Daily Archives: 1 July 2013

Throwing the CDF Under The Bus

A lot of commentary throughout the blogosphere on the release of Milwaukee archdiocesan files on clergy sex abuse. I see Cardinal Dolan taking heat for payoffs and shuttling $57M into a cemetery fund. These are matters for prudential and legal … Continue reading

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Ecclesia de Eucharistia 29

The local community is dependent on the bishop, a person whose office is rooted in the Church’s apostolicity, to provide a “president” for the celebration of the Eucharist. 29. The expression repeatedly employed by the Second Vatican Council, according to … Continue reading

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Two Weeks of Worthy Women: Marie-Marguerite d’Youville

First Canadian-born saint, and a very fitting woman to recognize on Canada Day. Like many women, she defied conventions of her culture by reaching out to and serving the poor. Beyond the confines of a cloister chapel. There are many … Continue reading

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