Book Set 8 - Catholic Connections

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Small But Mighty

Many readers know the story of Anne Frank; however, not as many are aware of Miep Gies’ influence in Anne’s life. Known as a petite woman with an extensive influence on those around her, Miep cared for the Franks while they were in hiding during World War II by taking the family supplies necessary for survival.

Stangers in Berta's Barn

This brave family saved a Jewish family whose last name was Bognár. Four lives were changed because the Berta family took a risk and reached out to them.

The Footstool

Jozef Kodrya and his wife Helena, along with their three children, were taken from Poland to Dachau concentration camp. This family was not Jewish but Roman Catholic Poles.

Life of a Black Devil

Casey Celski was in awe witnessing the Pope praying from his window at Vatican City. When the first Special Servie Force came looking for replacements Casey volenteered. He saw an opportunity for more excitement, and this is how he joined a fearless group the enemy called "The Black Devils."

Service Above and Beyond

Richard Leahy served as a radioman technician on a Navy ship fighting in the WWII Pacific Ocean Theater against the Japanese. Richard experienced the horrors of war, kamikaze plane attacks, devastation of the atomic bomb, military reprimands, and rheumatic fever.

Horsey the Nun

When Katie Horstman turned sixteen, she became a professional baseball player. Since most young men were off at war, she played with for Philip Wrigley’s All American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) where her nickname became “Horsey.”

A Hidden Life

A Catholic family hid one-year-old Michelle Tropp, and her mother on their farm in France when the Nazis invaded their country. Michelle's father Jacob left them and became part of the French Resistance.

Hidden Jews in the Warsaw Zoo

Antonia and Dr. Jan Żabiński realized the difficult situation of their friends and neighbors who were Jewish as the Nazi party began to terrorize the Jews. They knew they needed to help these dear people.

Assisi - My Safe Haven

Graziella had a happy childhood with a family who loved her. When her baby sister was born, she thought life was complete. Then the Nazistook rights and privileges away from the Jewish families. Fearing the worst, the family thought if they could make their way to Assisi, the monks would help them survive.

Jolanta & Her 2,500 Kids

Using the code name of Jolanta, Irena Sendler persuaded families to let her take their children to a safe place to hide. This way she helped 2,500 Jewish children survive the war.