Category Archives: Church History

Congratulations, Diocese of Sacramento!

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Deacon Bob

Today, the Holy Father has appointed auxiliary bishop of Sacramento, Fr. Myron J. Cotta. Bishop-elect Cotta was born in 1953 in California in the diocese of Fresno. He entered seminary in 1980 studying at St. John’s seminary in Camarillo, finishing … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Diocese of Marquette!

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father today has appointed bishop of Marquette Father John F. Doerfler. Until now, Fr. Doerfler was the vicar general for the diocese of Green Bay. Fr. Doerfler was born in 1964 in Appleton, Wisconsin. He studied at St. … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis!

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Our new Holy Father is Pope Francis! Formerly Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio from Argentina, Pope Francis is a Jesuit and a man of great holiness. A man who knows the poor, and who has taken the name of a great saint … Continue reading →

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The Church Waits…..

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Deacon Bob

At this very hour, the cardinals are in conclave and will be casting their first vote in a manner of minutes. I cannot tell you how vivid my memories are of the conclaves of 1978 when Albino Luciani was elected … Continue reading →

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Benedict’s Final Words as Translated by Vatican Radio

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Here are the final words of Pope Benedict XVI to the cardinals of Rome. It is my understanding that they are the last official words of the Holy Father before his retirement takes effect in five hours. Radio Vatican’s English … Continue reading →

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Benedict’s Final Blessing

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father gave his last blessing to the public this afternoon. The Vatican’s you tube channel has provided this video clip. Click on this link. http://www.youtube.com/embed/SNf9U9x0pUc” God bless you too, Holy Father!

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Pope Benedict’s Reflection on the Second Vatican Council

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Deacon Bob

The Vatican news source is printing the comments the pope made very recently to the Roman clergy. These comments were without notes and were his reflections on the Second Vatican Council, and his involvement in it as a young scholar … Continue reading →

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Papa Luciani, Pope Benedict XVI and Vatican II

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Deacon Bob

I saw with delight today in this video clip from the Catholic News Service the linking of Pope John Paul I with Pope Benedict’s understanding of the Second Vatican Council. In this video, Luciani is quoted as a young bishop … Continue reading →

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Attention Deacons! The Feast of St. Vincent, deacon and martyr

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Deacon Bob

Tomorrow is the memorial of the martyr and deacon St. Vincent. Most of what we know about this deacon comes from the poet Prudentius. St. Augustine delivered a sermon about the deacon Vincent and drew from the Acts Vincent in doing so. What … Continue reading →

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Feast of St. John Lateran

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Today is the feast of St. John Lateran, the cathedral of Rome and the Pope’s church. It is an ancient church, first built in the 4th Century on the Lateran hill in Rome. The Roman family Lateran donated land to … Continue reading →

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I Was There…. Pope John Paul II is Elected 34 Years Ago Tonight

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Today is the 34th anniversary of the election of Karol Woityla as Pope John Paul II. I was there that night and remember it as if it were last week. Here is a video clip of what I and hundreds … Continue reading →

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And You Think Your Parish is Busy….

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Deacon Bob

I was perusing the Vatican’s website for the Propagation of the Faith (www.fides.org) and found this short article about a parish in Jiang Yin, China which is in the diocese of Nan Jing. In the first eight months of this … Continue reading →

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Happy Feast Day, Deacons throughout the World!

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Today is the memorial of St. Ephrem, deacon and Doctor of the Church. (Yes, friends, there is numbered among the doctors of the Church a deacon.) Someone to whom the title of “Doctor” is given is someone who is acknowledged … Continue reading →

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Seventh Anniversary of Pope Benedict XVI’s Election

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Last week in the midst of a lot of activity, I didn’t have time to post on the seventh anniversary of the Holy Father’s election to the See of Peter. Also last week, he celebrated his 85th birthday. Here is … Continue reading →

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Anti-Catholic Bigotry in Minnesota

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Deacon Bob

You may be aware that the University of Minnesota – Duluth will be hosting a play entitled, The Deputy written by Rolf Hochhuth. This play, which I have not read or seen personally, reputedly castigates Pope Pius XII and portrays … Continue reading →

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