Category Archives: Fr. Z KUDOS

Sr. Roccasalvo on Gregorian Chant – Out of the park!

Posted on 3 May 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have in the past – and with sincere approval – posted items about liturgy and music written by Sr. Joan L. Roccasalvo, C.S.J. Don’t let that CSJ scare you! Sister’s got game when it comes to liturgy.
An alert reader … Continue reading →

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Archbp. Nienstedt on anti-bullying bill, linked to same-sex “marriage”

Posted on 22 April 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Archbishop Nienstedt of St. Paul & Minneapolis stands up again!
Catholic Church ramps up opposition to Minnesota anti-bullying bill
By Beth Hawkins
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has come out strongly against proposed anti-bullying legislation, linking it to the push to … Continue reading →

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Seminarians! Keep calm and carry on.

Posted on 8 March 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

My friend Fr. Tim Finigan, the great P.P. of Blackfen, etc., has posted a letter from the Vocations Director of the Archdiocese of Southwark, Fr. Stephen Langridge to the seminarians of same, in the wake of the problems that are … 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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On the feast day, congratulations to the Anglican, Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Peter!

Posted on 22 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In these USA there has been established – due to the provisions in Anglicanorum coetibus approved by the Pope of Christian Unity (presently reigning) – a Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Peter!
Fr. Z kudos to all those who made it … Continue reading →

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VIDEO: Altar Boys

Posted on 19 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

My friend Fr. Stephen Reynolds in Sugar Land, Texas has been doing some great things.
Here is the latest in some videos about worship and the life of the parish.

Fr. Z Kudos to Fr. Reynolds!

Technorati Tags: altar boys, ars celebrandi, liturgy, … Continue reading →

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Sodality of St. Augustine – to pray for the conversion of loved ones

Posted on 9 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

My friends of the Latin Mass Society in England have a new and worthy initiative.
The Sodality of St Augustine of Hippo
From the website:

The purpose of the Sodality is to unite the prayers of members for the conversion of those dear to … Continue reading →

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A priest on what really freaks out liberals

Posted on 19 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

At the blog Southern Orders, Fr. Allan McDonald had a few things to say about liberals and Vatican II and what freaks them out.
Here is a taste with my emphases and comments:
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The progressive, liberal element of the Church since Vatican … Continue reading →

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Media misquoting the Holy Father’s new book

Posted on 28 November 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There is a little bit of a controversy about a a couple points from the Holy Father’s new book which really isn’t much of a controversy at all.
If you don’t have the book please use one of my links to … Continue reading →

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Card. Burke’s contribution at the Synod of Bishops: “antinomianism …infected post-Council ecclesial life”

Posted on 25 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

His Eminence Raymond Card. Burke, distinguished canonist and head of the Church’s “Supreme Court” gave his contribution to the Synod of Bishops.  The theme he touched on, all too briefly, alas, was topic also examined at a canon law conference … Continue reading →

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