Connecticut Catholic Events

Summer is a time for summer camps, and retreat opportunities for high school students and adults. More to come.

PAX!

The Jump Challenge

DATES: July 22-28, 2014
COST: $395.00 until May 15th;  $450.00 after May 15th
(includes camp t-shirt and notebook)
AGES: Girls beginning 5th-12th grade
LOCATION: Incarnation Center, Ivorytown, CT

Find out more at www.challengeclubs.com

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The Journey Retreat

DATE & TIME: Saturday, June 28, 9:30am - 6:30pm

COST: $35.

LOCATION: Fairfield Prep

The Jesuits and staff at Fairfield University & Prep are offering The Journey Retreat for high school students in June. 

The Journey Retreat allows students, with the power of music, to plug into their own spirituality. Working side by side with local professionals and college interns, students will developed a network of people who share a common passion for liturgy and celebration of the spoken word. 

The cost is $35 and includes food, fun, and faith! Deadline for registration June 16, 2014.

Registration (completed form & payment) ought to be sent to Father Brett Stockdale, SJ: Fairfield University, 1073 N. Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824.

Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pUoA7xruvz-mdzUgO8y25s0TJvjaC90SGTQSyeYKdu0/viewform

Questions: Father Brett Stockdale: bstockdale@fairfield.edu

https://www.facebook.com/events/283148891845299/

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Contributor: Paul A. Zalonski

Catholic Connecticut

255 Foxon Hill Road

East Haven, CT 06513-1216 USA

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***Paul is the Catholic Events Contributor for Connecticut Catholic Corner***

TWO EWTN Press Releases!

EWTN Wins Two Gabriel Awards Including Religious Television Station of the Year

Irondale, AL – EWTN Global Catholic Network has been awarded a Gabriel Award for Religious Television Station of the year for its total programming and community service in the prestigious annual competition sponsored by the Catholic Academy of Communication Professionals. In addition, “EWTN News Nightly,” the Network’s nightly news show, won a Gabriel for “Single News Story Series National Release.”

 

“This award acknowledges the years of hard work by dedicated Catholic media professionals who are truly playing their part in the “new Evangelization,“ said EWTN President & COO Doug Keck. “We have assembled the hardest working television team it has ever been my pleasure to work with – including Vice President of Programming Peter Gagnon, Vice President of Spanish Language Production and Marketing Enrique Duprat and Director of Acquisitions John Elson -- and definitely the most faith filled!”

 

The Gabriel Awards, which are open to both secular and religious television and radio stations and producers in the U.S. and Canada, will be presented Thursday, June 19 at the Sheraton Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina.

 

EWTN Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer Michael P. Warsaw was especially pleased to win a Gabriel because it honors the Network, now in its 33^rd year, for uplifting and nourishing the human spirit, for affirming the dignity of human persons, and for recognizing and upholding such values as community, creativity, tolerance, justice, compassion and dedication to excellence.

 

“We are honored that the Catholic Academy has recognized EWTN and its employees for upholding such values," Warsaw said. "We look forward to another 33 years of helping to bring the world to Christ and His Church."

 

Last year, EWTN’s viewers were treated to 148 papal events, 138 live events, 30 original series, 21 international series, 89 acquired programs, and 15 co-productions, all with one message: Jesus Christ!

 

The “EWTN News Nightly” team was equally honored to be awarded a Gabriel for their story on Saint Jerome Academy in Hyattsville, Md.

 

“As someone whose confirmation saint is the angel Gabriel, it feels great to be a Gabriel award winner,” said Wyatt Spencer, who reported the story for ENN. “This award affirms the hard work our news staff does every day.”

 

ENN, which is seen five days a week, is anchored by Brian Patrick from EWTN’s studios in Washington, D.C.

 

EWTN Global Catholic Network, in its 33^rd year, is available in over 230 million television households in more than 140 countries and territories. With its direct broadcast satellite television and radio services, AM & FM radio networks, worldwide short-wave radio station, Internet website www.ewtn.com, electronic and print news services, and publishing arm, EWTN is the largest religious media network in the world.

 

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EWTN Debuts New Miniseries
‘Travel Guide to Life’

Plus, Coverage of the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, a Special Live Edition of “Women of Grace,” & More

Irondale, AL – How does a nearly century old message still apply today? Father Andrew Apostoli revisits the words said to three shepherd children by the Blessed Mother with a faithful and analytical eye, and clears up many of the common questions surrounding the apparitions at Fatima. If you love Our Lady of #Fatima, you won’t want to miss Doug Keck’s interview on “Fatima for Today: The Urgent Marian Message of Hope” when “EWTN Bookmark” airs at 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 p.m. ET, Sunday, May 18—exclusively on #EWTN!

 

What made this Former Episcopal priest “altar” his faith? Former Anglican Fr. Jurgan Liias tells “Journey Home” Host Marcus Grodi what caused him convert to Catholicism after serving several years as a priest in the Episcopal Church. Don’t miss him recount his “Journey Home,” LIVE at 8 p.m. ET, Monday May 19—exclusively on #EWTN!

 

Book a trip through your life! Author Anthony DeStefano takes “EWTN Live” Host Fr. Mitch Pacwa on a tour of what to expect from his new mini-series “A Travel Guide to Life,” which is based on his book with the same title, which will be premiering exclusively on #EWTN next week! “EWTN Live” airs at 8 p.m. ET, Wednesday, May 14.

 

A victory cheer for college Catholics everywhere! Victoria Rogers makes no secret of the fact that she loves her Catholic faith, and she and the rest of the members of the Catholic Student Association at Samford University join “Life on the Rock” co-hosts Fr. Mark & Doug Barry to discuss what their group does to keep Catholicism on their college’s campus! Stay after class and join Samford’s Catholic Student Association for a special “Life on the Rock,” LIVE at 9 p.m. ET, Friday, May 16—exclusivley on #EWTN!

 

The most important meal of the day just got a little more important! Wake up for a second helping of this year’s annual “National Catholic Prayer Breakfast” in Washington, D.C when #EWTN airs this encore presentation at 10:30 a.m .ET, Thursday, May 15! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder.       

 

Calling all “Women of Grace” fans! This week, Johnnette Benkovic is inviting YOU to a special LIVE episode of “Women of Grace!” Tune in at 11 a.m. ET, Friday, May 16 LIVE, or view the encore  later that evening at 11:30 p.m. ET—exclusively on #EWTN!

 

Set your GPS  for “Heaven.” Author Anthony DeStefano is your personal travel agent who will expertly help you navigate the landmarks and potholes you’ll encounter while attempting to reach your destination! Meet your “Travel Guide to Life” when the first part of this miniseries  begins at 6:30 p.m. ET, Monday, May 19, and will air at the same time each night through Saturday, May 24—exclusively on #EWTN! Find EWTN at www.ewtn.com/channelfinder. (You can also purchase the book at http://bit.ly/1mRFFXm.)

NBC's NEW Demon Fighting Exorcist show

Move over prime time vampire, werewolf and crime shows.  NBC is premiering a demon hunting exorcist named John Constantine, but he's no Catholic priest.





What caught my eye were two of the supporting actors shown in the trailer. Fans of "LOST" will notice a few friendly (or not so friendly looking) faces in NBC's new "Constantine" show scheduled to premiere next fall.

The show is about a damned exorcist "John Constantine" who battles the demons in demon possessed people.  Along the way (from what is mentioned in the video), he seems to find a little hope for his own salvation.

From NBC: 

Based on the wildly popular comic book series "Hellblazer" from DC Comics, seasoned demon hunter and master of the occult John Constantine specializes in giving hell... hell. Armed with a ferocious knowledge of the dark arts and his wickedly naughty wit, he fights the good fight - or at least he did. With his soul already damned to hell, he's decided to leave his do-gooder life behind. But when demons target Liv, the daughter of one of Constantine's oldest friends, he's reluctantly thrust back into the fray - and he'll do whatever it takes to save her. Before long, it's revealed that Liv's "second sight," an ability to see the worlds behind our world and predict supernatural occurrences, is a threat to a mysterious new evil that's rising in the shadows. And now it's not just Liv who needs protection; the angels are starting to get worried too. So, together, Constantine and Liv must use her power and his skills to travel the country, find the demons that threaten our world - and send them back where they belong. After that, who knows... maybe there's hope for him and his soul after all.
From Executive Producer David S. Goyer ("Batman Begins," "The Dark Knight Rises") and director Neil Marshall ("Game of Thrones," "The Descent") comes a dark new thriller that proves fighting evil is a hell of a job. One-hour drama -end-

OK, so I like the "fighting evil is a hell of job" hook and because I was a fan of "LOST" I already know I am going to tune in to see Harold Perrineau (LOST's Michael) and Jeremy Davies (LOST's time traveling genius Daniel) in "Constantine". 



In Christ,

Julie @ Connecticut Catholic Corner

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Source: http://www.nbc.com/constantine
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constantine_(TV_series)

Catholic Events

TONIGHT, May 13, at 6:00 pm, St. George Church (Whitfield Street on the Guilford Green) will observe a special prayer vigil and procession with the Fatima Statue around the Guilford Green to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima.

After the vigil, we will have a simple dinner (pasta, salad, dessert, beverages) in the Church Hall, as well as craft activities for the children. 

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“Good Shepherd Holy Hour” for vocations, on Thursday, May 15, 6:30-7:30pm at St. Stanislaus Church (State and Eld Streets), New Haven.

The Archdiocese of Hartford will have 7 new priests on May 17. Please come and pray before Jesus in the Eucharist in thanksgiving for these new priests, and for the gift of new vocations. The holy hour is time for personal and communal prayer before Jesus exposed in the Blessed Sacrament concluding with Benediction.

The Church is handicapped accessible and there is a secure parking lot behind the church.

A Holy Hour in the heart of New Haven!

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Following are events which will occur during the month of May at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield, CT 06759:

    

May 18^th:  Annual Blessing of Motorcycles will begin @ 1:30 pm.  There is
                  no 3:00 pm service today.

May 25^th: Annual May Crowning of the Blessed Mother’s statue in the Grotto will be held at the conclusion of the 11:30 Mass.  Following this celebration, there will be the monthly prayer of the Sacrament of the Sick.

For further information call 860-567-1041, email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com or visit our web site:www.shrinect.org.

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Novena to St. Rita: May 14 to 22

St. Rita Church in Hamden (1620 Whitney Avenue) will honor its patroness with a novena commencing May 14 and concluding on her feast day on May 22. Mass will be offered at 7:30 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. on weekdays and at 7:30 a.m. on Sat. May 17. The rosary and novena prayers will be prayed beginning 30 minutes before the start of each Mass. A relic of St. Rita will be available for veneration immediately after each Mass. St. Rita is invoked for many causes; among them are saint of the impossible and advocate of reconciliation; example of a wife and mother; and healer of relationships. All are welcome. 

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May Retreat for Women

"I have seen the Lord": Encountering Christ through the Gospel Women

The retreat will be given by Sr Catherine Marie, a Sister of Life

Saturday, May 17, 9am to Noon.
More info & Registration: angeluswomen.org
Suggested donation: $20.00

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The Sisters of The Monastery of the Glorious Cross (Branford, next to St Elizabeth Church) invite you to mid-afternoon prayer with the Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Sunday May 18 at 3:00.

The Monastery of the Glorious Cross, 61 Burban Drive, Branford, CT

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29th Annual Franciscan Sports Banquet and Silent Auction, Tuesday, June 10, 2014, Aqua Turf Club, Plantsville, CT.

St Francis Award: Kevin Ollie, UCONN Men's Basketball Coach
St Clare Award: Jackie MacMullan, ESPN Sports Commentator
Dean of Sports Award: Dave Bike, former Men's Basketball Coach @ Sacred Heart Univ.
Community Service Award: Guy DeFrances, Sr.

Proceeds Benefit the Franciscan Healthcare Ministries

Contact: 203-237-8084
gretchenr@flcenter.org

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An Education & Craft Fair sponsored by Adoro Te Home Educators, a Catholic homeschooling group, loyal to the Magisterium through Pope Francis.  The date is Saturday, May 17, from 9am to 12noon in St. Peter's Hall at Holy Apostles College & Seminary in Cromwell.  There will be crafts for kids, used curriculum & book sale, baked goods, craft vendors, people to answer questions about their Catholic homeschooling experience and much more.  Tables are still available to rent for only $10 each.

Contact Grace at mommygm@gmail.com for more information.

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Morning of Reflection for Women

“I Have Seen the Lord! Encountering Christ through the Gospel Women” with Sr. Catherine Marie, of the Sisters of Life 

Saturday, May 17, 2014
9:00am - 12:00 noon (Mass)

St. Mary’s Church, New Haven

Suggested donation is $20 and includes light breakfast fare. Seating is limited, so register soon! Visit AngelusWomen.org/retreat to register or email AngelusStMarys@gmail.com 

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Contributor: Paul A. Zalonski

Catholic Connecticut

255 Foxon Hill Road

East Haven, CT 06513-1216 USA

Contact Paul directly: CatholicCT@gmail.com

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***Paul is the Catholic Events Contributor for Connecticut Catholic Corner***

EWTN Press Release: New Animated Pro-Life Feature

EWTN Premieres New Animated Pro-Life Feature: 'Skiff and AJ's
Fantastic Voyage'

Plus: Live Coverage of Canada's March for Life,
The Story of Blessed John Duns Scotus, & More.

Irondale, AL –A triumphant return home: Catholic revert Leslie Blackwell shares what called her to make her “Journey Home” to the Catholic Church again. Don’t miss Marcus Grodi host “The Journey Home” LIVE at 8 p.m. ET, Monday, May 12—exclusively on EWTN!  Find EWTN near you using www.ewtn.com/channelfinder

 

March as though someone’s life depends on it! Archbishop Terrence Prendergast talks with “EWTN Live” Host Fr. Mitch Pacwa about the upcoming March for Life taking place in his own Archdiocese of Ottawa. If you’re pro-life, then you “Ottawa-tch this exclusive interview on “EWTN Live” at 8 p.m. ET, Wednesday, May 7—on #EWTN! Find EWTN near you using www.ewtn.com/channelfinder

 

This lively animated special will be getting off to a “rocky” start! Producers of “Skiff and AJ’s Fantastic Voyage,” Brian Shields & Rich Mauro, join “Life on the Rock” Co-hosts Fr. Mark & Doug Barry  to introduce this new pro-life feature designed to show kids just how remarkable life is—even before birth! Watch “Life on the Rock” LIVE at 8 p.m. ET, May 9 & then stay tuned for the premiere of “Skiff and AJ’s Fantastic Voyage”—which airs exclusively on EWTN! Find EWTN near you using www.ewtn.com/channelfinder

 

You won’t find this “sun dance” story at a film festival! Only “EWTN Bookmark” Host Doug Keck & Michael LaCourte  will discuss “The Miracle of the Dancing Sun,” which is a companion book to the animated feature, “The Day the Sun Danced” – a colorful and interactive way to teach children about the apparitions at Fatima. Watch a new “EWTN Bookmark” at 9:30 a.m. & 11:30 p.m. ET, Sunday, May 11—exclusively on EWTN! Book and video now available @EWTN Religious Catalogue: (http://bit.ly/1kJhlWz) & (http://bit.ly/1nlUXFb)

 

Can this generation stop Abortion? Yes, we Can-ada! We’re putting out the call for all pro-life Canadians to come support the National March for Life via Ottawa’s Facebook page! Let them know if you’re going to be marching in person, or in solidarity via #EWTN’s coverage of the March For Life Ottawa, which begins at 11:30 a.m. ET, Thursday, May 8! Check out their Facebook page now: http://on.fb.me/1jxHnO9

 

A fantastic voyage that’s (almost) larger than life itself! Every journey begins somewhere, and this animated feature takes you to where the start of every person’s adventure begins: the womb! Grab your kids and join Skiff and AJ as they befriend an unborn baby when they embark on “Skiff and Aj’s Fantastic Voyage!” Airs at 9 p.m. ET, Friday, May 9—after a special “Life on the Rock” only on #EWTN! Find EWTN near you using www.ewtn.com/channelfinder

 

A life that gleams with a “Sheen” of holiness! The true character of the beloved Archbishop Fulton Sheen shines through in this personal account of his life, and the lives of the viewers he reached out to in his television series “Life is Worth Living.”  Witness how Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was a “Servant of All” when this documentary airs at 10 a.m. ET, Thursday, May 8—exclusively on #EWTN! Also available via EWTN Religious Catalogue:   http://bit.ly/1mzBwqW

 

The Light of Fatima lives on today! Tune in for EWTN’s LIVE coverage of the candlelight vigil & international rosary done in celebration of Our Lady of Fatima at 4:30 p.m. ET, Monday, May 12— exclusively on #EWTN! Find EWTN near you using www.ewtn.com/channelfinder

 

He changed their perception of Mary’s conception: As a staunch defender of the Immaculate Conception, Franciscan priest and theologian Fr. John Duns Scotus was called to challenge preconceived notions about the Virgin Mary’s birth in a famous debate with Dominican scholars. See how his words will ultimately lay the groundwork for one of the Church’s dogmatic teachings when the award-winning film “Blessed Duns Scotus” air at 8 p.m. ET, Saturday, May 10—exclusively on EWTN! [Not available via Livestream or Roku] Also available through EWTN Religious Catalogue: http://bit.ly/1qbn3ax

Is Bishop Campbell Protecting Dissent in the Church?

Catholic blog readers are by now, probably well informed about Bishop Campbell (a.k.a "The Blogging Bishop" of the UK) who silenced Deacon Nick Donnelly from writing on his own blog “Protect the Pope”.

On April 29th, we learned that Bishop Campbell had "effectively closed Protect the Pope" blog- including the articles published by Deacon Nick's wife.

Bishop Michael Campbell effectively closes Protect the Pope

BY M DONNELLY, ON APRIL 29TH, 2014
It is with sorrow that I am writing to let you know that Bishop Campbell, the Bishop of Lancaster, has refused Nick’s request to resume news posting on Protect the Pope. Bishop Campbell has also stated that he does not want anyone posting on Protect the Pope on Nick’s behalf.Although I have been news posting on my own behalf on the site, I now feel unable to continue.Protect the Pope will close as a news service on Sunday 4th May, the Feast of the English Martyrs to allow a short period for readers of Protect the Pope to say goodbye to each other.Thank you (on my own behalf) for all the prayers, support and help we have received.Please continue to pray for our Bishop.

Why?

Good question.

The “Protect the Pope” blog was originally created to “protect” Pope Benedict XVI against the nasty media before his Holiness’ visit to the UK a few years back. The blog grew to include Catholic news and to teach the AUTHENTIC Catholic faith staying true to Rome.

When I first saw the Deacon’s wife posting and heard Deacon Nick had been told to stand down for a period I honestly thought there might be a good reason for him to take time off for prayer and reflection. In other words I was giving the Bishop the benefit of the doubt. But after seeing weeks go by during which Deacon Nick did as requested, he approached his Bishop and requested permission to return to his blog. The Bishop refused and put out A PRESS RELEASE that sounded like he, the Bishop, was some sort of victim because the Internet Catholic media was not happy with the silencing of Deacon Donnelly.

First Bishop Campbell talks about how he encouraged the blog but then we see the real problem…

Press Release: ‘Back in 2010 Deacon Nick Donnelly set up the Protect the Pope website/blog, as a direct response to the campaign of hostility and ridicule from sections of the media and lobby groups against Pope (Emeritus) Benedict XVI’s historic visit to the UK in September of that year.
Protect the Pope was particularly successful at this time in articulating a strong defence of the Petrine Office, the Catholic Church, and its teachings against certain secularist and anti-Catholic activists. In the last couple of years, however, Protect the Pope appears to have shifted its objective from a defence of Church teaching from those outside the Church to alleged internal dissent within the Church. With this shift, Protect the Pope has come to see itself as a ‘doctrinal watchdog’ over the writings and sayings of individuals, that is, of bishops, clergy and theologians in England & Wales and throughout the Catholic world.
Protect the Pope makes it clear that the site is a private initiative and is in no way officially affiliated with the Diocese of Lancaster. The fact, however, that its creator and author is a permanent deacon of the Diocese of Lancaster and holding some responsibility here fosters in the minds of some people that Deacon Nick Donnelly is somehow reporting the views of the Diocese.

It is my view that bishops, priests and deacons of the Church – ordained and ‘public’ persons – are free to express themselves and their personal views, but never in a way that divides the community of the Church i.e. through ad hominem and personal challenges. Increasingly I have felt that Protect the Pope, authored as it is by a public person holding ecclesiastical office (an ordained deacon), has, at times, taken this approach its own posts - but has also allowed for this by facilitating those who comment online.

And there it is…the Bishop 1) does not want dissent within the Church made public and 2) wants to silence Catholics from commenting about the dissent they see.

*Note: Even though the Bishop admits the blog CLEARLY STATES this is a personal deacon blog, the Bishop has decided THIS particular deacon is NOT allowed a voice on the Internet -nor the Catholics who left comments on the blog. (If you haven't read their comments, please do)

*Also note: the "alleged internal dissent within the Church" comment is addressed at the bottom of this post with links to an ARCHBISHOP stating how he personally looks forward to women priests (if that isn't "dissent from within the Church by an Archbishop I don't know what is!)

Color me stupid, but I would think a Bishop would be thrilled to have such a good knowledgeable deacon who TEACHES what is dissent and why it is wrong? Didn't Jesus commission the entire Church to "go out and TEACH"?

How can a deacon effectively TEACH against error if his own Bishop tells him to shut up? I can’t imagine Saint Paul not wanting to know or write a letter to confront the problem/s and put an end to chaos and confusion in the Church, can you?

Bishop Campbell should be THANKFUL to have such a deacon and instead of putting out press releases to sever Catholic teaching, he should be going after those IN THE CHURCH WHO ACTUALLY ARE IN DISSENT with the Church! Gee, imagine that?

But… sadly today’s Bishops are far too often interested in themselves and not defending and protecting the Church.

So what “dissent” is there? What ticked off the Bishop so much he demanded the Deacon shut up and play dead?
I looked back at what was going on with Deacon Nick’s blog and the Bishop from the time when the “Protect the Pope” blog was rolling along nicely to when the Bishop slapped a silencing order on it. Funny thing I found… as soon as good Deacon Nick pointed out “The problem of grave dissent among some of the clergy, chaplains and teachers in the Archdiocese of Liverpool” he received great feedback in the comments, so great that he quickly followed it up with a second article (the next day) on the same issue.

And then POOF!

In less than 24 hours, Deacon Nick was gone and the good Deacon’s wife took over the blog. After all, the Bishop silenced the Deacon, but has no authority to silence a Deacon’s wife.

So what happened? Did Bishop Campbell not like seeing the truth?  Does the Bishop think the statement "among SOME of" is wrong?  It's not!  There IS a problem AMONG SOME of these people- Catholic news reports it all the time.

Even the Apostle's had dissent "among SOME of" them in Sacred Scriptures, Saints Paul and Peter didn't didn't tell anyone to shut up about it, they called it out and dealt with it.  Too bad Bishop Campbell isn't seeing it that way.

My personal guess (and this is only a guess from reading between the lines) is that Bishop Campbell was called out by the Archdiocese of Liverpool and told to put a muzzle on the good Deacon because he was thwarting their work to push for women priests and a pro-choice aborting Church in the UK.

Read the posts and read the comments, it’s all there. Note the dates and the immediate silencing of the Deacon by his Bishop. Then decide for yourselves what possible reason could a Bishop have to tell a Deacon to shut up when all the Deacon was doing was evangelizing the Faith and pointing out dissent in the Church?

Is the Bishop upset the Deacon was evangelizing people by way of his blog? I doubt it.
Is the Bishop upset the Deacon was publishing news that some in the Church don’t want others to know about?

DING! DING!

Let's be real quiet and sweep it under the rug like we did the clergy abuse issue cause hiding the problem was such a damn fine idea! 

Did we learn NOTHING?

So many questions remain...

Why did Bishop Campbell push evangelization years ago, but now wants to stop Deacon Nick from evangelizing the Faith to world through is blog? Is it because THE TYPE of evangelizing Bishop Campbell apparently wants is what the Archdiocese of Liverpool is currently supporting and NOT what the True Catholic Faith teaches (which is what Deacon Nick was evangelizing on his personal blog)?

Decide for yourselves…here are a few of the evangelizing messages you will find coming from the Archdiocese of Liverpool, notice they are NOT in line with True Catholic Teaching.

*Openly gay headmaster at Archdiocese Liverpool Catholic School

 * UK bishops assureCatholic MPs they won’t be denied Communion for backing same-sex ‘marriage’

* Next Archbishop of Liverpool McMahon “I look forward to the day when we will have women priests”

The clear message to THIS Catholic is that Bishop Campbell and the Archdiocese of Liverpool have a HUGE dissent problem. 

It is this Catholic blogger's opinion that Bishop Campbell is PROTECTING dissent in and out of the Church by his own actions. 

Pray for him and those like him.

The Catholic blogging world was a better place with Deacon Nick in it.

To Deacon Nick (and his wife): God bless you good and faithful servant for doing what you could before the Bishop ended your Godly Internet work. Catholics around the world are praying for your return to our Catholic blogosphere.

A final note to the Church and her clergy from me a Connecticut Catholic blogger: The Catholic laity are DONE allowing dissent, abuse and heresy in the Church to be hidden away or swept under the rug.  We DEMAND light be shed on the issues as they arise and problems handled swiftly.  The Internet allows the Catholic faithful to voice our concerns in a way as never before. We are simply NOT going to take it anymore. Stop blathering on to us about charity and show us you care about souls being lost! We want to see ACTION on the part of our beloved Church, SHOW US you are willing to fix the problems. Do not allow error to remain.  Call it out!  If a Bishop is publicly stating he "looks forward to women priests" then JUST AS PUBLICLY REBUKE HIM! For the love of God, silence the heretics not the teachers! 

The Catholic Church was never a cowardly Church, it is disgusting to see so many cowardly clergy within her now.  Look to the Saints and the Martyrs who gave their very lives for Her. Stop slithering around like serpents and stand up like Saints to TEACH the Faith and DEFEND the Faith even against your own. 

"If the faith is in imminent peril, prelates ought to be accused by their subjects, even in public." -St. Thomas Aquinas

In Christ,

Julie @ Connecticut Catholic Corner

--Please check out all the links provided:

Link: http://www.speroforum.com/a/PTGKMRCFNL57/66449-Two-Catholic-bishops-worth-watching#.U2Tn2YE7s6Y

Link: http://www.lancasterdiocese.org.uk/Publisher/File.aspx?ID=132424

Link: http://protectthepope.com/?p=10373

Link: http://protectthepope.com/?p=10050

Link: http://protectthepope.com/?p=10081

Link: http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/nothing-we-can-do-says-liverpool-archdiocese-about-openly-gay-headmaster

Link: http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/uk-bishops-assure-catholic-mps-they-wont-be-denied-communion-for-backing-sa

Link: http://www.christianorder.com/features/features_2003/features_feb03_bonus.html

Upcoming Catholic Events

Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC  will give a talk, "Saint John Paul II and the Divine Mercy Message" on Monday, May 5, from 7-9 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church, 26 Chestnut Land Road in New Milford, CT.

Come hear this amazing talk on the intimate connection between the Papacy of "Saint" John Paul II and the Divine Mercy message and devotion. You will learn more about St. Faustina, the Chaplet and Image of Divine Mercy, The Feast of Divine Mercy Sunday and the amazing Pope that made it all happen.

You won't want to miss this dynamic Marian Priest share this message.

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Saturday, May 10, will be the Opus Dei Morning of Recollection.

 Location: St Anthony Church, 70 Washington Street, New Haven, CT

 Schedule

    7:30   Priest Available for confession
    7:45   Meditation by the priest
    8:25   Examination of Conscience
    8:40   Talk by a layman
    9:00   Holy Mass

The priest is also available for confession from 8:15 until 9:00 am.

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On May 17, at 11am at the Cathedral of St Joseph (Hartford) seven deacons will be ordained priests for the Archdiocese of Hartford.

On May 17, at 10am at the Cathedral of St Augustine (Bridgeport) three deacons will be ordained priests for the Diocese of Bridgeport.

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Following are events which will occur during the month of May at the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield, CT 06759:

May 11^th:  Mother’s Day – There will be a special blessing at the conclusion of the 11:30 Mass for all the women who are present.  Donation of plants & flowers to help beautify the Grotto will be greatly appreciated.

    

May 18^th:  Annual Blessing of Motorcycles will begin @ 1:30 pm.  There is
                  no 3:00 pm service today.

May 25^th: Annual May Crowning of the Blessed Mother’s statue in the Grotto will be held at the conclusion of the 11:30 Mass.  Following this celebration, there will be the monthly prayer of the Sacrament of the Sick.

For further information call 860-567-1041, email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com or visit our web site:www.shrinect.org.

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Novena to St. Rita: May 14 to 22

St. Rita Church in Hamden (1620 Whitney Avenue) will honor its patroness with a novena commencing May 14 and concluding on her feast day on May 22. Mass will be offered at 7:30 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. on weekdays and at 7:30 a.m. on Sat. May 17. The rosary and novena prayers will be prayed beginning 30 minutes before the start of each Mass. A relic of St. Rita will be available for veneration immediately after each Mass. St. Rita is invoked for many causes; among them are saint of the impossible and advocate of reconciliation; example of a wife and mother; and healer of relationships. All are welcome. 

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Saturday, May 3, 2:30- 8:30 p.m.
The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia from Nashville, Tennessee invite you to a Day of Recollection. The day is open to single, Catholic women ages 17-30 and includes a Spiritual Conference with Fr. Austin Litke O.P., Adoration, Vespers, Rosary, and dinner and discussion with the sisters.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Sr. John Thomas, O.P. at 615-256-5486 x1006 or vocassist@op-tn.org. 
NYU Catholic Center, 238 Thompson Street, New York, NY 10012

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Bach, Stravinsky & Janacek: Katie Lansdale, violin with Wei-Yi Yang, piano
Sunday, May 4, 2014, 3pm
At Promisek, Skyline Ridge Road, Bridgewater (www.promisek.org)
Ticket: $25.00 (students $10); champagne reception follows

To reserve ticket: 860-355-2066; events@promisek.org

The concert takes place in St Cecilia’s music room adjoining the Beatrix Ferrand garden

Three powerful pieces —the Bach Cantabile is reflective and intricate; the Janacek Sonata combines the sweet Czech-nationalist nostalgia with the powerful emotions reacting to war; the Stravinsky Divertimento, a rewriting of his ballet the Fairy’s Kiss, lifts Tchaikovsky’s tunes to a height of wit and gesture, almost to cabaret —even without dancers in the room.


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2014 Fortnight for Freedom

 Catholic dioceses and parishes across the United States are once again encouraged to raise awareness for domestic and international religious freedom concerns during the third annual Fortnight for Freedom, June 21-July 4. The two-week celebration will focus on the theme, “Freedom to Serve,” emphasizing the link between religious liberty and service to the poor and vulnerable.

“During the Fortnight, our liturgical calendar celebrates great martyrs who remained faithful in the face of persecution by political power—St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More, John the Baptist, Peter and Paul and the first martyrs of the Church of Rome,” said Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). “This is a time when Catholics can unite themselves in prayer to the men and women throughout history who spread the Gospel and lived out Jesus’ call to serve the ‘least of these’ in even the direst of circumstances.”

Two nationally televised Masses will bookend the Fortnight. Archbishop Lori will celebrate Mass at the Baltimore Basilica on June 21, at 5:30 p.m. EDT. Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington will celebrate Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington on July 4, at noon EDT. USCCB President Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, will be the homilist at the July 4 Mass.

USCCB has prepared materials to help dioceses and parishes participate in the Fortnight, including templates and guides for special prayer services, a list of frequently asked questions about religious liberty, one-page fact sheets on current threats to religious freedom in the U.S. and around the world, and a study guide on Dignitatis Humanae, the Second Vatican Council’s Declaration on Religious Freedom.

These materials and more information on the Fortnight and related issues can be found online at 

www.fortnight4freedom.org and www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/.

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Contributor: Paul A. Zalonski

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“Good Shepherd Holy Hour” for vocations, on Thursday, May 15, 6:30-7:30pm at St. Stanislaus Church (State and Eld Streets), New Haven.

The Archdiocese of Hartford will have 7 new priests on May 17. Please come and pray before Jesus in the Eucharist in thanksgiving for these new priests, and for the gift of new vocations. The holy hour is time for personal communal prayer before Jesus exposed in the Blessed Sacrament concluding with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.

The church is handicapped accessible with a secure parking lot behind the church. 

A Holy Hour in the heart of New Haven!

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The young adult Korean-American charismatic group, also known as CUNAE is sponsoring the “Life In the Spirit Seminar for Young Adults.”  The retreat will be Friday, May 23 until Monday, May 26, 2014, at the Marian Shrine, 174 Filors Ln, Stony Point, NY. Fr. Michael Lee will be leading the retreat. The cost of the retreat is $300 (includes room & board, 8 meals & snacks). For Registration Form & Questions: rosa.a.lee@gmail.com or 201-220-4747. RSVP by May 16.

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There will be an Education & Craft Fair sponsored by Adoro Te Home Educators, a Catholic homeschooling group, loyal to the Magisterium through Pope Francis.  The date is Saturday, May 17, from 9am to 12noon in St. Peter's Hall at Holy Apostles College & Seminary in Cromwell.  There will be crafts for kids, used curriculum & book sale, baked goods, craft vendors, people to answer questions about their Catholic homeschooling experience and much more.  Tables are still available to rent for only $10 each.  Contact Grace at mommygm@gmail.com for more information.

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Bach, Stravinsky & Janacek: Katie Lansdale, violin with Wei-Yi Yang, piano

Sunday, May 4, 2014, 3pm

At Promisek, Skyline Ridge Road, Bridgewater (www.promisek.org)

Ticket: $25.00 (students $10); champagne reception follows

To reserve ticket: 860-355-2066; events@promisek.org

The concert takes place in St Cecilia’s music room adjoining the Beatrix Ferrand garden

Three powerful pieces —the Bach Cantabile is reflective and intricate; the Janacek Sonata combines the sweet Czech-nationalist nostalgia with the powerful emotions reacting to war; the Stravinsky Divertimento, a rewriting of his ballet the Fairy’s Kiss, lifts Tchaikovsky’s tunes to a height of wit and gesture, almost to cabaret —even without dancers in the room.

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Morning of Reflection for Women

“I Have Seen the Lord! Encountering Christ through the Gospel Women” with Sr. Catherine Marie, of the Sisters of Life 

Saturday, May 17, 2014
9:00am - 12:00 noon (Mass)

St. Mary’s Church, New Haven

Suggested donation is $20 and includes light breakfast fare. Seating is limited, so register soon! Visit AngelusWomen.org/retreat to register or email AngelusStMarys@gmail.com 

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The 56^th Pilgrimage Season of the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield, 50 Montfort Rd., Rte. 118, Litchfield, begins on May 1^st.  Mass is celebrated Tuesday through Sunday at 11:30 AM in the Grotto.  

On Sunday, Benediction & Marian Prayer are held at 3:00 PM. In the event of inclement weather, services are held in the Grotto Chapel.

The Grotto Café, known for healthy, home-cooked food at reasonable prices is open from 10 AM to 2 PM Tuesday through Sunday. 

The Grotto Gift Shop, which features a wide selection of Baptism, First Communion & Confirmation gifts, outdoor & indoor statues, rosaries, books, and many varied gift items, is open from 10:30 AM until 4:30 PM Monday to Saturday and from 12:30 PM until 4:30 PM on Sunday. 

For further information, call 860-567-1041 or email: lourdesshrinect@gmail.com. Visit our website:www.shrinect.org.

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Contributor: Paul A. Zalonski

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