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“This blog is like a fusion of the Baroque ‘salon’ with its well-tuned harpsichord around which polite society gathered for entertainment and edification and, on the other hand, a Wild West “saloon” with its out-of-tune piano and swinging doors, where everyone has a gun and something to say. Nevertheless, we try to point our discussions back to what it is to be Catholic in this increasingly difficult age, to love God, and how to get to heaven.” – Fr. Z
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- WVC on Kudos to the Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston: “I hope he inspires others to do likewise. If the bishops who are not dead set against the TLM would…”
- on Roundup of books on St. Augustine of Hippo: “O’Daly’s book is now in a second edition (the one shown above is the first edition). The Augustinian Heritage Institute…”
- on Roundup of books on St. Augustine of Hippo: “For the latinist I would like to suggest: “De Concordia inter Humanam et Divinam Institutionem: Quid Augustinus et Petrarca senserint”…”
- on Kudos to the Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston: “And perhaps Bishop Evelio will participate in the St. Paul Center’s conference at Oglebay next year. It’s only across town…”
- on Kudos to the Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston: “I’m in the DWC. My pastor told me this wonderful news this morning from our new Bishop. The Priests mentioned…”
- on Kudos to the Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston: “People in western North Carolina should mail a copy of this letter to the bishop of Charlotte, noting this is…”
- on Kudos to the Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston: “Good news, to be sure. The bishop is a Leo appointee, too. And to actually attend a TLM, soon after…”
- on ASK FATHER: Is the Collect from Leo’s “Mass for Creation” heretical?: “This great talk (and the part 2 which follows from it) covers the issue of Christ as “firstborn” in some…”
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Category Archives: The Campus Telephone Pole
Latinists! A great opportunity in June
I’ve been in touch with the folks who are organizing Sermo Fidelium (Talk/Language of the Faithful). This will be a few days in a truly beautiful setting for Latinists and students of Latin to spend time together latine loquentes. The … Read More
Posted in Events, The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged Latin, Sermo Fidelium
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Minneapolis – 13 May MORNING – TLM and Rosary Procession for 100th Anniversary of Fatima
A few days ago I mentioned the Fatima anniversary procession that will be at St. John Cantius in Chicago. That’s be great. Also, I will be speaking in Grand Rapids, MI. I just learned that in Minneapolis (my native place), a … Read More
Posted in Events, The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged Una Voce
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New book about influences of Communism and Socialism on Pope Francis
I arose today to a loud PING on my phone as a friend in Rome sent me a link to a piece in the American Spectator by the hardly-ever-subtle George Neumayr about the influence of Communism and Socialism on Pope Francis. The Spectator … Read More
Posted in Francis, REVIEWS, The Campus Telephone Pole, The Drill
Tagged George Neumayr, Pope Francis, Tracey Rowland
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IN THE WILD! Clement XIV goes to Rhode Island!
Our friend “iPadre“, Fr. Jay Finelli, pastor of Holy Ghost in Tiverton, Rhode Island, has wisely received a Papa Ganganelli mug. I enjoy your In The Wild shots. For all the selections click >>HERE<< … and you could have your very own Papa … Read More
Posted in Mail from priests, The Campus Telephone Pole
Tagged Clement XIV, Fr. Jay Finelli, iPadre, Z-Swag
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BOOK: The Devil Hates Latin
The title of this book intrigued me from the start, since it is a phrase that I have written many times. It came out last year (I’m surprised that I wasn’t alerted, frankly). The Devil Hates Latin by Katherine Galgano … Read More
Books For Seminarians Project – COMPLETED!
I posted HERE about this year’s project to give a great book to all the seminarians of the Diocese of Madison, shepherded by the Extraordinary Ordinary, Most Reverend Robert C. Morlino. At that post, I have some blunt things to say … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, REVIEWS, The Campus Telephone Pole, The Coming Storm, The future and our choices
Tagged books, D. Madison, Tracey Rowland
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A spiritual opportunity for Mother’s Day
I bring to the attention of the readership a great spiritual opportunity for mothers. The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe near LaCrosse (build by Card. Burke) has provided a way to enroll mothers for an intention in Holy Mass … Read More
From an American priest in Venezuela
From Fr. Greg Schaffer, from my native place but serving in Venezuela, in my e-mail: I am not sure if you remember me from St. Paul Seminary…we were there together for one I believe. I have enjoyed reading your blog … Read More
New, traditional Carmelite community for men
From my email: Thanks for all you do. I’ve enjoyed your blog for years. I’m just contacting you to spread word of a new religious community starting which is called the Hermits of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (“Eremitae Dominae … Read More
WVC on Kudos to the Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston: “I hope he inspires others to do likewise. If the bishops who are not dead set against the TLM would…”
