Daily Archives: 23 March 2009

SSPX/Holy See development?

Posted on 23 March 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Do you remember I posted a note from Der Spiegel about the upcoming SSPX ordinations in Zaitzkofen, Germany?
A German bishop was worked up about the upcoming ordinations and SSPX Superior Bp. Fellay responded:
SPIEGEL: Regensburg’s Bishop Gerhard Ludwig Müller has denied … Continue reading →

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Put ‘em up

Posted on 23 March 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
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New Archbishop of Oakland

Posted on 23 March 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

We are all very happy about the news that Oakland has a new Archbishop in His Excellency Most Reverend Salvatore Cordileone (NB: could there be a better name for a bishop?  Literally "Savior Lionheart").
What I find interesting is this photo … Continue reading →

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McInerny on Notre Dame’s “vulgar lust”

Posted on 23 March 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This is in The Catholic Thing written by the gentleman scholar Ralph McInerny, for many years a professor at the University of Notre Dame.
He tackles the problem of the University of Notre Dame’s invitation to President Obama.
My emphases and comments.
The … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: liturgical purple

Posted on 23 March 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A reader sends:
I know you have made the explanation clear for the true liturgical color of "rose," but could you please give a brief lesson on the true liturgical color of "violet"? It seems when the seasons of Advent and … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: more than one TLM on Sundays and feasts

Posted on 23 March 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A received a question from a reader about the number of TLMs which can be celebrated in a parish on a Sunday or feast.
In order to preserve anonymity, I will simply rephrase it.
Context: A parish where the TLM is celebrated … Continue reading →

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