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Category Archives: Mail from priests
Michigan TLM news: St. Stanislaus – Dorr, MI
From a priest friend: Fr. Z.: I am very happy to announce that I will soon offer the the TLM at my parish, St. Stanislaus. This will be the first time the Mass of the Ages will be offered here … Continue reading
Posted in Mail from priests, SESSIUNCULA
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QUAERITUR: Assistant priest puts an amice over the surplice
This comes via Facebook from a priest reader: What can you tell me about the use of the amice over the surplice for deacon chaplains and Assisting Priests? The AP at my first Mass wore the amice that way. There … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: A priest asks “Day off: Do I need pastor’s permission to say the TLM?”
A question from a priest: I have been moved to [a] parish where I have every third week without a daily mass. I would like to say a low mass on these days, but I’m sure I will get resistance … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: In what color are priests to be buried?
From a priest: Fr. Z. Do you know what the traditional color chasuble is for priests to be buried in (i.e. not necessarily what is done now, but what was most often done in the past)? I need to write … Continue reading
QUAERITUR: the seventh candle
I had a note from a priest with a question: Dear Father, I have had a TLM at my Parish, which I celebrate, every Sunday since last November and is going great. But my question is about what I see in … Continue reading
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From a priest: I must “protect myself from persecution and ridicule” over the TLM
From a priest reader west of the International Date Line (edited): Hello Father Z, … I am 31 years old and a newly ordained priest, … and am presently assigned at a parish …. I know I cannot write a … Continue reading
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QUAERITUR: TLM resources for vision impaired priest
A question from a priest reader: Hi Fr. Z. Thank you for your work. I have been a priest for sixteen months and have a desire to learn the EF, and some of my parishioners are even asking for it and … Continue reading
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ALERT: to all priests
I just created a new category: Mail from priests Some of the most interesting feedback and news I get is from priests (and bishops) who are readers. I like to be able to share more mail from priests with WDTPRSers. … Continue reading
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From a priest: “I guess I ought to really learn the EF”
From a priest via e-mail: Dear Fr. Z, Hope all is well. I am enjoying your foodie kick you’ve been on lately. I have 2 very short questions. 1. I remember reading somewhere (and it may have been something in … Continue reading
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“Many now want to go back to pre-Vatican II but do we need to go back to pre-Counter Reformation?”
This came from a priestly reader: Fr. Z,I thought I’d pass along a piece of fan mail I received after instituting the Benedictine Altar arrangement in my parish. Never a dull moment!Fr _____ Here is the note he received complaining … Continue reading
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