Monthly Archives: April 2009

21 April 2009

Archbp. Carlson in St. Louis

Some photos of Archbishop Carlson are available.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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