Month Archives: July 2026

  We have compiled a handful of resources that may be helpful to parishioners with questions regarding the SSPX. They include: Open Letter to Confused SSPX’ers; On the SSPX Excommunications; and On Assisting at the Mass of Priests of the Society of Saint Pius X. Links below:   All of these are useful documents. I will highlight one particular point from the third linked article (from Art. 7, reply to objection 7), regarding the claim that without the SSPX, we would not have the Latin Mass: Archbishop Lefebvre’s movement was …

Adult Catechism   I encourage all parishioners to reach out to family members, friends, and co-workers that might be interested in learning about the Catholic faith. An excellent opener is: “Have you ever thought about becoming Catholic?” Or, “I’m going to be attending catechism classes at my parish, would you have any interest in joining me?” Depending on the response, you might assure the person that showing up for the classes –  and even registering – does not represent any firm commitment towards becoming Catholic; it is normal for people to …

  Father will be delayed in joining us, on account of the great number of transfers that took place this summer, which introduced many delays. His anticipated date of arrival is Wednesday, July 22; the plan is for him to take the evening Mass that day. I will be away on retreat when he arrives, but I look forward to welcoming him upon my return.   Fr. Lopez was born in San Diego, California, so this move represents a kind of return home for him. While I do not know …

  The schedule for next year’s adult catechism has been worked out. Classes will meet roughly every two weeks, on Thursdays at 7 pm, in the parish hall. Each class last about an hour and a half.   I encourage all parishioners to reach out to family members, friends, and co-workers that might be interested in learning about the Catholic faith. An excellent opener is: “Have you ever thought about becoming Catholic?” Or, “I’m going to be attending catechism classes at my parish, would you have any interest in joining …