tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73174712026-07-29T13:08:29.202+01:00Catholic ConclaveCatholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.comBlogger11097125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-46097663532876856152026-07-29T12:29:06.114+01:002026-07-29T13:08:29.202+01:00Modernist lays out programme to change the nature of the Church and to destroy the priesthoodTheologian Hartmann: Reforms require a shift in how the Church is understoodIn a new book, pastoral theologian Richard Hartmann advocates for a different perspective on the Church and its ministries. He calls for greater responsibility for the laity and a debate regarding the future of sacramental life. An interview.The shortage of priests, structural reforms, and a waning connection to the Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-1167201877137724212026-07-29T12:06:46.792+01:002026-07-29T12:06:46.793+01:00Communist party publishes draconian guidelines for Catholic Church in China - full textPriests in China are required to toe the line: a new set of conduct rules has been revealed (actually in February - scroll down for full text), demanding that clergy maintain a close bond with the ruling party and socialism. These rules make the political agenda clear.Priests in China must pledge allegiance to the Communist Party and socialism and align their actions accordingly. This is mandatedCatholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-49078445545606369032026-07-27T09:46:22.073+01:002026-07-27T13:06:11.144+01:00Liturgical catastrophe that engulfed the Church of the Nativity of Mary in Aschaffenburg"In 1955, the interior of the church was redesigned in line with liturgical developments. A table-shaped high altar was installed, and the central window in the chancel was designed by the young artist Friedrich Höfer from Bensheim. The other church windows were created by local artists.The church was ‘de-Gothicised’ in 1961 and completely redesigned in 1999 according to the overall concept of Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-63467427256705788932026-07-27T08:23:34.155+01:002026-07-27T08:23:34.155+01:00Archbishop Gänswein in new interview for 70th birthday on the problems of synodality and the German ChurchOn the occasion of his 70th birthday, Archbishop Georg Gänswein speaks in an interview with katholisch.de about his life alongside Benedict XVI, his role in the Baltic states, Pope Leo XIV—and his concerns regarding the Church in Germany.This Thursday, Archbishop Georg Gänswein turns 70. In an interview with katholisch.de, the Apostolic Nuncio to the Baltic states looks back on defining turning Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-16528090113650549612026-07-25T09:16:50.925+01:002026-07-25T09:16:50.925+01:00Before the Dialogue Sermon with the Bishop, the same woman was doing joint blessings of same-sex couples with a female Protestant minister "We have no problem with that": Same-sex couples also receive blessings at a church service in FreisingAt the blessing ceremony at St. Lantpert: Deanery coordinator Theresa Reischl (front right) and Pastor Manuela Urbansky The ecumenical Valentine's Day service in Freising drew around a hundred people. Same-sex couples also received a blessing."I can only say 'wow'," said a delighted TheresaCatholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-90285431901396836992026-07-25T08:41:57.539+01:002026-07-25T08:41:57.540+01:00Time to spend more time with female friend- Father Faber to be finally forced out next yearArchdiocese of Vienna confirms retirement of Cathedral Parish Priest FaberDiocesan spokesman Prüller: Archbishop and Cathedral Parish Priest reached an agreement "on good terms" – Faber to retire on 31 August 2027 – Selection process for Faber's successor beginsOn the move. Toni Faber branded confessionalThe Archdiocese of Vienna confirmed to Kathpress on Friday that Archbishop Josef Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-14238671788253160722026-07-21T09:10:12.383+01:002026-07-21T09:10:12.384+01:00Monsignor Castellucci and the heretical “prophecy” of liturgical co-presidency: a frontal attack on the Sacrament of Holy Orders and the Catholic MassIn the Diocesan bulletin "Notizie" dated 24 May 2026, the Archbishop of Modena and Nonantola and Bishop of Carpi, Msgr. Erio Castellucci—who is the Vice-President of the Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI), President of the National Committee for the Synodal Path, and even a rumored candidate for the See of Milan—put forward a grave and unacceptable hypothesis at a CIF conference in Carpi: Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-30475228044428388602026-07-18T11:20:49.235+01:002026-07-18T11:20:49.235+01:00Perpetual Saturday Prayer for the return of the Church of England to the Catholic faithThe modern version of the devotions for the conversion of England. A contrast to the previous post. Now called an ecumenical prayer....Most Holy Virgin, who for so many centuries have made your maternal presence felt within this believing community, hear the prayer we fervently address to you for the whole Church of Christ and, in particular, for our brothers and sisters ofCatholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-63985864273213272952026-07-17T22:48:09.038+01:002026-07-18T13:37:16.760+01:00Feast of Saint Mary in Portico and Perpetual Prayers for the Total Conversion of EnglandText from a small prayer book in my possessionTO THE CATHOLICS OF ENGLAND WITH THE WISH THAT THEIR VENERATION AND PRAYERS TO SAINT MARY IN PORTICO WILL HASTEN THE DAY WHEN THE MOTHER OF GODMAY BE FOR THE YET SEPARATED BRETHREN THE HARBOR OF THAT ROMAN SECURITYWHICH THROUGH THE CATHOLIC FAITH IS THE WORLD'S HERITAGEFIRST PART
HISTORICAL NOTES
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Father Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-23247345636804688102026-07-17T07:53:12.438+01:002026-07-17T07:55:31.640+01:00The French Revolution did not finally destroy the Carmel of Compiègne but the post-Conciliar years did. Closure announced 21 April 2026Closure of the Compiègne Carmel: The end of four centuries of presenceThe six Carmelite nuns residing in Jonquières, near Compiègne, have decided to close their community, bringing an end to nearly four centuries of Carmelite presence in the diocese, the diocese announced in late April. It is sad news for the faithful, yet a legacy and a hope remain.This is a sad consequence of the lack of Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-88844389508128975192026-07-16T21:27:00.384+01:002026-07-16T21:27:00.385+01:00Shambles of a bishop celebrates shambles of Masses A bishop with zero liturgical sense.
Excruciating Cumbaya in his cathedral.
Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-9162650082407861822026-07-16T19:31:03.054+01:002026-07-16T19:31:03.054+01:00Adrien Nocent OSB, liturgist guilty of crimes against the Roman RiteCounter-history of the liturgical movement #56 – The liturgical reform and Belgium: Father Adrien Nocent OSB. The liturgical reform and Belgium: Adrien Nocent (1913–1996)When studying ecclesial reforms and the liturgical movement, one realizes the truly important role played by certain nations. One nation I have come to regard as likely decisive is Belgium. It was not only the theological Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-49682439863768718962026-07-09T00:39:46.588+01:002026-07-09T00:39:46.588+01:00Vatican media publishes article dismissing the realities of original sin and the devilIt is not found in Genesis—at the root of a misunderstandingThe serpent, the woman and the fruit. And Satan?When reading the opening pages of the Bible, a question inevitably arises: how does the Garden of Eden—where God placed the human being "to cultivate and care for it" (Genesis 2:15)—transform from a place of delight into an abyss of despair (Genesis 3:24)?Article by Marinella Perroni, Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-80432078930221859872026-07-08T21:47:20.427+01:002026-07-08T21:47:20.428+01:00Archbishop of Malines-Brussels to attend Anglican General Synod in York this weekendArchbishop Terlinden to be hosted by the Anglican Church in York this weekend, From July 10 to 12, Archbishop Luc Terlinden will be the guest of his Anglican counterpart, Stephen Cottrell, and will attend the General Synod, the annual plenary assembly of the Church of England.Last autumn, the Archdiocese of Mechelen-Brussels commemorated the "Malines Conversations." These were the first Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-7997189425222394042026-07-08T21:03:06.821+01:002026-07-08T21:11:38.890+01:00Father Rahner and the Latin Mass which he said till the endAmbivalence in Father RahnerDefining the essence of the MassFollowing our mention of Karl Rahner’s disdainful attitude toward adherents of the traditional liturgy, we received three letters pointing out that Rahner himself continued to celebrate using the old form until the end of his life—at least for his daily "private Masses." While this may appear contradictory at first glance, it can be Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-12126989503899430622026-07-08T19:39:09.484+01:002026-07-08T20:18:03.011+01:00Bishop of Liège sends blessing to new SSPX priest from LiègeMan from Liège ordained priest by the Society of Saint Pius X: Bishop Delville respondsFather Vincent Richter, originally from Steffeshausen (Diocese of Liège), during his priestly ordination ceremony at the Society of Saint Pius X's international seminary in Écône (Valais, Switzerland) on June 29, 2026—the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. A young man from Steffeshausen, in the Diocese ofCatholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-185350552823377122026-07-08T01:28:18.020+01:002026-07-08T01:29:28.704+01:00 Cardinal Müller - SSPX confessions valid Cardinal Gerhard Müller on confessions heard by priests of the Society of St Pius X (K-TV, 6 July): “The confessions are valid but unauthorised, for the power to forgive and retain sins is, after all, conferred through the sacrament of Holy Orders. It can only be restricted in its exercise by the bishop or the Pope, in accordance with canon law.”
Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-85304384792856412372026-07-08T01:21:40.614+01:002026-07-08T01:21:40.615+01:00Priests attempt to consecrate flatbread on the floorGerhard Simonitti and Peter Deibler were ordained as priests in 1996, one week apart. On 1 July, they therefore celebrated Holy Mass with a group of children from the Europagymnasium, sitting on the floor and eating flatbread. There were also tours of the church tower, the organ, the Fuchskapelle and the Latin inscriptions. A treasure hunt and a bouncy castle caused quite a stir. Churchgoers can Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-85631508161641689202026-07-08T01:13:44.911+01:002026-07-08T01:13:44.911+01:00Despite SSPX excommunication: Fraternity of St. Peter does not expect influx Unlike the Priestly Fraternity of St. Pius X, the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter is part of the Church. Here is how it views the schism.Following the break between the traditionalist Priestly Fraternity of St. Pius X (FSSPX) and the Pope, the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP) does not anticipate a significant influx of new members. "One would naturally hope that some will not follow the Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-16690782688598734082026-07-07T10:36:06.698+01:002026-07-07T10:36:06.698+01:00"Religious Sisters for Human Dignity" protest Vatican ban on lay and female preachingThe ban on lay preaching continues to be a subject of debate within the Church in Germany. Now, a group of religious sisters has spoken out, asserting that the Risen Christ can be proclaimed by women just as effectively as by men.A group of religious sisters has criticized the Vatican's ban on lay preaching. "We are religious sisters; we celebrate the Liturgy of the Hours, liturgical feasts, the Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-49463133909740879182026-07-07T08:56:21.961+01:002026-07-07T08:58:31.741+01:00Catholic parish holds service in a river, focusing not on Christ but water. Follows "Church meets Sheeran" eventWater instead of church pews: Wandflue Pastoral Area holds service in the Aare RiverThe Wandflue Pastoral Area is responding to the summer heat with an unusual offering: a church service held in and alongside the Aare River. "Why do we only talk about water inside the church, rather than where you can smell, hear, and feel it?" asks parish pastoral worker Thomas Wehrli, who came up with the Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-38906133537988981772026-07-04T21:57:59.168+01:002026-07-04T21:57:59.169+01:00Hallelujah! Jubilation over football miracle in church. Holy Mass was celebrated after the coffee and pastries.One example of the euphoria was the early-morning public viewing event at St. George’s Church in Horn—a truly unique occasion in Lower Austria!Parish priest and pastoral assistantThe fervent prayers paid off! The late equalizer that led to a dramatic 3–3 draw at the World Cup in America was almost reminiscent of a proof of God’s existence, remarked Sepp Eppensteiner, chairman of the St. Pölten Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-62222133210864050682026-07-04T11:45:58.875+01:002026-07-04T11:46:21.869+01:00Cardinal still hoping for Reconciliation with the Society of St. Pius X Excommunication is not a definitive breakCardinal Koch: Still hoping for reconciliation with the Society of St. Pius XExcommunication is not a definitive break: Following the controversial episcopal ordinations by the Society of St. Pius X, Cardinal Kurt Koch calls for self-criticism and dialogue. He explains why he believes the conflict can be resolved in the long term.Cardinal Kurt Koch views the recent episcopal ordinations by the Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-84115645703520182502026-06-30T09:39:55.974+01:002026-06-30T09:39:55.974+01:00The "pop" turn of the ancient liturgy: why the future speaks Latin | Tommaso Cerno’s proposalThe Latin Mass is not the root cause of the schism. Yet, it could become the tool to heal it—not through anathema, but through a gesture of intelligent tolerance.Most Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on usWhat if we are witnessing a reversal in the history of the liturgy? The collapse of a stubborn misconception: that Latin belongs in a museum, while Italian (or other national languages) Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7317471.post-24215077199166835542026-06-29T13:53:55.986+01:002026-06-30T12:06:30.289+01:00Modernist accuses SSPX of having the wrong idea of traditionAll attempts at dialogue have failed: The Society of St. Pius X is heading toward schism. In an interview with katholisch.de, Viennese dogmatic theologian Jan-Heiner Tück explains the roots of the dispute surrounding the Second Vatican Council.Click on the link on the left to see other statements from Professor Tück. They form a modernist patternThe announced illicit episcopal Catholic Conclavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06227218883606585321noreply@blogger.com0