Father James Callan, Spiritus Christi founder and advocate for change, dies

Father James Callan, Spiritus Christi founder and advocate for change, dies: ROCHESTER, N.Y. — News10NBC has confirmed the passing of retired pastor Father James Callan, known affectionately as Father Jim, who died on Saturday.Fr. Jim was instrumental in founding the progressive Catholic Church, Spiritus Christi. He arrived in Rochester at Corpus Christi Church in the 1970s and became known for his inclusive approach to ministry.Fr. Jim […]

Pope Francis and the ‘Increasing Burden of Age’| National Catholic Register

Pope Francis and the ‘Increasing Burden of Age’| National Catholic Register: ANALYSIS: The Holy Father will turn 88 next week.

No Meat on Fridays? Some Bishops Say It’s a Good Idea| National Catholic Register

No Meat on Fridays? Some Bishops Say It’s a Good Idea| National Catholic Register: Proposal that aims to bring back rule that US bishops lifted in 1966 has a following.

Shanghai’s Catholic Bishop Shen Bin Announces His Program: Study Xi Jinping, not the Pope

Shanghai’s Catholic Bishop Shen Bin Announces His Program: Study Xi Jinping, not the Pope: After having been appointed by the CCP and grudgingly and belatedly approved by the Vatican, the new Prelate revealed its true colors.

Cardinal Arinze cautions priests against lengthy homilies

Cardinal Arinze cautions priests against lengthy homilies: “A homily well prepared should last around 10 minutes. A university lecture of 45 minutes is for a different setting,” Cardinal Francis Arinze said.

This should apply to Deacons as well.

Why Was the Synod So Silent on the Traditional Latin Mass?| National Catholic Register

Why Was the Synod So Silent on the Traditional Latin Mass?| National Catholic Register: Traditional Latin Mass communities are flourishing around the world with rising vocations and strong Mass attendance but their existence was ignored in the Sy...

Wise words