Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Fr. Z is the guy who runs this blog. o{]:¬)

BROOKLYN 25/10 – Day 42: theologically certain

The rising sun illuminated the Borough of Brooklyn today at 6:35, which was 14 minutes earlier than how it had shed its light upon the Rione Regola in Rome. It will for this Borough set at 16:43 and for the … Read More

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BROOKLYN 25/10 – Day 41: shopping

Over in Rome the sunrise was at 6:48 and the sunset was at 16:59. The Ave Maria Bells was supposed to ring for the Curia, but it didn’t.  However, it did ring at The Parish, and this is what it … Read More

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Wherein Fr. McDonald challenges Fr. Z

Fr. Allan McDonald has a blog called Southern Orders. At that blog he issued a “challenge” to me. HERE Father has taken exception to what I wrote about a homily (homilies) given by Fr. David Carter in Chattanooga about the … Read More

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More pain in Charlotte and Greensburg – IMPORTANT UPDATE

UPDATE: 7 Nov 2025 A commentator, below, wrote: The Greensburg story might be fake news. https://thecatholicherald.com/article/diocese-of-greensburg-denies-banning-ad-orientem-for-novus-ordo-masses And also… Yeah, I just talked to a representative of the Diocese of Greensburg, and he confirmed that Bishop Koulick has made no restrictions … Read More

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Wherein Fr. McTeigue has a good idea.

Remember the B as in B, S as in S put out about the TLM recently by the Windy Prelate? HERE

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BROOKLYN 25/10 – Day 40: Still looking homeward

I’m in Brooklyn for a few days before my last leg home. The mood here seems to be one of pessimistic resignation with anger. Why? Muslims ripping down American Flags in New York City I think it’s pretty clear how … Read More

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ROME 25/10 – Day 39: Look homeward

Here in Rome, the sunrise was at 6:45. The sunset will be at 17:02. But not for me. The Ave Maria Bell ought to ring at 18:30 for the Curia. At The Parish it ought to ring at about 17:28… … Read More

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ROME 25/10 – Day 38: Details details.

6:45 was the sunset in Rome. 17:03  is sunset in Rome. 17:30 is when the Ave Maria Bell ought to ring, which is just about when it should ring by solar time. It is the Feast of St. Charles Borromeo … Read More

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ACTION ITEM! Seven Sisters Apostolate for Saturday

This post is absolutely and blatantly self-serving! I shudder to think about my present situation if there weren’t people praying for me out there. I am so grateful to all of you. Therefore, I want to underscore a special group. … Read More

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Cong./Dicastery for Doctrine of the Faith: “Mater Populi fidelis” – Nota dottrinale su alcuni titoli mariani riferiti alla cooperazione di Maria all’opera della salvezza

UPDATE: Since I posted, the website has been updated with working links and the English text. Once again, the Holy See demonstrates its commitment to excellence on their website and the distribution of information.   At the time of this writing, … Read More

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