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Pope Set to Make Mark on U.S. Church
Guardian Unlimited ^ | April 12, 2007 | ERIC GORSKI (AP Religion Writer)

Posted on 04/13/2007 6:54:57 AM PDT by Frank Sheed

Two years into his reign, Pope Benedict XVI is finally poised to make a major mark on American Catholicism with a string of key bishop appointments and important decisions about the future of U.S. seminaries and bishops' involvement in politics.

Benedict's election on April 19, 2005, shook liberals and comforted conservatives who expected a doctrinal hard-liner. So far, they have found an easier hand - and someone who has not made the United States much of a priority.

When Benedict has gained attention, it has mostly been on the world stage, focusing on the re-Christianization of Europe, Islam and mending relations with Orthodox Christians. He also has stressed universal themes of faith and reason.

``The last two years have been much quieter years as far as the papacy is concerned because you have a very different personality'' than John Paul II, said Monsignor Robert Wister, chairman of the church history department at Seton Hall University's School of Theology.

``Many Americans were surprised - some happily, some disappointed - that he did not turn into the pit bull of dogma. He is taking a very pastoral approach, and I think people resonate very positively with that.''

Yet America's turn may be coming. At the top of the list is a looming generational shift among the nation's bishops, whose decisions at the local level greatly affect Catholics in the pews and can carry national weight. For instance, church leaders recently closed parishes in Boston and New York, while the St. Louis archbishop has clashed with a heavily Polish parish over control of its assets.

Key appointments are expected in New York, Baltimore and Detroit, where cardinals have reached retirement age - 75. And retirements or appointments are likely in at least seven other archdioceses...

(Excerpt) Read more at guardian.co.uk ...


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To: sionnsar

This would be a good place for it. I’m sure Frank and friends can manage a cyber-exorcism of some of the creepier things.


221 posted on 04/16/2007 7:40:04 AM PDT by Tax-chick ("There is no such thing as death for a Christian who believes in the Resurrection." ~ Fr. Ho Lung)
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To: Tax-chick; sionnsar

I will invite Fr. Gabriel Amorth to post! He has prayers he has collected over the years for all kinds of occasions, spells and other evil doings. He may even have one for an “undead thread.”

F


222 posted on 04/16/2007 12:31:41 PM PDT by Frank Sheed (Dead Ráibéad)
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To: Frank Sheed; Tax-chick; NicknamedBob; Monkey Face; Darksheare
Well, one for good health for the Undead Thread would be good, but we definitely need the lower levels of the UT exorcised. It's getting difficult to get down to the whisky distillery safely. Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting
223 posted on 04/16/2007 12:57:48 PM PDT by sionnsar (trad-anglican.faithweb.com |Iran Azadi| 5yst3m 0wn3d - it's N0t Y0ur5 (SONY) | UN: Useless Nations)
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To: sionnsar; Darksheare; Dead Corpse

Darks has been busy with other endeavors. However, I think he and DC need to come in some weekend and make something in the forges that can clear the way in the lower corridors.

Perhaps then, the doors and walls won’t shift so much.

We can’t allow the distillery, the brew vats, or the wine vats to be compromised. That would be disastrous!


224 posted on 04/16/2007 1:05:59 PM PDT by Monkey Face (If God wants us to be good, why does He give us temptations?)
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To: sionnsar
It's getting difficult to get down to the whisky distillery safely.

I'm done using Storage B-21. It's above the forge by two levels, so you should be well clear of the Bunnies, zombies, and drunken dwarves. Also pretty close to a central water circulation line as well in case you need supplemental potable water.

225 posted on 04/16/2007 1:13:19 PM PDT by Dead Corpse (What would a free man do?)
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To: sionnsar

I wondered why the cupboard was looking rather bare! Thought maybe Vlad was tippling.


226 posted on 04/16/2007 1:35:38 PM PDT by Tax-chick ("There is no such thing as death for a Christian who believes in the Resurrection." ~ Fr. Ho Lung)
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To: Tax-chick; sionnsar; Monkey Face; Dead Corpse
"And I think Pope Benedict would enjoy the company."

Don't forget that we already hosted one saint and his small retinue.

We've also been in the religion forum twice without being struck by thunderbolts or other Zot phenomena.

And when folks look Heavenward, aren't they looking toward us?

227 posted on 04/16/2007 2:30:18 PM PDT by NicknamedBob (I know where I have gone wrong, and I can cite it, chapter and verse.)
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To: NicknamedBob

Oh, excellent points!


228 posted on 04/16/2007 2:31:08 PM PDT by Tax-chick ("There is no such thing as death for a Christian who believes in the Resurrection." ~ Fr. Ho Lung)
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To: Zionist Conspirator; wideawake; tax; chick; sionnsar
"Ordain" at least implies or connotes a ritual of anointment or laying on of hands.

Heh, heh, heh! It's quite amazing what things I can dredge up from my dark and sordid past.

No titles, please. It's just Bob.

229 posted on 04/16/2007 2:46:26 PM PDT by NicknamedBob (I know where I have gone wrong, and I can cite it, chapter and verse.)
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To: wideawake
Roger Cardinal Mahony has 1,415 days until his mandatory resignation letter is due on the Pope's desk.

That's 3.8 years.

Thank you for that factoid. There will be great rejoicing on that day. Oh, the anticipation!

230 posted on 04/16/2007 7:00:26 PM PDT by right-wingin_It
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To: right-wingin_It

And keep in mind that he posted that three days ago, so it’s closer now :-).


231 posted on 04/17/2007 3:59:26 AM PDT by Tax-chick ("There is no such thing as death for a Christian who believes in the Resurrection." ~ Fr. Ho Lung)
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To: Tax-chick
And keep in mind that he posted that three days ago, so it’s closer now :-).

Wooo Hoo! :)

We might have to re-consider that "celebrate-everyday" mantra from the left.

232 posted on 04/17/2007 5:18:29 PM PDT by right-wingin_It
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To: right-wingin_It

Kind of like waiting for Fidel Castro to die ...


233 posted on 04/17/2007 6:30:25 PM PDT by Tax-chick ("There is no such thing as death for a Christian who believes in the Resurrection." ~ Fr. Ho Lung)
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To: Frank Sheed; Monkey Face; Lady Jag; rottndog; Peanut Gallery; Professional Engineer; ...
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Some guidelines for posting on this thread.
Some highlights of this thread.
Spawn of the Undead Thread:
The May Chronicles (redux)
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FReepmail sionnsar if you want on or off the ping list.
This is a low volume ping list (every few days).

Read: The April Chronicles (redux)




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234 posted on 04/30/2007 4:59:25 PM PDT by sionnsar (trad-anglican.faithweb.com |Iran Azadi| 5yst3m 0wn3d - it's N0t Y0ur5 (SONY) | UN: Useless Nations)
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To: sionnsar

"What do you think, Phil? Are we going to move in with these religious guys for a month?"

"I guess it will have to do, Vince ... but they sure have some loud outfits on!"

"Hey, fellas! I think that white-haired moke's going to issue a Universal Indult, right in front of us!"

235 posted on 04/30/2007 5:05:04 PM PDT by Tax-chick ("And he had turned the Prime Minister's teacup into a gerbil.")
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To: sionnsar

LOL!

A good pick.

I was, sorta, hoping we could hijack the high post numbered other thread, “Will FR embrace socialism to make way for Rudy Giuliani as a Republican presidential candidate?” and drive to the end point.

BTTT


236 posted on 04/30/2007 5:07:08 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar (Just say no to Brady Bunch Republicans.)
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To: sionnsar
I need to work on something to move next time.


237 posted on 04/30/2007 5:11:39 PM PDT by tuliptree76
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To: Jet Jaguar
I thought about that, given the high numbers, but quickly decided it would be better to stay far away from that thread.

Besides, the numbers were way above the point where the Mods had suggested we move on to a new thread. They don't like overlong threads.

238 posted on 04/30/2007 5:13:05 PM PDT by sionnsar (trad-anglican.faithweb.com |Iran Azadi| 5yst3m 0wn3d - it's N0t Y0ur5 (SONY) | UN: Useless Nations)
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To: Tax-chick

"Do we have to go to the Latin Mass, Daddy? I like electric guitars better!"

"Shut up, Anoreth, or I'll make you wear a dress and high heels and a lace veil made from the dining room curtains."

239 posted on 04/30/2007 5:14:40 PM PDT by Tax-chick ("And he had turned the Prime Minister's teacup into a gerbil.")
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To: sionnsar
the numbers were way above the point where the Mods had suggested we move on to a new thread

Do you think the Mods will ZOT JimRob's vanity for space reasons? :-).

However, it might get so slow that people will lose interest when their posts don't show up for an hour or more!

240 posted on 04/30/2007 5:16:09 PM PDT by Tax-chick ("And he had turned the Prime Minister's teacup into a gerbil.")
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