Daily Archives: 19 July 2011

Bp. Finn (D. KC-St.J): Will China Buy Our Silence About Persecution of Catholics?

Posted on 19 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the most excellent Bishop of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Most Rev. Robert Finn, appearing on the blog of the Catholic Key. My emphases and comments.

Will China Buy Our Silence About Persecution of Catholics? – Bishop Finn
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RECENT POSTS OF INTEREST and THANKS

Posted on 19 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Many thanks to those of you who have sent kind notes. Also, thanks to those who have asked for prayers. I have had a huge increase of those and you are improving my prayer life in some significant … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Philadelphia

Posted on 19 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

WDTPRS extends congratulations to the people of Philadelphia for the appointment of His Excellency Most Rev. Charles Chaput as their new Archbishop!  Condolences to the people of Denver, who must now begin a process of prayer in expectation of the … Continue reading →

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New Mars Rover News

Posted on 19 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

We haven’t forgotten poor Spirit, but…
NASA to Announce Landing Site for New Mars Rover
July 18, 2011
WASHINGTON — NASA and the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum will host a news conference at 10 a.m. EDT, Friday, July 22 to announce … Continue reading →

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Ireland: priests will refuse to break seal of confession if proposal becomes law

Posted on 19 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In Ireland
From CNA comes:
Irish priests will refuse to break seal of confession if proposal becomes law  [Really?]
By Katherine Veik
Dublin, Ireland, Jul 18, 2011 / 08:03 pm (CNA).- Catholic priests in Ireland are prepared to “strongly” resist a proposed law that … Continue reading →

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