The Jesuit university, Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla, is making waves for organizing a university Mass in which the music will be provided by the secular and
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An interview with Martin Kochanski founder of Universalis Publishing
Last week I gave a short profile of Martin Kochanski. This week I am sharing some questions that I put to Martin on how he sees
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Archbishop Durocher speaks in favor of women deacons
Would Archbishop Durocher’s proposal to include women really make a difference? It could be a brilliant idea.
Read moreCardinal Ravasi on women deacons: It’s possible
In a February 24 interview with Stephanie Stahlhofen, of KNA, Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, prefect of the Pontifical Council on Culture, was asked what options he
Read moreHorace T. Allen, Jr. Rest in Peace
The Presbyterian News Service reports that the Rev. Dr. Horace T. Allen, Jr. died on February 5, 2019. Professor Allen, described as “a fierce advocate
Read moreLiturgy Concerning Suicide
Those who minister at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in central London have devised a liturgy for those affected by suicide or attempted suicide. A description of the
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Archbishop Coleridge’s homily at the conclusion of the abuse summit
Power is dangerous, because it can destroy; and in these days we have pondered how in the Church, power can turn destructive when separated from service, when it is not a way of loving, when it becomes power over.
Read moreDiocese of Gallup Restores Order of Sacraments for Children
On February 11, Bishop James S. Wall of Gallup, New Mexico, announced that the diocese will restore the order of the sacraments of initiation for
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Pope Strongly Affirms Vatican II Liturgy, Calls for Improved Liturgical Formation
“When we look back to nostalgic past tendencies or wish to impose them again, there is the risk of placing the part before the whole…”
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Liturgical Formation and Global Agreement IALC 2019
Fewer and fewer ordination candidates are going to major seminaries in the Anglican tradition
Read moreBishop Feige: Women’s Ordination Will Come
Bishop Feige of Magdeburg, Germany holds that the question of women’s ordination is open, katholisch.de reports. “It is no longer persuasive to reject it rigorously
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