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With New Leaders in Rome and Beijing, China's Catholics Face Uncertain Future A LONG ISLAND CATHOLIC - May 17, 2013 ... security forces. On the one hand, Beijing argues that the ordination process must be accelerated, especially in dioceses where there is no bishop. Roman Catholics, on the other hand, see this move as a hardening of Beijing's stance. What they are not sure about is whether this is part of a more general control over human rights militants, or a stratagem on the part of the officials in charge of Catholic affairs, who fear their ...http://revertedxer.blogspot.com/2013/05/with-new-leaders-in-rome-and-beijing.html
Msgr. Batule Is the New Pastor at Corpus Christi in Mineola A LONG ISLAND CATHOLIC - May 15, 2013 Monsignor Robert Batule has been appointed as the new pastor of Corpus Christi in Mineola, succeeding Msgr. Robert Coyle who was ordained an auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of the Military. Msgr. Batule is presently working at St. Joseph's Seminary in Yonkers. "Msgr. Batule grew up in Merrick and attended St. Piux X in Uniondale, which closed in 1984. He attended Cathedral College in Douglaston, NY. Batule was ordained a priest for the Diocese of ...http://revertedxer.blogspot.com/2013/05/msgr-batule-is-new-pastor-at-corpus.html
Ohio Priest Dies of Cancer Two Days After Ordination CLERICAL WHISPERS - May 14, 2013 ... "it became clear this week that an earlier ordination might be prudent," the diocesan vocations office said. Born in 1966 to Robert and the late Patricia Carroll, the priest is the step-son of Connie Carroll, and is also survived by his brothers Patrick and Tim. He studied education at the University of Toledo and went on to get a master's in history there as well. He also attained a master's degree in educational administration from the University of Dayton ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/05/ohio-priest-dies-of-cancer-two-days.html
Jersey Chapel Closes Due to Lack of Catholic Priests CLERICAL WHISPERS - May 12, 2013 The Catholic church in Jersey is to close a chapel in Gorey as there are not enough priests to provide services. The Gorey chapel was opened and dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption in 1954. The chapel, with a congregation of about 40, will close on 19 May to coincide with the retirement of Father Brian Sanderman. There are eight Catholic churches in the island including two within three miles of Gorey. Monsignor Nicholas France, the Catholic Dean of ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/05/jersey-chapel-closes-due-to-lack-of.html
On the National Day of Prayer last week, the Community Bible Study ... TERESA'S TWO CENTS - May 12, 2013 ... she's be at a used curriculum sale just down the street from Notre Dame in Lawrenceville. So, when my workshop ended, I drove over to the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church which was hosting the sale to surprise her. She was surprised! 1 Offenbarung , abbreviated ...http://teresatwocents.blogspot.com/2013/05/on-national-day-of-prayer-last-week.html
Laughing Stock? COUNTERCULTURAL FATHER - May 10, 2013 The Tablet, that bastion of things of dubious orthodoxy, reports that Monsignor Marcus Stock attended the recent meeting of ACTA at Hinsley Hall. ACTA is a fairly noxious organisation, as Mark Lambert has documented here . They agitate for all the usual causes: contraception, women priests etc. I think, as I have observed before , that this flurry of activity is nothing more than the dying gasps of a group of sad old has-beens. However, ...http://ccfather.blogspot.com/2013/05/laughing-stock.html
Irish PM Enda Kenny Hits Back at Catholic Church Threat to Excommunicate TDs Who Voted for Abortion Legislation CLERICAL WHISPERS - May 10, 2013 ... legislation. The possibility of pro-life Fine Gael TDs substantially changing the legislation is being ruled out by several senior coalition figures. In the wake of the church cranking up its opposition to the legislation, Mr Kenny said the Irish government was obliged to bring in the new laws. "As I explained to the cardinal and members of the church, my book is the Constitution and the Constitution is determined by the people," Mr Kenny ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/05/irish-pm-enda-kenny-hits-back-at.html
Ohio Priest Dies of Cancer Two Days After Ordination DA MIHI ANIMAS - May 10, 2013 ... vocations office said. Born in 1966 to Robert and the late Patricia Carroll, the priest is the step-son of Connie Carroll, and is also survived by his brothers Patrick and Tim. He studied education at the University of Toledo and went on to get a master's in history there as well. He also attained a master's degree in educational administration from the University of Dayton and taught middle school social studies before entering seminary. Before finishing his ...http://salesianity.blogspot.com/2013/05/ohio-priest-dies-of-cancer-two-days.html
The Hilltop Passport Party MOUNT ANGEL SEMINARY JOURNALISM - May 9, 2013 http://masjournalism.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-hilltop-passport-party.html
Statement by Bishop Moriarty on the Appointment of Father Denis Nulty As the Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin CLERICAL WHISPERS - May 7, 2013 ... Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin. I can assure him that the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin is full of warm welcomes and it is blessed in its great numbers of faithful and gifted people. Over the past three years, the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin has been very ably administered by Monsignor Brendan Byrne and it is right to also acknowledge his service on this special day. I join with the people, religious and priests of the ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/05/statement-by-bishop-moriarty-on.html
CELAM Meeting to Take Place in Río During Pope Francis' Visit CLERICAL WHISPERS - May 7, 2013 Río de Janeiro is not only getting ready to host the World Youth Day celebrations from July 23-28. The presidential meeting of the CELAM Latin American Episcopal Council will also take place in the Brazilian city where Pope Francis will be attending the youth festival. Monsignor Dimas Lara Barbosa, CELAM Vice-president and archbishop of the Brazilian district of Campo Grande, confirmed the news and explained Brazil's venue will allow the Pontiff ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/05/celam-meeting-to-take-place-in-rio.html
Statement of Cardinal Brady on the Appointment of Father Denis Nulty As Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin CLERICAL WHISPERS - May 7, 2013 http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/05/statement-of-cardinal-brady-on.html
Glasgow Slams Door on Catholic Truth CATHOLIC TRUTH - May 7, 2013 ... by Cardinal O'Brien. Our group was comprised of my unworthy self, another Golden Oldie and three young people, a lad aged 22 and two girls both 16 – all booked to attend the conference and happy to help us encourage other young people to do the same. In the event, almost inevitably, there were very few young people AT the Mass. Still, parents and grandparents are important influences in the lives of their young people so we were determined to encourage as many people as possible to book ...http://www.catholictruthscotland.com/blog/2013/05/glasgow-slams-door-on-catholic-truth/
New Bishop Weighs Into Abortion Row CLERICAL WHISPERS - May 7, 2013 ... available, especially during pregnancy when the lives of two persons - the life of the unborn and the life of the mother - are at stake," he added. Fr Nulty also reiterated a statement from the Catholic bishops last week, that "the deliberate decision to deprive an innocent human being of life is always morally wrong". He was speaking after his appointment at the Cathedral of the Assumption in Carlow. Fr Nulty has 25 years pastoral experience, including as parish priest at St ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/05/new-bishop-weighs-into-abortion-row.html
Address by Fr Denis Nulty Bishop-Elect in Carlow THE ST GENESIUS BLOG - May 7, 2013 I would like to thank all of you for your welcome this Tuesday morning – Bishop Moriarty, Bishop Smith, Monsignor Byrne, brother priests, religious sisters & brothers, parishioners of Carlow & people of the Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin. I thank His Excellency, Archbishop Charles Brown for his accompanying me in recent days. I thank Monsignor Brendan Byrne for the graciousness of his hospitality, his kindly support to me personally and ...http://thefraternityofstgenesius.blogspot.com/2013/05/address-by-fr-denis-nulty-bishop-elect.html
"Decision to Deprive an Innocent Human Being of Life Is Always Wrong" – Newly Appointed Bishop of Kildare CLERICAL WHISPERS - May 7, 2013 The newly announced Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin has said "the deliberate decision to deprive an innocent human being of life is always morally wrong". In his address accepting his appointment by Pope Francis, Fr Denis Nulty reiterated the Catholic Bishops' preliminary response to the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill. The Co Meath parish priest called for best medical and psychiatric care to be made available during pregnancy to mothers "when the lives of two ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/05/decision-to-deprive-innocent-human.html
Address by Father Denis Nulty on His Appointment As Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin CLERICAL WHISPERS - May 7, 2013 ... Archbishop Charles Brown for his accompanying me in recent days. I thank Monsignor Brendan Byrne for the graciousness of his hospitality, his kindly support to me personally and his unstinting care for the Diocese over the past three years. I equally thank my predecessor Bishop Emeritus Jim Moriarty who is delightfully with us this morning for his very fine stewardship of the diocese during his tenure and I wish him continued happiness and blessings in the ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/05/address-by-father-denis-nulty-on-his.html
Welcome Address by Monsignor Byrne on the Appointment of Father Denis Nulty As Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin CLERICAL WHISPERS - May 7, 2013 ... Bishop-Elect and to extend to him our congratulations and warmest welcome. We also welcome here today Bishop Jim Moriarty, our retired Bishop, and Bishop Michael Smith of Meath. Saint Brigid of Kildare, the patron saint of our diocese, was renowned for her hospitality. We remain inspired by how she invited people in and cared for them and how her community honoured the beautiful presence of Christ among us. I would like to assure you, Father Denis, that, likewise, we will do all we can to ...http://clericalwhispers.blogspot.com/2013/05/welcome-address-by-monsignor-byrne-on.html
2013 Appreciation Dinner MOUNT ANGEL SEMINARY JOURNALISM - May 6, 2013 ... 2013 Appreciation Dinner: A Short Photo Essay by Ivan Garcia Table settings and decorations were ready for the grand night; the Appreciation Dinner is for the recognition of our supervisors, spiritual directors, and seminary faculty and administration. The table settings were in season. Gary Bass of the Diocese of Monterey and Frank Villanueva of the Diocese of Honolulu getting reading for the arriving guests. Fr. Gerardo Alberto, M.Sp.S. (left); Christopher Arriaga (middle); ...http://masjournalism.blogspot.com/2013/05/2013-appreciation-dinner.html
Zero Tolerance Against Pedophilia. Also Against Sodomy? RORATE CÆLI - May 2, 2013 From Corrispondenza Romana: Translated and adapted by Rorate's Italian Correspondent, Francesca Romana: By Roberto de Mattei Last April 5th the press reported the news that Pope Francis had reaffirmed Benedict XVI's stance of zero tolerance against pedophilia. The subject was brought up by the Pontiff during an audience with Monsignor Gerard Ludwig Muller, Prefect of thehttp://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2013/05/zero-tolerance-against-pedophilia-also.html