Monthly Archives: August 2008

More sorrow in Leeds

A truly sad situation in the Archdiocese of Leeds. Six parishes were to be suppressed, but now they are simply to be "closed". The local ordinary now forbids Mass to be offered in them. This includes the church where the … Read More

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QUAERITUR: broadcast/recorded Mass when you can’t attend

I received a question by e-mail: Dear Father Z, It’s commonly accepted that shut-ins and invalids who are unable to go to church can fulfill their Sunday obligation by watching a live Mass on TV. It’s that "live" part that … Read More

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Benedict XVI: CD’s of the Rosary in Latin

Vatican Radio has issued a 4 CD set of the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI reciting the Rosary. In Latin. I don’t have any practical ordering information yet.

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Archbp. Burke on a global problem: marginalizing faith in the “private” sphere

When H.E. Most Rev. Raymond Burke was shifted from the Archdiocese of St. Louis to be Prefect of the Apostolic Segnatura, many people asked me if this was a matter of promoveatur ut amoveatur, that is, to get him out … Read More

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QUAERITUR: Resources for explain Mass and things to children

I think you readers can help with this one.   Dear Father Zuhlsdorf, I am a cradle Catholic with three children, we have a family rule that on the way home from Mass the children can ask me questions about … Read More

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QUAERITUR: The “liturgist”

You know the jokes… What’s the difference between a liturgist and a terrorist?  … or You find yourself with two terrorists and liturgist and only have two bullets in your gun…. So, today I received this question: Fr. Z,                I … Read More

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England/Rome: 12-27 September

I will probably be in England for the launch of Usus Antiquior on 14 September and then drop down to Rome for a few days for the conference on Summorum Pontificum.

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Maryknoll priest who attended fake wymym thing called in

Remember the sad news that an infamous Maryknoll priest, Fr. Roy Bourgeois, attended a fake ordination of a wymynpryst? There have been some consequences, apparently. Priest to meet Maryknoll leaders over role in Womenpriests’ ceremony By Dennis SadowskiCatholic News Service … Read More

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REVIEW: Handbook for Laundering Liturgical Linens

You might recall that some time ago I posted a preview of a booklet projected by Angelus Press. It is now out: Handbook for Laundering Liturgical Linens. This is a very useful booklet! Anyone with a parish or chapel who … Read More

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A negligent Fr. Z thanks readers

I have been remiss in send out thanks to readers who have use my amazon wish list to send me items as wondrous as they are going to be time consuming. In my defense, however, I was away from the … Read More

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