Issue: July 1982

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To Our Readers

This month's issue contains many articles of great interest! Both Mr. Davies and Msgr. Hodgson, in his article on "Ecumenism," give us food for thought about the ecumenical movement which is so dear to the Modernist heart!

A Protestant Triumph

Michael Davies reports on John Paul II's scandalous participation in an ecumenical service in Canterbury Cathedral. It was Canossa in reverse!

American Catholics Score Bishops

According to a recent nation-wide poll conducted by "Catholic Broadcasts, Inc., American Catholics are not too pleased with some of their bishops...

A Visit to St. Michel

Here at St. Michel, young Catholic women who wish to offer their virginity and energies to God, can still consecrate themselves not only in a way tried and proven by centuries of inspired Catholic asceticism, but also within the formulae of the traditional Latin Mass and true sacraments...

Introibo ad Altare Dei

The article which follows is an unashamed and very moving piece of nostalgia which reflects the centrality of the Tridentine Mass in the lives of Catholics born and raised in the years prior to Vatican II.

If the New Mass Is Valid, Why Don't We Attend It?

Recent statements of Archbishop Lefebvre have again called our attention to the question of the New Mass vs. the Latin Tridentine Mass. One question that vexes many good traditionalists is the one forming the title of this month's article. What can we say about it?

Ecumenism

The most dangerous enemy the Catholic Church has ever faced is the Ecumenical Movement—a product of this twentieth century. Monsignor Hodgson examines the motives of this ecumenical movement.

Saints of God, make intercession for us

Our featured saint for the month of July is St. Mary Magdalen.

A Journey with the Archbishop

Father Bolduc details Archbishop Lefebvre's U.S. tour this April and May, and reports on developments in the Society's relations with Rome, and his comments about the first "Thuc-line" bishop's ordination of a priest and sedevacantists.

Ask Me...

Father Carl answers questions about Bishop Sheen, indulgences, and the proper administration of the sacrament of matrimony.