Category Archives: Church News

April 20 – World Day of Prayer for Asia Bibi

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Tomorrow, Wednesday of Holy Week, all the world is asked to pray for Asia Bibi, a Christian Pakastani woman who has been condemned to death in Pakistan for blasphemy, and for all the victims of that country’s contested anti-blasphemy law. … Continue reading →

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Happy Anniversary, Holy Father

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Today is the sixth anniversary of Pope Benedict’s election to the papacy. He was elected in a very short conclave after the death of Pope John Paul II. He continues, it seems, to enjoy good health, a clear mind, and … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Archdiocese of Detroit!

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father today has named Fr. Jose Arturo Cepeda of the diocese of San Antonio to be the new auxiliary bishop of the archdiocese of Detroit. Bishops-elect Cepeda was ordained a priest on June 1, 1996 and completed his … Continue reading →

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The Vatican on Recent Illicit Ordinations of Bishops in China

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Deacon Bob

As you may have heard, the government of China coerced the participation of Catholic bishops in China in the ordination of a couple of men to the episcopacy, ordinations that did not have papal mandate and thus are illicit, though … Continue reading →

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Annual Audit on Reports of Abuse

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The Unites States Council of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has recently released the 2010 Survey or Allegations and Costs, completed by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA). This in an annual audit of the bishops’ Charter for the … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Diocese of Yakima!

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father a few hours ago appointed bishop of Yakima, Washington, Bishop Joseph J. Tyson who has been the auxiliary bishop of Seattle.  Bishop Tyson was born in the diocese of Yakima in 1957, studied at the Catholic University … Continue reading →

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If You Are in Rome or Poland….

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father announced today that October 22 will be the feast day of soon to be Blessed Pope John Paul II in the diocese of Rome and in all the dioceses of Poland. Outside of these dioceses, the local … Continue reading →

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The Holy Father on Continuing Life-long Formation

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father addressed the bishops of the Syro-Malabar Church in India today as part of their ad limina visit to Rome. He spoke of a number of things, but one thing caught my attention — the need for ongoing … Continue reading →

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Open the Doors to Christ!

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Deacon Bob

A beautiful song has been written for the beatification of Pope John Paul II. It will be debuting on April 30, from what I know. It’s title is: Aprite le porte a Cristo! and is written by Msgr. Marco Frisina, … Continue reading →

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North African Bishops Say “No” to War in Libya

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Deacon Bob

The bishops of North Africa have called for an end to military conflict in Libya. According to Catholic Culture they have said, “We know that war solves nothing, and when it breaks out, it is just as uncontrollable as the … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Religious Freedom

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I read an article today written by George Weigel in First Things, entitled, “All War, All the Time.” In it, he writes about the Church’s struggle for religious freedom back in the 1960s through the 1980s in communist countries bent … Continue reading →

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Extra Year of Philosophy On The Way!!

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Deacon Bob

Yesterday, the Vatican released the “Decree on the Reform of Ecclesiastical Studies of Philosophy” which updated norms issued in 1979. It calls for an additional year of philosophy study before a student can earn a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Idols

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Deacon Bob

It is very tempting for us to have our idols in life, you know, those things or activities or ideas or people we consider perfect and worthy of our all. We would want to think of them as without blemish … Continue reading →

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Prayers for Fr. Corapi

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Deacon Bob

There is a Facebook page for anyone wanting to pray for Fr. Corapi. Here is the link: Facebook Page. As those of us in the mental health profession know so well, an accusation of sexual misconduct ruins your reputation regardless … Continue reading →

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Fr. Corapi

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Deacon Bob

I believe most if not all of you are aware of Father John Corapi, SOLT, a priest who has tremendous preaching ability and who is heard regularly on Relevant Radio and other Catholic news sources. He is being accused by … Continue reading →

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