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Baltimore’s Archbishop O’Brien removes a priest from his parish

Posted on 10 November 2007 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This article greatly interested me. Far and wide I hear that parish priests occasionally invite non-Catholic ministers in to their parishes to do things. They think that is ecumenical. So, I was intrigued by this article in the Baltimore Sun. … Continue reading →

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Good news in California: Bp. Garcia of Monterey – TLMs at a time “convenient for the people”

Posted on 10 November 2007 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A biretta tip goes to PH of CA for this good story from the California Catholic Daily about what is happening in the Diocese of Monterey, under the guidance of His Excellency Most Reverend richard Garcia. My emphases and comments. … Continue reading →

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Happy 232nd Birthday Marine Corps!

Posted on 10 November 2007 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

To all the Marines out there, present and past, thank you and Happy Birthday! Tonight I will drink a 1775 Punch in your honor. OORAH

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Hell’s Bible on the older Mass

Posted on 10 November 2007 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The New York Times has an article on attending the Traditional Latin Mass in Merchantville, NJ, near Philadelphia. One of my quotes about the older Mass is paraphrased in the article. My emphases and comments. November 10, 2007 Latin Mass … Continue reading →

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Baltimore’s Archbishop O’Brien removes a priest from his parish

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Happy 232nd Birthday Marine Corps!

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