Monsignor Higgins gathered parishioners who had served in World War I together at Immaculate Conception Church in Astoria Queens , New York .
In 1935 , Monsignor Edward J. Higgins a World War I veteran saw the need for an organization to serve veterans and uphold the Catholic faith .
Monsignor Edward J. Higgins   gathered parishioners who had served in World War I together at Immaculate Conception Church in Astoria Queens , New York .
In 1935 , Monsignor Edward J. Higgins a World War I veteran saw the need for an organization to serve veterans and uphold the Catholic faith .