Traditional Latin Mass in Maryland

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Father John Trigilio, President of the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy, has issued a press release on his blog-- The Black Biretta --carried by Christian Newswire.com . It states in part: The Confraternity of Catholic Clergy (a national association of 600 priests & deacons) respond to the sacrilegious and blasphemous desecration of the Holy Eucharist by asking for public reparation. We ask all Catholics of Minnesota and of the entire nation to join in a day of prayer and fasting that such offenses never happen again. (suggested: one Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament and one whole day of fasting on Friday, August 1st, Feast of St. Alphonsus Ligouri) Read the full post here .

Catholic Citizens of Illinois has a very nice summation of the recent Convocation of the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy held in Baltimore . In addition to summarizing the six unanimous resolutions posted on the Confraternity's website , the CatholicCitizens.org site adds a note of background from the meeting itself posted on the Christian Newswire. It is worth reading !

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Father John Trigilio gives an overview of the Convocation of the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy held in Baltimore this past week . Father also announces the 6 resolutions which passed unanimously. It is a must read.

This is a "gentle reminder" to those who wish to attend the Convocation of the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy in Baltimore . Note that the venue has changed to the Tremont Plaza Suites Hotel. The tentative schedule of speakers includes: Archbishop Edwin O'Brien, Archbishop of Baltimore Fr. Thomas J. Euteneuer President, Human Life International Fr. Peter West , Priests for Life Dr. Janet Smith Chair of Life Ethics, Professor of Moral Theology Sacred Heart Seminary, Detroit, MI There is an option for an earlier arrival, and for various side trips. Please consult the website for details. Baseball will be having the All Star Break, but the Orioles play the Detroit Tigers on the 17th !

Shawn Tribe of The New Liturgical Movement has a photoessay of some of the beautiful Mass vestments used at the Usus Antiquior from the Church of St. Bernadette in Silver Spring, Maryland on the occasion of the Lourdes anniversary this year. The vestments were designed in consultation with the Pastor and done by Gardiner Hall . Fr. Trigilio says " Buon Compleanno/Tanti Auguri . " Fr. was on retreat with some priest friends and others from Opus Dei in Pembroke, MA after Easter. He indicates once again the importance that priests go off and to be refreshed in prayer, the Liturgy and fellowship. A nice post...

The Black Biretta: Catholic Clergy to honor Humanae Vitae's 40th at Annual Gathering. Father John Trigilio , President of the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy , has posted an important announcement on Holy Thursday , the "birthday" of both the Priesthood and of the Holy Eucharist. As the post states, the Convocation is special this year for several reasons shown below: THIS YEAR MARKS THE BICENTENNIAL OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF BALTIMORE and the 40th ANNIVERSARY OF HUMANAE VITAE tentative invited speakers include: Archbishop Edmund O'Brien archbishop of Baltimore Fr. Thomas J. Euteneuer President, Human Life International Fr. Frank Pavone National Director, Priests for Life Dr. Janet Smith Chair of Life Ethics, Professor of Moral Theology Sacred heart seminary, Detroit, MI Dr. Alveda King Director of African American Outreach for Gospel of Life niece of Dr. Martin Luther King The event is scheduled for July 14 to 17th, 20...