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Archbishop Sample and the Latin Mass

Posted on March 24, 2014 by John Paul Wohlscheid

One of the youngest supporters of the Latin Mass in the church hierarchy is Archbishop Alexander Sample of Portland, Oregon. Back when he was bishop of Marquette, Michigan, Archbishop Sample went out of his way to learn how to say … Continue reading →

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Quick Update: Vatican Issues Ultimatum to SSPX

Posted on February 14, 2013 by John Paul Wohlscheid

Today it was discovered that the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith have issued an ultimatum to the Society of St. Pius X. This ultimatum gives the hierarchy of SSPX until February 22nd to restart doctrinal talks with the … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts on Pope Benedict’s Abdication

Posted on February 13, 2013 by John Paul Wohlscheid

This Monday we head the news that Pope Benedict XVI is abdicating the Chair of St. Peter. I head this sad news shortly after I woke up at 6 am. My first thought was that it was a horrible and … Continue reading →

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Pope Benedict XVI is Now the 4th Oldest Pope in Church History

Posted on January 17, 2013 by John Paul Wohlscheid

Pope Benedict XVI continues to amaze me. I read the other day that he is now the fourth oldest pope in the history of the Roman Catholic Church. He just recently passed Blessed Pope Pius IX. Next year he will … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Pope Benedict’s 2009 Letter on SSPX

Posted on July 27, 2012 by John Paul Wohlscheid

There is a lot of disagreement all over the internet concerning the current status of the Society of St. Pius X. Back in 2009, Pope Benedict XVI stated the current status of the SSPX in his letter to the bishops … Continue reading →

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Highlights of 2011 and Hope for 2012

Posted on January 1, 2012 by John Paul Wohlscheid

2011 was a turbulent year and I can’t say that I’m sorry to see it go. Now we’re staring at the blank slate that is 2012. Even though much of what happened in 2011 was bad (Muslim Brotherhood taking over … Continue reading →

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