“Extraordinary Form” • Is This Name Still Allowed?
Fulton J. Sheen reminded us: “Many a pontiff goes through life without making a single infallible decision … not one.”
Traditionis Custodes Motu Proprio
IMPORTANT • Stunning News From Rome!
In this meeting—and subsequent statement—Pope Francis made it clear that institutes like the FSSP are not affected by “Traditionis Custodes.”
Marvelous News From Pope Francis!
Two members of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter recently met with Pope Francis at the Vatican. (You can read the whole story.) The Pope insisted that the FSSP should be “preserved, protected, and encouraged.” Moreover, Pope Francis made it clear that institutes such as the Fraternity of Saint Peter are not affected by the […]
Cardinal Cupich’s Diocese • “What Mass Looks Like”
The “primary cross” for most young men has to do with temptations against the 6th Commandment.
Attention! • “15,283 Signatures … More Needed”
I’m generally against online petitions, but here’s the thing…
Breaking! • Bishop Lobsinger Forbids Spanish and French (for Confession & Last Rites)
Spanish may no longer be used (starting 3/6/2022) for the Sacrament of Confession or the Last Rites.
Ruth Slenczynska & “Traditionis Custodes”
Bishop Arthur Roche recently sent out puzzling instructions which encourage “Ordinary Form” Catholics to ostracize and belittle those who prefer the Traditional Mass.
Seriously? • Bishop of Lexington Insists the Dominican Rite Never Existed (!)
These problematic assertions by Bishop Stowe will have to be withdrawn at some point.
“A Plea to the Bishops” • By Monsignor Charles Pope
“As a pastor of souls, I wince at this sort of language directed at good Catholics…” —Monsignor Charles Pope
Latin Mass • Conspicuous Snag in “Clarification”
Archbishop Roche says the ‘true’ parishioners are supposed to make it clear the EF people are lowest on the totem pole.
Archbishop Roche: What the Ordinary Form “has to learn” from the Extraordinary Form
“The Extraordinary Form is another expression (older than the 1969 Missal) and is a valid expression of the Church’s liturgy.” —Arthur Roche
Archbishop Lefebvre Pushed For Vernacular Readings?
Louis Bouyer—the priest chosen to compose “Eucharistic Prayer II”—condemned the liturgical reforms when he saw the results.
Cardinal Cupich Responds To Our Article!
Cardinal Antonelli: “I have the impression that much has been conceded to the Protestant mentality, especially in matters regarding the sacraments.”
Missa “My Little Pony” by Dan Schutte • Its Pedigree
A USCCB statement: singing psalms at Mass “may create problems” … ?
Cardinal Cupich Publicly Demands Greater Use Of Latin & Gregorian Chant At Chicago Masses
No sane person would claim that tunes by Marty Haugen, David Haas, or Rory Cooney constitute polyphony.
Incorrect Statement (July 2021) by Pope Francis
Early in his pontificate, Pope Francis insisted that others correct him “when he gets off course…”
“Mom, Does This Mean We Can’t Go To Our Mass Anymore?”
We’re still reeling from what “Traditionis Custodes” will mean for the life we’ve built.
A Puzzling Assertion by Bishop Arthur Roche (Congregation for Divine Worship)
Is backroom bowdlerization of Sacred Scripture truly irreversible?
“Hand-Communion?” • Provocative Quotes
“Accepting Vatican II” seems to mean deliberately contradicting the actual documents of Vatican II.
Breaking! • Joint Statement by Superiors General of “Ecclesia Dei” Communities
“We beg for a humane, personal, trusting dialogue, far from ideologies or the coldness of administrative decrees.”