I pray that these remaining days of Advent are blessed and grace-filled as we prepare to celebrate the Birth of Our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Below are the next batch of responses:
1) Msgr. Paul Jervis, Pastor of St. Martin de Porres Parish in Brooklyn, NY
2) Fr. Gavin N. Vaverek, Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Longview, TX
3) Bishop Nicholas Samra, Eparch of Newton for Melkite Catholics in Newton, MA
4) Fr. Jonathan J. Wisneski, Co-Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Greensburg, PA
5) Senator Brian P. Stack, 33rd District of New Jersey in West New York, NY
6) Tammi Washington on behalf of Harris Teeter Grocery Stores in Matthews, NC
7) Bishop John Snyder, Bishop Emeritus of Saint Augustine, FL.
8) Archbishop Roberto Gonzalez Nieves, OFM, Archbishop of San Juan de Puerto Rico.
9) Katherine Smith, on behalf of Mars Chocolate of North America in Hackettstown, NJ.
10) Fr. Charles Fox, Secretary to the Archbishop of Detroit, MI.
11) Fr. Michael Kavanaugh, Pastor of Holy Spirit Parish in Macon, GA
12) Archbishop Petero Mataca, Archbishop of Suva, Fiji.
13) Sr. Eileen Egan, IHM, missionary in Sicuani, Peru.
14) Fr. Jack Wintz, OFM, contributor to the St. Anthony Messenger Press in Cincinnati, OH
15) Fr. Patrick Conroy, SJ, Chaplain to the United States House of Representatives
16) Poor Clares in Belleville, IL
17) Chaille' Bavido on behalf of Reily Foods Company in New Orleans, LA
18) Bishop Daniel Leo Ryan, Bishop Emeritus of Springfield in Illinois.
19) Fr. William P. Donahue, Pastor of St. Apollinaris Parish in Napa, CA.
20) Msgr. Leonard Badia, KCHS, Superintendent Emeritus of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Brooklyn, NY.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Responses
Now that the flow of responses has slowed up a bit, I am posting the most recent ones. They're from about the past thirty days.
1) Fr. Kevin E. McKenna, Pastor of the Cathedral Community in Rochester, NY
2) Fr. Primo, Franciscan Mission Associates in Mount Vernon, NY
3) Archbishop Faoud Twal, Patriarch of Gerusalemme.
4) Poor Clares in Kiryu, Japan
5) Bishop Leslie R. Tomlinson, Auxiliary Bishop of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
6) Bishop Peter Connors, Bishop of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
7) Archbishop Romulo G. Valles, Archbishop of Zamboanga, Philippines.
8) Fr. Burke Masters, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Joliet in Illinois.
9) Tony Cochrane, Chairman of the Australian V8 Supercars Championship.
10) Msgr. Jerome Sommer, retired priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, MO.
11) Fr. James Bucley, FSSP, Instructor at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary in Denton, NE.
12) Fr. Howard Haase, Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Waukesha, WI.
13) Msgr. James Vlaun, President of Telecare TV Network in Uniondale, NY.
14) Fr. Thomas McGann, CMF, Director of Catholic Campus Ministry at Missouri State University in Springfield, MO.
15) Dcn. Robert D. Bailey, Secretary to the Bishop and Master of Ceremonies of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, PA.
16) Fr. Thomas Quinlavin, Pastor of Queen of Heaven Parish in West Seneca, NY.
17) Msgr. Edward Puleo, Director for Priest Personnel of the Diocese of Metuchen, NJ. He was recently elevated to a Monsignor.
18) Fr. Miguel Mariano, Director of the Office of Worship for the Diocese of Tucson, AZ.
19) Fr. Nathan Vail, FSSP, Extraordinary Form Chaplain at the Cathedral in Christchurch, New Zealand.
20) Bishop Colin D. Campbell, Bishop of Dunedin, New Zealand.
21) Fr. Gregory Heikkala, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Marquette, MI.
22) Fr. John Pfannenstiel, OFM Cap., from the Seraphic Mass Association in Pittsburgh, PA.
23) Bishop Jude A. Paulraj, Bishop oof Palayamkottai, India.
24) Fr. Raymond Lebrun, OMI, Spiritual Director at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC.
25) Fr. Ronald D. Witherup, SS, Superior General of the Priests of St. Sulpice in Paris, France.
26) Bishop Patrick Dunn, Bishop of Auckland, New Zealand.
27) Archbishop John A. Dew, Archbishop of Wellington, New Zealand.
28) Bishop Peter Cullinane, Bishop of Palmerston North, New Zealand.
1) Fr. Kevin E. McKenna, Pastor of the Cathedral Community in Rochester, NY
2) Fr. Primo, Franciscan Mission Associates in Mount Vernon, NY
3) Archbishop Faoud Twal, Patriarch of Gerusalemme.
4) Poor Clares in Kiryu, Japan
5) Bishop Leslie R. Tomlinson, Auxiliary Bishop of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
6) Bishop Peter Connors, Bishop of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
7) Archbishop Romulo G. Valles, Archbishop of Zamboanga, Philippines.
8) Fr. Burke Masters, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Joliet in Illinois.
9) Tony Cochrane, Chairman of the Australian V8 Supercars Championship.
10) Msgr. Jerome Sommer, retired priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Louis, MO.
11) Fr. James Bucley, FSSP, Instructor at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary in Denton, NE.
12) Fr. Howard Haase, Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Waukesha, WI.
13) Msgr. James Vlaun, President of Telecare TV Network in Uniondale, NY.
14) Fr. Thomas McGann, CMF, Director of Catholic Campus Ministry at Missouri State University in Springfield, MO.
15) Dcn. Robert D. Bailey, Secretary to the Bishop and Master of Ceremonies of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, PA.
16) Fr. Thomas Quinlavin, Pastor of Queen of Heaven Parish in West Seneca, NY.
17) Msgr. Edward Puleo, Director for Priest Personnel of the Diocese of Metuchen, NJ. He was recently elevated to a Monsignor.
18) Fr. Miguel Mariano, Director of the Office of Worship for the Diocese of Tucson, AZ.
19) Fr. Nathan Vail, FSSP, Extraordinary Form Chaplain at the Cathedral in Christchurch, New Zealand.
20) Bishop Colin D. Campbell, Bishop of Dunedin, New Zealand.
21) Fr. Gregory Heikkala, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Marquette, MI.
22) Fr. John Pfannenstiel, OFM Cap., from the Seraphic Mass Association in Pittsburgh, PA.
23) Bishop Jude A. Paulraj, Bishop oof Palayamkottai, India.
24) Fr. Raymond Lebrun, OMI, Spiritual Director at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC.
25) Fr. Ronald D. Witherup, SS, Superior General of the Priests of St. Sulpice in Paris, France.
26) Bishop Patrick Dunn, Bishop of Auckland, New Zealand.
27) Archbishop John A. Dew, Archbishop of Wellington, New Zealand.
28) Bishop Peter Cullinane, Bishop of Palmerston North, New Zealand.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Responses Part 7
It's been three weeks, but here are some responses:
1) Robert Roth on behalf of Archbishop Robert Zollitsch, Archbishop of Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
2) Fr. Anthony Quyet, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Jackson, MS.
3) Fr. AF Delaney, Vicar General of the Diocese of Bathurst, NSW, Australia on behalf of Bishop Michael McKenna, Bishop of Bathurst, NSW, Australia
4) Fr. John Neneman, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Orange in California
5) Octavio Guazzelli, Technical and Supportive Manager at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
6) Dr. Ronald Sobecks, MD, author of "Divine Mercy: Triumph Over Cancer". He is a physician at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH.
7) Fr. Raymond Dischler, Pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Poynette, WI.
8) Fr. Greig Gonzales, SSPX from Dickinson, TX.
9) Poor Clares in Omaha, NE.
10) Fr. Carmelo Francis Ferrara, OSCO, weekend assistant at St. Theresa Parish in Spring Hill, FL.
11) Fr. Stephen C. Porter, KCHS, Pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Rialto, CA.
12) Fr. Javier Virgen, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Salt Lake City, UT.
13) Monastery of St. Clare in Cincinnati, OH.
14) Fr. Rudy Garcia, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Dallas, TX.
15) Fr. Paul Lininger, OFM Conv., Pastor of St. Bonaventure Parish in Toronto, ON.
16) Fr. Donat Gionet, CJM, a retired priest of the Diocese of Bathurst, NB, and in a resident of Caraquet, NB.
17) Poor Clares in Travelers Rest, SC.
18) Poor Clares in Duncan, BC.
19) Sr. Janice Bader, CPPS, Executive Director of the National Religious Retirement Office in Washington, DC.
20) Fr. John McDermott, SJ, an instructor at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, MI.
21) Poor Clares in Santa Barbara, CA.
22) Poor Clares in Great Falls, MT.
23) Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, of the Marians of the Immaculate Conception in Stockbridge, MA.
24) Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain
25) Fr. Shannon Collins, CPM, Pastor of St. Bernard Parish in Dayton, KY, and a celebrant of the Extraordinary Form.
26) Fr. Arthur H. Hoppe, a retired priest of the Diocese of Saint Cloud, MN, and a resident of Freeport, MN, and a celebrant of the Extraordinary Form.
27) Rita Wichtner, a Counselor at Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center in Memphis, MI.
28) Poor Clares in Palos Park, IL.
29) Poor Clares in Delray Beach, FL..
30) Fr. Stephen Dandeneau, a newly ordained priest of the Diocese of Providence, RI, and Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Bristol, RI.
31) Poor Clares in Sauk Rapids, MN.
32) Jim Noble, a radio commentator for Performance Racing Network in Concord, NC.
33) Mary Ann, with Holy Love Ministries in North Ridgeville, OH.
34) Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, IL.
35) Monastery of St. Clare in Jamaica Plain, MA.
36) Chorbishop Michael G. Thomas, Vicar General of the Eparchy of St. Maron of Brooklyn for Maronite Catholics.
37) Fr. Adalberto Sanchez, a newly ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Chicago, IL, and assigned to St. Joseph Parish in Elgin, IL.
38) Caterina Benincasa Monastery in New Castle, DE.
1) Robert Roth on behalf of Archbishop Robert Zollitsch, Archbishop of Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
2) Fr. Anthony Quyet, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Jackson, MS.
3) Fr. AF Delaney, Vicar General of the Diocese of Bathurst, NSW, Australia on behalf of Bishop Michael McKenna, Bishop of Bathurst, NSW, Australia
4) Fr. John Neneman, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Orange in California
5) Octavio Guazzelli, Technical and Supportive Manager at the Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
6) Dr. Ronald Sobecks, MD, author of "Divine Mercy: Triumph Over Cancer". He is a physician at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, OH.
7) Fr. Raymond Dischler, Pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Poynette, WI.
8) Fr. Greig Gonzales, SSPX from Dickinson, TX.
9) Poor Clares in Omaha, NE.
10) Fr. Carmelo Francis Ferrara, OSCO, weekend assistant at St. Theresa Parish in Spring Hill, FL.
11) Fr. Stephen C. Porter, KCHS, Pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Rialto, CA.
12) Fr. Javier Virgen, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Salt Lake City, UT.
13) Monastery of St. Clare in Cincinnati, OH.
14) Fr. Rudy Garcia, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Dallas, TX.
15) Fr. Paul Lininger, OFM Conv., Pastor of St. Bonaventure Parish in Toronto, ON.
16) Fr. Donat Gionet, CJM, a retired priest of the Diocese of Bathurst, NB, and in a resident of Caraquet, NB.
17) Poor Clares in Travelers Rest, SC.
18) Poor Clares in Duncan, BC.
19) Sr. Janice Bader, CPPS, Executive Director of the National Religious Retirement Office in Washington, DC.
20) Fr. John McDermott, SJ, an instructor at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit, MI.
21) Poor Clares in Santa Barbara, CA.
22) Poor Clares in Great Falls, MT.
23) Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, of the Marians of the Immaculate Conception in Stockbridge, MA.
24) Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir, Bahrain
25) Fr. Shannon Collins, CPM, Pastor of St. Bernard Parish in Dayton, KY, and a celebrant of the Extraordinary Form.
26) Fr. Arthur H. Hoppe, a retired priest of the Diocese of Saint Cloud, MN, and a resident of Freeport, MN, and a celebrant of the Extraordinary Form.
27) Rita Wichtner, a Counselor at Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center in Memphis, MI.
28) Poor Clares in Palos Park, IL.
29) Poor Clares in Delray Beach, FL..
30) Fr. Stephen Dandeneau, a newly ordained priest of the Diocese of Providence, RI, and Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Bristol, RI.
31) Poor Clares in Sauk Rapids, MN.
32) Jim Noble, a radio commentator for Performance Racing Network in Concord, NC.
33) Mary Ann, with Holy Love Ministries in North Ridgeville, OH.
34) Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, IL.
35) Monastery of St. Clare in Jamaica Plain, MA.
36) Chorbishop Michael G. Thomas, Vicar General of the Eparchy of St. Maron of Brooklyn for Maronite Catholics.
37) Fr. Adalberto Sanchez, a newly ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Chicago, IL, and assigned to St. Joseph Parish in Elgin, IL.
38) Caterina Benincasa Monastery in New Castle, DE.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Responses Part 6
1) Msgr. Brian Moore, Retired priest of the Diocese of Dodge City, KS.
2) Fr. Luke Sweeney, Director of Vocations of the Archdiocese of New York, NY.
3) Margaret Wakely, from Network for a Grateful Living in Ithaca, NY.
4) Alice H. Edwards, Executive Administrative Assistant at Carolina Beverage Corporation in Salisbury, NC.
5) Fr. Cyprian Uline, OFM Conv., Pastor of St. Edward Parish in Carlsbad, NM.
6) Fr. Paul U. Arinze, Director of Vocations of the Diocese of Madison, WI.
7) Archbishop Edwin F. O'Brien, Pro-Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre.
8) Rick Allen, SPEED Channel NASCAR commentator, of Matthews, NC.
9) Peter McAllister, Director of Consumer Affairs at Carnation Breakfast Essentials in Fremont, MI.
10) Melissa Gyldstrand, Human Resources Assistant at Ingles Markets in Asheville, NC.
11) W. James White, Papal Honoree in the Diocese of Trenton, NJ, and resident of Hamilton, NJ.
12) Bill Klatt, Co-Director of Good Counsel Homes, of Sewell, NJ.
13) Bishop Paul Tan Chee Ing, SJ, Bishop of Melaka-Johor, Malaysia
14) Fr. Dennis Wait from the Sanctuary of Hope in Kansas City, KS.
15) Msgr. Joseph Strickland, Delegate of the Apostolic Administrator, Bishop Alvaro Corrada del Rio, SJ, of the Diocese of Tyler, TX.
16) Sandra Yearwood of Life in the Spirit Seminar at Corpus Christi Parish in Willingboro, NJ.
17) Fr. John Malloy, SDB, from Salesian High School in Richmond, CA. He sent me two St. John Bosco medals.
18) Msgr. Jeremian McCarthy, Executive Director of the Seminary Department at the National Catholic Education Association in Arlington, VA.
19) Fr. Rodolfo E. Vasquez, Administrator of St. John the Baptist Parish in Corpus Christi, TX.
20) Fr. Stephen Sauer, SJ, Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in New Orleans, LA.
21) Gill Campbell, CEO/General Manager of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, CA.
22) Steve Page, President and General Manager of Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, CA.
23) Fr. Daniel Reader, newly ordained priest of the Diocese of Orange, CA, and assigned to St. Irenaeus Parish in Cypress, CA.
24) Bishop James Douglas Conley, Apostolic Administrator/Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Denver, CO.
25) Bishop Joseph Osei-Bonsu, Bishop of Konongo-Mampong, Ghana.
26) Fr. Pike Thomas, Pastor of St. Jude Parish in Bossier City, LA.
27) Fr. D. Andrew Garner, Director of Vocations of the Diocese of Owensboro, KY, and Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Bowling Green, KY.
28) Fr. Robert J. Kelly, Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies for the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, PA.
29) Archbishop Francesco Pio Tamburrino, Archbishop of Foggia-Bovino, Italy.
30) Dr. Thomas A. Cavalieri, DO, Dean of the School of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Stratford, NJ. Dr. Cavalieri was the recipient of a St. Luke Award from Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, NJ.
2) Fr. Luke Sweeney, Director of Vocations of the Archdiocese of New York, NY.
3) Margaret Wakely, from Network for a Grateful Living in Ithaca, NY.
4) Alice H. Edwards, Executive Administrative Assistant at Carolina Beverage Corporation in Salisbury, NC.
5) Fr. Cyprian Uline, OFM Conv., Pastor of St. Edward Parish in Carlsbad, NM.
6) Fr. Paul U. Arinze, Director of Vocations of the Diocese of Madison, WI.
7) Archbishop Edwin F. O'Brien, Pro-Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre.
8) Rick Allen, SPEED Channel NASCAR commentator, of Matthews, NC.
9) Peter McAllister, Director of Consumer Affairs at Carnation Breakfast Essentials in Fremont, MI.
10) Melissa Gyldstrand, Human Resources Assistant at Ingles Markets in Asheville, NC.
11) W. James White, Papal Honoree in the Diocese of Trenton, NJ, and resident of Hamilton, NJ.
12) Bill Klatt, Co-Director of Good Counsel Homes, of Sewell, NJ.
13) Bishop Paul Tan Chee Ing, SJ, Bishop of Melaka-Johor, Malaysia
14) Fr. Dennis Wait from the Sanctuary of Hope in Kansas City, KS.
15) Msgr. Joseph Strickland, Delegate of the Apostolic Administrator, Bishop Alvaro Corrada del Rio, SJ, of the Diocese of Tyler, TX.
16) Sandra Yearwood of Life in the Spirit Seminar at Corpus Christi Parish in Willingboro, NJ.
17) Fr. John Malloy, SDB, from Salesian High School in Richmond, CA. He sent me two St. John Bosco medals.
18) Msgr. Jeremian McCarthy, Executive Director of the Seminary Department at the National Catholic Education Association in Arlington, VA.
19) Fr. Rodolfo E. Vasquez, Administrator of St. John the Baptist Parish in Corpus Christi, TX.
20) Fr. Stephen Sauer, SJ, Pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in New Orleans, LA.
21) Gill Campbell, CEO/General Manager of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, CA.
22) Steve Page, President and General Manager of Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, CA.
23) Fr. Daniel Reader, newly ordained priest of the Diocese of Orange, CA, and assigned to St. Irenaeus Parish in Cypress, CA.
24) Bishop James Douglas Conley, Apostolic Administrator/Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Denver, CO.
25) Bishop Joseph Osei-Bonsu, Bishop of Konongo-Mampong, Ghana.
26) Fr. Pike Thomas, Pastor of St. Jude Parish in Bossier City, LA.
27) Fr. D. Andrew Garner, Director of Vocations of the Diocese of Owensboro, KY, and Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Bowling Green, KY.
28) Fr. Robert J. Kelly, Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies for the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, PA.
29) Archbishop Francesco Pio Tamburrino, Archbishop of Foggia-Bovino, Italy.
30) Dr. Thomas A. Cavalieri, DO, Dean of the School of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Stratford, NJ. Dr. Cavalieri was the recipient of a St. Luke Award from Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, NJ.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Responses Part 5
1) Fr. Anthony Onyango, newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Belleville, IL, and assigned as Parochial Vicar of St. Stephen Parish in Caseyville, IL.
2) Fr. Nicolas Nguyen, newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Orange, CA, and assigned as Parochial Vicar of St. Boniface Parish in Anaheim, CA.
3) Fr. Andrew C. Nguyen, newly ordained priest for the Diocese of San Jose, CA, and assigned as Parochial Vicar of St. Christopher Parish in San Jose, CA.
4) Msgr. Jean-Francois Lantheaume, Charge d'Affaires at the Apostolic Nunciature in Washington, DC.
5) Msgr. John Wilson, Vicar for Evangelization of the Diocese of Leeds, England.
6) Carmelite Sisters of Baltimore, MD
7) Fr. Adam MacDonald, SVD, Vocation Director of the Society of the Divine Word at Divine Word College in Epworth, IA.
8) Fr. Albert Felice-Pace, OP, Chaplain of St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV.
9) Pamela Berwager, from Utz Quality Foods in Hanover, PA.
10) Deacon Christopher E. Okwousa, SDV, assigned to St. Mary, Star of the Sea Parish in Newport, VT.
11) Msgr. Francis W. Beach, Director of the Stewardship office of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, PA.
12) Fr. Angelus Migliore, TOR, Pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Tampa, FL.
13) Fr. Kris Stubna, Secretary for Catholic Education of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, PA.
2) Fr. Nicolas Nguyen, newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Orange, CA, and assigned as Parochial Vicar of St. Boniface Parish in Anaheim, CA.
3) Fr. Andrew C. Nguyen, newly ordained priest for the Diocese of San Jose, CA, and assigned as Parochial Vicar of St. Christopher Parish in San Jose, CA.
4) Msgr. Jean-Francois Lantheaume, Charge d'Affaires at the Apostolic Nunciature in Washington, DC.
5) Msgr. John Wilson, Vicar for Evangelization of the Diocese of Leeds, England.
6) Carmelite Sisters of Baltimore, MD
7) Fr. Adam MacDonald, SVD, Vocation Director of the Society of the Divine Word at Divine Word College in Epworth, IA.
8) Fr. Albert Felice-Pace, OP, Chaplain of St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV.
9) Pamela Berwager, from Utz Quality Foods in Hanover, PA.
10) Deacon Christopher E. Okwousa, SDV, assigned to St. Mary, Star of the Sea Parish in Newport, VT.
11) Msgr. Francis W. Beach, Director of the Stewardship office of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, PA.
12) Fr. Angelus Migliore, TOR, Pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Tampa, FL.
13) Fr. Kris Stubna, Secretary for Catholic Education of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, PA.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Responses Part 4
1) Fr. Jefrey Starkovich, newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Lake Charles, LA, and assigned as Parochial Vicar of Our Lady Help of Christians in Jennings, LA.
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2) Fr. Enrique Delgado, Pastor of St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Weston, FL
3) Bishop John Sherrington, Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster, England.
4) Fr. Michael A. Marcelli, newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Youngstown, OH, and assigned as Parochial Vicar of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Youngstown, OH.
5) Fr. Adaly Rosado, Jr., newly ordained priest for the Archdiocese of New York, NY, and assigned as Parochial Vicar of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Goshen, NY.
6) Judy Walton, from Martin's Potato Chips in Thomasville, PA.
7) Fr. Michael Davis, Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Croydon, PA
8) Bishop Andrew P. Wypych, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, IL.
9) Msgr. John C. Fritz, Chancellor of the Diocese of Rockford, IL.
10) Fr. James Baron, newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Colorado Springs, CO, and assigned to the Cathedral of St. Mary in Colorado Springs, CO.
11) Bishop Aloys Joustem, Bishop of Liege, Belgium.
12) Fr. Javier, a newly ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, WI, and assigned to St. Helen Parish in Milwaukee, WI.
13) Fr. Charles J. Duman, retired priest of the Diocese of Sioux Falls, SD, and residing in Salem, SD.
14) Fr. Jared Brogan, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Paterson, NJ, and assigned to St. Margaret of Scotland Parish in Morristown, NJ.
15) Chris Halter, from St. Bonaventure Indian Mission School in Thoreau, NM.
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2) Fr. Enrique Delgado, Pastor of St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Weston, FL
3) Bishop John Sherrington, Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster, England.
4) Fr. Michael A. Marcelli, newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Youngstown, OH, and assigned as Parochial Vicar of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Youngstown, OH.
5) Fr. Adaly Rosado, Jr., newly ordained priest for the Archdiocese of New York, NY, and assigned as Parochial Vicar of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Goshen, NY.
6) Judy Walton, from Martin's Potato Chips in Thomasville, PA.
7) Fr. Michael Davis, Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Croydon, PA
8) Bishop Andrew P. Wypych, Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, IL.
9) Msgr. John C. Fritz, Chancellor of the Diocese of Rockford, IL.
10) Fr. James Baron, newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Colorado Springs, CO, and assigned to the Cathedral of St. Mary in Colorado Springs, CO.
11) Bishop Aloys Joustem, Bishop of Liege, Belgium.
12) Fr. Javier, a newly ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, WI, and assigned to St. Helen Parish in Milwaukee, WI.
13) Fr. Charles J. Duman, retired priest of the Diocese of Sioux Falls, SD, and residing in Salem, SD.
14) Fr. Jared Brogan, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Paterson, NJ, and assigned to St. Margaret of Scotland Parish in Morristown, NJ.
15) Chris Halter, from St. Bonaventure Indian Mission School in Thoreau, NM.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Responses Part 3
1) Fr. Stephen Pullis, a newly ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Detroit, MI, and assigned to St. Joseph Parish in Lake Orion, MI.
2) Fr. Don Augustine, CRNJ, Prior of the Canons Regular of New Jerusalem in Charles Town, WV.
3) Fr. Alexander Castillo, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Oakland, CA, and assigned to Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Fremont, CA.
4) Fr. Bryan Howard, a newly ordained priest for the Archdiocese of New Orleans, LA, and assigned to Visitation of Our Lady Parish in Marrero, LA.
5) Fr. Francis X. Moan, SJ, of the Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus in Towson, MD.
6) Fr. Nathan Harburg, a newly ordained priest of the Diocese of Saginaw, MI, and assigned to St. Michael Parish in Port Austin, MI.
7) Bishop Alvaro Corrada del Rio, SJ, Bishop of Tyler, TX. He will be installed on September 12 as Bishop of Mayaguez, PR.
8) Fr. Douglas Mosey, CSB, President/Rector of Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell, CT.
9) Fr. John Henderson, Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon.
10) Fr. Thomas Koller, OCD, of the Discalced Carmelite Friars in San Jose, CA.
11) Archbishop George Alencherry, Major Archbishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly, India for Syro-Malabar Catholics.
12) Bishop Czeslaw Kozon, Bishop of Copenhagen, Denmark.
2) Fr. Don Augustine, CRNJ, Prior of the Canons Regular of New Jerusalem in Charles Town, WV.
3) Fr. Alexander Castillo, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Oakland, CA, and assigned to Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Fremont, CA.
4) Fr. Bryan Howard, a newly ordained priest for the Archdiocese of New Orleans, LA, and assigned to Visitation of Our Lady Parish in Marrero, LA.
5) Fr. Francis X. Moan, SJ, of the Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus in Towson, MD.
6) Fr. Nathan Harburg, a newly ordained priest of the Diocese of Saginaw, MI, and assigned to St. Michael Parish in Port Austin, MI.
7) Bishop Alvaro Corrada del Rio, SJ, Bishop of Tyler, TX. He will be installed on September 12 as Bishop of Mayaguez, PR.
8) Fr. Douglas Mosey, CSB, President/Rector of Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell, CT.
9) Fr. John Henderson, Director of Vocations for the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon.
10) Fr. Thomas Koller, OCD, of the Discalced Carmelite Friars in San Jose, CA.
11) Archbishop George Alencherry, Major Archbishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly, India for Syro-Malabar Catholics.
12) Bishop Czeslaw Kozon, Bishop of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Responses Part 2
Here are some more:
1) Fr. Thomas J. Mullelly, Episcopal Vicar for Clergy Personnel of the Diocese of Trenton, NJ.
2) Fr. David M. Friel, newly ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, PA, and assigned to St. Anselm Parish in Philadelphia, PA.
3) Fr. Francis T. Menei, Pastor of St. Richard Parish in Manheim, PA.
4) Fr. Brent Maher, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Baton Rouge, LA, and assigned to St. George Parish in Baton Rouge, LA.
5) Fr. Andrew Duncan, Pastor of St. Rose of Lima in Torrington, WY. He sent me $20 dollars.
6) Fr. Donald Grzymski, OFM Conv., Pastor of St. Clement Mary Hofbauer Parish in Baltimore, MD, and Maryland State Knights of Columbus Chaplain.
More to come later...
1) Fr. Thomas J. Mullelly, Episcopal Vicar for Clergy Personnel of the Diocese of Trenton, NJ.
2) Fr. David M. Friel, newly ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, PA, and assigned to St. Anselm Parish in Philadelphia, PA.
3) Fr. Francis T. Menei, Pastor of St. Richard Parish in Manheim, PA.
4) Fr. Brent Maher, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Baton Rouge, LA, and assigned to St. George Parish in Baton Rouge, LA.
5) Fr. Andrew Duncan, Pastor of St. Rose of Lima in Torrington, WY. He sent me $20 dollars.
6) Fr. Donald Grzymski, OFM Conv., Pastor of St. Clement Mary Hofbauer Parish in Baltimore, MD, and Maryland State Knights of Columbus Chaplain.
More to come later...
Responses Part 1
Since returning from vacation, enduring an earthquake, hurricane, tornado warnings, and two extensive power outages, I am back. Due to time and amount of replies, I will only be posting the name and location, not sharing any information about the response, unless it's earth shattering.
Here goes...
1) Fr. Michael Roche, newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Pittsburgh, PA, and assigned to the Cathedral of St. Paul in Pittsburgh, PA.
2) Fr. Jason Feigh, newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Erie, PA, and assigned to Our Lady of Peace Parish in Erie, PA.
3) Fr. Nick Blaha, newly ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, and assigned to Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish in Topeka, KS.
4) Fr. Agustin Espinosa, newly ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Washington, DC, and assigned to St. Raphael Parish in Rockville, MD.
5) Fr. Jeffrey Lewis, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Spokane, WA, and assigned to the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes in Spokane, WA.
6) Fr. Timothy Reid, Pastor of St. Ann Parish in Charlotte, NC.
7) Fr. Vincent Euk, Parochial Vicar of St. Dorothea Parish in Eatontown, NJ.
8) Bishop Basil H. Losten, Bishop Emeritus of Stamford for Ukrainian Catholics.
9) Fr. Joshua Brommer, Administrative Assistant to the Bishop and Liturgical Coordinator of the Diocese of Harrisburg, PA.
10) Bishop Roger W. Gries, OSB, Auxiliary Bishop of Cleveland, OH.
11) Fr. John J. Schneider, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Cleveland, OH, and assigned to Holy Family Parish in Parma, OH.
12) Collettine Poor Clares in Cleveland, OH.
13) Manny Abalos, on behalf of Fr. Fernando Suarez, of the Mary, Mother of the Poor Healing Ministry in Rockford, IL.
That's all for now. Take Care and God bless.
Here goes...
1) Fr. Michael Roche, newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Pittsburgh, PA, and assigned to the Cathedral of St. Paul in Pittsburgh, PA.
2) Fr. Jason Feigh, newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Erie, PA, and assigned to Our Lady of Peace Parish in Erie, PA.
3) Fr. Nick Blaha, newly ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, and assigned to Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish in Topeka, KS.
4) Fr. Agustin Espinosa, newly ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Washington, DC, and assigned to St. Raphael Parish in Rockville, MD.
5) Fr. Jeffrey Lewis, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Spokane, WA, and assigned to the Cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes in Spokane, WA.
6) Fr. Timothy Reid, Pastor of St. Ann Parish in Charlotte, NC.
7) Fr. Vincent Euk, Parochial Vicar of St. Dorothea Parish in Eatontown, NJ.
8) Bishop Basil H. Losten, Bishop Emeritus of Stamford for Ukrainian Catholics.
9) Fr. Joshua Brommer, Administrative Assistant to the Bishop and Liturgical Coordinator of the Diocese of Harrisburg, PA.
10) Bishop Roger W. Gries, OSB, Auxiliary Bishop of Cleveland, OH.
11) Fr. John J. Schneider, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Cleveland, OH, and assigned to Holy Family Parish in Parma, OH.
12) Collettine Poor Clares in Cleveland, OH.
13) Manny Abalos, on behalf of Fr. Fernando Suarez, of the Mary, Mother of the Poor Healing Ministry in Rockford, IL.
That's all for now. Take Care and God bless.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
respondents and pictures forthcoming
As you can tell by the title, I will be making this entry about my respondents and some pictures from my New England Vacation and a shrine/church pilgrimage from a week ago yesterday, Friday. I guess you could say that I am a little undecided as to what pictures to post here. In time I'll decide.
Here are the replies:
*Father Ty Tomson, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Columbus, OH and assigned to St. Andrew Parish in Columbus.
*Sr. Rosalind Gefre, SSJ, message therapist for the Saint Paul Saints minor league baseball team. She entered in 1948 and began offering massages at her Fargo, ND assignment in 1973. Enclosed were two baseball cards. I was also given her phone number and she asked me to call her.
*Archbishop Gerald C. Lacroix, Archbishop of Quebec, Canada.
*Fr. Hernan Cuevas, a newly ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Chicago, IL, and assigned to St. Athanasius Parish in Evanston, IL. Father included his phone number and e-mail address. He prays that I am always open to God's will.
*Fr. Scott Seethaler, OFM Cap., Director of Paul VI Pastoral Center in Wheeling, WV. He included two pieces of advice (personal) and an article on how prayer changes a person's outlook.
*Fr. John Sledziona, CM, Secretary for Ministry Formation of the Diocese of Manchester, NH.
*Msgr. Robert Brown, Chancellor of the Diocese of Norwich, CT. He prays for the Holy Spirit to continue to guide me.
*Fr. Jeffrey M. L'Arche, M.S., Director of the La Salette Shrine in Altamont, NY.
*Fr. James I. Donlin, Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Albany, NY. He prays that God will continue to fill me with the Spirit.
*Fr. Brian Warchola, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, PA.
*Paula M. Willenbrink, a consecrated virgin from Saint Louis, MO. She was consecrated in June and has had the vocation since 1975. She enclosed two articles on her consecration.
*Fr. Michael Farano, Vicar General of the Diocese of Albany, NY.
*Benedictine Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Westfield, VT. The sisters encourage me to read the works of Father Thomas Dubay, SM.
*Christy Cooter of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts in Winston-Salem, NC.
*Bishop Joseph J. Tyson, Bishop of Yakima, WA. He encourages me to remain involved with the wider Church.
*Fr. J. Thomas Dillon, III, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, FL.
*Bishop Robert Francis Vasa, Bishop of Santa Rosa in California. Bishop Vasa and I have been in communication for a few years now--he is wonderful and a bishop who is not afraid to stand up for orthodoxy.
*Anthony J. Mingarino, Chancellor and Chief Administrative Officer of the Diocese of Trenton, NJ. He asks me to pray for the 25% of Catholics who are attending Mass and for the 75% that do not.
*Father James Mazzone, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Worcester, MA.
*Father Fred Martin, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Kalamazoo, MI and assigned to the Cathedral of St. Augustine in Kalamazoo, MI. He asks me to to continue to be a powerful witness for Christ.
*Father David Nerbun, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Charleston, SC.
*Father Johnathan Perrotta, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Lansing, MI and assigned to Holy Family in Grand Blanc, MI.
*Father Bradley Pierce, MSA, faculty of Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell, CT.
*Mark Simendinger, from Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, KY.
*Fr. Damien Nalepa, Pastor of St. Gregory the Great Parish in Baltimore, MD.
*Fr. Zachary Peterson, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of New Ulm, MN and assigned to St. Anastasia Parish in Hutchinson, MN. He played amateur baseball as a transitional deacon.
*Fr. Sam Sacus, Pastor of St. Francis de Sales in Beckley, WV.
*Fr. Alejandro Diaz, a newly ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Washington, DC and assigned to St. Martin of Tours in Gaithersburg, MD.
*Father Kevin Kimtis, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Trenton, NJ and assigned to St. Ann Parish in Lawrenceville, NJ. He's a 4th degree Knight of Columbus and a Past Grand Knight.
*Father Michael Perucho, a newly ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, CA and assigned to Holy Family Parish in Glendale, CA. He remarks how he is a San Francisco Giants fan.
*Father Joseph Gleason, professor at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, PA.
*Father Fernando Lopez, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Trenton, NJ and assigned to St. Aloysius Parish in Jackson, NJ.
*Father Timothy Renz, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Madison, WI and assigned to St. Joseph Parish in Baraboo, WI. His vocation to the priesthood began in 2nd grade,
*Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine in Richfield, OH.
*Bishop Mitchell Rozanski, Auxiliary Bishop of Baltimore, MD. He said the greatest gift we can give one another is prayer.
Tis all for now, folks. God bless!
Here are the replies:
*Father Ty Tomson, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Columbus, OH and assigned to St. Andrew Parish in Columbus.
*Sr. Rosalind Gefre, SSJ, message therapist for the Saint Paul Saints minor league baseball team. She entered in 1948 and began offering massages at her Fargo, ND assignment in 1973. Enclosed were two baseball cards. I was also given her phone number and she asked me to call her.
*Archbishop Gerald C. Lacroix, Archbishop of Quebec, Canada.
*Fr. Hernan Cuevas, a newly ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Chicago, IL, and assigned to St. Athanasius Parish in Evanston, IL. Father included his phone number and e-mail address. He prays that I am always open to God's will.
*Fr. Scott Seethaler, OFM Cap., Director of Paul VI Pastoral Center in Wheeling, WV. He included two pieces of advice (personal) and an article on how prayer changes a person's outlook.
*Fr. John Sledziona, CM, Secretary for Ministry Formation of the Diocese of Manchester, NH.
*Msgr. Robert Brown, Chancellor of the Diocese of Norwich, CT. He prays for the Holy Spirit to continue to guide me.
*Fr. Jeffrey M. L'Arche, M.S., Director of the La Salette Shrine in Altamont, NY.
*Fr. James I. Donlin, Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Albany, NY. He prays that God will continue to fill me with the Spirit.
*Fr. Brian Warchola, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown, PA.
*Paula M. Willenbrink, a consecrated virgin from Saint Louis, MO. She was consecrated in June and has had the vocation since 1975. She enclosed two articles on her consecration.
*Fr. Michael Farano, Vicar General of the Diocese of Albany, NY.
*Benedictine Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Westfield, VT. The sisters encourage me to read the works of Father Thomas Dubay, SM.
*Christy Cooter of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts in Winston-Salem, NC.
*Bishop Joseph J. Tyson, Bishop of Yakima, WA. He encourages me to remain involved with the wider Church.
*Fr. J. Thomas Dillon, III, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, FL.
*Bishop Robert Francis Vasa, Bishop of Santa Rosa in California. Bishop Vasa and I have been in communication for a few years now--he is wonderful and a bishop who is not afraid to stand up for orthodoxy.
*Anthony J. Mingarino, Chancellor and Chief Administrative Officer of the Diocese of Trenton, NJ. He asks me to pray for the 25% of Catholics who are attending Mass and for the 75% that do not.
*Father James Mazzone, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Worcester, MA.
*Father Fred Martin, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Kalamazoo, MI and assigned to the Cathedral of St. Augustine in Kalamazoo, MI. He asks me to to continue to be a powerful witness for Christ.
*Father David Nerbun, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Charleston, SC.
*Father Johnathan Perrotta, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Lansing, MI and assigned to Holy Family in Grand Blanc, MI.
*Father Bradley Pierce, MSA, faculty of Holy Apostles College and Seminary in Cromwell, CT.
*Mark Simendinger, from Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, KY.
*Fr. Damien Nalepa, Pastor of St. Gregory the Great Parish in Baltimore, MD.
*Fr. Zachary Peterson, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of New Ulm, MN and assigned to St. Anastasia Parish in Hutchinson, MN. He played amateur baseball as a transitional deacon.
*Fr. Sam Sacus, Pastor of St. Francis de Sales in Beckley, WV.
*Fr. Alejandro Diaz, a newly ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Washington, DC and assigned to St. Martin of Tours in Gaithersburg, MD.
*Father Kevin Kimtis, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Trenton, NJ and assigned to St. Ann Parish in Lawrenceville, NJ. He's a 4th degree Knight of Columbus and a Past Grand Knight.
*Father Michael Perucho, a newly ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, CA and assigned to Holy Family Parish in Glendale, CA. He remarks how he is a San Francisco Giants fan.
*Father Joseph Gleason, professor at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, PA.
*Father Fernando Lopez, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Trenton, NJ and assigned to St. Aloysius Parish in Jackson, NJ.
*Father Timothy Renz, a newly ordained priest for the Diocese of Madison, WI and assigned to St. Joseph Parish in Baraboo, WI. His vocation to the priesthood began in 2nd grade,
*Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine in Richfield, OH.
*Bishop Mitchell Rozanski, Auxiliary Bishop of Baltimore, MD. He said the greatest gift we can give one another is prayer.
Tis all for now, folks. God bless!
Sunday, July 3, 2011
I have returned
I have returned from a great and refreshing New England vacation. I have yet to download the pictures to my camera and upload them to Facebook so therefore none will be posted to here as of yet. I have however retrieved the held mail and have looked and read the eighteen or so replies, so here we go. Oh, if there is no quote after the response, the reply was of a general nature:
*Bishop Joseph Gerry, OSB, Bishop Emeritus of Portland, ME and In Residence at St. Anselm Abbey in Manchester, NH. Bishop Gerry enclosed three quotes from St. Benedict regarding young monks and "to profit others rather than preside over them."
*Fr. Brian J. Converse, Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Gales Ferry, CT. Father Converse is also a Coast Guard chaplain.
*Bishop Robert Daniel Conlon, Bishop-Designate of Joliet in Illinois. Bishop Conlon has served since 2002 as Bishop of Steubenville, OH.
*Carmelite Sisters in Concord, NH
*Dr. George Harne, President of the College of St. Mary Magdalen in Warner, NH. I visted here while on vacation.
*Fr. Roy E. Dentinger, a priest of the Archdiocese of Louisville, KY, and Kentucky Knights of Columbus State Chaplain, residing in Louisville, KY. Father is 85 years old and has had some recent health troubles.
*Velinda Stowman, Customer Service Representative at Hannaford Supermarkets in Scarborough, ME.
*Fr. Jason Stokes, a newly ordained priest of the Diocese of Allentown, PA, and assigned as Parochial Vicar at St. Patrick Parish in Pottsville, PA.
*Fr. James H. Lannan, a newly ordained priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, MN, and assigned as Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph Parish in West Saint Paul, MN. Father is praying that "God grant me a greater faith and trust in His Divine Providence."
*Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis in Peoria, IL.
*Br. Joseph Cotrell, LLSC, of the Little Lambs of Christos in Napa, CA. He responded on the behalf of Father Peter Talcott, a priest of the Diocese of Santa Rosa in California who offers the EF. Br. Joseph spoke about the order's foundations and apostolates.
*Fr. Lepoldo Salvania, a newly ordained priest of the Diocese of Metuchen, NJ, and assigned as Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Parish in Alpha, NJ. Father Salvania's seminary journey took thirteen years and various seminaries.
*Fr. Manuel Rios, KHS, Pastor of St. Rocco Parish in Union City, NJ. Father Rios had a personal relationship with Bl. Pope John Paul II and celebrated Masses with him in the private chapel in the Papal apartment.
*Msgr. Anthony Rosaforte, Rector of the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich, CT. He replied on a postcard that has the Cathedral, rectory, and diocesan chancery on it.
*Fr. Richard Malo, Pastor of Holy Family Parish in Greenville, ME. Father Malo mentioned that how many parishes are building larger churches, one of the parishes where he is Pastor at in Jackman, ME is downsizing its building. Very interesting.
*Fr. Jude E. Ezuma, a newly ordained priest of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, TX, and assigned as Parochial Vicar at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Houston, TX. Father Ezuma's vocation began while sitting in front of the Blessed Sacrament.
*Sr. Joan Milot, APB, of the Monastery of the Precious Blood in Manchester, NH. Sister spoke about their contemplative presence in NH and how they have not had a new vocation in fifteen years! From June 24-26 they had a Triduum for the Precious Blood feast.
Here are some that I have yet to blog about, but came between the 15th and 23rd of June.
*Karen Halpin, Secretary at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Burlington, VT. She replied in behalf of Msgr. Thomas Ball, who passed away on Palm Sunday of this year after a massive heartattack.
*Cabot Farms of Montpelier, VT.
*Fr. Martin Padovani, SVD--in Residence at the Divine Word House in Bordentown, NJ. Father states that while we reach out to others we are building up the Kingdom of God.
*Fr. Richard J. Vigoa, Secretary to Archbishop Thomas Wenski in Miami, FL. Father Vigoa has a deep love and commitment to the mutual enrichment of liturgy between the EF and OF.
*Bishop Dominic Marconi, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Newark, NJ. He resides in Chatham, NJ.
*Fr. Mark Cronouge, SSE, Superior of the Society of St. Edmund community at St. Michael College in Colchester, VT. He states that all vocations need prayer, of course.
*Fr. Robert Gorski, Moderator of the Curia of the Diocese of Manchester, NH and Pastor of St. Pius X Parish in Manchester, NH. Father Gorski responded on a New Hampshire scenery postcard.
*Fr. Thomas Curley, Pastor of St. Sylvia Parish in Tivoli, NY. Father says that since God loves us he has special plans for each of us.
*Bishop Howard Hubbard, Bishop of Albany, NY. Bishop Hubbard says that, paraphrasing, all vocations are lead by the Holy Spirit and must be followed through with a sincere and clear heart.
*Fr. Joseph Betschart, a priest of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon and an instructor at the Pontifical North American College in Rome.
*Fr. Hugh Gilbert, OSB, Abbot of Pluscarden Abbey in Elgin, Scotland. Fr. Gilbert will be ordained as Bishop of Aberdeen, Scotland on the Assumption. He responded on a Marian Chapel postcard from the abbey.
*Fr. Michael Wensing, a priest of the Diocese of Sioux Falls, SD, and now a parish pastor in that diocese. He was serving as Director of the Institute of Continuing Theological Education at the Pontifical North American in Rome.
*Fr. Frank Fano, a newly ordained priest of the Archdiocese of Newark, NJ, and assigned as Parochial Vicar at St. Helen Parish in Westfield, NJ. Father Fano reassures me that God always keeps his promises.
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Tis all for now, folks,
Christopher
*Bishop Joseph Gerry, OSB, Bishop Emeritus of Portland, ME and In Residence at St. Anselm Abbey in Manchester, NH. Bishop Gerry enclosed three quotes from St. Benedict regarding young monks and "to profit others rather than preside over them."
*Fr. Brian J. Converse, Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Gales Ferry, CT. Father Converse is also a Coast Guard chaplain.
*Bishop Robert Daniel Conlon, Bishop-Designate of Joliet in Illinois. Bishop Conlon has served since 2002 as Bishop of Steubenville, OH.
*Carmelite Sisters in Concord, NH
*Dr. George Harne, President of the College of St. Mary Magdalen in Warner, NH. I visted here while on vacation.
*Fr. Roy E. Dentinger, a priest of the Archdiocese of Louisville, KY, and Kentucky Knights of Columbus State Chaplain, residing in Louisville, KY. Father is 85 years old and has had some recent health troubles.
*Velinda Stowman, Customer Service Representative at Hannaford Supermarkets in Scarborough, ME.
*Fr. Jason Stokes, a newly ordained priest of the Diocese of Allentown, PA, and assigned as Parochial Vicar at St. Patrick Parish in Pottsville, PA.
*Fr. James H. Lannan, a newly ordained priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, MN, and assigned as Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph Parish in West Saint Paul, MN. Father is praying that "God grant me a greater faith and trust in His Divine Providence."
*Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis in Peoria, IL.
*Br. Joseph Cotrell, LLSC, of the Little Lambs of Christos in Napa, CA. He responded on the behalf of Father Peter Talcott, a priest of the Diocese of Santa Rosa in California who offers the EF. Br. Joseph spoke about the order's foundations and apostolates.
*Fr. Lepoldo Salvania, a newly ordained priest of the Diocese of Metuchen, NJ, and assigned as Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Parish in Alpha, NJ. Father Salvania's seminary journey took thirteen years and various seminaries.
*Fr. Manuel Rios, KHS, Pastor of St. Rocco Parish in Union City, NJ. Father Rios had a personal relationship with Bl. Pope John Paul II and celebrated Masses with him in the private chapel in the Papal apartment.
*Msgr. Anthony Rosaforte, Rector of the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich, CT. He replied on a postcard that has the Cathedral, rectory, and diocesan chancery on it.
*Fr. Richard Malo, Pastor of Holy Family Parish in Greenville, ME. Father Malo mentioned that how many parishes are building larger churches, one of the parishes where he is Pastor at in Jackman, ME is downsizing its building. Very interesting.
*Fr. Jude E. Ezuma, a newly ordained priest of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, TX, and assigned as Parochial Vicar at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Houston, TX. Father Ezuma's vocation began while sitting in front of the Blessed Sacrament.
*Sr. Joan Milot, APB, of the Monastery of the Precious Blood in Manchester, NH. Sister spoke about their contemplative presence in NH and how they have not had a new vocation in fifteen years! From June 24-26 they had a Triduum for the Precious Blood feast.
Here are some that I have yet to blog about, but came between the 15th and 23rd of June.
*Karen Halpin, Secretary at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Burlington, VT. She replied in behalf of Msgr. Thomas Ball, who passed away on Palm Sunday of this year after a massive heartattack.
*Cabot Farms of Montpelier, VT.
*Fr. Martin Padovani, SVD--in Residence at the Divine Word House in Bordentown, NJ. Father states that while we reach out to others we are building up the Kingdom of God.
*Fr. Richard J. Vigoa, Secretary to Archbishop Thomas Wenski in Miami, FL. Father Vigoa has a deep love and commitment to the mutual enrichment of liturgy between the EF and OF.
*Bishop Dominic Marconi, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Newark, NJ. He resides in Chatham, NJ.
*Fr. Mark Cronouge, SSE, Superior of the Society of St. Edmund community at St. Michael College in Colchester, VT. He states that all vocations need prayer, of course.
*Fr. Robert Gorski, Moderator of the Curia of the Diocese of Manchester, NH and Pastor of St. Pius X Parish in Manchester, NH. Father Gorski responded on a New Hampshire scenery postcard.
*Fr. Thomas Curley, Pastor of St. Sylvia Parish in Tivoli, NY. Father says that since God loves us he has special plans for each of us.
*Bishop Howard Hubbard, Bishop of Albany, NY. Bishop Hubbard says that, paraphrasing, all vocations are lead by the Holy Spirit and must be followed through with a sincere and clear heart.
*Fr. Joseph Betschart, a priest of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon and an instructor at the Pontifical North American College in Rome.
*Fr. Hugh Gilbert, OSB, Abbot of Pluscarden Abbey in Elgin, Scotland. Fr. Gilbert will be ordained as Bishop of Aberdeen, Scotland on the Assumption. He responded on a Marian Chapel postcard from the abbey.
*Fr. Michael Wensing, a priest of the Diocese of Sioux Falls, SD, and now a parish pastor in that diocese. He was serving as Director of the Institute of Continuing Theological Education at the Pontifical North American in Rome.
*Fr. Frank Fano, a newly ordained priest of the Archdiocese of Newark, NJ, and assigned as Parochial Vicar at St. Helen Parish in Westfield, NJ. Father Fano reassures me that God always keeps his promises.
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Tis all for now, folks,
Christopher
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
9 days until vacation
I sit here nine days until vacation, and I apologize for not making any posts recently. My reader wants me to expand, including adding snippets of the repondents letters and post pictures of places I go. I'll begin doing that with the next post I make, which will following my vacation in early July. I'm starting a bit of the respondent's replies today as you'll see below.
The respondents are:
Fr. Donald Casey, a priest of the Diocese of San Bernardino, CA, and Homebound Minister at St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Henderson, NV--He's retired Navy medical doctor of all things. Sent me a four page reply. Fr. Robert Stellini, Pastor of Holy Angels Parish in Dyersburg, TN--the parish was affected by the Mississippi River flooding. Parke Schalon on behalf of Chick-Fil-A Restaurants in Atlanta, GA. Fr. John Kirk, KHS, Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Wilmington, DE. Fr. Dennis P. Bombardier, a priest of the Diocese of Springfield, MA--he spoke about his medical condition, a stroke which left him paralyzed on his left side and his desire to be a priest from when he was seven years of age. He mentioned he cannot get much sleep and stays up and recounts his ministerial memories in a tape recorder. Br. Patrick of the Franciscan Brothers Minor in Fort Wayne, IN--the brothers use the year 1223 Franciscan consitutions with the 1536 (or so) adaptations. Fr. Michael Christensen, Pastor of St. Peter Parish in Lincoln, NE--he included a link to his liturgical photo gallery on the parish website. Moira Benton, Principal of Pope John Paul II Elementary School in Chicago, IL--she said it was nice receiving something other than a bill, haha. Fr. Vernon Stapenhorst, Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Wells, NV--Father Verne offered to assist in anyway he can regarding my discernment and he just celebrated 50 years of priesthood for the Reno Diocese. Fr. Joseph Culotta, Pastor of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish in Birmingham, AL--the parish donated two truck loads of supplies to tornado ravaged areas of Northern Alabama. Fr. John E. Worgul, an Anglican priest in Westminster, MD--hes entering the Anglican Ordinariate in American when established. Fr. Aaron Melancon, Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Milton, LA and Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Lafayette, LA--he said that vocations can only be discerned when we are faithful to Christ and the Church.
That's the responses for now. I'll catch ya'll soon.
God bless!
The respondents are:
Fr. Donald Casey, a priest of the Diocese of San Bernardino, CA, and Homebound Minister at St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Henderson, NV--He's retired Navy medical doctor of all things. Sent me a four page reply. Fr. Robert Stellini, Pastor of Holy Angels Parish in Dyersburg, TN--the parish was affected by the Mississippi River flooding. Parke Schalon on behalf of Chick-Fil-A Restaurants in Atlanta, GA. Fr. John Kirk, KHS, Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Wilmington, DE. Fr. Dennis P. Bombardier, a priest of the Diocese of Springfield, MA--he spoke about his medical condition, a stroke which left him paralyzed on his left side and his desire to be a priest from when he was seven years of age. He mentioned he cannot get much sleep and stays up and recounts his ministerial memories in a tape recorder. Br. Patrick of the Franciscan Brothers Minor in Fort Wayne, IN--the brothers use the year 1223 Franciscan consitutions with the 1536 (or so) adaptations. Fr. Michael Christensen, Pastor of St. Peter Parish in Lincoln, NE--he included a link to his liturgical photo gallery on the parish website. Moira Benton, Principal of Pope John Paul II Elementary School in Chicago, IL--she said it was nice receiving something other than a bill, haha. Fr. Vernon Stapenhorst, Pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Wells, NV--Father Verne offered to assist in anyway he can regarding my discernment and he just celebrated 50 years of priesthood for the Reno Diocese. Fr. Joseph Culotta, Pastor of St. Mark the Evangelist Parish in Birmingham, AL--the parish donated two truck loads of supplies to tornado ravaged areas of Northern Alabama. Fr. John E. Worgul, an Anglican priest in Westminster, MD--hes entering the Anglican Ordinariate in American when established. Fr. Aaron Melancon, Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Milton, LA and Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Lafayette, LA--he said that vocations can only be discerned when we are faithful to Christ and the Church.
That's the responses for now. I'll catch ya'll soon.
God bless!
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Taking a break...
Just taking a break from watching ABC's coverage of the Centennial Running of the Indianapolis 500....been a great race so far.
Anyway, I thought now would be a good time as ever to publish a post since it's been a week.
Here goes nothing: Recent appointments by Pope Benedict XVI include:
*Appointed Fr. Mikael Mouradian, ICPB, a priest of the Institut du Clerge Patriarcal de Bzommar, Superior of the Convent of Notre Dame de Bzommar, Lebanon, as Eparch of Our Lady of Nareg in New York for Armenian Catholics. Fr. Mouradian replaces Bishop Manuel Batakian, ICPB who retired.
*Appointed Msgr. Robert Dwayne Gruss, Rector of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Davenport, IA, as Bishop of Rapid City, SD.
*Appointed Fr. Donald Hying, Rector of the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales in Saint Francis, WI, as Auxiliary Bishop of Milwaukee, WI.
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Responses to letters include (from the past week):
Vicki Morris of Speedway Gas Stations and Convenience Stores in Springfield, OH; Rita S. of American Dairy Queen Corporation in Minneapolis, MN; Leigh Diffey from SPEED Channel in Charlotte, NC; Kelli S. of Applebee's in Lenexa, KS; Fr. Steven Gallagher, a newly ordained priest of the Diocese of Juneau, AK and assigned to Holy Name Parish in Ketchikan, AK; Jeff A. Samayo of Papa Murphy's in Vancouver, WA; Fr. Patrick Armano, Pastor of St. Monica Parish in Methuen, MA; and finally, Craig Culver from Culver's ButterBurgers and Frozen Custard in Prairie du Sac, WI.
I also received a letter from a dear friend, Necole Flanigan, also known as Sr. Ana Therese of the Holy Face of Jesus, OCD at the Carmelite Monastery in Traverse City, MI.
God bless y'all!
Christopher
Anyway, I thought now would be a good time as ever to publish a post since it's been a week.
Here goes nothing: Recent appointments by Pope Benedict XVI include:
*Appointed Fr. Mikael Mouradian, ICPB, a priest of the Institut du Clerge Patriarcal de Bzommar, Superior of the Convent of Notre Dame de Bzommar, Lebanon, as Eparch of Our Lady of Nareg in New York for Armenian Catholics. Fr. Mouradian replaces Bishop Manuel Batakian, ICPB who retired.
*Appointed Msgr. Robert Dwayne Gruss, Rector of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Davenport, IA, as Bishop of Rapid City, SD.
*Appointed Fr. Donald Hying, Rector of the Cathedral of St. Francis de Sales in Saint Francis, WI, as Auxiliary Bishop of Milwaukee, WI.
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Responses to letters include (from the past week):
Vicki Morris of Speedway Gas Stations and Convenience Stores in Springfield, OH; Rita S. of American Dairy Queen Corporation in Minneapolis, MN; Leigh Diffey from SPEED Channel in Charlotte, NC; Kelli S. of Applebee's in Lenexa, KS; Fr. Steven Gallagher, a newly ordained priest of the Diocese of Juneau, AK and assigned to Holy Name Parish in Ketchikan, AK; Jeff A. Samayo of Papa Murphy's in Vancouver, WA; Fr. Patrick Armano, Pastor of St. Monica Parish in Methuen, MA; and finally, Craig Culver from Culver's ButterBurgers and Frozen Custard in Prairie du Sac, WI.
I also received a letter from a dear friend, Necole Flanigan, also known as Sr. Ana Therese of the Holy Face of Jesus, OCD at the Carmelite Monastery in Traverse City, MI.
God bless y'all!
Christopher
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Just an update...
I know the title may seem bland and uninteresting, however, with a pounding head due to a sinus infection, my first in two years, it's not my most creative time.
I am sure you'll forgive me as I plan to just post some response updates and shut off for the night. E-mails, etc. can wait until tomorrow.
Recent responses are as follows: John Whitaker, Area Supervisor of White Castle Hamburgers in Rahway, NJ; Fr. Jean C. Robitaille, M.Afr., of the Missionaries of Africa in Washington, DC; Msgr. Thomas Coogan, Pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Bay Shore, NY; Fr. Edward Kelty, a priest of the Diocese of Ponce, PR, serving as a Canon Lawyer at the Vatican (who sent me three Bl. John Paul II cards and a relic of Bl. Mother Teresa of Calcutta); Adrienne Mitchell, Administrative Assistant at Honey Dew Donuts in Plainville, MA; and Fr. Cedric Pisegna, CP, a priest of the Congregation of the Passion in Houston, TX.
Talk soon, y'all.
God bless,
Christopher
I am sure you'll forgive me as I plan to just post some response updates and shut off for the night. E-mails, etc. can wait until tomorrow.
Recent responses are as follows: John Whitaker, Area Supervisor of White Castle Hamburgers in Rahway, NJ; Fr. Jean C. Robitaille, M.Afr., of the Missionaries of Africa in Washington, DC; Msgr. Thomas Coogan, Pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Bay Shore, NY; Fr. Edward Kelty, a priest of the Diocese of Ponce, PR, serving as a Canon Lawyer at the Vatican (who sent me three Bl. John Paul II cards and a relic of Bl. Mother Teresa of Calcutta); Adrienne Mitchell, Administrative Assistant at Honey Dew Donuts in Plainville, MA; and Fr. Cedric Pisegna, CP, a priest of the Congregation of the Passion in Houston, TX.
Talk soon, y'all.
God bless,
Christopher
Friday, May 13, 2011
Trying this again...
Let's try this update again. I attempted to post it about 24 hours ago when blogger was both not properly saving and was down for posting.
So, here's take two:
Responses:
Fr. Romanus Cessario, OP, Professor at St. John Seminary in Brighton, MA; Bishop John Balthasar Brungardt, Bishop of Dodge City, KS; Fr. Stephen Thapwa, Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Fredonia, KS; Fr. Joseph Bongard, Vice Rector of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, PA; Sr. Demetria Smith, MSOLA, of the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa in Indianapolis, IN; *Fr. Samuel Edwards, Vicar Emeritus of St. Peter Anglican Church in Waynesville, NC and Director of the Pondering Heart Apostolate; Bishop Ronald P. Fabbro, CSB, Bishop of London, Ontario on behalf of former London, Ontario Auxiliary Bishop, Robert A. Daniels, who was appointed as Bishop of Grand Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador; *Fr. Douglas Strack, JD, SSM, Deacon-In-Residence of Trinity Anglican Mission in Franklin, NC; Sr. Patricia Toeckes, SCL, Pastoral Administrator of Our Lady of Pines Parish in West Yellowstone, MT; Fr. Ronald May, Pastor of St. Dominic Parish in Southington, CT; Bishop Anthony Sharma, SJ, Vicar Apostolic of Nepal; Melvin S. Burkholder, Chairmand and CEO of Dutch Valley Food Distributors, Inc. in Myerstown, PA; John Stanton, Pro-Life Union of Southeastern Pennsylvania in Oreland, PA; and finally, Father Frank Jasper, OFM, Provincial Vicar of the Province of St. John the Baptist of the Order of Friars Minor in Cincinnati, OH
Today saw the release of the instruction on the 2007 Motu Proprio "Summorum Pontificum." The instruction is called "Universae Ecclesiae."
Recent appointments include: Archbishop Fernando Filoni, Sostituto of the Secretariat of State, as Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples; Archbishop Giovanni Becciu, Apostolic Nuncio to Cuba, as Sostituto of the Secretariat of State; and Archbishop Jose Octavio Ruiz Arenas, Vice President of the Pontifical Commission for the Church in Latin America as Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization.
God bless!
So, here's take two:
Responses:
Fr. Romanus Cessario, OP, Professor at St. John Seminary in Brighton, MA; Bishop John Balthasar Brungardt, Bishop of Dodge City, KS; Fr. Stephen Thapwa, Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Fredonia, KS; Fr. Joseph Bongard, Vice Rector of St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood, PA; Sr. Demetria Smith, MSOLA, of the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa in Indianapolis, IN; *Fr. Samuel Edwards, Vicar Emeritus of St. Peter Anglican Church in Waynesville, NC and Director of the Pondering Heart Apostolate; Bishop Ronald P. Fabbro, CSB, Bishop of London, Ontario on behalf of former London, Ontario Auxiliary Bishop, Robert A. Daniels, who was appointed as Bishop of Grand Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador; *Fr. Douglas Strack, JD, SSM, Deacon-In-Residence of Trinity Anglican Mission in Franklin, NC; Sr. Patricia Toeckes, SCL, Pastoral Administrator of Our Lady of Pines Parish in West Yellowstone, MT; Fr. Ronald May, Pastor of St. Dominic Parish in Southington, CT; Bishop Anthony Sharma, SJ, Vicar Apostolic of Nepal; Melvin S. Burkholder, Chairmand and CEO of Dutch Valley Food Distributors, Inc. in Myerstown, PA; John Stanton, Pro-Life Union of Southeastern Pennsylvania in Oreland, PA; and finally, Father Frank Jasper, OFM, Provincial Vicar of the Province of St. John the Baptist of the Order of Friars Minor in Cincinnati, OH
Today saw the release of the instruction on the 2007 Motu Proprio "Summorum Pontificum." The instruction is called "Universae Ecclesiae."
Recent appointments include: Archbishop Fernando Filoni, Sostituto of the Secretariat of State, as Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples; Archbishop Giovanni Becciu, Apostolic Nuncio to Cuba, as Sostituto of the Secretariat of State; and Archbishop Jose Octavio Ruiz Arenas, Vice President of the Pontifical Commission for the Church in Latin America as Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization.
God bless!
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Update for your reading pleasure
Hey all,
Was thinking earlier that I need to update my blog, so, here is an update :)
Recent responses from letters include: Fr. Paul Raftery, OP, Chaplain of Thomas Aquinas College in Ojai, CA; *Chris O'Connell from Hatfield Quality Meats in Hatfield, PA; Fr. David Farrugia, OP, Pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Berkeley, CA; Fr. Joseph McMahon, Pastor of St. Mart Magdalen Parish in Wilmington, DE; Mark Houck, President of the King's Men apostolate in Quakertown, PA; and Fr. Leo Goldade, OSBM, Director of Vocations of the Order of St. Basil in Glen Cove, NY on behalf of Fr. Bernard Panczuk, OSBM, Pastor of St. George Ukrainian Catholic Parish in New York, NY.
*Hatfield Quality Meats is a Christian company and treats animals as creatures of God.
I'll be going to 4:30 PM Mass today--visiting priest for the last two Masses of the weekend and it was announced yesterday that the parish will have a seminarian there for his summer assignment.
God bless!
Was thinking earlier that I need to update my blog, so, here is an update :)
Recent responses from letters include: Fr. Paul Raftery, OP, Chaplain of Thomas Aquinas College in Ojai, CA; *Chris O'Connell from Hatfield Quality Meats in Hatfield, PA; Fr. David Farrugia, OP, Pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Parish in Berkeley, CA; Fr. Joseph McMahon, Pastor of St. Mart Magdalen Parish in Wilmington, DE; Mark Houck, President of the King's Men apostolate in Quakertown, PA; and Fr. Leo Goldade, OSBM, Director of Vocations of the Order of St. Basil in Glen Cove, NY on behalf of Fr. Bernard Panczuk, OSBM, Pastor of St. George Ukrainian Catholic Parish in New York, NY.
*Hatfield Quality Meats is a Christian company and treats animals as creatures of God.
I'll be going to 4:30 PM Mass today--visiting priest for the last two Masses of the weekend and it was announced yesterday that the parish will have a seminarian there for his summer assignment.
God bless!
Monday, May 2, 2011
I am back!
After a very relaxing and enjoyable trip to Delaware and Maryland (see Facebook for pictures), I am posting with responses and a note from today's Vatican Information Service about a heterodox Australian bishop.
Responses: Msgr. James E. Wall, Vicar for Priests of the Diocese of Buffalo, NY; Fr. John J. Ludden, Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies for the Diocese of Venice, FL and Pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Naples, FL; Carmelite Monastery of Cristo Rey in Sam Francisco, CA; Fr. Jean F. Hart, SOLT, General Procurator of the Society of Our Lady of the Trinity in Corpus Christi, TX; Fr. Eric Wiseman, Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Kodiak, AK; Fr. Christopher Keahi, SSCC, Provincial of the Hawaii Province of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts in Kaneohe, HI; Msgr. Kevin Hanbury, Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Newark; and finally, Br. David Henley, GHM, Director of Vocations for the Glenmary Home Missioners on behalf of Fr. Daniel Dorsey, GHM, President of the Glenmary Home Missioners in Cincinnati, OH.
From the Vatican Information Service: Pope Benedict XVI has removed Bishop William Morris of Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia for heterodox beliefs--ordination of women and optional celibacy. Please pray for him and the Diocese of Toowoomba. His letter to parishioners is attached as a .pdf.
http://www.twb.catholic.org.au/documents/bishop_morris_letter_to_parishioners.pdf
God bless!
Responses: Msgr. James E. Wall, Vicar for Priests of the Diocese of Buffalo, NY; Fr. John J. Ludden, Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies for the Diocese of Venice, FL and Pastor of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Naples, FL; Carmelite Monastery of Cristo Rey in Sam Francisco, CA; Fr. Jean F. Hart, SOLT, General Procurator of the Society of Our Lady of the Trinity in Corpus Christi, TX; Fr. Eric Wiseman, Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Kodiak, AK; Fr. Christopher Keahi, SSCC, Provincial of the Hawaii Province of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts in Kaneohe, HI; Msgr. Kevin Hanbury, Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Newark; and finally, Br. David Henley, GHM, Director of Vocations for the Glenmary Home Missioners on behalf of Fr. Daniel Dorsey, GHM, President of the Glenmary Home Missioners in Cincinnati, OH.
From the Vatican Information Service: Pope Benedict XVI has removed Bishop William Morris of Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia for heterodox beliefs--ordination of women and optional celibacy. Please pray for him and the Diocese of Toowoomba. His letter to parishioners is attached as a .pdf.
http://www.twb.catholic.org.au/documents/bishop_morris_letter_to_parishioners.pdf
God bless!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
First State here I come!
As my parents and I prepare to leave tomorrow for Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore (coterminus to the Diocese of Wilmington), I just wanted to make a quick post providing two updates on Papal appointments, the first yesterday and the latter today.
*Fr. Charles C. Thompson, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Louisville, KY and Pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in Louisville, KY, as Bishop of Evansville, IN. Father Thompson replaces Bishop Gerald Gettelfinger who retired.
*Bishop Felipe Estevez, Auxiliary Bishop of Miami, FL, as Bishop of Saint Augustine, FL. Bishop Estevez replaces Bishop Victor Galeone who retired.
Okay, I must jet now and finish packing and make sure all other necessary items are in order. Please pray for good weather.
God bless!
*Fr. Charles C. Thompson, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Louisville, KY and Pastor of Holy Trinity Parish in Louisville, KY, as Bishop of Evansville, IN. Father Thompson replaces Bishop Gerald Gettelfinger who retired.
*Bishop Felipe Estevez, Auxiliary Bishop of Miami, FL, as Bishop of Saint Augustine, FL. Bishop Estevez replaces Bishop Victor Galeone who retired.
Okay, I must jet now and finish packing and make sure all other necessary items are in order. Please pray for good weather.
God bless!
Monday, April 25, 2011
Just a quick Hello!
Just a quick Hello as I am preparing for the Thursday and Friday trip to Delaware and Maryland.
I'll probably be quiet tomorrow unless there is an appointment (one possibly tipped for Evansville, IN) and/or responses.
Here are the responses that arrived in today's mail.
*Fr. Francois Pellisier, GHM, Major Gifts Officer of the Glenmary Home Missioners in Cincinnati, OH; Msgr. Donald F. Hanchon, Pastor of Holy Redeemer Parish in Detroit, MI and Auxiliary Bishop Elect of Detroit, MI; and Archbishop Denis J. Hart, Archbishop of Melbourne, Australia.
*Fr. Pellisier conducted a Mission Appeal and Lenten Parish Mission at Our Lady Queen of Peace during the 1st week of Lent.
God bless and goodnight,
Christopher
I'll probably be quiet tomorrow unless there is an appointment (one possibly tipped for Evansville, IN) and/or responses.
Here are the responses that arrived in today's mail.
*Fr. Francois Pellisier, GHM, Major Gifts Officer of the Glenmary Home Missioners in Cincinnati, OH; Msgr. Donald F. Hanchon, Pastor of Holy Redeemer Parish in Detroit, MI and Auxiliary Bishop Elect of Detroit, MI; and Archbishop Denis J. Hart, Archbishop of Melbourne, Australia.
*Fr. Pellisier conducted a Mission Appeal and Lenten Parish Mission at Our Lady Queen of Peace during the 1st week of Lent.
God bless and goodnight,
Christopher
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Blessed Easter! Christ has Risen! A right-choice Easter!
He has Risen, He has Risen, indeed.
I had all intentions of updating the blog last evening after the vigil. However, I was quite tired and after speaking with a friend from Wisconsin, decided I should get to bed for a big, joyous day tomorrow, which is now today, of course.
The parish I attend had two Confirmations last night, no catechumens this year. In fact there has not been any for a few years, come to think of it. Last year, there was not an active RCIA group.
I'll be spending this Easter with my parents--we are having ham, baked macaroni and cheese, and asparagus, with cheesecake for dessert.
Happy Easter! May the joy experienced by those at the tomb, Mary of Magdala and Mary of Clopas, be with you today, tomorrow, and forever!
Not to diminish the Solemnity of the Resurrection of Our Lord, but I'll be quiet this week and probably will not update until a week from now. I'll be busy tomorrow, Tuesday, and Wednesday preparing for a leisure trip to Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. This trip is part of a birthday present, but to how the birthday fell (Palm Sunday) thought it was best we did it this coming Thursday and Friday. I'll post about the trip when I return. Pictures will also be on Facebook.
Recent responses to letters include: *Fr. William J. Vit, Jr., Rector of the Cathedral of the Epiphany in Sioux City, IA; Fr. Joseph A. Lively, a retired priest of the Diocese of Burlington, VT and resident of Marshfield, VT; Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, SDV, Auxiliary Bishop of Newark, NJ; Fr. Kevin Gallagher, Director of the Office of Vocations for the Diocesan Priesthood for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, PA; Fr. (Maj.) Timothy J. Hirten, USAF, Chaplain of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Community at Dover AFB, DE; Archbishop Peter L. Gerety, Archbishop Emeritus of Newark, NJ; Bess McAneny, President of the Delaware Pro-Life Coalition; Rebecca A. Mack, on behalf of Tom Sturgis Pretzels of Reading, PA; **Canon James H. Davis, a priest of the Anglican Diocese of the Northeast and resident of Springvale, ME; Fr. Tom Kirkendoll, GHM, Director of the Notiviate of the Glenmary Home Missioners in Cincinnati, OH; and finally Fr. William T. Schneider, a retired priest of the Diocese of Trenton, NJ and resident of Voorhees, NJ.
*Father Vit has begun using the Benedictine arrangement of the altar candles and crucifix at the cathedral.
** Canon Davis states that he may convert to Catholicism in reponse to "Anglicanorum Coetibus."
On that note, I must return to the kitchen to finish the cheesecake that I'm making for Easter dinner.
The last sentence of the title is taken from my pastor's homily at the Easter Vigil. He tied it into Palm Sunday, the first of 2,000 years ago, when two processions occured on that day--Jesus' from the East and Pontius Pilate's from the West. He ended the homily by saying that "we must make the right choice and follow the procession from the East---who are YOU going to follow--not just today, but every day?"
God bless,
Christopher
I had all intentions of updating the blog last evening after the vigil. However, I was quite tired and after speaking with a friend from Wisconsin, decided I should get to bed for a big, joyous day tomorrow, which is now today, of course.
The parish I attend had two Confirmations last night, no catechumens this year. In fact there has not been any for a few years, come to think of it. Last year, there was not an active RCIA group.
I'll be spending this Easter with my parents--we are having ham, baked macaroni and cheese, and asparagus, with cheesecake for dessert.
Happy Easter! May the joy experienced by those at the tomb, Mary of Magdala and Mary of Clopas, be with you today, tomorrow, and forever!
Not to diminish the Solemnity of the Resurrection of Our Lord, but I'll be quiet this week and probably will not update until a week from now. I'll be busy tomorrow, Tuesday, and Wednesday preparing for a leisure trip to Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore. This trip is part of a birthday present, but to how the birthday fell (Palm Sunday) thought it was best we did it this coming Thursday and Friday. I'll post about the trip when I return. Pictures will also be on Facebook.
Recent responses to letters include: *Fr. William J. Vit, Jr., Rector of the Cathedral of the Epiphany in Sioux City, IA; Fr. Joseph A. Lively, a retired priest of the Diocese of Burlington, VT and resident of Marshfield, VT; Bishop Edgar M. da Cunha, SDV, Auxiliary Bishop of Newark, NJ; Fr. Kevin Gallagher, Director of the Office of Vocations for the Diocesan Priesthood for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, PA; Fr. (Maj.) Timothy J. Hirten, USAF, Chaplain of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Community at Dover AFB, DE; Archbishop Peter L. Gerety, Archbishop Emeritus of Newark, NJ; Bess McAneny, President of the Delaware Pro-Life Coalition; Rebecca A. Mack, on behalf of Tom Sturgis Pretzels of Reading, PA; **Canon James H. Davis, a priest of the Anglican Diocese of the Northeast and resident of Springvale, ME; Fr. Tom Kirkendoll, GHM, Director of the Notiviate of the Glenmary Home Missioners in Cincinnati, OH; and finally Fr. William T. Schneider, a retired priest of the Diocese of Trenton, NJ and resident of Voorhees, NJ.
*Father Vit has begun using the Benedictine arrangement of the altar candles and crucifix at the cathedral.
** Canon Davis states that he may convert to Catholicism in reponse to "Anglicanorum Coetibus."
On that note, I must return to the kitchen to finish the cheesecake that I'm making for Easter dinner.
The last sentence of the title is taken from my pastor's homily at the Easter Vigil. He tied it into Palm Sunday, the first of 2,000 years ago, when two processions occured on that day--Jesus' from the East and Pontius Pilate's from the West. He ended the homily by saying that "we must make the right choice and follow the procession from the East---who are YOU going to follow--not just today, but every day?"
God bless,
Christopher
Monday, April 18, 2011
Monday of Holy Week
I know I am not keeping true to what I stated in the post from yesterday, however, I thought I'd do it as a way just keep my reader(s) informed as during the first week of Easter, I won't have as much time.
Here are today's replies: Bishop David Arias, OAR, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Newark, NJ; Fr. Thomas E. Raines, priest of the Pro-Diocese of the Holy Family*; Sr. Mary Teresa, SSM, on behalf of the Sisters of the Society of St. Margaret in Walsingham, England; Sr. Margaret Butler, Pastoral Administrator of Holy Rosary Parish in Tok, AK; Rebecca Mack, Customer Service at Tom Sturgis Pretzels, Inc in Reading, PA; and Fr. Daniel R. Leeuw, retired priest of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, IN.
Father Leeuw, since 1990, has been offering the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. The asterik after Father Raines, denotes the fact that the "pro-diocese" is the forerunner to the US Anglican Ordinariate.
There was one Papal appointment this morning, or as termed by the Vatican Information Service, "Other Pontifical Acts." The appointment is: Father Jose Arturo Cepeda, Rector of Assumption Seminary in San Antonio, TX, as Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit, MI.
God bless!
Here are today's replies: Bishop David Arias, OAR, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Newark, NJ; Fr. Thomas E. Raines, priest of the Pro-Diocese of the Holy Family*; Sr. Mary Teresa, SSM, on behalf of the Sisters of the Society of St. Margaret in Walsingham, England; Sr. Margaret Butler, Pastoral Administrator of Holy Rosary Parish in Tok, AK; Rebecca Mack, Customer Service at Tom Sturgis Pretzels, Inc in Reading, PA; and Fr. Daniel R. Leeuw, retired priest of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, IN.
Father Leeuw, since 1990, has been offering the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. The asterik after Father Raines, denotes the fact that the "pro-diocese" is the forerunner to the US Anglican Ordinariate.
There was one Papal appointment this morning, or as termed by the Vatican Information Service, "Other Pontifical Acts." The appointment is: Father Jose Arturo Cepeda, Rector of Assumption Seminary in San Antonio, TX, as Auxiliary Bishop of Detroit, MI.
God bless!
Sunday, April 17, 2011
First Post as a 24 year old
I am not sure how many have found my blog, with the exception of one. However, I wanted to thank everyone for their birthday wishes.
Not too brag about gifts, but I received an Iphone, some prayer books, pamphlets for evangelization/encouragment purposes via mail, and as far as food goes, a Boston Cream pie.
I don't "feel" any older, but something inner does. My soul or my heart, maybe? Not sure--evaulation to follow. :) Please pray for me as I will pray always for you.
Recent responses are as follows: Fr. Paul Luniw, Judicial Vicar of the Eparchy of Stamford, CT for Ukrainian Catholics; Fr. Kenneth J. Malley, Pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Clearwater, FL; and Bishop Eusebio Hernandez Sola, OAR, Bishop of Tarazona, Spain.
Father Malley mentioned in his reponse that he will be leaving St. Catherine of Siena's to become Pastor at St. Timothy's in Tampa. Please pray for him in his new assignment.
Not much else to report...just watching the DVRed coverage of the Indy Car race from Long Beach, CA.
Blessed Palm Sunday and Holy Week to all! I'll be taking a hiatus from the blog for Holy Week and make a post on Holy Saturday, prior to bed and after the Vigil.
God bless!
Not too brag about gifts, but I received an Iphone, some prayer books, pamphlets for evangelization/encouragment purposes via mail, and as far as food goes, a Boston Cream pie.
I don't "feel" any older, but something inner does. My soul or my heart, maybe? Not sure--evaulation to follow. :) Please pray for me as I will pray always for you.
Recent responses are as follows: Fr. Paul Luniw, Judicial Vicar of the Eparchy of Stamford, CT for Ukrainian Catholics; Fr. Kenneth J. Malley, Pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Clearwater, FL; and Bishop Eusebio Hernandez Sola, OAR, Bishop of Tarazona, Spain.
Father Malley mentioned in his reponse that he will be leaving St. Catherine of Siena's to become Pastor at St. Timothy's in Tampa. Please pray for him in his new assignment.
Not much else to report...just watching the DVRed coverage of the Indy Car race from Long Beach, CA.
Blessed Palm Sunday and Holy Week to all! I'll be taking a hiatus from the blog for Holy Week and make a post on Holy Saturday, prior to bed and after the Vigil.
God bless!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Little on content, big on meaning
The Three Musketeers have two slogans--"all for one and one for all" and "big on chocolate, not on fat." I am sure you can guess which one belongs to the group and which one belongs to the candy bar. lol
At 4:34 PM tomorrow, I'll be turning 24 years old. Not too many years ago, 24 seemed old--now it seems like just another number--just another 365 day passage of time. Remember this world is the blink of an eye, transistory as Saint Paul tells us. We all try to leave a lasting legacy--this legacy can take many forms, tangible or intangible. The legacy that I would like to leave of my 23rd year was one of tribute, memories, and new growth. In 2010, I returned home (in a personal way), visited a hallowed ground, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and watched Our Lord call home a faithful servant, my paternal grandmother.
I'll write more of a reflection on the year that was my twenty third after I turn twenty four (probably Sunday afternoon or evening).
Anyway, here are the usual updates.
*Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop Joseph Jude Tyson, Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle, WA, as Bishop of Yakima, WA. He is replacing Bishop Carlos Arthur Sevilla, SJ, who retired.
Recent responses: Fr. Vincent Lampert, Pastor of Ss. Francis and Clare Parish, Greenwood, IN, and Exorcist of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, IN; Carmelite Nuns of Terre Haute, IN; Norbertine Sisters of the Bethlehem Priory of St. Joseph in Tehachapi, CA; Msgr. George Brubaker, Pastor of St. John the Apostle Parish in Milford, DE and Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Wilmington, DE; Fr. Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap, Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph Parish in York, PA; and Father Steven P. Hurley, Chancellor of the Diocese of Wilmington, DE.
Side note here--the Norbertine Sisters are the first American foundation of the canonesses.
Talk to ya'll on Sunday. Pray for me as I always do for you.
God bless and good night.
At 4:34 PM tomorrow, I'll be turning 24 years old. Not too many years ago, 24 seemed old--now it seems like just another number--just another 365 day passage of time. Remember this world is the blink of an eye, transistory as Saint Paul tells us. We all try to leave a lasting legacy--this legacy can take many forms, tangible or intangible. The legacy that I would like to leave of my 23rd year was one of tribute, memories, and new growth. In 2010, I returned home (in a personal way), visited a hallowed ground, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and watched Our Lord call home a faithful servant, my paternal grandmother.
I'll write more of a reflection on the year that was my twenty third after I turn twenty four (probably Sunday afternoon or evening).
Anyway, here are the usual updates.
*Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop Joseph Jude Tyson, Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle, WA, as Bishop of Yakima, WA. He is replacing Bishop Carlos Arthur Sevilla, SJ, who retired.
Recent responses: Fr. Vincent Lampert, Pastor of Ss. Francis and Clare Parish, Greenwood, IN, and Exorcist of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, IN; Carmelite Nuns of Terre Haute, IN; Norbertine Sisters of the Bethlehem Priory of St. Joseph in Tehachapi, CA; Msgr. George Brubaker, Pastor of St. John the Apostle Parish in Milford, DE and Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Wilmington, DE; Fr. Joseph Tuscan, OFM Cap, Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph Parish in York, PA; and Father Steven P. Hurley, Chancellor of the Diocese of Wilmington, DE.
Side note here--the Norbertine Sisters are the first American foundation of the canonesses.
Talk to ya'll on Sunday. Pray for me as I always do for you.
God bless and good night.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Now returning to your reguarly scheduled program...
The title, while good for some, is not good for others. We always want less of the shows we do not like and, naturally, more of the ones we do like.
Again, this title may seem cryptic, and I that's kind of my intention. Titles are "on the front lines" to grab the reader's attention.
My last update was Friday, and although I told a friend I'd update on Saturday, I did not. Here's what happened over the past two days.
*Went to 4:30 PM Mass with Father Bernard Espiritu, SVD as celebrant. I have come to like him more and more. The unfortunate part about this particular Mass was my Mom noticed that someone did not consume Our Lord; she just walked away and pocketed Him. Please pray for her!
*Saturday evening I watched the Sprint Cup Series race from Texas.
*Yesterday, I DVRed the Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix from Kuala Lumpur and the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama from Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, AL. Both races were good. Versus' coverage of the IndyCar race from Barber was great as always.
*Today was a day where God's blessings were evident, but this must take some background explanation first. There's an Amish market in the neighboring town Medford, to the south. Last time I was there about two weeks ago, I took notice of a pretzel company's box situated in the corner of the store. I wrote them a letter detailing how admirable their Mennonite faith in Jesus Christ is, and today, UPS stopped at my house with a box that said "Martin's Pretzel Bakery--Akron, PA 17501." I opened it up, of course, and wrapped in newspaper courtesy of the Intelligencer Journal from Lancaster, PA was 6 bags of pretzels! In the package was a index card that said, paraphrasing "Thanks for the letter--here's something for you! "God bless, the Martins.
*Recent repsonses to letters include: Fr. Justin Hoye, Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Nevada, MO; Msgr. Michael A. Andreano, Master of Ceremonies for Pontifical Liturgies of the Archdiocese of Newark, NJ; Fr. Ross Tozzi, Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Nome, AK; Turkey Hill Dairy in Conestoga, PA; In-N-Out Burger (a Christian fast food restaurant) based from Irvine, CA; Fr. James Greenfield, OSFS, Provincial of the Wilmington-Philadelphia Province of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales; Fr. Melvin T. Long, retired priest of the Diocese of Salina, KS and former Rector of the American College in Louvain, Belgium, and lastly, Father Russell Roide, SJ, Pastor of the Newman Center of the University of Hawaii in Honolulu.
I know in television "teasers" are used--well I plan to do a "teaser" on a reflection on redemptive suffering in light of Pope John Paul II and his impending beatification on May 1st.
God bless!
Again, this title may seem cryptic, and I that's kind of my intention. Titles are "on the front lines" to grab the reader's attention.
My last update was Friday, and although I told a friend I'd update on Saturday, I did not. Here's what happened over the past two days.
*Went to 4:30 PM Mass with Father Bernard Espiritu, SVD as celebrant. I have come to like him more and more. The unfortunate part about this particular Mass was my Mom noticed that someone did not consume Our Lord; she just walked away and pocketed Him. Please pray for her!
*Saturday evening I watched the Sprint Cup Series race from Texas.
*Yesterday, I DVRed the Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix from Kuala Lumpur and the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama from Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, AL. Both races were good. Versus' coverage of the IndyCar race from Barber was great as always.
*Today was a day where God's blessings were evident, but this must take some background explanation first. There's an Amish market in the neighboring town Medford, to the south. Last time I was there about two weeks ago, I took notice of a pretzel company's box situated in the corner of the store. I wrote them a letter detailing how admirable their Mennonite faith in Jesus Christ is, and today, UPS stopped at my house with a box that said "Martin's Pretzel Bakery--Akron, PA 17501." I opened it up, of course, and wrapped in newspaper courtesy of the Intelligencer Journal from Lancaster, PA was 6 bags of pretzels! In the package was a index card that said, paraphrasing "Thanks for the letter--here's something for you! "God bless, the Martins.
*Recent repsonses to letters include: Fr. Justin Hoye, Pastor of St. Mary Parish in Nevada, MO; Msgr. Michael A. Andreano, Master of Ceremonies for Pontifical Liturgies of the Archdiocese of Newark, NJ; Fr. Ross Tozzi, Pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Nome, AK; Turkey Hill Dairy in Conestoga, PA; In-N-Out Burger (a Christian fast food restaurant) based from Irvine, CA; Fr. James Greenfield, OSFS, Provincial of the Wilmington-Philadelphia Province of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales; Fr. Melvin T. Long, retired priest of the Diocese of Salina, KS and former Rector of the American College in Louvain, Belgium, and lastly, Father Russell Roide, SJ, Pastor of the Newman Center of the University of Hawaii in Honolulu.
I know in television "teasers" are used--well I plan to do a "teaser" on a reflection on redemptive suffering in light of Pope John Paul II and his impending beatification on May 1st.
God bless!
Friday, April 8, 2011
Raindrops are falling on my head
Raindrops are falling on my head... Well, they were lol My Dad and I went to BJ's Wholesale Club in Maple Shade to purchase a window air conditioner for one of our bedrooms. My parents room to be exact. Our large circa 1892 Victorian home has two central air conditioning units--one to serve the first floor and one to serve the second. The upstairs unit has a leak in the evaporator coil, preventing any of the necessary freon gas from entering the air handler. Hence, the need for the window units.
I received no responses today; however, my Grandmother received an appeal from the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in Holyoke, MA. She's been deceased for three years in May and still is receiving mail. Last year, she was summoned for jury duty!
Currently, I am watching the NASCAR Nationwide Series race from Texas Motor Speedway in Forth Worth.
Since there's not too much to speak of in today's post, I am closing with this Prayer Before a Crucifix courtesy of http://www.ourcatholicprayers.com/:
BEHOLD, O good and sweetest Jesus,
I cast myself upon my knees in Thy sight,
and with the most fervent desire of my soul
I pray and beseech Thee
to impress upon my heart
lively sentiments of faith,
hope and charity,
with true repentance for my sins
and a most firm desire of amendment:
whilst with deep affection and grief of soul
I consider within myself
and mentally contemplate Thy five most precious Wounds,
having before mine eyes that which David, the prophet,
long ago spoke in Thine own person concerning Thee,
my Jesus: “They have pierced My hands and My feet,
they have numbered all My bones.”
I received no responses today; however, my Grandmother received an appeal from the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield in Holyoke, MA. She's been deceased for three years in May and still is receiving mail. Last year, she was summoned for jury duty!
Currently, I am watching the NASCAR Nationwide Series race from Texas Motor Speedway in Forth Worth.
Since there's not too much to speak of in today's post, I am closing with this Prayer Before a Crucifix courtesy of http://www.ourcatholicprayers.com/:
BEHOLD, O good and sweetest Jesus,
I cast myself upon my knees in Thy sight,
and with the most fervent desire of my soul
I pray and beseech Thee
to impress upon my heart
lively sentiments of faith,
hope and charity,
with true repentance for my sins
and a most firm desire of amendment:
whilst with deep affection and grief of soul
I consider within myself
and mentally contemplate Thy five most precious Wounds,
having before mine eyes that which David, the prophet,
long ago spoke in Thine own person concerning Thee,
my Jesus: “They have pierced My hands and My feet,
they have numbered all My bones.”
Thursday, April 7, 2011
I-Confess
http://i-confess.com/
Take a look at the link for the Reconciliation Monday project sponsored by the Archdiocese of New York, Diocese of Brooklyn, and Diocese of Rockville Centre.
I confess to almighy God.....
Take a look at the link for the Reconciliation Monday project sponsored by the Archdiocese of New York, Diocese of Brooklyn, and Diocese of Rockville Centre.
I confess to almighy God.....
John Paul II beatification
Here's a link to the official website for John Paul II's beatification.
http://www.jpiibeatus.org/en/site/generalInformation
http://www.jpiibeatus.org/en/site/generalInformation
A university, three letters, Air Supply, and A10
St. John Baptist de la Salle, priest
My reader (do I have more than one? lol) will probably wonder what they have in common, and rightly they should be wondering.
No Papal appointments to the USA or of note to speak of today so I decided to turn my attention to what may be seen as a more "traditional" blog post. (I ask myself--is there such a thing?) Eh..maybe not, but I digress and delve into the topics straight away as our brothers and sisters in Britain would say.
A university: on last night's episode of Dog the Bounty Hunter (Wednesdays at 9 PM on A&E) the Chapman's house kepper of sorts, whose name escapes me, was preparing to graduate from college. He was a student at Chaminade University in Honolulu, a Catholic university operated by the Society of Mary (Marists). Without having any graduation party in mind, the show went on, detailing the capture of Da Kine's latest fugitive on Maui--the Chapmans live on Oahu. Oh, before I forget, Da Kine is the name of the bail bonds company operated by Duane "Dog" Chapman and his family. The fugitive, after Dog and his family scouring the island of Maui for two days and being confronted by the fugitive's father who tried to say that they were not trying to help their son, peacefully surrendered to police on his own accord. While Dog wants to be the one to catch the bounty, the surrender allowed the family time to make it back to Honolulu to attend Chaminade's commencement. Only a small glimpse was shown of the school's president, Brother Bernard Ploeger, SM. The episode ended of everyone gathered in a large tent celebrating the graduation.
I know the Chapmans are deeply devout Christians--not sure what denomination. Either way, they are a good Christian family who are in harms way intentionally--something to find commendable.
Three letters: Today's reponses are from Indiana, Texas, and Delaware. Deacon Thomas Ward from St. Simon the Apostle in Indianapolis, IN; Fr. Michael Peinemann, a priest of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, who serves as Confessor and Spiritual Director at Assumption Seminary in San Antonio and as Sacramental Assistant at St. Anthony Parish in Harper, TX (said that I remind of a young John Paul II); and Wilmington, DE Bishop William Francis Malooly.
Air Supply: On the Comcast Digital cable lineup are several music channels, which provide 24/7 music of all sorts. A few nights back before going to bed, I was channel flipping and on came Air Supply, a 1980s Australian duo. Ever since then, I have had their hit "Making Love Out of Nothing At All" in my head. This is all compounded by the fact that I have saved the song on my YouTube favorites. Dang you YouTube.
The final portion of today's post centers around a new international racing series called A10. The series has the same concept as the now defunct A1GP series. Drivers competing for their home nation rather than as inviduals. Sounds like a great concept and I hope it sees more success than A1GP did.
Thanks for reading and May God bless!
My reader (do I have more than one? lol) will probably wonder what they have in common, and rightly they should be wondering.
No Papal appointments to the USA or of note to speak of today so I decided to turn my attention to what may be seen as a more "traditional" blog post. (I ask myself--is there such a thing?) Eh..maybe not, but I digress and delve into the topics straight away as our brothers and sisters in Britain would say.
A university: on last night's episode of Dog the Bounty Hunter (Wednesdays at 9 PM on A&E) the Chapman's house kepper of sorts, whose name escapes me, was preparing to graduate from college. He was a student at Chaminade University in Honolulu, a Catholic university operated by the Society of Mary (Marists). Without having any graduation party in mind, the show went on, detailing the capture of Da Kine's latest fugitive on Maui--the Chapmans live on Oahu. Oh, before I forget, Da Kine is the name of the bail bonds company operated by Duane "Dog" Chapman and his family. The fugitive, after Dog and his family scouring the island of Maui for two days and being confronted by the fugitive's father who tried to say that they were not trying to help their son, peacefully surrendered to police on his own accord. While Dog wants to be the one to catch the bounty, the surrender allowed the family time to make it back to Honolulu to attend Chaminade's commencement. Only a small glimpse was shown of the school's president, Brother Bernard Ploeger, SM. The episode ended of everyone gathered in a large tent celebrating the graduation.
I know the Chapmans are deeply devout Christians--not sure what denomination. Either way, they are a good Christian family who are in harms way intentionally--something to find commendable.
Three letters: Today's reponses are from Indiana, Texas, and Delaware. Deacon Thomas Ward from St. Simon the Apostle in Indianapolis, IN; Fr. Michael Peinemann, a priest of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, who serves as Confessor and Spiritual Director at Assumption Seminary in San Antonio and as Sacramental Assistant at St. Anthony Parish in Harper, TX (said that I remind of a young John Paul II); and Wilmington, DE Bishop William Francis Malooly.
Air Supply: On the Comcast Digital cable lineup are several music channels, which provide 24/7 music of all sorts. A few nights back before going to bed, I was channel flipping and on came Air Supply, a 1980s Australian duo. Ever since then, I have had their hit "Making Love Out of Nothing At All" in my head. This is all compounded by the fact that I have saved the song on my YouTube favorites. Dang you YouTube.
The final portion of today's post centers around a new international racing series called A10. The series has the same concept as the now defunct A1GP series. Drivers competing for their home nation rather than as inviduals. Sounds like a great concept and I hope it sees more success than A1GP did.
Thanks for reading and May God bless!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Catholic Rules for Twitter
Hop over to this link http://usccbmedia.blogspot.com/2011/04/catholicrulesfortwitter.html to see some hilarious "Catholic Rules for Twitter."
Oh, and if you'd like to follow me on Twitter I'm @cjfr1987
God bless! I am now off to get a tall glass of milk and watch two episodes of Dog the Bounty Hunter I recorded to the DVR.
Oh, and if you'd like to follow me on Twitter I'm @cjfr1987
God bless! I am now off to get a tall glass of milk and watch two episodes of Dog the Bounty Hunter I recorded to the DVR.
CPA for Queen City and two omissions
Wednesday of the 4th Week of Lent
My reader(s) may find this to be somewhat of a puzzling title for my first official post--well it is. Today, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Father Joseph Binzer, Vicar General and Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and Pastor of St. Louis Parish in Cincinnati as Auxiliary Bishop of Cincinnati. Father Binzer was ordained a priest in 1994 at age 39 after being a Certified Public Accountant.
Queen City is the nickname of Ohio's 3rd largest city--Cincinnati.
The two omissions are of "Ad Jesum Per Mariam" that appears at the top of the blog. It's Latin for "To Jesus through Mary." The second omission is about something else that will appear within each post, if applicable, for a particular day. That is if I receive any responses from some letters that I have sent. I send out notes/letters to encourage priests, bishops, religious communities, apostolates, etc. in the church to continue all of the goodness that God has begun in them and humbly ask of their prayers. I pray every day for the Holy Spirit to enlighten me as to who to reach out to. This also includes autographs that I collect--two of which are on the wall of my room. They are Martin Sheen and drag racer Ashley Force Hood. Both are Catholic.
Today, I received a response from Father Emmett Carroll, OFM Conv. who is an 85 year old friar who resides at St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Seaside Park, NJ.
Edit: Thanks goes out to a friend who pointed me in the direction that my omissions aren't really omissions. I purely left them out on accident. Thanks!
My reader(s) may find this to be somewhat of a puzzling title for my first official post--well it is. Today, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Father Joseph Binzer, Vicar General and Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and Pastor of St. Louis Parish in Cincinnati as Auxiliary Bishop of Cincinnati. Father Binzer was ordained a priest in 1994 at age 39 after being a Certified Public Accountant.
Queen City is the nickname of Ohio's 3rd largest city--Cincinnati.
The two omissions are of "Ad Jesum Per Mariam" that appears at the top of the blog. It's Latin for "To Jesus through Mary." The second omission is about something else that will appear within each post, if applicable, for a particular day. That is if I receive any responses from some letters that I have sent. I send out notes/letters to encourage priests, bishops, religious communities, apostolates, etc. in the church to continue all of the goodness that God has begun in them and humbly ask of their prayers. I pray every day for the Holy Spirit to enlighten me as to who to reach out to. This also includes autographs that I collect--two of which are on the wall of my room. They are Martin Sheen and drag racer Ashley Force Hood. Both are Catholic.
Today, I received a response from Father Emmett Carroll, OFM Conv. who is an 85 year old friar who resides at St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Seaside Park, NJ.
Edit: Thanks goes out to a friend who pointed me in the direction that my omissions aren't really omissions. I purely left them out on accident. Thanks!
Welcome
Welcome one and all to my blog. While that may be a rather mundane opening statement, this won't be a mundane blog trust me.
This is my first foray into blogging for about 4-6 years. I two actually: Blogger and Xanga. Sad to say I was not too diligent in keeping up on them; this one will be different however. I'll mainly be focusing on two main themes: Catholicism and auto racing--Catholicism predominantly. I'll be sharing links, offering updates on Church events universally and locally, Pope Benedict's appointments to the episcopacy, etc. When something catches my eye or is newsworthy in my mind is when I'll post something related to auto racing.
That's it for the inaugural post. Enjoy the first "official" post :) God bless!
This is my first foray into blogging for about 4-6 years. I two actually: Blogger and Xanga. Sad to say I was not too diligent in keeping up on them; this one will be different however. I'll mainly be focusing on two main themes: Catholicism and auto racing--Catholicism predominantly. I'll be sharing links, offering updates on Church events universally and locally, Pope Benedict's appointments to the episcopacy, etc. When something catches my eye or is newsworthy in my mind is when I'll post something related to auto racing.
That's it for the inaugural post. Enjoy the first "official" post :) God bless!
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