Monthly Archives: September 2007

A reader questions me about bishop’s possible stalling tactics.

I received an interesting e-mail from a reader.  It concerns a "delay" in the implementation of the older form of Mass in a major diocese of the USA.   Here is the letter.  I have edited out the identifying details. My … Read More

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A priest is concerned about a “hybrid” form of Missa Cantata: questions raised.

I got this very interesting e-mail from a priest friend.  Here is the priest’s concern: As far as I could tell from the picture you posted of the Mass in Vermont, the bishop was celebrating not a Solemn Mass but … Read More

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GRAPHICS: Wake Up And Smell The Incense!

Once I get some images together maybe we can have a little vote. UPDATE: We might need another also with possible variations: 1. 2.   3.   4.    5. 6.   7.   8.   9.  

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Volato

Volato. 

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Monsignor stands up to the bullies: Wake up and smell the incense

In The Criterion of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis we find a good response to the embarrassing letter from a priest columnist for the Catholic News Service, which the Catholic News Service – operated by the US Bishops, then distributed to … Read More

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Norms for older Mass issued by Archbp. of Cincinnati: committee to examine priests

The Archbishop of Cincinnati, Most Reverend Daniel E. Pilarczyk, has issued his statement and his norms regarding the Motu Proprio Summorum Pontificum. Here is the cover letter. My emphases and comments. September 5, 2007   Dear Father,               I … Read More

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Mel Gibson building a new “traditional” church

Here is a very interesting story from The Times of India.  The article is very poorly written, but it is interesting. My emphases and comments.  Gibson constructing $37m church5 Sep 2007  The Roman Catholic Church does not recognise Gibson’s secretive … Read More

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D. of Venice in Florida, Bp. Dewayne on the Motu Proprio: very nice

Here is a nice story from the website of the Diocese of Venice.  My emphases and comments. Tridentine Mass Enriches Catholic Culture at St. Martha Church in Sarasota Although Pope Benedict XVI just authorized a wider use of the old … Read More

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Bishop Silva of Honolulu begins liturgical catechesis series

His Excellency Most Reverend Larry Silva, Bishop of Honolulu will be giving a catechetical series in the diocesan newspaper, the Hawaii Catholic Herald.  Let’s take a look, shall we? Remember, just because this began after the release of Summorum Pontificum … Read More

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HELP! Create a list of 14 September Masses with the Extraordinary Use

Can you chime in here right away with news about celebrations of the older form of Mass scheduled for 14 September? Thanks!

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