Issue: August 1983
God Bless the Archbishop
Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre retired as Superior General of the Society of St. Pius X in June of this year, so this is an appropriate moment to remind our readers of some of the more important aspects of the Archbishop's career.
A Message to American Friends from the Superior General
Fr. Schmidberger writes: "On the occasion of my brief visit to your lovely country, I would like to address these few lines to you, not least with regard to the great trials which have befallen our Society in America during the last months..."
Saint Helena, Empress
Our Saint this month, whose feast day is August 18th, is the heavenly patroness of all girls named Ellen, Nell, Elaine, Eileen, as well as all forms of Helen. Evelyn Waugh writes: "What we can learn from Helena is something about the workings of God..."
Letter to the Apostolic Delegate No. 12
Case No. 12 of the Angelus Press dossier on schism & anarchy within the Catholic Church in America: the American Bishops.
Ridgefield Diary
Reflections about pursuing a late vocation to the priesthood.
Another Golden Day
It was a special day for Our Mother of Perpetual Help parish when Archbishop Lefebvre came for confirmation.
When the Archbishop Comes to Town
Fr. Gregory Post tells the rest of the story about Archbishop Lefebvre's visit in May.
Worldlings: Enemies of Religion
Dr. Malcolm Brennan considers where the Bishops' reaction to Roe v. Wade over a decade has led, and what it tells about them.
On Whose Side Are the American Bishops?
John Commoner reviews Msgr. George A. Kelly's recent book, The Crisis of Authority: John Paul II and the American Bishops.
Canonization of Martin Luther
Germans representing the Lutheran Church have formally requested that Rome lift the excommunication of Martin Luther... Father Bolduc reflects.
Regina Coeli Fund
How to support the works of the Society of Saint Pius X.
Alternative to Abortion
Father Bolduc describes the Society's work in saving babies from abortion.
Ask Me
Father Carl answers questions about attending the New Mass, the Charismatic Renewal, rock 'n roll, abortion, and sin.