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- ex seaxe on Faith practice declining far and wide…. except…: ““the progressive spectacularization of Vatican liturgies that has occurred over the past three pontificates” Really? One of the very few…”
- on Faith practice declining far and wide…. except…: “I praise God, even in the midst of these persecutions, for the TLM, the priests who say it, the bishops…”
- on Faith practice declining far and wide…. except…: “Dad of Six – True. Check out the plummeting of baptisms and marriages over the last several decades. Which means…”
- on Faith practice declining far and wide…. except…: ““Sure but …. The Faith is growing in Africa ! “ And thank God for their priests who are sent…”
- on Faith practice declining far and wide…. except…: “I think that the loss of Mass attendance is partially related to the post-Vatican II era of “feelings”. I remember…”
- on Faith practice declining far and wide…. except…: “Besides the obvious hemorrhaging of attendance and religious, the other thing that comes to mind is what figures are they…”
- on Faith practice declining far and wide…. except…: “I have heard for years that the Province of Quebec in Canada has many beautiful churches and was once a…”
- on Faith practice declining far and wide…. except…: “Yes, following the Attorney General of Maryland’s detailed report on the extensive sexual predation and cover-up by the Archdiocese, Bill…”
- on 15 April 2019 – Notre-Dame de Paris: “@ Anita Moore, O.P.(lay): The Tour Montparnasse’s only redeeming quality is the view from its top, but wishing to trade…”
- on Faith practice declining far and wide…. except…: “If the FSSP owns some of the churches that they staff, it may be wise to figure out a different…”
- on Faith practice declining far and wide…. except…: “What I find most irksome is Catholics who see all this happening and then say, “it’s time of renewal”. No,…”
- on Faith practice declining far and wide…. except…: “Is it simply a coincidence that church attendance began to decline just after the introduction of the Novus Ordo? It…”
- on Card. Sarah: “Many Western prelates are tetanized… the dream of being loved by the world”: “Oh, yes. My hearty AMEN! We are very privileged to still have brave, vocal, devoted, and blessed shepherds such as…”
- on Your Sunday Sermon Notes: 2nd Sunday after Easter (N.O. 3rd of Easter) 2024: “I’ll note (in case people question) I had the Eucharist in one of the masses (not both as they were…”
- on Card. Sarah: “Many Western prelates are tetanized… the dream of being loved by the world”: “Spot on I’d say.”
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Tag Archives: excommunication
Head of Austrian “We Are Church” Excommunicated
Here is something that the Fishwrap won’t be happy to report. German sources report that Pope Francis, the first Pope who ever smiled, the first Pope who ever kissed a baby, the first Pope since … well, some nice Pope … Read More
Cincinnati: Wymyn stage a fake ordination at Episcopalian church. Reminder of we should do about it.
Some wymyn played priest the other day in Cincinnati. My friend Fr. Martin Fox, a real priest in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, is all over this. What I found curious about this is that the news report at WCPO TV … Read More
WHERE’S THE OUTRAGE? Francis and the ‘c’atholic Left.
Liberals, living in Nephelokokkygia, think that Pope Francis is “teachable“. When he confounds their expectations and does something Catholic, they say, “He’ll come around.” When he makes sharp negative remarks about radical feminists, they respond, “We’ll guide him him.” And then … Read More
Sr. Margaret Farley endores the same things that got the Australian priest excommunicated
Here is your Sr. Margaret Farley update! Yes, she managed to get back into the news. Go to the site of the Cardinal Newman Society, whose feed I am delighted to have on my side bar. Check it out. And … Read More
Fishwrap and excommunicated Australian are “shocked”
Yesterday I wrote (HERE) about the Australian now-former priest, Greg Reynolds, who received a decree of excommunication. The excommunication was issued under the aegis of Pope Francis. This has sent liberals into a tail spin. After all, isn’t Pope Francis … Read More
Loose cannon (now former) priest has been excommunicated
“Pope Francis is just, like, he’s just the most wonderfullest Pope, like, EHvur!” So, the liberals gush, completely ignoring what Francis is about. And so we turn out attention down-under, where a loose cannon of a priest ran amok for … Read More
Posted in Francis, Liberals, The Drill
Tagged excommunication, Greg Reynold. Archd. Melbourne
15 Comments
15 Comments
NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo – excommunication? Can. 915?
Prof. Ed Peters, canonist (whom I still think is wrong about a question concerning Mass obligations – but I digress), has posted something instructive about catholic politicians who truly need some medicinal help from Holy Mother Church. We enter in … Read More
Rumor… that’s it… rumor… UPDATED
Sigh… I am going to keep the combox on moderation. A site HERE is reporting rumor that… I have been informed of an upcoming clandestine meeting of clerics who were recently expelled from the FSSPX. These priests were invited to leave … Read More
Posted in New Evangelization, Our Catholic Identity, SSPX, Throwing a Nutty
Tagged Archbp. Lefebvre, Bp. Fellay, Bp. Williamson, excommunication, rumor, SSPX
22 Comments
22 Comments
Peters on Canon Law and deaconesses
From the blog of The Canonical Defender, Dr. Edward Peters, comes this: Some thoughts occasioned by Bp. Wcela’s essay on female deacons by Dr. Edward Peters Writing in America magazine, Bp. Emil Wcela (ret. aux. Rockville Center) is encouraging wider … Read More
CDF: Declaration on break away Greek “Catholic” group, excommunications
From VIS and Vatican Radio (Bolletino in Italian): CDF issues declaration on canonical status of “so-called Greek-Catholic bishops of Pidhirci” Given below is the text of a declaration issued today by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith concerning the … Read More
QUAERITUR: Joining the Polish National Catholic Church
From a reader: Some relatives told me they were considering joining the Polish National Catholic Church. I see from what you have previously written they have valid sacraments (that’s good) but they don’t seem to be in union with our … Read More
Phoenix: Mercy Sister excomm’d for abortion decision at Catholic hospital no longer excomm’d?
Did anyone notice this little story in the “briefs” at CNS? Mercy nun at hospital that allowed abortion ‘no longer excommunicated‘ PHOENIX (CNS) — A Mercy sister who was automatically excommunicated because of her role on the ethics committee that … Read More
QUAERITUR: A host found on the altar after Mass.
From a reader: This morning I attended a Mass that was celebrated by a VERY old priest; just a simple daily Mass, nothing fancy, no smells or bells. When it came time for the prayers of consecration, it seemed as if … Read More
The most important thing I will ever write on this blog
This is the most important thing I will ever write on this blog. If I get nothing else through to any reader here, long-time visitor or new, I would want it to be this. There is no sin that we … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, 1983 CIC can. 915, Emanations from Penumbras, New Evangelization, Our Catholic Identity, The Drill, The future and our choices, Wherein Fr. Z Rants
Tagged abortion, can. 1398, confession, excommunication, reconciliation, sacrament of penance, Seal of confession
23 Comments
23 Comments
Priests/confessors at WYD given authority to lift excommunication for abortion
Via Catholic World News: Priests hearing confessions at World Youth Day have been given the authority to lift the excommunication of penitents who have been involved in abortions. Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela of Madrid granted that authority to all … Read More
Posted in Emanations from Penumbras, Just Too Cool, SESSIUNCULA
Tagged abortion, excommunication, WYD
52 Comments
52 Comments
Dr. Peters on can. 915 and “catholics” who cause scandal and yet receive Communion
The Canonical Defender, Ed Peters, has comments on can. 915, a very important canon which has in the opinion of many been little observed. Go to Dr. Peters page for his bit about Robert Mugabe’s reception of Communion at the … Read More
QUAERITUR: EMHC told to put unconsumed, recognizable Host down the sacrarium/drain
From a reader: I attended the class in our parish to become an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. I do not want to distribute Communion at Mass because I think it is not needed, but I would like to bring … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged abicere, can. 1367, excommunication
14 Comments
14 Comments
The sad canonical tale of Sr. Margaret McBride
The distinguished canonist Ed Peter’s on his blog In The Light Of The Law has a good examination of the canonical censure incurred by Sr. Margaret McBride of St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, AZ. Sr. McBride played a crucial role … Read More
Posted in Emanations from Penumbras, The Drill
Tagged Bp. Olmsted, excommunication, Phoenix
10 Comments
10 Comments
QUAERITUR: decree about excommunications of SSPX bishops
I have received several emails asking about the juridical effect of the lifting of the excommunications of the SSPX bishops in January 2009. Some are saying that the decree means that there never were excommunications in the first place, some … Read More
ex seaxe on Faith practice declining far and wide…. except…: ““the progressive spectacularization of Vatican liturgies that has occurred over the past three pontificates” Really? One of the very few…”
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