Daily Archives: 2012/02/11

-13 Fahrenheit / -25 Celcius at Holy Souls Hermitage

That’s tonight’s NOAA government forecast… with windchill factor included. I’ll have to collect some wood! And re-tack up some of the plastic sheeting that’s ripped in the winds… And there are gale force winds coming tonight as well. Already have … Continue reading

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Unsurpassed joy regarding the new bishop of Lourdes!

Chapeau to Val: HERE: Aujourd’hui 11 février, fête des Apparitions de la Sainte Vierge à Lourdes, la Salle de Presse vaticane annonce que la démission de Mgr Perrier du siège épiscopal de Lourdes a été accepté par le Saint-Père et … Continue reading

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Happy Feast of our Lady of Lourdes!

Today’s feast brings back many memories of my two years being a chaplain at Lourdes, living in the chaplains house above the grotto, and wearing the badges alternatively for the Italian chaplaincy, the English chaplaincy, the French chaplaincy, and the … Continue reading

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Our new Nuncio to Ireland preparing for some actions?

Here’s a bit of the story from the great Patrick Craine over at LifeSiteNews: ‘Hold bishops accountable for mishandling sex abuse,’ says Vatican’s top prosecutor Patrick B. Craine Fri Feb 10 15:59 EST Faith ROME, Italy, February 10, 2012 (LifeSiteNews.com) … Continue reading

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