Category Archives: Linking Back

“Oh-all that I’ve ever loved!”

Posted on 7 April 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

It is entirely possible that some of you have not read Victor Hugo’s book, The Hunchback of Notre Dame.  In French it is called simply Notre-Dame de Paris.  I darn near killed my brain one summer reading it in French. … Continue reading →

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A diocesan “morality clause” in Louisiana

Posted on 4 April 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Bp. Vasa has had a bumpy ride in Santa Rosa in implementing a provision that teachers in Catholic schools not live or teach in open violation of Catholic teachings.
Now I see that in the Diocese of Lafayette, a Catholic school … Continue reading →

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Wyoming Catholic College Summer Programs

Posted on 23 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The right side here is now sporting a spiffy ad from Wyoming Catholic College.  Go look!
They have Summer Programs and Outdoor Learning to explore.
Also, they have a Conventiculum Viomingense for Latin students.
A shot from the booth they had at the Legatus … Continue reading →

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Another voice calling for “Romanorum coetibus”

Posted on 23 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have often written that the Church of England needs to issue their document Romanorum coetibus, by which they will give a safe-haven to catholic liberals who want to keep their large puppets and pottery, 60′s music and the ordination of … Continue reading →

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Bp. Vasa (D. Santa Rosa) getting blow-back for requiring Catholic teachers to adhere to Catholic ways

Posted on 19 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Remember what Bp. Vasa is doing in Santa Rosa?   He is requiring that teachers in Catholic schools live – gasp! – according to Catholic teachings and mores.  Imagine such a thing!
The Cardinal Newman Society, which focuses on the quality … Continue reading →

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A word from the “Committee to Re-Elect the Pope”

Posted on 25 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have been posting about Re-Electing Ratzinger as Pope.  In fact the “Committee to Re-Elect The Pope” issued bumper stickers and magnets, yard signs and buttons HERE.
We need a man who will stand in continuity with Benedict XVI in many … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Extraordinary Ministers of Communion giving blessings as if they were priests

Posted on 24 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I talked to our parish Director of Liturgy today about our 12 (!) Eucharistic Ministers who routinely bless children and adults. She informed me that this has been approved by our bishop, and then berated me for my … Continue reading →

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Bp. Sheridan: the Fishwrap is “an embarrassment to the Catholic Church”

Posted on 23 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

You know that I am now calling Fishwrap (aka National catholic Reporter) the National Schismatic Reporter.
You know that Bp. Finn of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph finally called out the NSR and pointed out that his predecessor determined that … Continue reading →

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Papal spokesman on SSPX, last minute gesture from Pope Benedict

Posted on 21 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There has been some chatter about the possibility that before 28 February Pope Benedict would do something for the SSPX. An 11th hour sign of benevolence, perhaps.
I doubted that.
Today the papal spokesman, Fr. Federico Lombardi, SJ, mentioned this in his … Continue reading →

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An examination of conscience to help make a better confession by a really sound priest

Posted on 19 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Last year I posted about some sheets developed by my friend the great Fr. Finigan, His Hermeneuticalness, to help people with an examination of conscience before going to confession.  He made them available at the blog of his parish, Our … Continue reading →

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