Writes for NCR...while I disagree with what he did, I do agree with one statement that he makes in this piece...as a Catholic he is free to attend any Mass--its what makes us Catholics...
From Yahoo! News - Man Disturbs Mass to Defend Gay Marriage:
"'I just found it to be such a scurrilous, scandalous piece of misinformation,' Colbert said. 'For me to sit there and take it is out of the question.'
Colbert is a freelance writer who contributes stories to the National Catholic Reporter, an independent weekly newspaper that has endorsed same-sex marriage.
'My life is very similar to the people in there,' Colbert told New England Cable News outside the church. 'I want to be married, I have a wonderful partner, we're building a life together, it in no way threatens anyone else.'
Archdiocese spokesman the Rev. Christopher Coyne said it was appropriate to show the video and said only Colbert objected.
'He's not even a member of that parish,' he said. 'He doesn't even worship in Canton. He was obviously alerted and decided to disrupt that Mass.' "
Monday, March 29, 2004
American Ad Limina Visits Began Today
The Holy Father today received in separate audiences:
- Six prelates from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on their "ad limina" visit:
- Archbishop John Francis Donoghue of Atlanta.
- Bishop Robert Joseph Baker of Charleston, accompanied by Bishop emeritus David Bernard Thompson.
- Bishop Peter Joseph Jugis of Charlotte, accompanied by Bishop emeritus William George Curlin.
- Bishop Francis Joseph Gossman of Raleigh.
- Six prelates from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on their "ad limina" visit:
- Archbishop John Francis Donoghue of Atlanta.
- Bishop Robert Joseph Baker of Charleston, accompanied by Bishop emeritus David Bernard Thompson.
- Bishop Peter Joseph Jugis of Charlotte, accompanied by Bishop emeritus William George Curlin.
- Bishop Francis Joseph Gossman of Raleigh.
Sunday, March 28, 2004
Saginaw Bishop Dies
Although a liberal, he was a likeable man. I attended a Day of Recollection that he gave some years ago, his most impressive feat besides having a wooden leg and walking relatively normal was that he memorized the Gospel for every Mass. Please offer your prayers for him...
From Saginaw bishop dies from complications with leukemia - 3/28/04:
"The Rev. Kenneth E. Untener, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw since 1980, died Saturday, March 27, 2004, from complications with leukemia, the diocese said. He was 66.
A native Detroiter, Rev. Untener died at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Infirmary in Monroe.
Cardinal Adam Maida, Detroit's archbishop, released a statement Saturday night saying Rev. Untener will be fondly remembered.
"Priests in Michigan, and around the country, are familiar with Ken Untener's writings, his retreats, his theological and pastoral talks," Maida said. "My brother bishop had a fervor for ministry. His smile and sense of humor will be deeply missed by us all. "
From Saginaw bishop dies from complications with leukemia - 3/28/04:
"The Rev. Kenneth E. Untener, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Saginaw since 1980, died Saturday, March 27, 2004, from complications with leukemia, the diocese said. He was 66.
A native Detroiter, Rev. Untener died at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Infirmary in Monroe.
Cardinal Adam Maida, Detroit's archbishop, released a statement Saturday night saying Rev. Untener will be fondly remembered.
"Priests in Michigan, and around the country, are familiar with Ken Untener's writings, his retreats, his theological and pastoral talks," Maida said. "My brother bishop had a fervor for ministry. His smile and sense of humor will be deeply missed by us all. "
Saturday, March 27, 2004
Archbishop, "No More Letter Writing Campaigns"
The early draft of the liturgy abuse document referred to below had a provision for writing the bishop or Vatican to report abuse, but I guess you won't be able to do that in St. Paul. While being sympathetic to the Archbishop, how can you disregard your flock?
From Archbishop urges group to halt e-mails:
"For several years, Catholic Parents Online, a group that says it promotes the church's 'Absolute Truth,' has filled the e-mail box of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis with messages from members imploring Archbishop Harry Flynn to address certain church issues.
The group is particularly concerned about acceptance of gays and lesbians in some parishes, which it opposes.
It says it succeeded in getting his ear in at least two cases.
But that apparently changed Tuesday when the group's president, Colleen Perfect, received a letter from Flynn asking that the 'assault' on his office be stopped. Included in the mailing were copies of 34 e-mails he recently received from group members.
'From now on I am sending to you all the letters which assault my office because of communications which you have made,' Flynn wrote. 'I must remind you that I am the archbishop and choose to influence in a different manner than you and many of the people who would write to me. I think it is totally unfair of you to engage others in these letter writing, e-mail campaigns. So, since it is you who have contacted these people, you are the one who will receive all of their responses.'"
From Archbishop urges group to halt e-mails:
"For several years, Catholic Parents Online, a group that says it promotes the church's 'Absolute Truth,' has filled the e-mail box of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis with messages from members imploring Archbishop Harry Flynn to address certain church issues.
The group is particularly concerned about acceptance of gays and lesbians in some parishes, which it opposes.
It says it succeeded in getting his ear in at least two cases.
But that apparently changed Tuesday when the group's president, Colleen Perfect, received a letter from Flynn asking that the 'assault' on his office be stopped. Included in the mailing were copies of 34 e-mails he recently received from group members.
'From now on I am sending to you all the letters which assault my office because of communications which you have made,' Flynn wrote. 'I must remind you that I am the archbishop and choose to influence in a different manner than you and many of the people who would write to me. I think it is totally unfair of you to engage others in these letter writing, e-mail campaigns. So, since it is you who have contacted these people, you are the one who will receive all of their responses.'"
Liturgical Abuse Document Signed by Pope
Will be released next month...
From CNS STORY: VATICAN LETTER Mar-26-2004 (770 words) Backgrounder. xxxi:
"A long-awaited Vatican document on liturgical abuse has been signed by Pope John Paul II and is expected to be published after Easter.
The Latin text is being translated into various languages, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, said in late March. Other Vatican sources said the document probably would be ready for release toward the end of April."
From CNS STORY: VATICAN LETTER Mar-26-2004 (770 words) Backgrounder. xxxi:
"A long-awaited Vatican document on liturgical abuse has been signed by Pope John Paul II and is expected to be published after Easter.
The Latin text is being translated into various languages, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, said in late March. Other Vatican sources said the document probably would be ready for release toward the end of April."
Oil is Seeping from Icon in Bethlehem, PA
From mcall.com - Believers say oil is seeping from icon in Bethlehem:
"The metropolitan said the oil would serve to draw attention to the cross and its meaning. He did not call it a miracle, though some in this church of 700 families are inclined to believe it is one.
''What message is trying to send us?'' wondered Varvarelis's wife, Maria, discerning a divine hand at work behind the oil. ''Sometimes a little sign like this makes you nervous, because you don't know what might happen. But we are excited about it.''
Christian history is rich with accounts of icons and statues bleeding or weeping, communion hosts defying gravity, dried saint's blood liquefying on holy days.
Some have been debunked as natural occurrences -- condensation, for example -- or outright hoaxes. Others are unexplained.
This month, at a Roman Catholic church in Medford, Mass., parishioners reported seeing a statue of the Virgin Mary shedding tears."
"The metropolitan said the oil would serve to draw attention to the cross and its meaning. He did not call it a miracle, though some in this church of 700 families are inclined to believe it is one.
''What message is trying to send us?'' wondered Varvarelis's wife, Maria, discerning a divine hand at work behind the oil. ''Sometimes a little sign like this makes you nervous, because you don't know what might happen. But we are excited about it.''
Christian history is rich with accounts of icons and statues bleeding or weeping, communion hosts defying gravity, dried saint's blood liquefying on holy days.
Some have been debunked as natural occurrences -- condensation, for example -- or outright hoaxes. Others are unexplained.
This month, at a Roman Catholic church in Medford, Mass., parishioners reported seeing a statue of the Virgin Mary shedding tears."
Friday, March 26, 2004
Sheen Cause Continues to Advance
I am a big supporter of this cause and have free holy cards available to those who desire them. For more info click here.
From Northwest Indiana News: nwitimes.com - News:
"Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, an Illinois native, is one step closer to becoming the first American-born male saint in the Catholic Church. Roman church officials have renewed formal contact with the nonprofit Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation and its local co-founder, Gregg Ladd of Highland.
In a Jan. 23 letter, Roman Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins, prefect of the Congregation for Sainthood Causes, wrote that the Vatican's internal inquisition regarding Sheen's vices and virtues has been given holy confirmation to proceed to the next step.
'Exploring his background, we find him excellent ...' Martins wrote.
Ladd, lay director of Sheen's cause, said he's been in contact with sources close to the Vatican informing him that the cause is moving at a faster pace than expected.
'This is a giant step,' said Ladd, who's dedicated himself the past eight years to getting Sheen canonized."
From Northwest Indiana News: nwitimes.com - News:
"Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, an Illinois native, is one step closer to becoming the first American-born male saint in the Catholic Church. Roman church officials have renewed formal contact with the nonprofit Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation and its local co-founder, Gregg Ladd of Highland.
In a Jan. 23 letter, Roman Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins, prefect of the Congregation for Sainthood Causes, wrote that the Vatican's internal inquisition regarding Sheen's vices and virtues has been given holy confirmation to proceed to the next step.
'Exploring his background, we find him excellent ...' Martins wrote.
Ladd, lay director of Sheen's cause, said he's been in contact with sources close to the Vatican informing him that the cause is moving at a faster pace than expected.
'This is a giant step,' said Ladd, who's dedicated himself the past eight years to getting Sheen canonized."
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