Here's a little video. There were all sorts of unsubstantiated rumors that he'd been done in by any number of factions. And of course succeeded by Pope St. John Paul II who was Pope for over 26 years.
Maryknoll world headquarters is in Ossining, NY where I am from. As a first and second grader (very long ago!), Maryknoll sisters were my “released time religious instruction” teachers. Despite having the title of the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, most of the Maryknoll vocations now come from abroad. “Maryknoll Sisters Elect New President … Read more
"Let us never forget that if we wish to die like the saints we must live like them." — St. Théodore Guérin Note that her name is Theodore Guerin but she was designated St. Theodora – not sure why. Below I've put the miracles attributed to her, leading to her canonization. She was only recently … Read more
In December, 1979 1980 (got an email from my friend John in Australia who was with us – I got the year wrong!) – Brigid and myself with three other couples drove from Port au Prince to Cap Haitien. 128 miles (just looked it up) and I recall it took well over five hours. Along … Read more
I know several people with a strong devotion to Padre Pio. Evidently including Pope Francis – picture below. St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina (1887–1968) was born to peasant farmers in southern Italy. By the time he was 5 years old he practiced a life of penance and made the decision to give himself completely to … Read more
From my friend A. B. by way of E.R. – A golfer is in a competitive match with a friend, who is ahead by a couple of strokes. "Boy, I’d give anything to sink this putt", the golfer mumbles to himself. Just then, some stranger walks up beside him and whispers, “Would you be willing … Read more
From my friend Graham. I got 3 out of 4 right. Yep, it's that time of year again for us to take our annual senior citizen test. As we grow older, it’s important to keep mentally alert. If you don’t use it, you will lose it !!! Take this test to determine … Read more
Part of the mania to fire people from these non-partisan councils – the were appointed by Trump (death penalty too good for them). And additionally, in the case of Down Syndrome advocate Kurt Kondrich, Kondrich opposes targeting Down's Syndrome babies prenatally for abortion. Hit the link for the whole sadly revealing article. Presidential advisory council … Read more
I came across this picture. Plus the softball they all signed for me at the end of the 1979 school year. The Island high school champions. Hard to believe these young high school women are all well into their 50’s. Which makes me … how old?
This is interesting – from the Jesuit magazine America. Bishop Jonathan Goodall. Even though he is married he could become a Catholic priest. There is an exception to celibacy for this kind of conversion. Of course he would have to be ordained since the Catholic Church does not recognize Anglican holy orders as valid – … Read more