In response to recent events and inquiries that have been made about them, this letter, written to ecclesiastical officials as part of an ongoing dialogue, is now being posted on our site. Update (September 16, 2023): To date, Father de … Continue reading
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Pope Francis: Priests of SSPX Absolve ‘Validly and Licitly’ During Holy Year of Mercy
To My Venerable Brother Archbishop Rino Fisichella President of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization [Source] [Skip to penultimate paragraph, here emboldened, regarding our headline —Catholicism.org] With the approach of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy I … Continue reading
Saint Benedict Center Novena Schedule
Our Yearly Novena Schedule When he founded the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Father Leonard Feeney intentionally established a simple devotional life for members of his foundation. Because his was to be an active Order, not primarily contemplative, … Continue reading
Saint Augustine Institute Syllabus
View at Scribd.com: https://www.scribd.com/doc/243253257/Syllabus-SAI-pdf
Universae Ecclesiae
Below is the official English translation of the Instruction, Universae Ecclesiae. The Latin original — and all the official translations — are found on the Holy See’s web site.
Mortalium Animos: The Promotion of True Religious Unity
To Our Venerable Brethren, Patriarchs, Primates, Archbishops, Bishops, and to all Ordinaries in Peace and Communion with the Apostolic See. Pius XI, Pontifex Maximus. Venerable Brethren: Greetings and Apostolic Benediction: The will to strengthen and to diffuse for the common … Continue reading
Doctrinal Note on Some Aspects of Evangelization – Summary Points
14-December-2007 — Vatican Information Service Doctrinal Note on Some Aspects of Evangelization SUMMARY POINTS I. Introduction 1. The Doctrinal Note is devoted principally to an exposition of the Catholic Church’s understanding of the Christian mission of evangelization, which is to … Continue reading
Father Feeney and the Bombing of Nagasaki
Sandro Magister has more excerpts from Cardinal Biffi’s book on line. These passages regard the dropping of the bomb on Nagasaki.
What’s in That Latin Footnote?
Videtur etiam Ecclesiam catholicam inter illas Communiones comprehendi, quod falsum esset. Don’t get it?
CDF Document: Magisterial Documents and Public Dissent
Archbishop emeritus of Vercelli and Secretary of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. On January 29, 1997, the Holy See published this document authored by then Archbishop (now Cardinal) Tarcisio Bertone, at the time Secretary of the CDF. … Continue reading
Benedict XVI – 30 November Wednesday Audience
This is our own translation of the maltreated Wednesday Audience of His Holiness — BENEDICT XVI GENERAL AUDIENCE Wednesday, November 30, 2005 Psalm 136, 1-6 Upon the rivers of Babylon Vespers – Tuesday fourth week 1. On this first Wednesday … Continue reading
Acerbo Nimis
Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Pope Pius X to the Patriarchs, Primates, Archbishops, Bishops and other Ordinaries in Peace and Communion with the Apostolic See Venerable Brethren, Health and Apostolic Blessing: Ignorance breeds indifference: 1. At this very troublesome and … Continue reading
Apostolic Constitution — Quo Primum
Pope Saint Pius V Servant of the Servants of God For a Perpetual Memorial of the Matter Upon Our elevation to the Apostolic throne, We gladly turned Our mind and energies, and directed all Our thoughts, to the matter of … Continue reading
Mortalium Animos: The Promotion of True Religious Unity
To Our Venerable Brethren, Patriarchs, Primates, Archbishops, Bishops, and to all Ordinaries in Peace and Communion with the Apostolic See. Pius XI, Pontifex Maximus . Venerable Brethren: Greetings and Apostolic Benediction: The will to strengthen and to diffuse for the … Continue reading
The Council of Florence (A.D. 1438-1445) From Cantate Domino — Papal Bull of Pope Eugene IV
The sacrosanct Roman Church, founded by the voice of our Lord and Savior, firmly believes, professes, and preaches one true God omnipotent, unchangeable, and eternal, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; one in essence, three in persons; Father unborn, Son born … Continue reading