On a pilgrimage of the Yale University Alumni Academy to Santiago de Compostela “where it is believed the remains of St. James, Apostle and patron saint of the country, are buried.” You can follow the Camino “during a very special Holy Year.”

Retrace the steps of this revered pilgrimage with daily, invigorating walks ranging from 3-5 miles. Admire spectacular monuments, savor fine cuisine, and spend your nights in deluxe hotels and historic Paradores including some former monasteries.

All for only $7,899 (double occupancy)

For more information see:

El Camino de Santiago

Footsteps of St. James: El Camino de Santiago

(Thanks for the tip to a devoted alumnus of Yale)

Courtesy of Sandro Magister:

A Memorandum on the Next Conclave Is Circulating Among the Cardinals. Here It Is:

Since the beginning of Lent the cardinals who will elect the future pope have been passing this memorandum around. Its author, who goes by the name of Demos, “people” in Greek, is unknown, but shows himself a thorough master of the subject. It cannot be ruled out that he himself is a cardinal. (Sandro Magister)

Commentators of every school, if for different reasons, with the possible exception of Father Spadaro, SJ, agree that this pontificate is a disaster in many or most respects; a catastrophe.

(…)

(A)    The German synod speaks on homosexuality, women priests, communion for the divorced. The Papacy is silent.

(B)    Cardinal Hollerich rejects the Christian teaching on sexuality. The Papacy is silent. This is doubly significant because the Cardinal is explicitly heretical; he does not use code or hints. If the Cardinal were to continue without Roman correction, this would represent another deeper breakdown of discipline, with few (any?) precedents in history. The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith must act and speak. (I should add to this that Cardinal Hollerich of Luxembourg is specifically singled out and commended for his closeness to Pope Francis by the media of the “German Catholic Church.” – SC)

(C)    The silence is emphasised when contrasted with the active persecution of the Traditionalists and the contemplative convents

And much, much more in this explosive document…..

A Memorandum on the Next Conclave Is Circulating Among the Cardinals.

Nevertheless I am mystified by statements such as this:

Schism is not likely to occur from the left, who often sit lightly to doctrinal issues. Schism is more likely to come from the right and is always possible when liturgical tensions are inflamed and not dampened.

Why should the left need to go into schism? As the author shows himself, they are in control of the institution, at least in key locations. And it’s certainly news to me that the left “doesn’t make a big deal” about doctrinal issues. (SC)

The Guild of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus will be inaugurated on March 25, the Feast of the Annunciation, with Bishop Frank Caggiano during Choral Vespers at Sacred Heart Church in Georgetown/Redding, CT, 30 Church Street. There will be a reception immediately following in Pryor-Hubbard Hall.  

According to the flyer, the Guild is one of three ventures Bishop Caggiano is launching this year to promote truth, beauty and goodness in the Diocese of Bridgeport. The Guild exists to promote and foster beauty in the sacred arts from its base in Georgetown, Connecticut through a full calendar of events and pilgrimages.

The Guild will be planning concerts, discussions on Catholic literature, art, and architecture, sacred music and scholas.

The following churches will offer the traditional Mass this Ash Wednesday, March 2. Please notify us of traditional Masses in the area that are not on this schedule.

Connecticut

St. Mary Church, Norwalk, Low Mass 8 am, Solemn Mass 7 pm

St, Emery Church, Fairfield, Missa Cantata, 6 pm, Confessions available during Mass.

Sts. Cyril and Methodius Oratory, Bridgeport, Low Mass 7:45 am, High Mass, 6 pm.

St. Stanislaus, New Haven, 5:30 pm

St. Patrick Oratory, Waterbury, Low Mass 8 am; High Mass 6 pm.

St. Martha Church, Enfield, 7 pm

St. Michael the Archangel, Pawcatuck, Solemn Mass, 6 pm

New York

Church of the Holy Innocents, New York, Low Mass 8 am, Missa Cantata, 6 pm

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, New York, Missa Cantata, Low Mass 7 am and 7:45 am; High Mass 7 pm.

St. Josaphat, Bayside, Low Mass 7 am, Missa Cantata 7 pm

Church of St. Rocco, Glen Cove, Long Island, Low Mass 7 pm

St. Paul the Apostle, Yonkers, 12 noon

Immaculate Conception, Sleepy Hollow, Low Mass, 7 pm

Sacred Heart Church, Esopus, Low Mass, 11 am

Holy Trinity, Poughkeepsie, Missa Cantata, 7 pm

New Jersey

Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Jersey City, 5 pm

Our Lady of Victories, Harrington Park, 6:15 Low Mass

Our Lady of Fatima, Pequannock, 7, 9, 12, and 7 pm

St. Anthony of Padua Oratory, West Orange, 9 am, 7 pm

Corpus Christi Church, South River, Low Mass, 6:16

Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament, Raritan, Low Mass 7 pm

St. John the Baptist, Allentown, Missa Cantata, 7 pm