Daily Archives: 16 November 2010

Bishops Bristle

Posted on 16 November 2010 by catholicsensibility

Interesting stuff on CNS on the new USCCB President. Some refreshing candor from Archbishop Dolan when asked about the pre-election campaigning from the Catholic Right: That wouldn’t be new. There’s always some controversy around the elections. It’s not like I’ve … Continue reading →

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Media Guy Replaces Smart Guy

Posted on 16 November 2010 by catholicsensibility

So! Archbishop Dolan, the darker-horse candidate than black fiddlebacks and lace in a liberal parish, ascends to the USCCB presidency. Let’s speculate: – It is a sex abuse cover-up thing? If so, the bishops have cultivated consciences over the past … Continue reading →

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OCF 207-208: Rite of Committal, Structure

Posted on 16 November 2010 by catholicsensibility

Sections 207 through 210 give an overview of the Committal rite. Let’s take the first two: 207. Both forms of the committal rite begin with an invitation, Scripture verse, and a prayer over the place of committal. The several alternatives … Continue reading →

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