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Yesterday evening, Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua died. He was the shepherd of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for 15 years retiring in 2003. He has been described as progressive on some social justice issues, staunchly orthodox on matters of doctrine and deferential … Continue reading →

Here is a short clip of my philosophy professor at St. Mary’s College, Fr. Fabian, and an example of his unique humor and wisdom. Fr. Fabian is a very dear figure in the collegiate lives of many of us who … Continue reading →

The Holy Father, just minutes ago, announced that two prelates from the United States, Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien, formerly of Baltimore and Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York will be given the red hat during the upcoming February 18th consistory. The appointments of O’Brien … Continue reading →

This coming weekend is the Epiphany of the Lord. It marks three weekends in a row during which we have had major celebrations of our faith: Christmas, Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God, and Epiphany. Three weeks of celebrations. … Continue reading →

I would like to share with you the contents of a telegram the Vatican has made public that the Holy Father sent to Archbishop Charles Chaput regarding Cardinal John Foley, who died yesterday. TO THE MOST REVEREND CHARLES CHAPUT ARCHBISHOP … Continue reading →

The archdiocesan newspaper The Catholic Spirit (www.catholicspirit.com) about a week ago ran an interesting article on the experience Archbishop John Ireland in the Civil War, from 1862 shortly after the battle of Shiloh until April, 1863. In 1862 Bishop Thomas … Continue reading →

I was listening this morning to the radio, and the person interviewed made mention of his observations of younger people and their reaction to silence. He observed that most were frightened of times of silence, always being “plugged in” to … Continue reading →

To all who log on today, I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! Blessings, Deacon Bob

Last Friday marked the three year anniversary of the start of this weblog. On October 28, 2008, the first post was written. Since then there has been 1204 other posts with nearly 500 comments. Over 500,000 page visits in that … Continue reading →

Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church Harmony, Minnesota  

California is a wonderful state. Here in the valley west of San Francisco and south of Sacramento there are vineyards everywhere. In the county surrounding where I am staying, there are over 100,000 acres of grape vines. From what I … Continue reading →

I will probably be not posting much in the next week, as I am on vacation. If something of note pops in my mind, I will find a computer and write about it. By the way, northern California is beautiful … Continue reading →

I said a while back that I would post on Papa Luciani’s funeral. I was there, in the cool rain. I have always found that confounding in a way, i.e., why the good Lord saw fit to have a cloudy … Continue reading →

I would ask that all of you pray for one of my brother deacons of the diocese of Winona who is seriously ill. May God give him strength and healing. Thanks.

“You would be surprised at what you could do if you tried.” – John Patrick Doyle, TOR