÓDA MÓZES.
 
       
         
  Abstract:  After World War I, with the peace treatise of 1920, the whole diocese ofTranssylvania, as well as the major part of the dioceses of Oradea, Satu Mare andCenad became a part of Romania. Integrated to Romania, Roman Catholics ofTranssylvania struggled to keep their religion and language, contributing in the sametime to the social development of their new country. The re-settlement of bordersbrought to life new institutions, a new legislation, and a different way of thinking andacting. On one side this period was characterized by uncertainty, but on the other handpositive aspects became visible: a greater self-consciousness of the catholic community,the revival of ecclesiastic self-government forms, an increased interest for educationaland social institutionsOne of the main initiatives was the foundation of the Transsylvanian CatholicLeague, in Cluj (1921), aiming to develop Catholic identity and solidarity. Through itscharitable, scientific and literary activities, the League promoted Catholic spiritualityand morality in society. One of the most important steps was the foundation of theCatholic Academy (1929), meant to join creative capacities of scientist, writers, andjournalists. This institution supported young talents through a scholarship system andby publishing significant works. Its activity was deployed in three sections: science,literature and art, social sciences and journalism.  
         
     
         
         
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