Most Rev Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, has confirmed the following appointments. You speak of the joy of priesthood describe that joy. Wrong Floor - or so I thought! Tyburn Priory is considered to be a place of pilgrimage, and the faithful will seek out the counsel of the sisters. Lets pray more priests and bishops come out to support these two priests who are courageous enough to speak out. Christopher de Souza, vicar for education in the Diocese of Parramatta, pushed back against what he called wrong and misleading media reports about the Draft New Curriculum, and insisted the document completely adheres to the Catholic faith and is still in the consultation process. 1.9K views, 47 likes, 44 loves, 51 comments, 22 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from St. Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta: St. Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta was live. John O'Neill at St John Vianney Parish, told the Daily Telegraph that he had forbidden the curriculum to be taught at his parish school. The continued existence of the Daily Declaration depends on the generosity of readers like you. The Society of the Most Sorrowful Mother, based in the US, is seeing similar results to Fr Rizzo. In 2018, Long suggested ordaining women as a means of transforming the "pedestalized" priesthood. After lengthy questioning, Fr Rizzo determined that the boy was suffering from a minor demonic attack. The issue at hand was Peter insisting that Old Testament rituals must be used with newly baptised Gentiles. "There will be critics of this approach, just as the older generation critiques the younger generation, but we believe we can defend the proposition. Aboriginal spirituality, or indeed, any alternative philosophy becomes attractive in the absence of the true religion which Catholic schools are meant to be teaching. "Catholic faithful are sick and tired of politically correct agendas being thrown at the innocence of their children," he said. https://www.ncregister.com/interview/the-joy-of-the-priesthood-through-the-eyes-of-a-chaplain-to-a-cloister, Chaplain: Seminarians Need Solid Formation in Hospital Ministry, Spiritual Approaches Critical to Veterans Dealing With PTSD, The Memory of the Last Chaplain to Die in World War II Remains Alive. Hence, sexual satisfaction is a childhood goal to be pursued. Fr Rizzo said the meeting went well. Archbishop Naumann and Bishop Paprocki Speak Out in Support of Traditional Latin Massgoers in Their Dioceses, We Know That Hes in Heaven: Thousands Gather for Funeral of Bishop David OConnell in Los Angeles, Brazilian Charity Caring for Children Who Survived Abortions Issues Urgent Appeal. My Calling to the Priesthood 3 2. Vincent Long Van Nguyen for imposing a radical sex education program on Catholic schools in the diocese. From the adorable cartoon characters Tomkin and his trusty horse Blaise to a talking donut puppet, Catholic kids have quality shows available to them on TV or via smart devices. Many, including Family Life International, have expressed concern about the spiritual consequences of participation in indigenous rituals. It gladdens me tremendously when I can take part in this healing, especially through the sacraments, or in giving instruction in regards to the teachings of the Church. In August, some Catholics in the diocese stated their opposition to the draft curriculum. The final version of the new curriculum will be launched in Term 2, 2021. What does God want from me? Bishop Vincent Long Vn Nguyns outspoken support for LGBT inclusivity has roiled many local Catholics, who say their bishops actions contradict Church teachings. The Asbury Revival, Kentucky, USA: Why Not Here in Australia? The mother of one of the children, Jane, (not her real name) opened up to FLI about her familys experience. Throughout these pages he recounts anecdotes of his years as a priest, the people he has ministered to and those he has brought back to the Church. (4/3) 4 1 127 Show this thread John Rizzo I would say Yes absolutely. Can it be possible that there is some joy promised in the Cross? One commentator describes smoking ceremonies as formal acts of superstition. John Rizzo, who blew the whistle on sexual grooming in the society in an exclusive Spotlight interview with Church Militant, has gone on vacation. Its an open question and really needs to be investigated., Fr Rizzo also believes the rituals violate the First Commandment, specifically singling out the Immersion experiences which are growing in popularity among Catholic schools. (being managed by Laity Advocacy Group). Homily for the 2 nd Sunday of Lent. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. What is the Book of Truth? That is a very dangerous statement. The principal of a Catholic secondary school in the Sydney suburbs, Xavier College, also told the Telegraph that the new syllabus had been trialled on students, saying that it allowed the faculty to remove the boredom of religion by making it inquiry based, and that religion was not being taught as a closed sort of shop bur rather we are open to other religions, in our school we have a variety of kids all types of religions - Hindu, Sikh and Catholic.. The formal appeal, which accuses Bishop Long of alleged canonical violations, also contains a series of other complaints, including allegations that two diocesan priests were harassed out of their positions because they do not share the dioceses approach to homosexuality, claims related to financial corruption and mismanagement, and a lack of consultation regarding some building works at the cathedral. "It'll be a great example of the Church breathing with two lungs (of the Maronite Catholic 'East' and the Roman Catholic 'West')," Steve said. We found out this morning the result. Assistant Priest . Signed by more than 4,000 people, their petition called for the removal of Bishop Long a demand subsequently added to the appeal submitted to the CDF. According to Fr. Mr Michael Mendieta Director Fundraising Strategy & Development. Econo . Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Lent Genesis 12:1-4; Psalm 32; Timothy 1:8-10; Matthew 17:1-9 5 March 2023 The Transfiguration of Jesus occurs in all three synoptic gospels. Our vision is to see the revitalisation of our Judea-Christian values for the common good. The Register asked Bishop Long to respond to these accusations and criticisms leveled against him and his aides, but, replying through his communications director, Joseph Younes, he declined to comment. The petitioners are demanding Father de Souzas resignation because he oversees the work of the education department that they say has been responsible for introducing a pro-homosexual agenda into schools. All of these activities pose a grave spiritual danger to the children and teachers participating in them. a Diocese of Parramatta spokesman denied Father Rizzo had been silenced. Channel Tens The Projects Crude Jesus Joke Controversy A Christian Response, Speak Up for Babies Born Alive in Abortion, Why Howard Government Refused to Say Sorry to Indigenous Australians, Australias Drug Regulator Hid Vaccine Deaths from the Public, Coles Australias Current Homage to the LGBT Cult is Absurd. Kinsey also claimed that 1047% of Americans are gay or bisexual, thus paving the way for homosexualizing of sex education. What is the most rewarding thing about being a priest? Critics are calling the new curriculum a Trojan horse to smuggle in a leftist political agenda., https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/australian-diocese-to-teach-kids-lgbt-studies-gender-fluidity-atheism-in-new-religion-class?utm_source=editor_picks&utm_campaign=catholic. A priest should be available at the drop of a hat to hear anyones confession, especially in todays world. However, that is not the extent of the problems facing an institution that is starting to view pagan ceremonies as interchangeable with its own rituals. We told you so. Yesterday 27 August, Thursday, Fr Rizzo was called to Bishop Long's office at 3 pm. Administrator,St Mathews Parish, Windsor, effective 1 May 2017. ACT NOW TO STOP THE MOST EXTREME ABORTION ON DEMAND BILL EVER SEEN! The first Vietnamese-born bishop to lead a diocese outside of Vietnam and the first Vietnamese-born bishop in Australia, Bishop Long, 59, was appointed auxiliary bishop of Melbourne in 2011 by Benedict XVI. Military chaplain-priest explains the blessing of bringing the Eucharist to remote bases. The priest said that he has been seeing a certain moodiness and a type of fear that is hard to understand. Thankfully, he has found that minor exorcisms, which can be prayed by any priest, are proving effective in liberating the children. You see, Catholic Schools pastoral and religious education should be under the control of the parish priest. I often travel, and do so wearing my Roman collar so that others recognize that I am a priest. Both petitions were sent last year to the bishop, the vicar general and the apostolic nuncio to Australia, Archbishop Tito Yllana, via email and registered mail, but the organizers said they received no response. Australian diocese to teach kids LGBT studies, gender fluidity, atheism in new religion class Yesterday 27 August, Thursday, Fr Rizzo was called to Bishop Long's office at 3 pm. Check out this Jesuit/Dominican rap battle, a joke and a daily schedule to fit in prayer and family time. I consider it an honor and a privilege to offer Mass and the sacraments to a community of women who have devoted and consecrated their lives to Jesus Christ and his Church. John Rizzo sought to build a church for the people of the nearby city, Barranquilla. Memoirs from the Heart of a Priest is a joyous look at the importance of the priesthood and sacraments, in the life of Catholics and the Church. The identical experiences of exorcists across two continents is not surprising, since the smoking ceremony performs a similar function in many indigenous religions, as well as in witchcraft. "It should not be a matter of a simple answer yes or no to the postal survey," the Vietnamese-born prelate wrote in his pastoral letter. The longtime papal preacher offers profound wisdom for Lent in this collection of Good Friday sermons. My son was attending a Catholic school, where smoking ceremonies were being performed quite frequently. Donec gravida mi a condimentum rutrum. K.V. What I advocate for is a compassionate, respectful, inclusive, Gospel-centred learning environment and a deep commitment to the wellbeing of all students, particularly those at risk. | By St. Patrick's Cathedral, Parramatta Catholic Journalists articles in the Daily Telegraph. August 23, 2021 - Refuge of Sinners with Fr. THE CURIOUS ATTEMPT TO STAMP OUT THE TRADITIONAL LATIN MASS., The Obligations and Rights of All the Christian Faithful (Canon Law), VATICANS CAUTIONARY STATEMENT TO GERMAN BISHOPS RE SYNODAL PATH (07.21.22), FINAL SCOTUS Opinion (Dobbs v. Jackson Womens Health Org. Parramatta's media slammed the curriculum as "dumbed-down, sex-obsessed, sociology mumbo jumbo disguised in the language of the Church" that "advances an identity politics agenda, which is poisonous to faith and reason, for the sole purpose of pandering to the Zeitgeist. 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