Category Archives: Catholic Church

Standing Up to the Bullies

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Susan Kehoe

Our Bishop is standing form and supporting our local Catholic High School (see the postbelow) in rescinding a job offer to a man who is in a same sex relationship.  The Bishop released a statement: While we respect all persons and … Continue reading →

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He Is Risen!

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Susan Kehoe

Happy Easter! Yes I know that I am a bit late. But it is Easter until Pentecost, and this is my hectic time of year. Easter Vigil at our parish was just beautiful this year. The best ever. I think … Continue reading →

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I Love being Catholic

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Susan Kehoe

Even a Satanist can become a Saint: Rome, Italy, Mar 3, 2015 / 08:08 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Later this month Pope Francis will head to Pompeii: a city which lays claim to the curious story of a former Satanist priest … Continue reading →

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Religious Freedom is So Last Century

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Susan Kehoe

The US Catholic bishops have been routinely mocked for their stance against the HHS mandate. Their concerns have been misunderstood. The bishops are not worried that Americans will not be allowed to worship. But they are concerned that our constitutional … Continue reading →

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Surf Angel

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Susan Kehoe

Cool. A seminarian who died while surfing  is being considered for sainthood (via the WallStreet Journal): In January, the Vatican gave permission to Rio priests to gather evidence of Mr. Schäffer’s holiness and present it to the pope, a crucial … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Pope Benedict Will Retire

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Susan Kehoe

My husband broke the news as he handed me coffee.  From Vatican Radio: Pope Benedict XVI on Monday said he plans on resigning the papal office on February 28th. Below please find his announcement. Full text of Pope’s declaration I … Continue reading →

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In Ireland on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Susan Kehoe

My favorite deacon and I are in Ireland visiting our daughter and her family. I have been hanging out with my beautiful grandchildren. That is why the silence from this blog has been deafening. I will resume blogging when we … Continue reading →

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Venerable Fulton Sheen

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

I was ready for some good news this morning.  Thank you Rocco (H/T New Advent). “In an audience this morning with his chief Saintmaker, Cardinal Angelo Amato SDB, the Pope assented to several decrees of canonization, beatification and the heroic … Continue reading →

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Catholic Baby Boomers Have a Lot to Answer for.

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

The Crescat wants to buy the priest in this video a beer. Warning: video may cause orthodox baby boomers to hang our graying heads in shame. This priest is truly saintly—talk about speaking truth with love. I really don’t know … Continue reading →

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Deacons in Ireland

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

The Church in Ireland has resisted the permanent diaconate.  When my favorite deacon assists at Sunday Mass there, people can’t figure out what the heck he is. This has led to some humerus reactions like the time that the woman … Continue reading →

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