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Category Archives: Our Catholic Identity
SSPX – Schism or not?
Recently there has been some slightly turbulent discussion in the blogosphere about the canonical status of the Society of St. Pius X, that is, whether or not the SSPX is in “schism”. Some people refer to them as “schismatic”. That … Read More
“They paved paradise and they put up a….”
Right now I am in the midst of making daily podcasts and, in them, mentioning the Roman Station church of the day. I provide a little history of the churches. Thus, I am daily reminded that churches can come and … Read More
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ASK FATHER: Stole-less confession. Okay?
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Does a priest have to wear a stole during confession? I surprised a priest and asked for confession and he did without a stole. No, a priest does not have to wear a stole. The stole is … Read More
UPDATE: D. Madison: Bp. Morlino and the surge of priestly vocations (Parts 1 & 2)
I updated this with Part 2 from the WSJ, below. Read about a seminarian who will say the TLM. To make a donation to the Diocese of Madison and to earmark it for seminarians, click HERE. Once you click the … Read More
ASK FATHER: Membership in a parish, borders, registration
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I am a parishoner at an ethnic church in the Archdiocese of X with national boundaries where there are Masses, sacraments, services, etc in my preferred language. However, I live 20 minutes away in the Diocese of Y. Who … Read More
ACTION ITEM! PLENARY INDULGENCE on FRIDAYS OF LENT!
The usual conditions of confession, Communion and detachment from even venial sin apply, but here is a great opportunity to gain a Plenary Indulgence for those who go to Mass on Fridays of Lent! The Handbook of Indulgences has this: … Read More
Brick by Brick in St. Louis
Brick by brick, my readers, brick by brick. I had some good news: Here is a good example of the Traditionalists “Riding The Bike”. [See this rant HERE.] A Parish near St. Louis is starting a Latin Mass through the efforts … Read More
GO TO CONFESSION… in Cleveland! 4 March UPDATE! Not only Cleveland.
I received this from a reader: I am visiting my company in the Cleveland Diocese this week and I heard at mass yesterday that the entire diocese, every single church, will be having confessions from 5-8pm on March 4. What … Read More
Two African Cardinals standing up!
In the lead up (already) to next October’s Synod, the continuation of last October’s wild ride with its bizarre rules, backroom maneuvers, and strange proposals, Africa (pace Card. Kasper) is coming into its own. I saw this at the National … Read More
“Do not exaggerate, overestimate, what a Pope can do….”
The inimitable Fr. Hunwicke has a good reminder at his fine blog HERE about papal authority (my emphases): Two points. Despite the anxieties entertained by the Intellectuals on both sides of this question … the Traditionalists and the Tablettentendenz … … Read More
Benedict Joseph on The Big Lie of Mr. Cricket: “Andrea Grillo however does serve a purpose. He boldly unmasks the nature of the post-Catholic ideology to which he is…”
