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I reject sexism in every form, and all its pomps, and all its empty works.

Posted on 24 April 2017 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

At the Fishwrap (aka National Schismatic Reporter) there is an interesting piece by our old pal Phyllis Zagano which merits a little – just a little – attention. She never misses an opportunity to work in tidbits about the disparity of … Continue reading →

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Posted in Deaconettes, Liberals, Lighter fare, The Drill | Tagged deaconesses, deaconettes, Phoebe, Phyllis Zagano, Romans 16, social communications | 10 Comments

The fog of war and fast communication.

Posted on 3 September 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Many parish bulletins have to be put together some good time in advance of their printing and delivery and distribution. However, on Sunday Pope Francis dropped a surprise on the entire Catholic Church by calling for a day of prayer and … Continue reading →

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Archbp. Gomez: traditional devotions together with new means of communication

Posted on 19 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Some years ago I was hanging around outside the Paul VI audience hall (Vatican) during a plenary session of the Italian Bishops Conference. I was waiting for my bishop to emerge. As I waited I chatted with fellow journalists, the … Continue reading →

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New internet domain: .catholic

Posted on 13 June 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This is interesting. From the Pontifical Council for Social Communications: VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican is in line to control the new Internet address extension “.catholic” and decide who is allowed to use it. The Internet Corporation for Assigned … Continue reading →

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WDTPRS POLL: Social Networks and YOU

Posted on 9 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Please use the sharing buttons! Thanks! I am curious about your use of “social networks” such as Facebook, Twitter, Google+ just to name a few. Please choose your best answer and then (if you are registered here) leave a comment … Continue reading →

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Diocesan official says “I believe that blogging as currently manifested should be made a serious criminal offence”

Posted on 8 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

My good friend Fr. Tim Finigan, His Hermeneuticalness, told me a puzzling tale. Once upon a time, a man learned that the Holy See has stepped up its concern about the rise of Satanism and has stressed that all dioceses … Continue reading →

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Archbp. Celli on ‘pastoral conversion’ on new media. Fr. Z rants.

Posted on 15 October 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From CNA comes this, with my emphases. Vatican official calls for ‘pastoral conversion’ on new media Vatican City, Oct 15, 2010 / 09:51 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Church must intensify its presence in today’s “digital culture,” Archbishop Claudio Maria Celli, … Continue reading →

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Pope Benedict invites priests to give a ‘soul’ to the fabric of the ‘Web’

Posted on 23 January 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

First, may I direct you back to an editorial I wrote for the UK’s Catholic Herald? From CNA: Holy Father encourages online priestly ministry Vatican City, Jan 23, 2010 / 10:24 am (CNA).- In his message for the 44th World … Continue reading →

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