New Encyclical Will Focus on Social Teaching

Posted on 02/29/08 by Petrus1962

Vatican, Feb. 29, 2008 (CWNews.com) – Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the Vatican Secretary of State, has confirmed reports that Pope Benedict XVI will soon release an encyclical on Catholic social teaching. Cardinal Bertone told the Italian daily La Repubblica that the Pope’s 3rd encyclical will deal with “international social problems, with special focus on developing nations.” [...]

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REPLY FROM DOCTRINE OF THE FAITH ON BAPTISMAL FORMULAE

Posted on 02/29/08 by Petrus1962

 VATICAN CITY, 29 FEB 2008 (VIS) – Made public today were the responses of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith to two questions concerning the validity of Baptism conferred with certain non-standard formulae. The first question is: “Is a Baptism valid if conferred with the words ‘I baptise you in the name of [...]

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Dom Gérard, Eternal Memory!

Posted on 02/29/08 by scottarbuckle

Dom Gérard Calvet of blessed memory, the famed Abbot of Sainte-Madeleine-du-Barroux can best be remembered for his work for those who love and desire the Traditional Latin Mass.   He can be seen in the two pictures above that were taken at his 50th jubilee anniversary as a priest. One particular address he gave at the ten [...]

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The Traditional Latin Mass at Georgetown University

Posted on 02/28/08 by Petrus1962

Campus Ministry Endorses Celebration of Latin Mass Tridentine Mass Held Biweekly in Copley By Elizabeth Blazey , The Hoya In response to student requests for the Tridentine Mass, a traditional Catholic Mass said in Latin, the Office of Campus Ministry has agreed to regularize its twice-weekly observance in Copley Crypt.  Students first submitted a formal [...]

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Pope Benedict XVI appoints new Bishop for the Diocese of Lansing

Posted on 02/27/08 by Petrus1962

The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Earl Boyea as the fifth bishop of the Diocese of Lansing.  The 10-county Diocese of Lansing includes more than 200,000 Catholics.  His Excellency will be installed as the Bishop of Lansing, Michigan on the 29th of April.  Bishop Mengeling will be the administrator of [...]

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Roman Catholic, author, conservative commentator William F. Buckley Jr. dies at 82

Posted on 02/27/08 by scottarbuckle

William F. Buckley Jr., the conservative pioneer died today at his home working at his desk. By Mark Feeney, Globe Staff  William F. Buckley Jr., who as author, journalist, and polysyllabic television personality did more to popularize conservatism in post-New Deal America than anyone other than Barry Goldwater or Ronald Reagan, died yesterday at his [...]

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New District Superior for the FSSP

Posted on 02/26/08 by Petrus1962

The Superior General of the FSSP, The Very Reverend Fr. John Berg, with the consent of the General Council, has accepted the request of Fr. George Gabet, FSSP to step down as District Superior and has named Fr. Eric Flood, FSSP as his successor.  Fr. Flood was ordained to the Sacred Priesthood in 2000 a.D. by [...]

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Restoration of the Sacred: UPDATE

Posted on 02/24/08 by Petrus1962

The restoration of Sts. Cecilia and Philomena are well on their way. As you can see by the photos, the sanctuary is almost completely done.  You will notice that the original oil painting of St. Philomena is gone but, Deo volente, it should be back before Easter fully restored to it’s orginal splendor.  All of the statues [...]

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Resist the devil and he will fly from you

Posted on 02/24/08 by Petrus1962

Rev. Mr. Jonathan Romanoski, FSSP JMJtf “Resist the devil, and he will fly from you.” + In the Ancient Roman Liturgy which we follow so closely throughout Lent, this Sunday, the 3rd Sunday of Lent, was known as “Scrutiny Sunday,” in which the Church began to examine more closely Her candidates for baptism, for proof [...]

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How come the priest’s got his back to us?

Posted on 02/23/08 by Dr.Pax-ill

Often we hear the comment that during the Traditional Latin Mass, the priest ‘has his back towards the people’ usually followed by complaints about how that makes some feel left out, slighted, uninvolved, or that we can’t see what’s “happening”, etc. Actually, the priest and the people are both facing the same way, towards the altar [...]

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