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ZUHLIO RETURNS: “Where Have All The Sisters Gone”?

Posted on 1 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The Official Parodohymnodist of Fr. Z’s Blog has inspired – I don’t know how he does it – has inspired – or even why he does it – has inspired to emerge from retirement
ZUHLIO!
Yes, after the triumphant reemergence from retirement … Continue reading →

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Card. Dolan at USCCB about HHS mandate: Bishops will “not violate our consciences and not obey what we consider to be something immoral”

Posted on 15 November 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From CNS:
Conference of Catholic Bishops on HHS Mandate: We Will ‘Not Obey What We Consider to Be Immoral’
(CNSNews.com) – Cardinal Timothy Dolan, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, says the Roman Catholic Church will continue to resist the … Continue reading →

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United Nations: access to contraception is a “universal human right”

Posted on 15 November 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This is what your taxes fund:
United Nations Declares Access To Contraception A ‘Universal Human Right’
For the first time, the U.N. Population Fund (UNFPA) explicitly described family planning as a ‘universal human right.’ In its annual report, the organization said that … 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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Operation HOT MIC!

Posted on 14 April 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Perhaps this could be run as an ad from now until the election in November?

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A Good Friday Liturgy intercession in the light of our current concerns

Posted on 6 April 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In light of the current circumstances we face as Catholics, as people of all faiths, and as American citizens, this is excerpted from the Good Friday intercession prayers in the Ordinary Form:
IX. For those in public office
Let us pray also … Continue reading →

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Pres. Obama invokes “social Darwinism”. Mr. President, look in the mirror.

Posted on 3 April 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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The President called the budget plan proposed by Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI), “social Darwinism“.
Do you want an example of true social Darwinism?  Look at Pres. Obama’s eager support of abortion and even infanticide.
Only the strong survive.
The … 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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FNC: Hemmer interviews Obama surrogate: hijinx and anti-Catholicism result

Posted on 29 March 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I saw on FNC Bill Hemmer’s interview of two talking heads, Monica Crowley (conservative pundette) and Christopher Hahn (former aide to Sen. Chuck Schumer D-NY).  I hope they post the video of this surprising exchange.
The wonks were reacting to the … Continue reading →

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“Cave-in Catholics”

Posted on 21 March 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Carl Olson at Catholic World Report has a good piece to which I direct your attention:
The CWR Blog
The Emptiness and Deceit of Cave-in “Catholicism”
March 21, 2012 06:20 EST
By Carl E. Olson
“The Bishops speak for the Catholic and apostolic faith, and those … Continue reading →

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