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Rocco Palmo of " Whispers in the Loggia " discusses the US Conference of Bishops . To cite Mr. Palmo: "In keeping with longstanding tradition, however, no meeting of the body would be complete without some showdown on the liturgy -- a topic that, in recent years, has focused on the approval of a new wholesale translation of the Roman Missal, which current projections seem to be eyeing for implementation in late 2010." Read it here .

Aristotle posts a note from Rich Leonardi that the USCCB has released the " Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship ." Rich makes the important points that this document was not sent to Rome for " recognitio " and that other approved texts have true authority in the Liturgy. They are listed at this link in a useful form.

Catholic Review Online carries a story by Regina Linskey of Catholic News Service . The story states in its lead: “In no cases does CRS promote, purchase or distribute condoms,” said Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of Milwaukee, CRS chairman, in the letter obtained April 29 by Catholic News Service. Saying that “all HIV programs supported by CRS promote abstinence until marriage and mutual fidelity within marriage,” Archbishop Dolan noted that CRS’ positions “are fully in keeping with (U.S. bishops’) conference policies.” CRS is the U.S. bishops’ international relief and development agency. Read the full story here .

Thanks to the USCCB Papal Visit Site ! Saturday, April 19th 9 a.m. - Mass at St. Patrick's Cathedral New York City 4:30 p.m. - Blessing and Rally with Youth at St. Joseph's Seminary St. Joseph's Seminary, Yonkers, NY

I am indebted to the USCCB Papal Visit site which has the full text of the address to Catholic Educators given yesterday evening . The site also has the full Papal Visit Schedule in the right menu . Many New Yorkers are seeking this info! Welcome!

Excellent site with current updates and schedules .

The Decree of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments of May 5, 2000, which added this title to the Sunday after Easter ( "Low Sunday" or "Quasi Modo Sunday "), did not intend to leave this as an optional title. The requirements for this Feast of Divine Mercy are recounted here . Additional information can be found here on personal preparations . It is impossible to assemble a complete listing of Parishes which have the Divine Mercy liturgy . In most cases, the Divine Mercy liturgy is held after the last Mass on Sunday and is followed by Benediction. For that purpose, you will need to go to the Parish closest to you and to see the Bulletin for this coming Sunday for times. There are Divine Mercy Sunday liturgies scheduled at most major Cathedrals including that in Washington, DC and Baltimore. The National Shrine of the Grotto of Lourdes in Emmitsburg, MD also has a liturgy scheduled.

Sitemeter is fascinating since the "search strings" show what people are searching for. Apparently, the term "Easter Vigil" is misunderstood since many Catholics have their routine Sunday "Vigil" Mass at 4:30 or 5:00 on Saturday. This is taken from the USCCB website : 9. When should the Easter Vigil take place? The Vigil, by its very nature, ought to take place at night. It is not begun before nightfall and should end before daybreak on Easter Sunday. The celebration of the Easter Vigil takes the place of the Office of Readings. The Easter Vigil begins and ends in darkness . It is a nocturnal vigil , retaining its ancient character of vigilance, and expectation, as the Christian people await the resurrection of the Lord during the night. Fire is blessed and the paschal candle is lighted to illumine the night so that all may hear the Easter proclamation and listen to the word of God proclaimed in the Scriptures. For this reason the Service of Light tak

WDTPRS has an important article on the projected timetable for the English translation of the 2002 Missale Romanum by the USCCB. The final vote on the Gray Book is anticipated to be as late as 2010! Check Fr. John for important discussion!

Catholic News Agency reports this development from the USCCB and Notre Dame : A theological seminar for Catholic bishops has been relocated from the campus of the University of Notre Dame in response to the school’s planned performance of the play “The Vagina Monologues,” the South Bend Tribune reports. The seminar, a meeting of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Doctrine, includes Notre Dame faculty who act as advisors and is co-sponsored by the university’s Institute for Church Life. Instead of taking place on the Notre Dame campus, it has been moved to a convent of the Sisters of St. Francis in Mishawaka, Indiana. Seven bishops and archbishops are members of the Committee on Doctrine, while its consultants include Notre Dame theology department chair Dr. John C. Cavadini and the Archbishop of Chicago Cardinal Francis George. Read more here... One gets the feeling that a struggle is ongoing between the secular and the sublime on the same campus!