Daily Archives: 3 November 2011

New Swiss Bishop for diocese where SSPX seminary is located

Posted on 3 November 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This is from Phil Lawler over at Catholic Culture:
The Vatican announced one intriguing appointment yesterday. I hope that another significant appointment is announced tomorrow.
Father Charles Morerod was named on November 3 to become Bishop of Lausanne, Switzerland. A native of … Continue reading →

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CNA: Bishops blast Catholic governor of Illinois’s role in abortion award ceremony

Posted on 3 November 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From CNA:
Bishops blast Catholic governor’s role in abortion award ceremony
By Benjamin Mann
Springfield, Ill., Nov 3, 2011 / 05:59 am (CNA).- Illinois’ six Catholic bishops have deplored Catholic governor Pat Quinn’s role as the presenter of a “Pro-Choice Leadership Award” at … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Requesting Mass in Latin in the Ordinary Form

Posted on 3 November 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Can one use the provisions of Summorum Pontificum as the basis for
requesting that an occasional OF Mass be said in Latin? I want to have all my ducks in a row (i.e. asking an organist and cantor if they would … Continue reading →

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It seems diocesan bishops can ordain using the older rite of ordination after all!

Posted on 3 November 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here is something that merits attention.  As you might recall, the clarificatory document about Summorum Pontificum from the Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia Dei” entitled Universae Ecclesiae indicated that the Pontificale Romanum was to be used for ordinations only by those groups … Continue reading →

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A reader’s first “Requiem Mass”

Posted on 3 November 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Having attended my first Requiem Mass yesterday I must say that I am absolutely shocked they got rid of it and replaced it with the current funeral Mass. Going to Mass last night and actually getting to pray … Continue reading →

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Question for seminarians

Posted on 3 November 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

As we know, Universae Ecclesiae spoke to the need for Latin Church seminarians to know the Extraordinary Form.
I would appreciate notes by email from seminarians about what is going on in their programs of formation.  Use the CONTACT link on … Continue reading →

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Your reports about your All Saints and All Souls Masses, indulgences

Posted on 3 November 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

All Saints was a Holy Day of Obligation.  All Souls is one of those days when people tend to flock to church even though it isn’t of precept.
This is also a time when we can gain plenary indulgences.
Let us know about … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Before Mass ended the congregation blessed the priest

Posted on 3 November 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
On Priesthood Sunday just before Mass ended, the resident nun took to the ambo and asked the congregation to extend their hands to bless the priest. She then led a fairly lengthy blessing. My wife and I were uncomfortable with this, … Continue reading →

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Of Fishwrap and sandals

Posted on 3 November 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Sutor, ne ultra crepidam.
Pliny the Elder related the tale of a cobbler who spotted in a painting errors in the depiction of sandals.  He goes to the painter and points to the problems. The painter, grateful, makes corrections to his … Continue reading →

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“I’m so proud of my priest for taking such an unpopular stand…”

Posted on 3 November 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I just wanted to brag about my priest tonight. Fr. A has only been the
rector here for 4 or 5 months, so he’s been pretty slow to change
things since the previous rector was here for 14 years. Tonight … Continue reading →

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