Category Archives: Church News

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen’s Case Advances

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Yesterday, Pope Benedict received the positio outlining Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen’s cause for canonization. A positio is a very large collection of documents collected by the diocese of Peoria, Illinois that outline his life and will be used to examine … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Dioceses of Rapid City and Milwaukee

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father this morning has appointed Msgr. Robert Gruss bishop of Rapid City, South Dakota, and Rev. Donald J. Hying auxiliary bishop of Milwaukee. Msgr. Gruss is a 55 year old priest from the diocese of Davenport. He was ordained … Continue reading →

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Blessed Sr. Dulce Lopes Pontes – The Good Angel of Brazil

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Deacon Bob

You probably won’t see this in the media much, but read about this remarkable woman. Sr. Dulce Lopes Pontes was beatified today in San Salvador de Bahia in norteastern Brazil. Cardinal Geraldo Majella Agnelo presided over the Mass that was … Continue reading →

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New Consultants to the Holy Father

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father today has named, along with others, two American sisters to be consultors in the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization. They are: Sister Sara Butler of the Order of the Missionary Servants of the … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Diocese of Joliet

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father today appointed Bishop Robert Conlon bishop of Joliet in Illinois. Bishop Conlon has been the bishop of Steubenville. The diocese of Joliet had been governed by now Archbishop J. Peter Sartain of Seattle. Archbishop Sartain and I … Continue reading →

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Dying For The Faith

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Fides, an agency of the Congregation for the Evangelization of the People in the Vatican published the names of pastoral care workers, priests, religious and lay Catholics killed during 2010. During 2010, 25 pastoral care workers were killed: one bishop, … Continue reading →

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New Guard Sworn In

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Today, in Vatican City, a new group of Swiss Guard were sworn in to service to the Holy Father. The history of the Swiss Guard is very interesting, and I don’t have the time right now to elaborate on it. … Continue reading →

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New Seminary in the United States

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Deacon Bob

This doesn’t happen all that often, so it is newsworthy. The archdiocese of Washington, D.C. formally established a new seminary named Blessed John Paul II Seminary located near The Catholic University of America (CUA). Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington … Continue reading →

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The Vatican’s Comments About The Killing of Bin Laden

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I wish to provide my English translation of the declaration of the Holy See in reference to the killing of Osama Bin Laden. Osama Bin Laden — as we all know — was most gravely responsible for the spreading of … Continue reading →

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The Church Knows It Needs Bloggers

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Deacon Bob

You may not be aware, but one of the events occurring at the Vatican these recent days has been an invitation only meeting of Catholic bloggers from all over the world, sponsored by the pontifical councils for culture and social … Continue reading →

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John Paul II is Beatified

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father beatified Pope John Paul II this morning at the Vatican. From the reports I have read so far, it sounds like it was what everyone expected — a grand day. The Anchoress, (see link to lower right) … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Diocese of St. Augustine!

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father today has appointed Bishop Felipe de Jesus Estevez as bishop of the diocese of St. Augustine in Florida. Bishop Estevez was ordained a priest in 1970 for the diocese of Matanzas in Cuba, but was unable to … Continue reading →

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Veneration of the Blood of Blessed John Paul II

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Deacon Bob

This morning, the Vatican indicated that for the beatification of John Paul II this Sunday, there will be exposed for veneration of the faithful a small vial of John Paul II’s blood in liquid form. The Communicato regarding this is … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Diocese of Evansville!

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father has appointed Fr. Charles C. Thompson from the archdiocese of Louisville to be bishop of the diocese of Evansville. Bishop-elect Thompson was born in 1961 in Louisville, attended St. Meinrad School of Theology and was ordained a … Continue reading →

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Msgr. Kevin Irwin

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I read by chance this morning that Msgr. Kevin Irwin, Dean of the School of Theology and Religious Studies at Catholic University of America, will be stepping down from his position effective June 30, 2011. I wish him well. Msgr. … Continue reading →

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