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Tag Archives: ordinations
But remember… the problem is the Traditional Latin Mass!
But remember… the problem is the Traditional Latin Mass! If only we could shut it down, the seminaries would fill up again. Right? The average age of a priest in the United States is 67. The large ordination classes of … Read More
Female altar servers up, ordinations down
In once-Catholic Austria, now female altarettes outnumber male servers. HERE Nearly a quarter century after the practice of female altar servers became licit, 55% of Austria’s 45,000 altar servers are girls, according to statistics published by the Archdiocese of Vienna. … Read More
Your Good News
Do you have some good news to report? We could use some. Here is some good news… well… it’s also bad news. I guess it depends on your perspective. One Quarter of Ordinations in France Belong to the Tridentine Rite … Read More
Posted in Priests and Priesthood, Seminarians and Seminaries
Tagged France, ordinations, priesthood
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Priesthood ordinations up 24.7% this year
I have in the past mentioned the Opus Bono Sacerdotii which is dedicated to helping priests who are in trouble. This is an organization which deserves support. That said, I saw a fine statistic on their Facebook page. 595 … Read More
My View For Awhile: Bye for now, KC
It was a quick trip, too quick, but duty calls. As I leave Kansas City, I thank my amiable hosts, whose son was, today, ordained a deacon. They always try to provide the best for the weary clerical guest. Thanks … Read More
Indulgences, blessings for a priest’s First Mass – ATTENTION BISHOPS & ORDINANDS! ACTION ITEM!
Here is something useful from Ed “the academic” Peters. NOTE TO BISHOPS and ORDINANDS: It would be great were you to make this known to people before the opportunity has passed! Consider putting a note about this things in the … Read More
In SSPX news today…
First, we learn that SSPX Bp. Williamson, convicted in absentia in a German court for denying the WWII “Holocaust” (a crime in Germany), has appealed his conviction and fine of €10,000. Next, we learn that the Holy See’s spokesman, Fr. … Read More
QUAERITUR: What to give to a newly ordained priest?
From a reader: First, thank you so much for the work you do each day on your blog, in your articles, and everything else you do in your ministry. I know it gives constant support and inspiration to many. A … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged gifts, newly ordained, ordinations
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Ed Peters on SSPX ordinations
The distinguished canonist Ed Peters, on his blog In The Light Of The Law, has opined about the illicit ordinations performed by the SSPX. This is timely especially because of the tensions in Germany between the bishops in that conference … Read More
Posted in Linking Back
Tagged canon law, censure, Ed Peters, excommunication, ordinations, SSPX
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