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A Father to twins: one pastor, two parishes, lots of driving
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deacon greg kandra
At one time it would have been unthinkable. But now it’s a reality for more and more priests: they are serving as pastors for two parishes. In Los Angeles, it’s known as “twinning,” and the local paper, The Tidings, takes a look at how it works: Though his mode of transportation is a car instead…
Another Episcopal bishop decides to convert
By
deacon greg kandra
For the third time this year, an Episcopal bishop is leaving his flock to join the Catholic Church. The following comes from The Living Church Foundation, which serves the Episcopalian church: The Rt. Rev. Jeffrey N. Steenson, Bishop of the Rio Grande, will resign from his position and become a Roman Catholic, The Living Church…
Homily for September 23, 2007: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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deacon greg kandra
At Carnegie Mellon University, near Pittsburgh, they have a tradition of inviting professors to give what’s sometimes called “The Last Lecture.” Teachers are asked to think about what matters to them, and sum up their philosophy, as if it’s the last lecture they will ever give. It’s a very popular series and usually attracts hundreds…
When in Rome…
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deacon greg kandra
The Blogging Eminence, Boston’s Cardinal Sean O’Malley, is on the road again, with Catholic and Orthodox pilgrims, visiting Rome and Constantinople. His lovely little blog has the first installment of the trip, and it’s something to see. Week after week, the good Cardinal posts some of the most evocative and memorable pictures — which, as…
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