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Mike and Dominic react and respond to the removal of Bishop Joseph Strickland from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Tyler. What were the reasons? Was this a surprise?

What's next?

Links:

Strickland's attack on the sacred - Where Peter Is

https://wherepeteris.com/stricklands-attack-on-the-sacred/

Bishop Strickland Relieved from Pastoral Governance - Where Peter Is

https://wherepeteris.com/bishop-strickland-relieved-from-pastoral-governance/

On Strickland's Removal - Where Peter Is

https://wherepeteris.com/on-stricklands-removal/

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Intro Episode: youtu.be/LevSkGFqq4U

A weekly show where we dive deep into the news, topics, questions, and controversies facing the Catholic Church today. Hosted by Dominic de Souza, founder of SmartCatholics, posing questions to Mike Lewis, editor and cofounder of Where Peter Is. We bring you commentary, analysis, and context on tough questions that the Church is facing. Whether you’re a devout Catholic, a curious seeker, or just interested in the news and happenings in the Church, join us for The Debrief. When it comes to news and controversies in the Catholic Church, stay curious, informed, and engaged.

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Mike and Dominic discuss the latest developments in the abuse scandal involving the priest artist Marko Rupnik, the "spiciest" paragraphs in the final report of the 2023 Synod, and Bishop Strickland's visit to Rome.

ABOUT THE DEBRIEF

Intro Episode: youtu.be/LevSkGFqq4U

A weekly show where we dive deep into the news, topics, questions, and controversies facing the Catholic Church today. Hosted by Dominic de Souza, founder of SmartCatholics, posing questions to Mike Lewis, editor and cofounder of Where Peter Is. We bring you commentary, analysis, and context on tough questions that the Church is facing. Whether you’re a devout Catholic, a curious seeker, or just interested in the news and happenings in the Church, join us for The Debrief. When it comes to news and controversies in the Catholic Church, stay curious, informed, and engaged.

WHERE PETER IS

Visit Where Peter Is.com to read articles, commentaries, and spiritual reflections by and for faithful Catholics who support the mission and vision of Pope Francis. wherepeteris.com

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The conversation is brought to you from SmartCatholics.com, the free online community for millennials, creators, and learners. Join our private WherePeterIs group to ask questions, share insights, and suggest topics for next time. smartcatholics.com

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Mike and Dominic discuss the competing understandings of "tradition" in the Catholic Church today. Beginning with a discussion of Ratzinger's dynamic understanding, they explore how ideologies undermine the faith and foment schism, as exemplified by Cardinal Raymond Burke's dissent against the Church's doctrine on the office of the pope.

ABOUT THE DEBRIEF

Intro Episode: youtu.be/LevSkGFqq4U

A weekly show where we dive deep into the news, topics, questions, and controversies facing the Catholic Church today. Hosted by Dominic de Souza, founder of SmartCatholics, posing questions to Mike Lewis, editor and cofounder of Where Peter Is. We bring you commentary, analysis, and context on tough questions that the Church is facing. Whether you’re a devout Catholic, a curious seeker, or just interested in the news and happenings in the Church, join us for The Debrief. When it comes to news and controversies in the Catholic Church, stay curious, informed, and engaged.

WHERE PETER IS

Visit Where Peter Is.com to read articles, commentaries, and spiritual reflections by and for faithful Catholics who support the mission and vision of Pope Francis. wherepeteris.com

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The conversation is brought to you from SmartCatholics.com, the free online community for millennials, creators, and learners. Join our private WherePeterIs group to ask questions, share insights, and suggest topics for next time. smartcatholics.com

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Mike and Dominic discuss Pope Francis's new exhortation on St. Therese, Mike gives a non-update on the Synod, and then they take a close look at "Credo" - a very problematic Catechism by Bishop Athanasius Schneider.

ABOUT THE DEBRIEF

Intro Episode: https://youtu.be/LevSkGFqq4U

A weekly show where we dive deep into the news, topics, questions, and controversies facing the Catholic Church today. Hosted by Dominic de Souza, founder of SmartCatholics, posing questions to Mike Lewis, editor and cofounder of Where Peter Is. We bring you commentary, analysis, and context on tough questions that the Church is facing. Whether you’re a devout Catholic, a curious seeker, or just interested in the news and happenings in the Church, join us for The Debrief. When it comes to news and controversies in the Catholic Church, stay curious, informed, and engaged.

WHERE PETER IS

Visit Where Peter Is.com to read articles, commentaries, and spiritual reflections by and for faithful Catholics who support the mission and vision of Pope Francis. https://wherepeteris.com

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The conversation is brought to you from SmartCatholics.com, the free online community for millennials, creators, and learners. Join our private WherePeterIs group to ask questions, share insights, and suggest topics for next time. https://smartcatholics.com

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In this episode of the Debrief, Dominic and Mike discuss an eventful week at the Vatican in the lead-up to the synod, a day filled with dubia about Pope Francis’s teachings, and the new apostolic exhortation on the climate crisis that will be released tomorrow.

Show notes

(1) Busy week at the Vatican before the Synod

Links:

- Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals from 16 nations on the eve of the Synod on Synodality | America Magazine

https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/09/30/pope-francis-consistory-college-cardinals-246179

- Homily at the consistory, Saturday, 30 September 2023 https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/homilies/2023/documents/20230930-omelia-concistoro.html

- Reflections by Fr. Timothy Radcliffe, OP:

Synod Retreat Meditation 1: 'Hoping Against Hope' - Vatican News

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2023-10/retreat-day-1-radcliffe-first-meditation.html

Synod Retreat Meditation 2: 'At home in God and God at home in us' - Vatican News

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2023-10/retreat-day-1-radcliffe-meditation-2.html

Synod Retreat Meditation 3: ‘Friendship’ - Vatican News

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2023-10/synod-retreat-meditation-friendship.html

(2) Dubia, Dubia, Dubia

Links:

- Unofficial translation of pope's response to Dubia 2.0 - Where Peter Is

https://wherepeteris.com/unofficial-translation-of-popes-response-to-dubia-2-0/

- DDF response to Card. Duka's questions on Amoris Laetitia - Where Peter Is

https://wherepeteris.com/ddf-response-to-card-dukas-questions-on-amoris-laetitia/

- Michael Lofton videos on new dubia:

Cardinals Send ‘Dubia’ to Pope Francis!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnF9gdRlP14

Amoris Laetitia Dubia ANSWERED!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_A0txSfHME

(3) Laudate Deum

Bishop Arnold: Laudate Deum will be a firm call for action for creation - Vatican News

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2023-10/bishop-arnold-laudate-deum-a-firm-call-for-action-for-creation.html

Laudate Deum: the newest papal document | Diocese of Raleigh

https://dioceseofraleigh.org/news/laudate-deum-newest-papal-document

Mike Lewis speaks with Phyllis Zagano in a wide-ranging discussion about the Church, the upcoming synod, the role of women, and the meaning of synodality. In particular, they discuss her article on the upcoming Synodal assembly, “The secret synod,” and her most recent book, “Just Church: Catholic Social Teaching, Synodality, and Women,” which is entering into its second printing with Paulist Press.

Phyllis Zagano, PhD, has lectured throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Her many awards include the 2014 Isaac Hecker Award for Social Justice from the Paulist Center Community in Boston. Her groundbreaking work on women in the diaconate led to her appointment in 2016 to the Pontifical Commission for the Study of the Diaconate of Women.

Links:

Phyllis Zagano

https://sites.hofstra.edu/phyllis-zagano/

Just Church - Dr Phyllis Zagano (Paulist Press)

https://www.paulistpress.com/Products/5653-5/just-church.aspx

The secret synod | (RNS Column) National Catholic Reporter

https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/guest-voices/secret-synod-thats-happening-rome

Roman Catholic Church to discuss women deacons at Pope Francis' synod in October - Newsday

https://www.newsday.com/long-island/religion/woman-deacons-catholic-church-synod-xfpqylff

Advocacy for Women Deacons by Alum Phyllis Zagano, a World Expert, Goes before Global Vatican Gathering | Bostonia | Boston University

https://www.bu.edu/articles/2023/women-deacons-advocacy/

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Mike Lewis interviews Fr. Ivan Montelongo, one of six non-bishop voting delegates from the United States who will be taking take part in next month’s Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome. Fr. Ivan is a priest of the Diocese of El Paso, Texas, ordained to the priesthood in 2020. He is a Canon Lawyer and is a graduate of Mundelein Seminary. This summer he was named both Judicial Vicar and Vocations Director for the Diocese of El Paso.

Fr. Ivan speaks about his life and vocation, his expectations for the Synod, and his views on the way the Synod is presented by the media. Keep Fr. Ivan in your prayers!

https://wherepeteris.com/interview-with-synod-delegate-fr-ivan-montelongo/

Fr Ivan has offered to let viewers contact him via email with their thoughts and questions about the synod. Send him an email at imontelongo @ elpasodiocese . org (remove spaces).

DESCRIPTION WPI Perspectives is a YouTube and podcast series brought to you by Where Peter Is. Join us for thoughtful interviews with theologians, clergy, journalists, scholars, and ordinary Catholics. We delve into the topics at the heart of contemporary Catholic life. From social justice to Church history, deepen your understanding of the Catholic world. “WPI Perspectives” is your next essential listen. Subscribe today!

Mike and Dominic return for another discussion of important topics in and around the Catholic Church.

Notes:

(1) Pope Francis visited the French port city of Marseille, on Friday and Saturday. The second-largest city in France is considered a multiethnic and multifaith melting pot. We discuss the highlights of the trip and the pope’s comments on the flight back.

Links:

- Pope Francis visits Marseille as anti-migrant views grow in Europe https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/pope-francis-visits-marseille-anti-migrant-views-grow-103402835.

- French media shine spotlight on Pope’s Marseille visit. https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-09/pope-francis-france-media-coverage-day-one-marseille.html.

- Apostolic Journey to Marseille: Press Conference on the return flight

https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/speeches/2023/september/documents/20230923-marsiglia-voloritorno.html

- Pope Francis: 'Marseille’s welcome is a message to Europe' https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2023-09/pope-francis-apostolic-journey-marseille-inflight-press.html

- In France, pope slams 'alarmist propaganda' that fuels fears of migrants https://www.ncronline.org/vatican/vatican-news/france-pope-slams-alarmist-propaganda-fuels-fears-migrants.

(2) The controversy surrounding Fr. Marko Rupnik

Links:

- Timeline: What we know about former Jesuit Marko Rupnik’s alleged abuse—and the questions that remain | America Magazine

https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/06/22/marko-rupnik-abuse-timeline-245537

- Women who say they were abused by a onetime Jesuit artist denounce an apparent rehabilitation effort | AP News

https://apnews.com/article/vatican-jesuit-abuse-artist-marko-ivan-rupnik-2bc494b3c624cb3a657ba0598c8a29ee

- Rome questions treatment of Marco Rupnik, a prominent artist expelled by Jesuits due to abuse allegations | America Magazine

https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2023/09/19/rupnik-jesuits-diocese-rome-excommunication-report-246111

- Is Pope Francis protecting Marko Rupnik?

https://international.la-croix.com/news/letter-from-rome/is-pope-francis-protecting-marko-rupnik/18386

(3) The latest on the Bishop Strickland situation in Tyler, Texas

ABOUT THE DEBRIEF

Intro Episode: https://youtu.be/LevSkGFqq4U

A weekly show where we dive deep into the news, topics, questions, and controversies facing the Catholic Church today. Hosted by Dominic de Souza, founder of SmartCatholics, posing questions to Mike Lewis, editor and cofounder of Where Peter Is. We bring you commentary, analysis, and context on tough questions that the Church is facing. Whether you’re a devout Catholic, a curious seeker, or just interested in the news and happenings in the Church, join us for The Debrief. When it comes to news and controversies in the Catholic Church, stay curious, informed, and engaged.

WHERE PETER IS

Visit Where Peter Is.com to read articles, commentaries, and spiritual reflections by and for faithful Catholics who support the mission and vision of Pope Francis. https://wherepeteris.com

SMARTCATHOLICS

The conversation is brought to you from SmartCatholics.com, the free online community for millennials, creators, and learners. Join our private WherePeterIs group to ask questions, share insights, and suggest topics for next time. https://smartcatholics.com

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This week on the debrief, Mike and Dominic discuss

1) Silence, communication & the synod

2) Archbishop Fernandez and ideological Catholics

3) The “Strickland Watch” in Tyler continues

Summary

1) Media access and transparency are becoming key topics as we approach next month's synodal assembly. Vatican journalists and synod watchers are expressing concerns that keeping the proceedings inside the synod hall private (which has been the tradition) will have the effect of keeping the faithful in the dark about what's happening at this pivotal event in the Church.

2) The reactions to recent intervies granted by Archbishop Victor Fernandez reveal ideological mindsets on both the right and the left.

Links:

- “New doctrine chief does the media rounds” by Mike Lewis, Where Peter Is

https://wherepeteris.com/new-doctrine-chief-does-the-media-rounds/

- “The Pope & the Americans” by Massimo Faggioli, Commonweal Magazine

https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/american-church-francis-burke-chaput-faggioli-reactionaries

3) Media reports circulated last week saying that Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas would be asked to step down. Additional media reports followed that Strickland has said he will not step down voluntarily. If he does say no, what happens next?

ABOUT THE DEBRIEF

Intro Episode: https://youtu.be/LevSkGFqq4U

A weekly show where we dive deep into the news, topics, questions, and controversies facing the Catholic Church today. Hosted by Dominic de Souza, founder of SmartCatholics, posing questions to Mike Lewis, editor and cofounder of Where Peter Is. We bring you commentary, analysis, and context on tough questions that the Church is facing. Whether you’re a devout Catholic, a curious seeker, or just interested in the news and happenings in the Church, join us for The Debrief. When it comes to news and controversies in the Catholic Church, stay curious, informed, and engaged.

WHERE PETER IS

Visit Where Peter Is.com to read articles, commentaries, and spiritual reflections by and for faithful Catholics who support the mission and vision of Pope Francis. https://wherepeteris.com

SMARTCATHOLICS

The conversation is brought to you from SmartCatholics.com, the free online community for millennials, creators, and learners. Join our private WherePeterIs group to ask questions, share insights, and suggest topics for next time. https://smartcatholics.com

DONATE

Consider becoming a Patreon sponsor for Where Peter Is. Your generosity will help us continue to bring valuable content to you and enhance the quality of this show. https://www.patreon.com/where_peter_is