Category Archives: Church News

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, Venerable

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Two days ago in the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI named Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Venerable a Servant of God, recognizing in him a “life of heroic virtue.” Bishop Sheen was, as many of you know either from personal experience (if you … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Diocese of Rockville Centre

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Deacon Bob

This morning, the Holy Father appointed two new auxiliary bishops for the diocese of Rockville Centre. They are:  Monsignor Nelson J. Perez, born 1961 in Miami and of Cuban descent, and ordaineda priest of the archdiocese of Philadelphia in 1989. … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Archdiocese of Denver and Diocese of Buffalo!

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father this morning has appointed Bishop Samuel Aquila, currently bishop of Fargo, North Dakota, the new archbishop of Denver. The See of Denver has been vacant since its former bishop, Archbishop Chaput, was appointed to Philadelphia a number … Continue reading →

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Congratulations, Diocese of Little Rock!

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Deacon Bob

My former classmate in Rome, now Bishop Anthony B. Taylor of Little Rock, will be ordaining three men to the priesthood tomorrow. All three men are Hispanic, and one of them is from St. Raphael’s parish in Springdale, my sister’s … Continue reading →

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Canadian Bishop Laicized

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Deacon Bob

The Canandian Conference of Catholic Bishops announced six days ago that Bishop Raymond Lahey, former bishop of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, has been laicized following his conviction of importing child pornography by a Canadian court last year. Let us pray for … Continue reading →

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Benedict XVI on the Diaconia of Communion

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father spoke today to the last group of American bishops making their ad limina visits. This particular group included all the Eastern Rite bishops of the United States. The Holy Father’s theme was largely that of Church unity, … Continue reading →

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The Scourge of Human Trafficking

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Deacon Bob

It is not being reported in the press as far as I can ascertain, but an  an international meeting on human trafficking is being held as we speak in Quito, Ecuador. The meeting’s title is Meeting on human trafficking and smuggling … Continue reading →

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World’s Oldest Bishop Dies

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Deacon Bob

The world’s oldest Catholic bishop, Bishop Antoine Nguyen Van Thien, died Sunday in France at the age of 106 years. He was the former bishop of Vinh Long, Vietnam and had celebrated the 80th anniversary of his ordination to the … Continue reading →

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New “Servants of God” Named Today at the Vatican!

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Pope Benedict has named today numerous people “Servants of God” for their lives of heroic virtue. Included in the list were two Americans: Bishop Frederick Baraga, the first bishop of Marquette, Michigan, born in modern-day Slovenia on June 6, 1797 … Continue reading →

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Georgetown and Kathleen Sebelius

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Deacon Bob

You may have heard in the press recently that Georgetown University, a Jesuit institution, has invited the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius, to speak at one of its commencement ceremonies in the near future. Kathleen Sebelius, although … Continue reading →

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The Church in China Grows

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Fides (see link below right under “Good Websites”) is reporting that there were 3,500 baptisms during Easter in the diocese of Hong Kong. Furthermore, in the Chinese mainland, there were 22,104 baptisms this Easter. Of these baptisms, 75% were adults. … Continue reading →

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Bishop Quinn Interviewed by EWTN News

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Deacon Bob

I’d  like to draw your attention to an article in the National Catholic Register (www.ncregister.com/daily-news/minnesota-bishop-is-encouraged-by-young-peoples-quest-for-truth/) in which my bishop, John Quinn of Winona is interviewed. In this article, he speaks of the youth desiring the truth over self-centered relativism. The … Continue reading →

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Permanent Deacons Continue to Increase

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Deacon Bob

The 2011 annual Church statistics were presented to the Holy Father today. Of note is the continued increase of deacons, especially in  North America and Europe. By the end of 2010, there were 39,564 permanent deacons in the world (up … Continue reading →

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Benedict XVI, Sexuality, and the Bishops of Region VIII

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Deacon Bob

Bishop Quinn and other bishops met with the Holy Father today for their ad limina. I wanted to share with you the words he spoke to them. My source is from the Vatican’s website (www.vatican.va). Dear Brother Bishops, I greet … Continue reading →

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Ad Limina – to the Tombs of the Apostles

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Deacon Bob

 My bishop, John M. Quinn along with bishop-emeritus Bernard Harrington, vicar general Rev. Richard Colletti and vicar of the clergy Fr. Tom Melvin are in Rome this week for the ad limina. As you probably are aware, about every 5 … Continue reading →

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