Category Archives: New Evangelization

“Whoa!” Brick by brick in the Diocese of Madison.

Posted on 7 March 2014 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here is a success story.
In the little town of Fennimore, WI, Fr. Miguel Galvez of the Society of Jesus the Priest, implemented a restoration of the St. Mary Church.
Before:

After:

There is an article about this church and the consecration of the altar in … Continue reading →

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¡Vaya lío! Archbp. Sample weighs in on same-sex unions in Oregon. Fr. Z kudos.

Posted on 5 March 2014 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the Oregonian:
Portland Archdiocese joins anti-gay marriage effort; lay group plans Ash Wednesday action
Since Pope Francis began his reign as the head of the Catholic Church a year ago, he’s sounded a more welcoming tone toward gays. [Their effort to … Continue reading →

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Fr. Z’s first reaction to Bp. Olson banning Extraordinary Form at Fort Worth’s Fisher More College

Posted on 3 March 2014 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

My mail box has filled up this morning with reports that the Bishop of Fort Worth, Most Rev. Michael Olson, who was recently consecrated and installed in his see in November 2013 at a mere 47 years of age, has “banned” … Continue reading →

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GUEST POST: The fruits of ‘ad orientem’ worship in a parish.

Posted on 27 February 2014 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

My friend Fr. Richard Heilman, who seems to have mastered perpetual motion, has a great letter to a priest posted at his place.
You will recall that I posted photos of Fr. H dragging the table altar out of church and … Continue reading →

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ASK FATHER: Talking in church. What to do?

Posted on 22 February 2014 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader…
QUAERITUR:
Hello, Father! As a high school religion teacher, our department has been discussing the impact talking in church has made on our young people. On an average Sunday morning, most people mill about the church building, talking to … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis: GO TO CONFESSION!

Posted on 19 February 2014 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

What is it I have been shouting?
From CNA:
Pope: Be courageous, go to confession
Vatican City, Feb 19, 2014 / 04:57 am (CNA).- During his Wednesday audience, Pope Francis encouraged the pilgrims filling St. Peter’s Square to receive the sacrament of reconciliation. … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Synod, marriage confusion and ‘Casti connubii’

Posted on 14 February 2014 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a professorial reader concerned about the Church’s teaching on marriage, divorce, and the reception of Communion by the “remarried” come a helpful contribution.  He describes it (slightly edited):
I have to admit that I am concerned about the upcoming Synod, … Continue reading →

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Harvesting Conciliar “fruits”: half of adults polled think Harry Potter and Hunger Games could be Biblical

Posted on 12 February 2014 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

It often seems that, these days, the odds are never in our favor.
I take time out from my furious conference preparation (on art coming up in Detroit) to present something that only confirms the great fruits of Vatican II and the magnificent … Continue reading →

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Rome intervenes to keep open church slated for closing

Posted on 10 February 2014 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

When parish churches have to be closed, heartbreak ensures.
But do churches have to be closed?
I have seen some instances where viable places were shut down, with the concomitant hurt and anger, for no very good reason that I could discern.
Furthermore, … Continue reading →

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Russian Patriarch: laws for same-sex “marriage” justify sin, threaten civilization

Posted on 10 February 2014 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

At least someone is saying it.
From ZENIT:
Patriarch Kirill: Violation of God’s Laws is Destroying Human Civilization
Head of Russian Orthodox Church Warns Against Legislating in Favor of Same-Sex ‘Marriage’
Violating God’s laws by legislating in favor of same-sex ‘marriage’ is a threat … Continue reading →

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