Note that this is only the tomb of the Apostle. His relics, together with those of St. James the Less, are kept in the Basilica of the Holy Apostles in Rome. World Bulletin: The tomb of St. Philip the Apostle, … Continue reading
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Priest Beaten by Mad Liberal for Offering Traditional Latin Mass
Rorate Caeli: “You have been tough, but we will smash your head. Signed, Your friend Satan”. That was one of several threatening messages sent to Father Hernán García Pardo, parish priest of San Michele, in Ronta [Mugello region of the … Continue reading
Tribute to Sister Mary Anastasia Quinn Heroic Nurse of the Civil War
There is a book titled Angels of the Battlefield that relates the incredible stories of the Sisters of Charity in ministering to the wounded of both sides of this devastating war between the states. It is one of the most … Continue reading
China and the Pope: ‘It’s War’ Says Cardinal Zen
The Chinese Communist government has once again boldly promoted itself as the ultimate master of all things Chinese, including mainland religious affairs, with the ordering of three illicit consecrations (since November, 2010) of bishops having no papal mandate. The Chinese … Continue reading
Omaha Police Officers Find Strength in Prayer and Sacraments
CNA has a great article here by Joe Ruff. It makes one appreciate even more the stress good policemen go through and the extra help they receive from God to help themselves and others. Driving to the autopsy of an … Continue reading
California Diocese Wants to Buy Crystal Cathedral
Catholic Culture: The Diocese of Orange has offered $50 million to purchase Crystal Cathedral, the 3,000-seat Protestant church built by televangelist Robert Schuller. More on this here.
7th Graders at Catholic School Subjected to Evil Indoctrination, Raise Money for Pro-Aborts
Saint Louis Catholic: How is it that a Seventh Grade class from Our Lady Queen of Peace School ended a week-long program about social justice by donating the money raised to, among other groups, Equality Now, which advocates for the … Continue reading
Latin Patriarch Says Christians Face Virtual Extinction in Holy Land
Catholic Culture: The Church in the Holy Land faces the prospect of extinction, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem said at a conference in London. More on this here.
Seven More Priests Slated for Illicit Episcopal Consecration in China
Catholic Culture: Father Joseph Guo Jincai, who was ordained a bishop in November 2010 without a papal mandate and now serves as vice chairman of the Chinese Catholic Patriotic Association, has announced that seven more bishops will be ordained in … Continue reading
Cardinal Kazimierz Swiatek, 15 Years in the Worst of Stalin’s Labor Camps, RIP at 96
I wrote a short biography of this valiant soldier of Christ, along with other Cardinals who suffered in Communist prisons, in an article I titled “Red Is for Martyrdom: Unsung Heroes of the Sacred College.” If you scroll down the … Continue reading
Pope Benedict Urging All Nations to Help East Africa’s Starving Refugees
CNS: Pope Benedict XVI urged the international community to deliver urgent humanitarian aid to the drought-stricken Horn of Africa, especially Somalia, where tens of thousands have fled drought and famine. Read more here.
Homosexual Equivalency Activists Want Compliance by All or Else
Deacon Fournier Catholic Online: In the past I warned of the “Two Step” of the New Censors. The effort seeks to exclude our positions from being heard in the public square or from influencing the positive/civil law. Those who oppose … Continue reading
Saltillo Diocese Comes to Defense of Defiant Pro-Homosexual Bishop
You would not expect this perversity in a country so family oriented. And this saccharine and contemptible defense, written by Father Gerardo Escareno, has been posted on the Mexican Bishop’s Conference website. The Diocese of Saltillo, Mexico has responded to … Continue reading
Ted Kennedy Tore Up Papers Willing Hyannis Compound to Benedictines
Daniel J, Flynn of The American Spectator: The Kennedys fought with the likes of Franklin Roosevelt, Jimmy Hoffa , and Robert Bork over the duration of thirteen presidential administrations. Now that no Kennedy holds political office in Washington, they’re fighting … Continue reading
Beijing Escalates Its War Against the Church, Another Episcopal Consecration Coming
Zenit News: The French agency Eglises d’Asie is reporting that China’s next illicit ordination will happen in the coming few days. This will be the third episcopal ordination without the Pope’s approval since June 29. Read full report here.
