Monthly Archives: April 2008

NYT: Steinfels on aftermath of Pope Benedict’s visit to the USA

Posted on 26 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The NYT has an article by Peter Steinfels on the Pope’s visit.
My emphases and comments.
April 26, 2008BeliefsPope Benedict and the Lasting Impact of His U.S. TripBy PETER STEINFELS
Pope Benedict XVI has come and gone. To a population that knew little … Continue reading →

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WDTPRS problems and Sabine frustrations: the Enemy ATTACKS!

Posted on 26 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Some of you will have encountered problems accessing the blog.
Obviously we are back!
"But Father! But Father!" some of you are surely saying.  "What happened? I was worried your provider went out of business, or the server died, or… well… maybe … Continue reading →

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UK: Coordination of liturgical calendars

Posted on 26 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei has responded to the Bishops Conference of England and Wales about the coordination of calendars of for the Novus Ordo and the TLM regarding feasts.
Apparently they received a response to a dubium proposed to the … Continue reading →

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Archd. NY vocation crisis: surge after Pope Benedict’s visit

Posted on 26 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I found this nice story from the NY Daily News.
Pope Benedict’s visit proves a godsend for city seminary
BY ADAM NICHOLSDAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER
Friday, April 25th 2008, 4:00 AM
A clergy-starved Archdiocese of New York was facing a crisis – until Pope … Continue reading →

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L’OssRom: revealing interview with H.E. Piero Marini (former MC)

Posted on 25 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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In today’s L’Osservatore Romano there is an interview with the former papal MC, H.E. Archbp. Piero Marini, now head of the office for Eucharistic Congresses.   In interview begins with comments about the upcoming Congress to be held in Quebec.  However, … Continue reading →

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ORDINARY form in Glasgow: images

Posted on 25 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

You should check out this page with photos and clips of the Ordinary form of Holy Mass celebrated in the Glaswegian Diocese.
A sample:
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I am very concerned that the TLM will in ome cases shove the Ordinary form, the Novus Ordo … Continue reading →

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Oh my! Bugatti Veryon convertible!

Posted on 25 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The mighty Bugatti Veyron will have a convertible version!

There must be a Black/Red version! 

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FSSP TLM training in USA during the summer

Posted on 25 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

FSSP announces summer training programs in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Riteincluding dedicated program for Sung/Solemn Mass
DENTON, Nebraska – April 14, 2008 – The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, in collaboration with Una Voce International, is pleased to announce … Continue reading →

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ONE only TLM for Catholic Students in London PER YEAR!

Posted on 25 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I was sent an  interesting link about the implementation of Summorum Pontificum via the Central Catholic Chaplaincy Centre for London Universities.
 
Wednesday, April 23, 2008Mass in the Extraordinary Form at Newman House
Earlier this year a small group of students asked … Continue reading →

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The gravitational pull works down under too!

Posted on 25 April 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am informed of a marvelous thing. 
Apparently in Melbourne, Australia’s Cathedral of St. Patrick the altar has been altered.
There is now, front and center, a crucifix.  

Look familiar?
Folks, the gravitational pull is working its wonderous effects, even down under … Continue reading →

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