Tag Archives: Bp. Morlino

UPDATE on the dust up in the Diocese of Madison and YOUR signs of support

Posted on 27 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Some time ago I wrote here about the sad situation in Platteville, WI, in the Diocese of Madison where His Excellency Most Rev. Robert C. Morlino is bishop.
As you may remember, some liberals got their knickers in a knot about … Continue reading →

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Bp. Morlino: “There is no place in the priesthood today for ‘wimpish-ness.’”

Posted on 5 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the diocesan paper of the Diocese of Madison, comes some reflections from His Excellency Most Reverend Robert Morlino about the priesthood and last week’s “Good Shepherd Sunday”.
Excerpts and with my emphases.
It takes bravery to follow Christ as priests
Bishop’s Column
Thursday, … Continue reading →

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The Platteville Food Fight: Fishwrap weighs in! (Fr. Z makes a SUGGESTION.)

Posted on 2 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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National catholic Fishwrap has now picked up on the ecclesial food fight going on in Platteville, WI (D. Madison – Bp. Morlino), about which I have posted before (HERE).
You will be shocked to learn that … Continue reading →

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UPDATE on the tumult in Platteville. Bp. Morlino sends a letter to the community.

Posted on 26 April 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A little while I posted an update about a group of liberals in Platteville, WI (D. Madison) who, rebelling against their priests, worked to undermine the finances of the parish and school. The fruit of their labors has now come to … Continue reading →

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Bp. Morlino on the mission of lay people in the public HHS mandate battle. Wherein Fr Z rants.

Posted on 29 March 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Some music to accompany my preliminary rant.   Read while listening.

I have seen sharp criticisms launched by lay people against bishops whom they accuse of being weak in the public debate about Pres. Obama’s attacks on the religious liberty of … Continue reading →

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Bp. Morlino provides some reminders about why we “Rejoice”, in this 4th week of Lent.

Posted on 21 March 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Life got ya down?  Irritated and depressed by the kulturkampf raging and the attacks of the Obama Administration on the freedom of all Americans?
Laetare, Ierusalem!
I have written before about His Excellency Most Rev. Robert C. Morlino, Bishop of Madison.  He … Continue reading →

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Brick by brick in Madison: an Altar-ation!

Posted on 21 February 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Brick by brick in Madison, WI, one of the wackiest liberal locales in the US of A.
The great Bishop of Madison, Most Rev. Robert Morlino, about whom I have written quite a few times (his tag), has made a change … Continue reading →

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Peter Kreeft on liberals: “A Catholic cannot be today what is called a liberal about abortion.”

Posted on 3 December 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the Wisconsin State Journal we have a tale of the visit and speech given by Dr. Peter Kreeft at the Pastoral Center of the Diocese of Madison, where the H.E. Most Rev. Robert Morlino reigns.
In the Spirit: Can a … Continue reading →

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Begin Lent (February) on a Rome Pilgrimage with Bp. Morlino (D. Madison)… and maybe also

Posted on 15 November 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I was alerted about pilgrimage being arranged by Bishop Morlino of Madison.
12-23 February.   Ash Wednesday is 22 February, this year.  A chance to be in Rome and maybe even catch part of the Holy Father’s walk (or glide?) from Sant’Anselmo … Continue reading →

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Bp. Morlino on beauty and worship: beauty is NOT just a matter of taste.

Posted on 22 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

On the site of the Diocese of Madison’s paper, The Catholic Herald (not to be confused with The Catholic Herald in the UK), His Excellency Most Rev. Robert Morlino has some observations about liturgy which are worth a look.
My emphases … Continue reading →

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