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Monthly Archives: April 2009
21 April 2009
Archbp. Carlson in St. Louis
Some photos of Archbishop Carlson are available.
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
32 Comments
St. Coleman’s, Cobh, Ireland: Easter Monday TLM
In the beautiful St. Colman’s Cathedral of Cobh, Ireland on Easter Monday there was a solemn TLM. As we reported before, Tomás Luis de Victoria’s (1548-1611) Mass O quam gloriosum was be sung by the Dublin Lassus Scholars
I was sent … Continue reading
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
20 Comments
QUAERITUR: going to another diocese for traditional Confirmation
From a reader:
I would like your advise on something. I am grateful for any time you can give to this. I’ll try to be brief. If the local Ordinary can not feasibly provide Confirmation in the EF can one legitimately use … Continue reading
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
47 Comments
QUAERITUR: acts of piety during Consecration/Elevation
From a reader:
I wanted to inquire about a pious habit I have acquired from my parents who have acquired it from their parents.
At the Mass, immediately following the words of Consecration when the Host is lifted up, when the … Continue reading
Posted in ASK FATHER Question Box
105 Comments
Vice. Pres. Biden to receive award at Georgetown University
From a reader:
Georgetown Law will be giving [Vice-President] Biden the Legal Momentum Hero Award on Wednesday. Would a non-disruptive protest be acceptable? For example, standing at the back of the room with my back turned.
Hmmm… I didn’t know about … Continue reading
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
23 Comments
Sarasota, FL: new church dedicated for the traditional Roman Rite
From the literal brick by brick department this is from the Diocese of Venice (Florida):
On April 19, 2009 Bishop Frank J. Dewane of the Diocese of Venice in Florida Dedicated Christ the King Church in Sarasota, the first church in … Continue reading
Posted in Brick by Brick, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM
23 Comments
QUAERITUR: Choosing Communion on the tongue or hand?
From a reader:
A new convert is considering whether or not to commune by receiving on the tongue (almost never seen in his parish). Can you direct me to an article or post that explains the significance of receiving on the … Continue reading
Posted in ASK FATHER Question Box
43 Comments
Archbishop Carlson of St. Louis
WDTPRS congratulates the people of St. Louis on the appointment of His Excellency Most Reverend Robert Carlson as their new Archbishop.
Before going to the D. of Sioux Falls, then to Saginaw, Archbishop Carlson was a priest and then auxiliary of … Continue reading
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
51 Comments
POLL: The Catholic Press – printed publications
As the culture war heats up, Catholics will be more and more under siege.
It is important that we stay informed about what is going on in the world both within the Church (intra) and without (extra) and what … Continue reading
Posted in POLLS, The future and our choices
109 Comments
The birthday of the City
Today is the birthday of Rome!
Today Rome was (traditionally) founded in 753 BC.
"But Father! But Father!", I am sure you are about to muse, skeptically. "How could we possibly know … Continue reading
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
22 Comments
20 April 2009
Msgr. Richard Schuler – RIP
Today is the anniversary of the death of Msgr. Richard Schuler, a well-known Church musician and pastor for many years of the Church of St. Agnes in St. Paul, MN.
This was a man who fought the good fight, in hard … Continue reading
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
21 Comments
Harrisburg, PA: Solemn Mass Video
Apparently there was a Solemn TLM yesterday in Harrisburg, PA at St. Lawrence Chapel.
The sender wrote:
Though this is an apostolate of the Fraternity, it was the first Solemn High Mass celebrated there since the post-conciliar reforms. For many of … Continue reading
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
16 Comments
The Feeder Feed
Some recent bird shots at the Sabine Feeder.
You can see that the abundant Goldfinches are going for the gold again.
The Sparrows are back. Perhaps Spizella passerina.
I am not sure who this little guy is. They have … Continue reading
Posted in Fr. Z's Kitchen, SESSIUNCULA
32 Comments
First Holy Communion
Here is a great photo from St. Norbert’s in Roxbury, WI. This is a solemn Mass with the priests of the Society of Jesus Christ the Priest.
First Holy Communion!
Posted in SESSIUNCULA
10 Comments
QUAERITUR: Taking a RCIA group to a TLM – advice
From a reader:
I am a volunteer for the RCIA group in my parish. Thanks be to God, eight were baptized and another twenty-two from our parish were received into the Church at the Easter Vigil. I’ve talked the director into … Continue reading























