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Vivificat! - A Personal Catholic Blog of News, Commentary, Opinion, and Reflections ^ | 24 January 2006 | Teófilo

[Teófilo]

Folks, I took this picture of the sign in front of St. John Gualbert Cathedral's Activity Center. I am happy to see that our Cathedral Parish's priorities are honest-to-God straight!

Which brings to mind this article from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:

Catholic hierarchy rife with Steeler fans

The Steelers are the only NFL team to train at a monastery, and there is speculation in some circles that they may have an edge when prayer comes into play.

"Like the punchline to an old joke: It couldn't hurt," said Robert Lockwood, director of communications for the Diocese of Pittsburgh.

"Of course ... a spiritual edge could also mean that the Steelers are better able to understand that our rewards are not in this life, but the next," he said.

Not only is Steelers camp held at St. Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, the team has a cult following in the hierarchy. The bishops of Green Bay, Detroit and Providence, R.I., a Patriots' stronghold, are among the known fans. It is even rumored that Denver Archbishop Charles Chaput, who spent years in Butler County and Lawrenceville, may harbor quiet affection for the Steelers.

He has attended some Broncos games -- including both Super Bowl victories. And the ties between Broncos owner Pat Bowlen and the Catholic Church rival those of the Rooney family, which owns the Steelers. The Broncos' charity has raised $1 million for the Capuchin order's ministry to the poor in Denver, and the archbishop is a Capuchin.

Read the entire article here.

Next time I talk to Archbishop Chaput, I'll ask him about the Steelers...

[Teófilo]

Blunders. Typos. Mine.

[Teófilo]

PING!

[Salvation]

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