Daily Archives: July 1, 2011

Archbishop Sartain Receives the Pallium

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Deacon Bob

  Congratulations to Archbishop J. Peter Sartain of Seattle. He received the palllium from Pope Benedict two days ago at the Vatican. Archbishop Sartain and I were students together at the North American College in Rome back in 1977-78. He … Continue reading →

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Papa Luciani on Marriage and the Family

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I thought it would be worthwhile to take a look at what Pope John Paul I (Papa Luciani) had to say during his pontificate about marriage and the family. The following is an excerpt from his address to the American … Continue reading →

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Fighting for Marriage: Update

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Deacon Bob

After I wrote my last post earlier today, I ran across this article written in my local newspaper, the The Winona Daily News. It is written by Dick Houck, president of the Catholic Defense League. His article is entitled, Marriage … Continue reading →

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Fighting for Marriage

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I am confused. Why are we not more energized and vocal about the assault on marriage that is occurring throughout our country at this time? Yes, the bishops are speaking out eloquently. Here in Minnesota, Archbishop Nienstedt of St. Paul/Minneapolis, … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Deacon Bob

“Pray and you will be saved. Don’t pray and you will be lost.” — St. Alphonsus Ligouri

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