Category Archives: SESSIUNCULA

Regarding the entry on indulgences, a reader sent this. It is reputed to by Martin Luther’s very own receipt he received at Wittenberg.  He wanted evidence against the Church selling plenary indulgences, and all he got was this. Now.. I … Read More →

In Der Spiegel, a German weekly, Bp. Williamson, the former rector of the SSPX seminary in Argentina, was interviewed. Go to the link to read the whole thing, but here are some of the more interesting points. My emphases and … Read More →

A really interesting story came to my e-mail. H.E. Most Rev. Daniel Jenky, Bishop of Peoria, ordered that a letter of his composition be read in all churches on Sunday.  Some parishes did not comply. The issue?  His concern over … Read More →

I picked this up from UKLifeLeague.com Call for Two-Child Limit on Families from Government Adviser Couples who have more than two children are putting an ‘irresponsible’ burden on the environment, the Government’s leading green adviser has warned.  Jonathon Porritt called … Read More →

The great Fr. Eduard Perrone of the fortunate Assumption Grotto parish in Detroit delivered a fine sermon for Septuagesima Sunday.  A reader here, a parishioner there, Diane of the blog Te Deum Laudamus sent me some rough audio which I … Read More →

The FSSP has made available their TLM training DVD in the UK. I reviewed it here. I encourage priests in the UK interested in learning the older form of Mass to check out this useful tool.

You all know about the wacky St. Mary’s in Brisbane and the wackier Fr. Kennedy, who has led his flock toward the cliff. This is in from ABC. Brisbane priest sacked over Catholic feud By Kim Lyell and Kerrin Binnie … Read More →

I recently heard on TV a media wonk challenge a racial double-standard in sentencing guidelines for cocaine and for crack.  Cocaine is used more by white people but the sentencing guidelines are less harsh than those for crack, used more … Read More →

The Archbishop of Milwaukee, His Excellency Most Rev. Timothy Dolan published norms for the Archdiocese for the Extraordinary Form of the Mass. My emphases and comments. Archbishop promulgates guidelines for Extraordinary Form celebrations In order to ensure an orderly implementation … Read More →

In a story in La Nacion, there is speculation that perhaps SSPX Bishop Galaretta could take over at the seminary in La Reya, Argentina in place of SSPX Bp Williamson. Whatever move they make, clearly Bp. Williamson will be assuming … Read More →