 The U.S. bishops approved of the Society and in 1908, Pope Pius X added his commendation.Ketcham served as president and members paid $.25 per year and received the magazine in English (or German to 1918).The Society raised $21,000 and 26,000 in 1902 and 1903 respectively with exceptional support from Catholic parishes and schools in Cleveland and Philadelphia, where parish chapters were created.