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Category Archives: Traditionis custodes
HUGE: “Official Vatican Report Exposes Major Cracks in Foundation of Traditionis Custodes”
Diane Montagna has it. HERE You might remember that part of the justification Francis used for stomping on the TLM (aka the people who wanted it) was a consultation of bishops around the world. It turns out that what we … Read More
The pogrom continues in the Diocese of Jefferson City – UPDATED
UPDATE 31 May 11:28: Readers have asked for the whole letter, which I did not have. The link in the email didn’t work and posted a screenshot of what I had. Another reader found the whole thing: HERE This should … Read More
D. Charlotte, NC: Another bishop about to crush people who desire traditional worship in the name of “concord and unity”. – UPDATE
UPDATE 30 May 2025: At The Pillar we read that then-Cardinal Prevost, Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, told the new Bishop of Charlotte to put the brakes on a controversial relocation of a diocesan cathedral. Bull in a china … Read More
“Pro aris et focis” – Food for thought
Not being a fan of The Pillar for various reasons, I wouldn’t ordinarily point out one of their posts. However, this one is by Luke Coppen, my former editor at The Catholic Herald when I wrote for them in happier times. I … Read More
Another Traditional Latin Mass cancelled! Happy New Year! – UPDATED… sad
Happy New Year! ? Another Latin Mass CANCELLED. Two minutes before Mass yesterday, St Stanislaus in New Haven, CT, was informed by @ArchbishopBlair that their Latin Mass will no longer exist as of January 14th. Who’s next? https://t.co/REWZQtLYNa pic.twitter.com/jWSeytWLsq — … Read More
Raymond Arroyo video interviews with Ed Pentin, Damian Thompson, Archbp. Gänswein
Raymond Arroyo interviewed Archbp. Georg Gänswein on his recent show. (BTW… that ä means his name is pronounced like “gens-vine” not “gans-wine”). Please. At a certain point, Raymond asked Gänswein about what Benedict XVI thought about his own motu proprio Summorum … Read More
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More tears shed in St. Louis.
From The Federalist: St. Louis Archdiocese Closes Thriving Traditional Latin Mass Parish […] As a result of all those meetings and focus groups, St. Barnabas, a growing Traditional Latin Mass parish with children consisting of 35 percent of the congregation, … Read More
Adventures in Sunday Worship: St. Anne’s and the Season of Creation
My heart goes out to people who are constrained either to attend Sunday Masses at parishes where weird stuff goes on or have to drive great distances. My heart is broken for people whose shepherds deny them their Christian dignity by … Read More
Diocese of Orange: TLM cancelled
Remember, that the attacks on the Traditional Latin Mass are really attacks on the PEOPLE who desire it. I received this from a reader… How might one respond to this letter? How about something like this. Dear Father Quang, Thank … Read More
The persecution of traditional Catholic faithful continues: TLM forbidden at St. John Vianney’s shrine in France
Remember: It’s not just the rites that they fear, because they make them uncomfortable, it’s the people who desire those rites whom they really distain. It’s the people. The TLM is effectively banned at the Shrine of Ars. How is … Read More
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