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Dustin F, OCDS on TC Repression in the Diocese of St. Augustine: “This decree is dated 5/18/22. Today, I read that Bishop Estevez’s retirement was accepted yesterday, 5/23. Interesting timing, eh? And…”
Gregg the Obscure on TC Repression in the Diocese of St. Augustine: “Bishop Estevez issued this less than a week ago. His successor was announced today. It seems likely Bishop Estevez would…”
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"But if, in any layman who is indeed imbued with literature, ignorance of the Latin language, which we can truly call the 'catholic' language, indicates a certain sluggishness in his love toward the Church, how much more fitting it is that each and every cleric should be adequately practiced and skilled in that language!" - Pius XI
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- Daily Rome (not) Shot – 504 – bonus pics
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Grant unto thy Church, we beseech Thee, O merciful God, that She, being gathered together by the Holy Ghost, may be in no wise troubled by attack from her foes. O God, who by sin art offended and by penance pacified, mercifully regard the prayers of Thy people making supplication unto Thee,and turn away the scourges of Thine anger which we deserve for our sins. Almighty and Everlasting God, in whose Hand are the power and the government of every realm: look down upon and help the Christian people that the heathen nations who trust in the fierceness of their own might may be crushed by the power of thine Arm. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end. R. Amen.
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ASK FATHER: Right of appeal of a diocesan Catholic school
From a reader… QUAERITUR: I pray that you will answer this query. Under canon law, is there any right of appeal regarding the closure of a diocesan Catholic elementary school, currently under the auspices of a particular parish. There are … Read More
JUST TOO COOL: Eucharistic Procession throughout the entire school building
I received a good note about my home parish back in my native Minnesota, the famous St. Agnes in St. Paul. I really need to get back there. Dear Fr. Z., Thanks for all your work, especially in these trying … Read More
@BishopCoyne to start a digital Catholic High School
Bishop Christopher Coyne of Diocese of Burlington is setting up a “digital Catholic High School”. Intriguing, no? Here is a part of an interview he did at Aleteia. Your diocese — Burlington, Vermont — announced plans to open the first … Read More
Archbp. Cordileone, Church in San Francisco under attack from without, within
This is another indication of what is coming our way in the near future. Folks… start getting your heads into that mental place where you can deal with open persecution. From LifeSite: SAN FRANCISCO, March 6, 2015 (LifeSiteNews.com) – San Francisco’s … Read More
Defending Archbp. Cordileone (Archd. San Francisco)
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco is taking flack from the usual suspects for his support of an initiative at Star of the Sea to build a corps of altar boys (not girls – HERE) and for having an entirely reasonable … Read More
Video message from a Bishop to Catholic teachers as the school year begins
Here is a video message from His Excellency Most Reverend Robert C. Morlino to Catholic teachers in the Diocese of Madison. As teachers workshops wind up around the country, and as schools begin again, and as this Year of Faith … Read More
A diocesan “morality clause” in Louisiana
Bp. Vasa has had a bumpy ride in Santa Rosa in implementing a provision that teachers in Catholic schools not live or teach in open violation of Catholic teachings. Now I see that in the Diocese of Lafayette, a Catholic … Read More
Catholic Congressmen who support abortion – educated in Catholic schools
From CNS (check out their spiffy feed on my side bar) comes this, which can serve as an answer to why Bp. Vasa of Santa Rosa is keeping an eye on his Catholic schools: Majority of Congressional Members Educated at Catholic … Read More
Bp. Vasa (D. Santa Rosa) under fire for requiring Catholic school teachers to live according to the Faith
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat has an interseting story about an initiative in the local Diocese of Santa Rosa where Most Rev. Robert Vasa is bishop. It occurred to me as I read this that people who make a push … Read More
Things fall apart
From Sr. Mary Ann Walsh at the USCCB HQ: American Girl Catholic School Uniform Catholic schools are in vogue. Proof: You can buy a Catholic school uniform for an American Girl doll. In your favorite plaid. You can find them … Read More
Top Catholic High Schools
The Cardinal Newman Society has identified some excellent High Schools. […] “Since competition began in 2004, the Honor Roll has been a helpful tool for administrators, families, and benefactors in recognizing the quality of a Catholic high school,” said Patrick … Read More
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QUAERITUR: How to go to a Catholic college without losing your faith and your mind?
From a reader: I will be attending a catholic university in the fall, and I have recently learned that it teaches heresy. While I am not shocked by this, I am concerned about myself and my faith. I am still … Read More