Daily Archives: 11 July 2012

Dead Cardinal Meets White Dove

Posted on 11 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I don’t know what this means, but it is interesting.
As you may know, the Archbishop Emeritus of  Rio de Janeiro, Eugenio Card. Sales died.  His funeral was celebrated in Rio.
During his funeral, a white dove decided to hand around on or … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Anglicans using a Catholic church for their services

Posted on 11 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I have been informed by an Anglican group that my Bishop gave the green light to let an Anglican (not an ordinariate group, but a schismatic Anglican group) use one of our school’s sanctuary and altar to celebrate … Continue reading →

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Young lady on YouTube evangelizing like a champ, explaining the … Traditional Latin Mass!

Posted on 11 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A reader sent the link to this video.
We’ve got to hand it to this young lady.  She is on YouTube, explaining, even evangelizing, like a champ.

WDTPRS kudos!

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The cases of two Chinese Bishops. Prayers needed.

Posted on 11 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From CNA:
Vatican lauds ordination of China’s missing bishop
Vatican City, Jul 10, 2012 / 04:29 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The Vatican has praised the approved ordination of a Chinese bishop, who is now missing after announcing his split from the state-run Catholic … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to the Diocese of Portsmouth in England

Posted on 11 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I read with interest about the appointment of the new Bishop of Portsmouth, His Excellency Most Rev. Bp.-Elect Philip Egan, vicar general of the Diocese of Shrewsbury, Vicar General of the Diocese of Shrewsbury.
I noted with additional interest that my friend … Continue reading →

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Obama Defends HHS Mandate: It’s “Not Fair” That Catholics Won’t Fund Birth Control

Posted on 11 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A biretta tip to CMR I saw this on Weasel Zippers.
Pres. Obama simply lies to a reporter about the HHS mandate. He uses the dodge that “insurance companies”, not the Catholic institutions, will have to pay for the objectionable things. … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Must priests always use an amice?

Posted on 11 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Quaeritur: If a priest approaches the sanctuary in the nude in preparation for Holy Mass, need he put on an amice? Since there would be no “ordinary clothing” to be covered, it would seem that he need not … Continue reading →

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