Monthly Archives: September 2007

I received an interesting e-mail from a reader.  It concerns a "delay" in the implementation of the older form of Mass in a major diocese of the USA.   Here is the letter.  I have edited out the identifying details. My … Read More →

Once I get some images together maybe we can have a little vote. UPDATE: We might need another also with possible variations: 1. 2.   3.   4.    5. 6.   7.   8.   9.  

Volato. 

In The Criterion of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis we find a good response to the embarrassing letter from a priest columnist for the Catholic News Service, which the Catholic News Service – operated by the US Bishops, then distributed to … Read More →

The Archbishop of Cincinnati, Most Reverend Daniel E. Pilarczyk, has issued his statement and his norms regarding the Motu Proprio Summorum Pontificum. Here is the cover letter. My emphases and comments. September 5, 2007   Dear Father,               I … Read More →

Here is a very interesting story from The Times of India.  The article is very poorly written, but it is interesting. My emphases and comments.  Gibson constructing $37m church5 Sep 2007  The Roman Catholic Church does not recognise Gibson’s secretive … Read More →

Here is a nice story from the website of the Diocese of Venice.  My emphases and comments. Tridentine Mass Enriches Catholic Culture at St. Martha Church in Sarasota Although Pope Benedict XVI just authorized a wider use of the old … Read More →

His Excellency Most Reverend Larry Silva, Bishop of Honolulu will be giving a catechetical series in the diocesan newspaper, the Hawaii Catholic Herald.  Let’s take a look, shall we? Remember, just because this began after the release of Summorum Pontificum … Read More →

Can you chime in here right away with news about celebrations of the older form of Mass scheduled for 14 September? Thanks!

I understand that the Bishop of Dallas has issued a statement on the Motu Proprio.  So far all I have been able to see is an edited version.  Does anyone out there have the unedited version? Kindly email me.

The Roanoke Times has an article about the Motu Proprio and older form of Mass. Do you remember The Party Line?  "There is no interest here.  Priests can’t do this.  We’ve already done enough for these people.  I’m in charge!" … Read More →

Biretta tip to HE o{]:¬) for the following article from The Times about Archbishop Vincent Nichols as the frontrunner for the Archdiocese of Westminster, and therefore a red hat.    My emphases and comments. From The Times September 4, 2007Church … Read More →

Does anyone really doubt that the way Beijing has been dealing with the Vatican is somehow entangled with the upcoming Olympics? BEIJING (AP) — Beijing Games organizers say they plan to build a multi-faith worship center in the Olympic Village, … Read More →

Everyone…. RUSH over to Vultus Christi for a great shot of St. Gregory!

In the newer calendar today is the feast of St. Pope Gregory the Great. Here is this Pope’s entry in the Roman Martyrology. There might be a slight flaw in the Latin text. Can you find it? Memoria sancti Gregorii … Read More →