I’m not sure why all these leaks are happening now – maybe the leaks of U.S. diplomatic cables are inspiring someone. Maybe the CDW can commiserate with the U.S. State Department.
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Calling all New Zealanders – UPDATED 11/26
New Zealand is implementing all the people’s parts this Sunday, the First Sunday of Advent. New Zealanders: Tell us how it goes!
Read more“About to do great damage to the heart of our church…”
In my mail today was what appeared to be this season’s first Christmas card. It was not. Rather, it is a Thank You card along
Read morePray Tell down for maintenance
Pray Tell will be down for maintenance tomorrow, Saturday, 6-9 am Minnesota time…
Read moreGrail Psalter is out
When text came back from Rome with over 300 changes, a number of inconsistencies and a few newly-introduced errors were discovered. Cardinal George brought this information to the attention of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, which they acknowledged. For whatever reason, they have not gotten back to Cardinal George on this matter, and the decision has been made to proceed with the document as Rome sent it out.
Read moreLess is more: Different language from the Vatican
The meeting [in Rome] will examine the characteristics of modern language and what makes it effective, including clarity, simplicity and interactivity.
Read moreConference on Effective Liturgy
Celebration Publications will host their third Conference on Effective Liturgy, entitled “Light to the Nations: Comprehensive Immigration Reform and the Church’s Global Commitment to the Poor.” It will take place in San Antonio, Texas, on January 12-14, 2011.
Read moreConsultors named to the Congregation for Divine Worship
The Holy Father Benedict XVI has named as Consulters to the Congregation for Divine Worship and Discipline of the Sacraments the Reverend Fathers:
Read morePriest pushes for women deacons
Fr. Bill Tkachuk at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Evanston, Illinois, is pushing for discussion on the ordination of women to the diaconate – a question which is still open at the level of official teaching.
Read moreFrench-speaking church: Translation update
There is no particular pastoral urgency, since their predecessors did a pretty good job on the current Missal translation.
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