Category Archives: Mail from priests

9-13 Feb: in depth TLM workshop for priests – Mundelein, IL (Chicago)

Posted on 6 January 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From Fr. Haynes at St. John Cantius in Chicago: The Canons Regular of St. John Cantius, in conjunction with the Archdiocese of Chicago, are offering Traditional Latin Mass Training Workshops for priests and seminarians. Private Altar at Cardinal Stritch House, … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Funeral on a Sunday with the Novus Ordo

Posted on 4 January 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a priest reader: I have a liturgical question for you. According to the Ordinary Form, do you know how a funeral Mass is celebrated on Sunday? Are the Proper Sunday readings and prayers used, or those for a Mass … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: St. John Cantius (Chicago) TLM – Missa Cantata – instructional DVD

Posted on 21 December 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I received in the mail a new instructional DVD for a TLM, Missa Cantata, prepared by the excellent Canons of St. John Cantius in Chicago. I went through it and it was a treat. First, St. John’s is a beautiful … Continue reading →

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Signs of Pelagianism

Posted on 17 December 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

My friend Fr. Ray Blake, the distinguished pastor of St. Mary Magdalene in Brighton has a good commentary on his blog today. Pelagianism: I hate it, but it is very British. It is really a variant of Arianism which says … Continue reading →

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A response from the rector of Mount Angel Seminary about TLM training

Posted on 14 December 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I received the following, which in justice I am happy to post. It is a response to my entry about TLM training for seminarians at Mount Angel Seminary in Oregon. My emphases. Dear Fr. Zuhlsdorf, I would very much appreciate … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: chaplaincy

Posted on 12 December 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a priest reader: Do you know of any traditionally minded communities of sisters or Catholic schools where a chaplain is needed to celebrate the TLM, hear confessions, give conferences, etc? I am afraid I don’t, Father. Sorry. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: chants and texts for Our Lady of Guadalupe

Posted on 8 December 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a priest reader: After long delay, we’ve introduced Our Lady of Guadalupe into our calendar as a Feast, but now we have a problem: finding chants and texts! What is done in your community for Mass (Ordinary form) and … Continue reading →

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8 Dec – TLM ALERT: Mt. St. Mary’s Seminary, MD

Posted on 7 December 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a priest reader: Attended [Mount St. Mary Seminary] open house festivities this evening, including Service of Lessons and Carols, at which Mount rector Msgr. Rohlfs announced the planned celebration of EF Mass tomorrow at 4:15 pm at the Chapel … Continue reading →

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The “Boy Bishop” tradition lives on St. Nick’s Day

Posted on 6 December 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Check out the photos of the St. Nick’s "Boy Bishop" tradition posted by Fr. Longenecker at his place.

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How NAC seminarians prepare their first Masses

Posted on 5 December 2008 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

[uc] I got this from a reader who is NOT a seminarian at the North American College in Rome. This is actually pretty useful. Deacons out there might want to pay attention. My emphases and comments. First Mass Preparation Program … Continue reading →

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