Monthly Archives: September 2010

QUAERITUR: Everyone must stand until distribution of Communion is over

Posted on 28 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Our last pastor decided we should all stand up before the Great Amen (going so far as to pause the Mass until all were standing -and some peoples refusal to stand became a horrible distraction and battle of … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Using the orginal “main” altar rather than the “table”

Posted on 28 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a seminarian reader:
My present church is thinking on having a EF Mass as well as a Versus Deus [Deum] OF Mass. The Original High Altar is still in place with the Tabernacle.
There is however a smaller “fixed” “table” Altar … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Gathering around the altar at school Mass

Posted on 28 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
It was announced during our school Mass today, by the associate here at the parish where I teach, that henceforth, whatever class has “planned” the school Mass each week will be invited to gather around the altar for … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Can bishops forbid pastors to add a TLM to the schedule

Posted on 28 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have of late received more than one email from readers with similar questions.
In effect, they have asked if diocesan bishops can forbid pastors to add a Traditional Latin Mass to the Sunday Mass schedule, or if the local bishop … Continue reading →

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POTUS again omits “Creator” from Declaration citation

Posted on 27 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From Creative Minority Report with my emphases and comments:
Well, for all those who said it was just a slip of the tongue last time or that his speechwriters were to blame, Obama just made sure you knew that … Continue reading →

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2 October – Kansas City, KS – FSSP Ordination

Posted on 27 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Have you ever seen an ordination to the priesthood with the older, traditional Roman Rite….
A reader sent notice of the following:
FSSP ORDINATION KANSAS CITY THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2
Rev. Mr David Kemna will be ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop Emeritus … Continue reading →

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Wyoming Catholic College update

Posted on 27 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Some of you will recall that I visited Wyoming Catholic College last winter.  I found it splendid.
Here is an update from the WCC blog (in case you know young people trying to figure out where to go to college).
They might … Continue reading →

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RATS IN THE RECTORY: Not so sudden DEATH!

Posted on 27 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Previously on RATS IN THE RECTORY (here).
On the blog Southern Orders I saw that Fr. M has some news, as well as a very satisfying and at the same time disgusting photo.
Well, I got access to a computer to update … Continue reading →

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BLOG RENEWAL: Preview of comments

Posted on 27 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

For those of you who like to have that last shot at previewing your comments before hitting that submit button… I believe I have a working Preview function up and running.

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Fr. Thomas Dubay, RIP

Posted on 27 September 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I just received word that Fr. Thomas Dubay, SM, has died.
Please pray for the repose of his soul.
Fr. Dubay was a fine author on issues of the spiritual life.  His books are very good.

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