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In the News (Sun 20 Dec 09)

  
 Archdiocese of Milan
At the death of Giovanni, Milan was divided between three brothers, his nephews: Matteo II, who died in 1355; Galeazzo II (1354-78), and Bernabò (1354-85) all patrons of literature and of the arts, but odious through their cruelty, misgovernment, and exorbitant taxes.
Councils were held at Milan in 343 and 347, against Photinus; in the cause of St. Athanasius, at which the Emperor Constans menaced the bishops; 390, against Jovinian; 451, against the Robber Council of Ephesus; 680, against the Monothelites; 1060, 1098, 1117, 1287, for ecclesiastical reforms.
The archdiocese has 788 parishes, with 1,828,000 inhabitants, 27 religious houses of men, and of women nearly 80 in the city and 220 throughout the diocese; it has 43 educational establishments for boys and 176 for girls, 2 Catholic daily papers, and many important periodicals.
www.catholicity.com /encyclopedia/m/milan,archdiocese_of.html   (3366 words)

  
 Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milan is a particular church of the Roman Catholic Church in Italy.
It is led by the Archbishop of Milan who serves as metropolitan to the dioceses of Bergamo, Brescia, Como, Crema, Cremona, Lodi, Mantova, Pavia and Vigevano.
It was elevated to the rank of an archdiocese in the 4th century.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Roman_Catholic_Archdiocese_of_Milan   (166 words)

  
 An overview of the Rites of the Catholic Church   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
All the rites of the Catholic Church are of equal dignity and equally valid.
Apostolic Exarch for Catholics of the Byzantine rite in Greece
Bishop of Presov of Catholics of the Byzantine rite
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 Roman Catholic   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Catholics believe that God the Son, the Divine Logos, the second of the three Persons of God, became incarnate as Jesus Christ, a human being, born of the Virgin Mary.
Catholics may address their requests for the intercession of others not only to people still in earthly life, but also to those in heaven, in particular the Virgin Mary and the other Saints.
The Catholic Church and the other ancient Christian Churches see priestly ordination as a sacrament effecting an ontological change, not as the deputizing of someone to perform a function or as the admission of someone to a profession such as that of medicine or law.
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 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Milan
In 1263 Filippo, brother of Martino, was real lord of Milan, though he carefully avoided any such title, and as other cities — Como, Lodi, Novara, Vercelli, also La Valtellina, were subject to Milan, he may be called the founder of the duchy.
Gregory the Great, and both at Genoa and at Milan, Constantius was elected to the vacant see; under him, the cathedral of Monza was erected, Agilulfus became a Catholic, and the conversion of the Lombards to the Faith was begun, while the episcopal residence was again taken up at Milan.
Diocesan synods were held in 1609 and 1850 respectively.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/10298a.htm   (3507 words)

  
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Since the heretics in Milan were many and fierce, he went to preserve order during the election of the new prelate.
Despite his protestations and his subsequent flight from Milan when they were not accepted, he was found, baptized and consecrated for the archiepiscopal see.
He manifested his fearless zeal when it was necessary to brave the anger of the Empress Justina, by resisting and foiling her impious attempt to give one of the churches of Milan to the Arians.
www.infocatholic.com /viewSaint.aspx?SID=134   (411 words)

  
 Catholic Rites and Churches
When the apostles brought the gospel to the major cultural centers of their day the essential practices of the faith were inculturated in them, the essential was clothed in the symbols and trappings which conveyed the desired spiritual meaning to that culture.
To be Catholic, particular Churches and ritual Churches must be in communion with the Successor of St. Peter, just as the other apostles were in communion with him in establishing Churches in areas which they evangelized.
Beginning in the 11th century it was generally replaced by the Roman Rite, although it has remained the Rite of the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Toledo, Spain, and six parishes which sought permission to adhere to it.
www.ewtn.com /expert/answers/rites.htm   (2028 words)

  
 Different Rites of the Holy Catholic Church   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Confined to the Rite of the Iberian peninsula-specifically, the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Toledo, Spain, and 6 of its parishes.
Composed of Catholics from the first people to convert as a nation, the Armenian Rite was developed under the guidance of St. Gregory the Illuminator before the Great councils in the 4th century.
Catholics from among those separated from Rome in Syria and Egypt who resumed Communion with Rome at the time of the Crusades, although definitive union only came in the 18th century.
www.andrew.cmu.edu /user/newman/Pages/fr-catholicrites.html   (3083 words)

  
 New Catholic Dictionary: Milan, Italy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
In 997 the title of count was given by Otto II to the archbishop whose power was diminished by the rise of the burghers who gained absolute authority in 1116.
The city is rich in works of art which include the magnificent cathedral begun in 1386 by Giovanni Galeazzo, the famous Last Supper of Leonardo da Vinci in the monastery of Santa Maria delle Grazie, and numerous treasures by Bramante and Amadeo.
The city is the seat of the archdiocese of Milan.
www.catholic-forum.com /SAINTS/ncd05325.htm   (250 words)

  
 St. Charles Borromeo - Saint of the Day - American Catholic
When his uncle, Cardinal de Medici, was elected pope in 1559 as Pius IV, he made Charles cardinal-deacon and administrator of the Archdiocese of Milan while he was still a layman and a young student.
Eventually Charles was allowed to devote his time to the Archdiocese of Milan, where the religious and moral picture was far from bright.
The reform needed in every phase of Catholic life among both clergy and laity was initiated at the provincial council of all his suffragan bishops.
www.americancatholic.org /Features/SaintOfDay/default.asp?id=1189   (649 words)

  
 Catholic Culture : Liturgical Year : November 04, 2005 : Charles Borromeo
Before the reform of the Roman Calendar in 1969, this was the commemoration of Sts.
Shortly thereafter he was appointed bishop of Milan, a city that had not had a resident bishop for over eighty years.
From the Catholic Culture library: Charles Borromeo: Hero of Reform and Editae Saepe (On St. Charles Borromeo).
www.catholicculture.org /lit/calendar/day.cfm?date=2005-11-04   (1396 words)

  
 Cultural Catholic - Pope Paul VI (1963-1978)
Giovanni Battista Montini was born on September 26, 1897, at Concesio in Lombardy of a wealthy family.
Worldwide attention was given to the Archbishop of Milan because of his strong impact on the revitalization of Milan.
Pope Paul VI was elected pope on June 21, 1963, with a determination to hold firm to basic Catholic teaching on faith.
www.culturalcatholic.com /PopePaulVI.htm   (721 words)

  
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One final note: At Florence the Roman Catholic Church did not "go so far as to recognize the primacy of the Ecumenical Patriarch, declaring that he stood second in honor only to the Roman pontiff." This was far from an innovation or concession.
While it is clear that Catholic social teaching sees a valuable and positive role for the state to provide the juridical and sometimes moral framework for the common good, this does not immediately imply that it is within the duties of the state to directly provide employment opportunities for those out of work.
We, as Catholics, would more gainfully and charitably serve the young men to who the comment was directed were we to actively encourage them in dedicating themselves to the apostolate.
www.catholic.net /RCC/Periodicals/Igpress/CWR/CWR0796/letters.html   (3755 words)

  
 || Indian Christianity ||
Pope is the supreme head of the Catholic Church.
An Oriental Catholic Patriarch is the father and head of the Church.
Paremmackal Thoma Kathanar Gubernador of the Archdiocese of Kodungalloor.
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 Catholic Community Forum - Chat, Resources, Saints, Churches
The Catholic Forum has led souls to the Church and strengthened the faith of those already in her fold, and we hope to continue growing and leading people to Christ and His Church for years to come.
Charles was a bright youth and, while still a layman and a student, he was made administrator of the Archdiocese of Milan by his Uncle Pius IV.
Because of his intelligence, he was entrusted with several Vatican offices and was later appointed secretary of state for Pius and had full charge of the administration of the Papal States.
www.catholic-forum.com   (420 words)

  
 Catholic Citizens
Those who hoped (or feared) that he, freed from the weight of the archdiocese of Milan, would intensify rather than diminish his proposals for reform, were contradicted by the facts.
A leading official of the Roman Curia has said that the Vatican should have "more respect for, and listen to, the local churches." Although diocesan bishops sometimes complain that the Vatican is not sufficiently responsive to their needs, it is highly unusual for a Curial official to make the same argument.
As the Catholic Church finds itself forty years removed from the commencement of the Second Vatican Council, there still today exists a significant degree of confusion as to exactly what the famous Council was, both in its intention and result.
www.catholiccitizens.org /platform/platformlist.asp?p=218   (10644 words)

  
 The Word From Rome February 11, 2005
Especially since his time in front of a window in his study last week was among the factors that many people believe brought on his flu, this choice suggests that his doctors were not worried that another gust of cold air might send the pope back into crisis.
Corti was an auxiliary bishop and vicar general of the Milan archdiocese under Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini, long the champion of the church's progressive wing.
Sodano raised the question of religious freedom in Saudi Arabia, where it is virtually impossible for Catholic priests to give pastoral care to the substantial population of Catholic migrant workers, many from the Philippines and Korea.
www.nationalcatholicreporter.org /word/word021105.htm   (3848 words)

  
 ReformedCatholicism.com » Language in the Roman Rite Liturgy: Latin and Vernacular
The Roman Rite, which is the subject of our reflection, is in modern times, as we have said, the predominant liturgical expression of the ecclesial culture we call the Latin Rite.
The Roman Rite has spread in most of what was known as Western Europe and the continents evangelized largely by European missionaries in Asia, Africa, America and Oceania.
I think the general response you’ll get from conservative catholics online (and I am one of them, though only very recently minted) is that in the wake of Vatican II and the surge of liberal nonsense from Boomer culture, things were nearly completely thrown out that shouldn’t have been.
www.reformedcatholicism.com /?p=775   (5406 words)

  
 Archdiocese of New York, New Jesey, and the Eastern US of the Holy Synod of Milan.
SYNOD OF Autonomous Orthodox Metropolia of Milan and Aquileia,
The Holy Synod of Milan is a canonically established Metropolia that maintains the Holy Orthodox Faith and Praxis with a Traditionalist understanding.
Even where many people identify themselves with some sort of Catholic understanding of life, the various legacies of Protestantism have over time become so commonplace that they are basically taken for granted when an individual begins to examine the need to explore the root teachings and emphases of apostolic Christianity.
www.orthodoxwest.net   (660 words)

  
 True Festival of Catholic Book :: Roman Catholic Church in Belarus
The 10th bookfair of Catholic Publishing Houses, that took place in April 16-18, 2004 in Warsaw, became true festival of Catholic book.
It was organized by the Association of Catholic Publishers and Marians’ Publishing House.
Marek Atolsky MIC, Director of the Association Catholic Publishers, said that for the 10th time the bookfair gave the publishers the possibility to meet, to show their work results and to exchange experience.
www.catholic.by /port/en/news/2004-04-18.htm   (420 words)

  
 Seattle Catholic - Roman Forum's Summer Programs
Transportation will be provided from Roman Airports to the Villa Bassi on June 14th and from Milan’s Malpensa Airport to Gardone on June 30th.
Transportation to Rome or Milan on June 28th and to Malpensa on July 10th will also be arranged.
Participants arriving and leaving at different times or arriving at and leaving from different airports are responsible for making their own arrangements for getting to and from Rome and Gardone.
www.seattlecatholic.com /misc_20050215.html   (1116 words)

  
 The Saint Nicholas Liturgy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Worship at the Mission Parish is conducted according to the Gallican Rite: the "forgotten child" from a family of four Rites that developed in Western Europe alongside the Roman (Latin) Liturgy.
It was suppressed in deference to the Roman Rite with which it shared the use of Latin as the language of worship.
While a true Western Liturgy, the Gallican Rite is highly influenced by the worship tradition of the Eastern [Orthodox] Church.
mysite.verizon.net /vzepggst/liturgy   (380 words)

  
 -- Beliefnet.com
September 11 that the pope spent more than half an hour praying over the girl and ordering a demon to leave her, but failed to fully cure her.
Father Amorth said the girl has been possessed since she was 12 years old and was sent to him for consultation by the exorcist of the Archdiocese of Milan, who had never dealt with such a severe case.
The Catholic Church has a new exorcism rite, but it's just as dramatic as ever.
www.beliefnet.com /story/42/story_4278_1.html   (536 words)

  
 CNS STORY: Who is worthy? Cardinals look for pope who will 'be himself'
That did not exclude Roman Curia officials, many of whom have served as bishops, but it did reflect the fact that of the 115 cardinals expected to vote in the conclave, three-fourths of them would be coming from outside Rome.
Ukrainian Cardinal Lubomyr Husar of Lviv said a universal problem faced by the church is the "lack of moral fiber" in the world.
All this would seem to favor frequently mentioned candidates like Italian Cardinal Dionigi Tettamanzi, 71, who is seen as a sympathetic and energetic pastor in his Archdiocese of Milan.
www.catholicnews.com /data/stories/cns/0502197.htm   (1045 words)

  
 Latest News 225 -- Italy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
MILAN, Italy — Recently the retirement was announced of the Archbishop of Milan, Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini.
Even when he was in charge of the archdiocese of Milan, reputedly the largest in the world, he found the time to attend the long session of the committee in August 1981 in Freudenstadt, southwest Germany, at which the final form of the fourth revised edition of the Greek New Testament was established.
In an interconfessional context, the cardinal’s advice has been very valuable with regard to the selection of competent Roman Catholic candidates as UBS translation consultants.
www.biblesociety.org /latestnews/latest225-italy.html   (329 words)

  
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Introduction to the Eastern Rites of the Catholic
The intent is to list here churches that split or derived from the Roman Catholic Church but which still maintain the historic apostolic succession for their bishops.
It is especially difficult to classify “dual-tradition” or “dual succession” churches, such as the Antiochian Catholic Church in America.
www.kentaurus.com /domine/catholic.htm   (407 words)

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