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New Words

Just when you thought you had the words to the Mass down pat, they go and change them on us! If you’ve been carefully reading your Catholic Review or paying attention to your parish’s bulletin, you likely already know that beginning later this year, many of the words to the prayers English-speaking Catholics—priests and lay […]

Attacks on Religious Freedom

Catholic Review Column May 5, 2011 Title: Attacks on Religious Freedom Still Exist at Home “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government […]

Greetings from Prague

Can't go to Prague without tasting a Czech beer. PRAGUE – Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski’s pilgrimage to Europe has landed in Prague.  I haven’t had a free moment to post, but stay tuned for a video report on the Infant of Prague, located at the Church of Our Lady Victorious.  Should be up later today.  […]

Students Say ‘Thank You’ To Father Triplett

Resurrection-St. Paul School in Ellicott City celebrated Father Michael Triplett, associate pastor of Church of the Resurrection, May 24 after finding out he would be moving on to a new parish in early July. Father Triplett was known to dress up in wacky costumes and go to extraordinary lengths to support the school. He even […]

Astronauts get a “popespace” page

The Endeavor Shuttle and International Space Station astronauts had a chat May 21 with Pope Benedict XVI. They talked about science, courage, violence and world peace, and the beauty of the planet. What a great opportunity for both the scientists and the pope to share their views. Here, from NASAtv, is the 17-minute link-up. [youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81jAmb_e1pg&w=640&h=390]

In the footsteps of Blessed John Paul II

Our Lady of Cz?stochowa Tomorrow morning, Bishop Mitchell T. Rozanski will lead a pilgrimage to the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland.  I’ll be reporting on the spiritual journey for The Catholic Review — both on this blog and in the print edition of the newspaper. Over the next two weeks, be sure to check The […]

Thumbs down on new pope statue

A newly installed, hulking statue of Blessed Pope John Paul II is getting big-time thumbs down in Italy.  What do you think?  Is it really that ugly?  I haven’t seen it in person, but the AP photos seem to confirm the criticisms. A giant bronze sculpture portraying Pope John Paul II is displayed outside Rome's […]

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