In 1935 Monsignor Higgins journeyed to Rome where Pope Pius XI bestowed his blessing upon the Catholic War Veterans .
In 1935 Monsignor Higgins blessed the American and Papal flags of the organization .
In 1935 Monsignor Higgins journeyed to Rome where Pope Pius XI bestowed his blessing upon the Catholic War Veterans , and blessed the American and Papal flags of the organization .