Monthly Archives: November 2012

Would you consider helping Dante in his ministry with Catholic Christian Outreach

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Foolishness

I’m a big fan of Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) in its ministry to bring Catholic university students  a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I know the founders Andre and Angele Regnier, the president Jeff Lockert and several young people who have … Continue reading →

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Cardinal Ravasi issues clarification and denies making baby-killer statement

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Foolishness

Here it is from the Culture.va website: Clarification Note In reference to the article by Giulio Meotti under the title “The Vatican on Gaza: Israel is a Baby-Killer”, Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi categorically denies having said or implied this assertion. In presenting … Continue reading →

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President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush’s former Episcopal priest becomes a Catholic

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Foolishness

Here an excerpt of the news story: The Rev. Larry Gipson, who was dean of the Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham from 1982-94 and rector at the largest Episcopal church in the nation from 1994-2008,  has become a … Continue reading →

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We need an Action Institute North

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Foolishness

Father Z has linked to a piece about the Acton Institute’s Fr. Robert Siroco: CNA has an article about my friend Fr. Robert Sirico of the Acton Institute (btw… Acton University: June 18 – 21, 2013). My emphases and comments. Rome, Italy, Nov 29, 2012 … Continue reading →

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No, the Vatican did not call Israel a baby-killer, contrary to myriad reports.

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Foolishness

No, the Vatican did not call Israel a baby-killer. But a Cardinal made a passing remark that has spread across the Internet like wildfire. Google “Ravasi” and Herod” and you get more than 1.2 million results. Here are samples from … Continue reading →

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Msgr. Steenson gives an interview to the National Catholic Register

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Foolishness

You can read it all here at their site.  Here’s are some excerpts:   The past year has brought both joys and challenges for the new ordinariate. Msgr. Steenson said that he has to be “very patient with people because … Continue reading →

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Unofficial news of Dec. 8 ordination in Victoria

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Foolishness

I do not see this announced either in the Diocese of Victoria newsletter or schedule or on the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter website, but I think it is safe to reveal the following: Former Anglican Catholic … Continue reading →

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Toronto Anglican Use Mass for Christ the King Sunday

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Foolishness

Our friend Toronto Peregrinus has alerted me to this YouTube video of last Sunday’s Anglican Use Mass in Toronto. Toronto Peregrinus writes: You will appreciate what Mr. Jason Kenney, Federal Minister of Immigration, said about the music on this clip. … Continue reading →

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A baby shower for a new Trolly

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Foolishness

Our parish held a baby shower for Rebecca and Michael Trolly on  Sunday.  Unfortunately, I was unable to attend as I was en route to Ottawa from  Boston.  I sure would like to have been there. Michael’s mother came with … Continue reading →

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Charles A. Coulombe’s article in the St. Augustine Review

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Foolishness

Most interesting article here.  

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