Author Archives: Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

About Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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

Cri de coeur – “Pape Benoît, intervenez pour nous!”

This came from a friend in France.  While I warmly endorse the sentiment, I’m afraid this might be overly optimistic, that Benedict would intercede with Francis.  That Francis would even bother to listen even if he did!   He’d probably order … Read More

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In Pittsburgh, they can always hurt you more.

Become a Custos Traditionis (HERE) and don’t forget a Novena to St. Ann (HERE). ___ When I saw the letter sent by Bp. Zubik of Pittsburgh to the priests of that diocese, I was so taken aback by its overreach and pastoral … Read More

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Photo by The Great Roman™

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Priest suspended, sent for psychological treatment for celebrating the Novus Ordo in Latin

Today I posted elsewhere something I wrote about before: Moral Injury. I originally wrote about Moral Injury because I had also, previously, written about how bishops use “psychological evaluation” – the Psych Strike Gambit – against priests to remove them … Read More

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Talk about optics

The other day I posted about the implementation of Traditionis custodes … TC… by the Bishop of San Diego.  In his pastoral care for the most marginalized group in the Church, he suppressed the TLM in the northern part of the diocese.  … Read More

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Revisiting “Moral Injury” in light of “Traditionis custodes”

It seems like just moment ago that I revisited the topic of Moral Injury. But now we have Traditionis custodes. Originally Published on: Jun 9, 2020  From a reader… I am a physician and have had the opportunity to work with several burnt … Read More

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Wherein Fr. Z thanks donors and also makes a suggestion to those who want alternatives

I am so very grateful to my donors, both those who contribute occasionally and those who subscribe to a monthly donation.  Thank you to the “200”‘s!  I am so very grateful to those who send items from my wish list.  … Read More

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What is your good news?

We’ve had so much bad news lately.  How about some good news? It has been some time since I’ve inquired. What is your good news? For my part, I built some shelves in the garage and survived the heat and … Read More

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Rome Shot 254

CAPTION: St. Ann: “Enough playing with the Holy Spirit now, time for your bath, and mommy still has to pray her psalms” – Mary: “Obey your granny.” Photo by The Great Roman™ BTW… The Great Roman™ and I had a … Read More

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