Latin Mass

Padlocked church door with a heavy chain, symbolizing Traditional Latin Mass restrictions by Cardinal Cupich and dioceses like Charlotte and Tyler.

Could It Be the Hand of Cupich Driving Charlotte? Unpacking the Rhetoric of “Unity” in TLM Restrictions

s Cardinal Cupich behind Charlotte’s TLM crackdown? His “unity” rhetoric—used to padlock a church in 2002—pops up in Charlotte and Tyler’s restrictions. Coincidence or influence? Uncover the clues

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A satirical image featuring the Diocese of Charlotte’s coat of arms on the left, with a green and blue shield, a Celtic cross, and a crown. On the right, a bishop in a mitre points dramatically. Bold text reads: "TRAIN WRECK CRISIS PR! IS BISHOP MARTIN EVEN LISTENING TO HIMSELF?" Below, smaller text references the implementation of Traditionis Custodes in the Diocese of Charlotte.

More on That Charlotte PR Train Wreck and a Tie to 2018

The Diocese of Charlotte’s latest PR blunder guilt-trips TLM supporters into compliance, ignoring their pain. Seven years after I warned of a ‘detente with the devil,’ the Church still sidelines traditional Catholics. Dive into this satirical update!

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A satirical image featuring the Diocese of Charlotte’s coat of arms on the left, with a green and blue shield, a Celtic cross, and a crown. On the right, a bishop in a mitre points dramatically. Bold text reads: "TRAIN WRECK CRISIS PR! IS BISHOP MARTIN EVEN LISTENING TO HIMSELF?" Below, smaller text references the implementation of Traditionis Custodes in the Diocese of Charlotte.

When Crisis PR Misses the Mark: A Satirical Look at the Diocese of Charlotte’s TLM Train Wreck

The Diocese of Charlotte’s TLM ban ignited a firestorm. Leaked statements reveal a PR disaster as Bishop Martin alienates the flock. Dive into this satirical critique of their crisis management missteps.

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Statue of Saint Robert Bellarmine in stone, with a blue sky background. The statue depicts the saint holding a book and rosary beads, emphasizing Catholic themes.

BFP Cupich’s Padlock of Latin Mass Unity and the Motu Proprio Traditionis Custodes

Cardinal Cupich padlocked a Latin Mass church in 2002, calling it “unity.” In 2021, Traditionis Custodes echoes the same term. Coincidence? Join John B. Manos on The Bellarmine Forum Podcast to uncover this chilling pattern and question what “unity” means for the Traditional Latin Mass. Listen now!

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Media-Created Hype and the Motu Proprio

The Press: “Yay! The Catholic Church has a chance to be modernized. Getting rid of the old Latin Mass is a sign of that modernization!” But wait a minute…

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Statue of Saint Robert Bellarmine in stone, with a blue sky background. The statue depicts the saint holding a book and rosary beads, emphasizing Catholic themes.

BFP: Rest Easy! The Greatest threat to the Church has been Removed!

News about the Motu Proprio issued by Pope Francis and how it was important to vanquish this greatest threat to the Church today! (tongue in cheek interviews included)

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Stravinskas wants to Change the Latin Mass: The Problem isn’t Traditionalists

I came across an article recently suggesting it is time to update the Traditional liturgy. I came to it through a tweet by Phil Lawler that read “How the Extraordinary Form could be made more accessible– if traditionalists would allow it.” The article, written by Fr. Peter Stravinskas, made the argument that both Sacrosanctum Concilium and…

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