Category Archives: Brick by Brick

Interview with Msgr. Pozzo, Secretary of the Pont. Comm. “Ecclesia Dei”

Over at NLM there is a very useful entry, which also asks from some help from people who are competent in German. At the German site of Vatican Radio there was an interview with the Secretary of my old haunt … Read More

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Canadian Anglicans seek Rome

Benedict XVI is the Pope of Christian Unity. From the Canada.com. CALGARY — A Calgary Anglican parish is the first in Canada to take up an invitation made by Pope Benedict XVI last year to return to the Roman Catholic … Read More

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Bishop prostrates himself as penance for crimes against children

Do you remember that I suggested that to do penance for the crimes against minors by priests and bishops, and the damage they have done to the Church, bishops especially should prostrate themselves in public view before their cathedrals before … Read More

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REVIEW: Benedictine nuns of Abbaye de Notre-Dame de l’Annonciation

I have often mentioned that I think Gregorian chant sung by women only is ethereally beautiful.  Listening to the new chant disk by the Benedictine nuns of Abbaye de Notre-Dame de l’Annonciation has confirmed my view. The Benedictine nuns of … Read More

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Austrian Canons Regular to staff parishes in D. of Rockville Centre

Did you see this good news? This is for your Brick By Brick file. This is from a press release of the Diocese of Rockville Centre.  This is just the beginning…. of the press release, that is. DIOCESE  OF  ROCKVILLE  … Read More

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England: number of seminarians rises

Here is some good news. The number of seminarians in England is on the rise. From CNA: England sees highest number of new seminarians in over a decade London, England, Nov 23, 2010 / 03:11 am (CNA).- Seminaries in England … Read More

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A little late maybe, but this upgrade is welcome

The Vatican may…may be moving away from high-deaf in regards to technology to high-def. From CNA: Vatican TV makes high-definition move with new broadcast van Vatican City, Nov 16, 2010 / 07:22 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The Vatican has unveiled a … Read More

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Video about St. Michael’s Abbey, Norbertines in California

I really admire the way some traditional groups are using new technology to get the word out about their communities, their apostolates and their products by which they make a living. The Norbertines at St. Michael’s Abbey in Silverado, CA … Read More

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Pope Benedict v. Bugnini liturgy in Italy

The other day I posted about Pope Benedict’s message to Italian bishops meeting in Assisi in  plenary session.   His Holiness spoke of liturgy in terms that I thought were rather strong. Sandro Magister takes the Holy Father’s words as a … Read More

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Pope Benedict speaks to Italian bishops about liturgy

The Holy Father sent a message to the Italian bishops through the intermediary of the President of the Italian Bishops Conference (CEI) in anticipation of a plenary meeting they will perpetrate in Assisi. He begins the meat of his address … Read More

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