May 10, 2010 | Ignatius Insight
SAN FRANCISCO, May 10, 2010—Jesuit Father Joseph Fessio¸ founder and editor of Ignatius Press, a former student of Pope Benedict XVI, and longtime leader in Catholic higher education, is launching a groundbreaking, international college-credit program for Catholic high school students, homeschoolers, and others.
The program, called the Ignatius-Angelicum Liberal Studies Program (www.liberalstudiesprogram.com), is a joint project of Ignatius Press and Angelicum Great Books Program, a longstanding provider of homeschooling and other liberal arts resources. Father Fessio serves as Chancellor of the new online LSP program, which begins this fall.
The Need for a Solidly Catholic Online College-Credit Program
"The Liberal Studies Program comes at the perfect time to address a rapidly growing need and desire of serious Catholic parents and students," according to Father Fessio, whose previous academic positions include founding and serving as the first Director of the St. Ignatius Institute, University of San Francisco, and Provost of Ave Maria University in Florida.
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Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Fallout Grows in ex-Minneapolis Cop's Molestation Case
Of course, if you can't count on those who've been deceiving the world for years about their status as Catholic religious to tell the truth, you can't count on these individuals at a prestigious, Waspy, Minneapolis Preparatory school to tell the truth either. The corruption of the best is indeed the worst, but the society at large must also suffer for this loss of innocence.
What is often portrayed as a problem exclusive to the Catholic Church is actually a problem of an increasingly barbaric and decadent West.
This may make it more difficult for Jeff Anderson to portray the Catholic Church as a monster for his ACLU and Socialist friends.
Attorney says Breck School knew Bill Jacobs had history of molesting boys. Former official denies it.
Read further at... Star and Tribune.
What is often portrayed as a problem exclusive to the Catholic Church is actually a problem of an increasingly barbaric and decadent West.
This may make it more difficult for Jeff Anderson to portray the Catholic Church as a monster for his ACLU and Socialist friends.
Attorney says Breck School knew Bill Jacobs had history of molesting boys. Former official denies it.
[Minneapolis Star] The lawyer who last month sued the Vatican and Pope Benedict for their handling of sexual abuse allegations within the church turned his attention Monday to a case that involves one of the state's most prestigious private schools.
Attorney Jeff Anderson, in a lawsuit filed in Hennepin County, said officials at Breck School committed fraud by hiring teacher Bill Jacobs in 1973, knowing he had a history of molesting boys and was considered a danger to children.
Jacobs sexually abused a 13-year-old Breck student in 1974, according to Anderson. Even after the boy and his father brought their allegations to the school's headmaster, John Littleford, Jacobs remained on the faculty through the school year. The suit maintains that Littleford "begged'' the boy and his father to remain quiet about the matter.
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Good Jesuit, Bad Jesuit: Swiss Jesuit Fr. Victor Cathrein, S.J. "Of Its Very Nature, Socialism Is The Enemy Of Every Religion"
It needs to be said, and that it's said in this day and age in liberal Switzerland is a miracle.
Good Jesuit, Bad Jesuit: Swiss Jesuit Fr. Victor Cathrein, S.J. "Of Its Very Nature, Socialism Is The Enemy Of Every Religion"
Good Jesuit, Bad Jesuit: Swiss Jesuit Fr. Victor Cathrein, S.J. "Of Its Very Nature, Socialism Is The Enemy Of Every Religion"
Well Done, Faithful Servant
A Catholic priest in Goa, who saved his three young parishioners from drowning, died of a massive heart attack May 9 during the rescue in rough seas.
Father Thomas Remedios Fernandes, 37, assistant parish priest of Church of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Nuvem village, came to Galgibaga beach 28 kilometers south of the state capital Panaji as part of a 63-member picnic party.
During the afternoon, Father Fernandes was alerted by cries for help from the youths - two girls and a boy aged between 17 and 19. The priest helped two reach the shore but as he dragged the third victim, he collapsed in shallow waters, his companions said.
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Diocesan Apparachik Complains about Competition From Independent Catholic Schools
At CNS, Patricia Weitzel-O'Neill, complained about the fact that Catholic Schools are closing down, indeed, she's been working on her capacity as an overseer of "Catholic" education for many years, overseeing it's conclusion, and apparently, its demise.
She says elsewhere that Catholic Schools are in "crisis". Indeed, she has presided over the closing of Catholic Schools in Washington State and Boston
In the CNS interview above, Ms. Patricia Weitzel-O'Neil skirted Archbishop Chaput's initiative to keep open homosexuals out of Catholic education. The reason for these "faux Catholic" schools is perhaps her faux Catholic approach to education. Indeed, parents have removed their children from schools under her direction because of the descriptively named sex-ed Child Lures Program she mandates for the children. The Child Lures program doesn't teach Catholic doctrine and promotes the moral indifference of homosexuality. So it shouldn't be a mystery to anyone, is becoming increasingly known to everyone, that many Catholic Schools, especially those under the direction of the Diocese simply aren't Catholic at all.
Meanwhile, what Weitzel-O'Neill termed "faux Catholic schools" are springing up, led by those who have been in the Catholic home-schooling movement. She showed the home page to a website for a Pope John Paul II Academy in a suburban section of the Archdiocese of Washington, which has no connection with the archdiocese, despite entreaties by archdiocesan officials that the school seek some sort of connection. "They're teaching the Catholic faith, but they're not approved by any bishop," she added.
She says elsewhere that Catholic Schools are in "crisis". Indeed, she has presided over the closing of Catholic Schools in Washington State and Boston
In the CNS interview above, Ms. Patricia Weitzel-O'Neil skirted Archbishop Chaput's initiative to keep open homosexuals out of Catholic education. The reason for these "faux Catholic" schools is perhaps her faux Catholic approach to education. Indeed, parents have removed their children from schools under her direction because of the descriptively named sex-ed Child Lures Program she mandates for the children. The Child Lures program doesn't teach Catholic doctrine and promotes the moral indifference of homosexuality. So it shouldn't be a mystery to anyone, is becoming increasingly known to everyone, that many Catholic Schools, especially those under the direction of the Diocese simply aren't Catholic at all.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Pope's new Book is on the Way
Translators working on pope's new book; publication still months away
By Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Benedict XVI has handed his editors the final draft of the second volume of his book, "Jesus of Nazareth," but it will be months before the work is translated from German and published, the Vatican said May 10.
"This second volume is dedicated to the Passion and the Resurrection, and takes up where the first volume ended," the Vatican press office said in a statement.
The first volume of the work was published in the spring of 2007 and covered Jesus' life from his baptism to his transfiguration. In the United States, the English translation was published by Doubleday.
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By Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Pope Benedict XVI has handed his editors the final draft of the second volume of his book, "Jesus of Nazareth," but it will be months before the work is translated from German and published, the Vatican said May 10.
"This second volume is dedicated to the Passion and the Resurrection, and takes up where the first volume ended," the Vatican press office said in a statement.
The first volume of the work was published in the spring of 2007 and covered Jesus' life from his baptism to his transfiguration. In the United States, the English translation was published by Doubleday.
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Portuguese Cardinal Criticizes Cardinal Schönborn
A Vatican Stroll for the Vienese Cardinal
If the Archbishop of Vienna didn't understand, why didn't he call? The answer: Because he was already then an opportunist.
[kreuz.net] The Portuguese Emeritus Cardinal José Saraiva Martins (78) has criticized the Vienese Natter Cardinal Christoph Schönborn.
At the end of March, Cardinal Schönborn made known to 'Österreichischen Rundfunk', that Cardinal Angelo Sodano had hindered an exploratory commission of the then Cardinal of Vienna, Hans-Hermann Groër († 2003).
The last one responsible for the events then was in any event, Pope John Paul II († 2005).
Cardinal Sodano was the Secretary of State and second in charge at the Vatican. He is the present ean of the College of Cardinals.
On the end of April Cardinal, Schönborn broke a lance also for Unnatural Love.
The public attack of the Vienese Prelate against the Dean of the College of Cardinals has caused a gigantic uproar in Italy.
Really, now the Romans have had their fill of the Defamation and Homo-Cardinal.
Today, José Cardinal Saraiva Martins commented on these attacks for the famous Italian website, 'pontifex.roma.it'.
Cardinal Martins is the former Prefect of the Congregation for Canonization.
On the question, if he were acquainted with Cardinal Schönborn's comments, he said:
"Look, everyone is free to say what he wants and must bear the responsibility for that. It isn't up to me to condemn a brother Bishop."
It was another thing entirely, to offer his own thoughts for consideration:
"I personally would have called my colleague and asked for a clarification, and offered fraternal correction and worked the things out with him.
"These problems can't be solved by the media. That is the least suitable and convincing method to go about a subject."
Otherwise one gives "our enemies" the impression of a Church, which is consumed by polemics, what allegedly "not in the least" is the case.
Cardinal Martins won't speak of his colleague in terms of "good will", but moreover, his comments have caused the Church no good service:
"In order to make the situation clear: I would not have done that and apologize for the matter."
The emeritus Cardinal alluded to the polemics surrounding the pedophilia in terms of abatement:
"Now the danger exists, that the fire will burn more intensively and widely than just an attack on a former Secretary of State and Dean of the College of Cardinals."
Cardinal Martins posted the question: "If the Archbishop of Vienna didn't understand, why didn't he call?" That is something you'd have to ask Cardinal Schönborn himself.
Indeed: "Publicly discrediting the representative of the College of Cardinals is not done."
The truth should have been spoken, "it must be formulated with love."
"I personally would not have made these comments, and I consider them to be an error."
If the Archbishop of Vienna didn't understand, why didn't he call? The answer: Because he was already then an opportunist.
[kreuz.net] The Portuguese Emeritus Cardinal José Saraiva Martins (78) has criticized the Vienese Natter Cardinal Christoph Schönborn.
At the end of March, Cardinal Schönborn made known to 'Österreichischen Rundfunk', that Cardinal Angelo Sodano had hindered an exploratory commission of the then Cardinal of Vienna, Hans-Hermann Groër († 2003).
The last one responsible for the events then was in any event, Pope John Paul II († 2005).
Cardinal Sodano was the Secretary of State and second in charge at the Vatican. He is the present ean of the College of Cardinals.
On the end of April Cardinal, Schönborn broke a lance also for Unnatural Love.
The public attack of the Vienese Prelate against the Dean of the College of Cardinals has caused a gigantic uproar in Italy.
Really, now the Romans have had their fill of the Defamation and Homo-Cardinal.
Today, José Cardinal Saraiva Martins commented on these attacks for the famous Italian website, 'pontifex.roma.it'.
Cardinal Martins is the former Prefect of the Congregation for Canonization.
On the question, if he were acquainted with Cardinal Schönborn's comments, he said:
"Look, everyone is free to say what he wants and must bear the responsibility for that. It isn't up to me to condemn a brother Bishop."
It was another thing entirely, to offer his own thoughts for consideration:
"I personally would have called my colleague and asked for a clarification, and offered fraternal correction and worked the things out with him.
"These problems can't be solved by the media. That is the least suitable and convincing method to go about a subject."
Otherwise one gives "our enemies" the impression of a Church, which is consumed by polemics, what allegedly "not in the least" is the case.
Cardinal Martins won't speak of his colleague in terms of "good will", but moreover, his comments have caused the Church no good service:
"In order to make the situation clear: I would not have done that and apologize for the matter."
The emeritus Cardinal alluded to the polemics surrounding the pedophilia in terms of abatement:
"Now the danger exists, that the fire will burn more intensively and widely than just an attack on a former Secretary of State and Dean of the College of Cardinals."
Cardinal Martins posted the question: "If the Archbishop of Vienna didn't understand, why didn't he call?" That is something you'd have to ask Cardinal Schönborn himself.
Indeed: "Publicly discrediting the representative of the College of Cardinals is not done."
The truth should have been spoken, "it must be formulated with love."
"I personally would not have made these comments, and I consider them to be an error."
We Have a Pope Who's wlling to take the Devil Head On
Pope Benedict wants to Increase the Presence of the Exorcist in the Church
Who're you going to call when you have ghosts, or other paranormal phenomena? The world-wide demand for exorcists is up, here, here, here as is an increasing desire for the trappings of traditional religion, like the Immemorial Mass of All Ages, are expressed by the faithful, and quite understandably, those who are not Catholic at all.
Is it any wonder that Germany has yielded such a bad crop of Bishops, since the country hasn't had any exorcists in 30 years?
Linked with a desire for deeper and more powerful religiosity, comes a dark threat which can only be met with spiritual weapons wielded by those men God has sent to us as shepherds.
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Amorth Comments Further on Satanism Ring, NOR, here...
Who're you going to call when you have ghosts, or other paranormal phenomena? The world-wide demand for exorcists is up, here, here, here as is an increasing desire for the trappings of traditional religion, like the Immemorial Mass of All Ages, are expressed by the faithful, and quite understandably, those who are not Catholic at all.
Is it any wonder that Germany has yielded such a bad crop of Bishops, since the country hasn't had any exorcists in 30 years?
Linked with a desire for deeper and more powerful religiosity, comes a dark threat which can only be met with spiritual weapons wielded by those men God has sent to us as shepherds.
Father Gabriele Amorth said people who are possessed by Satan vomit shards of glass and pieces of iron. He added that the assault on Pope Benedict XVI on Christmas Eve by a mentally unstable woman and the sex abuse scandals which have engulfed the Church in the US, Ireland, Germany and other countries, were proof that the Anti-Christ was waging a war against the Holy See."The Devil resides in the Vatican and you can see the consequences," said Father Amorth, 85, who has been the Holy See's chief exorcist for 25 years.
He can remain hidden, or speak in different languages, or even appear to be sympathetic. At times he makes fun of me. But I'm a man who is happy in his work." While there was "resistance and mistrust" towards the concept of exorcism among some Catholics, Pope Benedict XVI has no such doubts, Father Amorth said. "His Holiness believes wholeheartedly in the practice of exorcism. He has encouraged and praised our work," he added. The evil influence of Satan was evident in the highest ranks of the Catholic hierarchy, with "cardinals who do not believe in Jesus and bishops who are linked to the demon," Father Amorth said.
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Jesuit Prep School teacher Accused of Abuse
The Jesuits in the USA are getting hit hard in the last few days. This has been an issue since March and was picked up by Good Jesuit, Bad Jesuit. Father Larry Reuter was president of the school from 1975-2000, the prestigious Jesuit Preparatory School, Loyola Academy, has been credibly accused by two different men at this point. It's also the alma mater of comedian Bill Murray.
Perhaps he will tell us about the notorious Chicago Boy's Club, about which Father Greeley is well-informed about the members.
Perhaps he will tell us about the notorious Chicago Boy's Club, about which Father Greeley is well-informed about the members.
The Catholic Church will not "easily surrender its long-established role in education."
THE CATHOLIC Church will not “easily surrender its long-established role in education”, retired Church of Ireland Archdeacon of Dublin Gordon Linney has said.
And while he agreed reform in education was needed, it should not be “on terms dictated by a secular agenda represented to be inclusive when it is not”.
He accused the Department of Education of taking “revenge” on his church by cutting back on funding for Protestant schools and contrasted this with the generous 2002 indemnity deal the department concluded with 18 Catholic religious congregations which ran institutions for children investigated by the Ryan commission.
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And while he agreed reform in education was needed, it should not be “on terms dictated by a secular agenda represented to be inclusive when it is not”.
He accused the Department of Education of taking “revenge” on his church by cutting back on funding for Protestant schools and contrasted this with the generous 2002 indemnity deal the department concluded with 18 Catholic religious congregations which ran institutions for children investigated by the Ryan commission.
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Sunday, May 9, 2010
Bishops Approved by China and Rome are Ordained.
The state-backed church has begun to ordain Vatican-approved bishops after a hiatus of more than two years, signalling that long-strained relations between the two sides are on the mend, here.
Elderly Priest Murdered in Venezuela
An elderly Catholic priest was found dead at home in a small eastern Venezuelan town Thursday morning. While some reports claim the priest was a victim of a robbery, authorities are still investigating the crime, reports Catholic News Agency.
Fr. Esteban Woods, a native of Vancouver, Washington had served the Catholic Church in the state of Bolivar, Venezuela for nearly half his life.
Local media reports that parishioners first knew something was wrong when the elderly priest didn’t go out for his 5 a .m. jog. When he wasn't available to open the doors of the church that morning, locals went to his house where they found his body. The missionary priest had been gagged and stabbed multiple times.
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Fr. Esteban Woods, a native of Vancouver, Washington had served the Catholic Church in the state of Bolivar, Venezuela for nearly half his life.
Local media reports that parishioners first knew something was wrong when the elderly priest didn’t go out for his 5 a .m. jog. When he wasn't available to open the doors of the church that morning, locals went to his house where they found his body. The missionary priest had been gagged and stabbed multiple times.
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