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Did Bishop Trautman Even Read the What the Pope Wrote?!

Published: July 12, 2007, 10:27 pm

Tags: Liturgy, Christianity, Catholic, Pennsylvania, Stupidity, Donald Trautman, Motu Proprio, Summorum Pontificum

If you thought the diocese of Pittsburgh's memo about Summorum Pontificum was bad, you ain't seen nuthin' yet. Check out this nonsense from Erie: The recent apostolic letter of Pope Benedict XVI on widening the use of the liturgical books of 1962 is prompted by his desire to reach out to those Catholics in schism because of their

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Memo to Pittsburgh Priests on Motu Proprio

Published: July 11, 2007, 4:17 pm

Tags: Liturgy, Christianity, Catholic, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Benedict Xvi, Motu Proprio, Summorum Pontificum

The ink on Summorum Pontificum was barely dry before officials for the diocese of Pittsburgh sent out a memo that "rewrite[s] what the pope actually said in the motu proprio", making it essentially moot here. Following is the controversial section. In parishes where a group of faithful attached to the previous liturgical tradition

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2007 Brentwood Firecracker 5K

Published: July 5, 2007, 7:18 pm

Tags: Series, 2007 Running, Personal, Race, Pittsburgh, Running, Pennsylvania, Wptc

This entry is part 6 of 6 in the series, 2007 Running. On July 4th, I volunteered for and ran in my first Brentwood Firecracker 5K. It was very well organized, especially considering how large it was (~1300 runners). Registration went smoothly, the race started on time, there was plenty of food (and beer!), and the door prizes were well worth

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2007 Us Too Fathers' Day 10K

Published: July 5, 2007, 7:10 pm

Tags: Series, 2007 Running, Personal, Race, Pittsburgh, Running, Pennsylvania, Wptc

This entry is part 5 of 6 in the series, 2007 Running. Well, this year's Us Too Fathers' Day 10K wasn't entirely as bad as last year's (which, BTW, seems worse in hindsight than it did at the time). It wasn't great, either. Pros: It was a lot cooler than last year. The walkers started at different time and

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History of Latin Mass in Pittsburgh

Published: July 27, 2007, 2:43 pm

Tags: Liturgy, History, Christianity, Catholic, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The Pittsburgh Catholic has a decent surface-level summary of Pittsburgh's Latin mass community. Latin Mass has history in Pittsburgh Diocese "…[T]he Diocese of Pittsburgh formed a committee in early in 1989, and the celebration of Mass in Latin was reintroduced in the diocese on June 11, 1989, at two locations: the Duquesne

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Autism Heroes - Pennsylvania House Legislators

Published: July 16, 2007, 4:16 am

Tags: Autism Disorder, Pennsylvania, Autism Heroes

Heroes - the Pennsylvania House of Representatives legislators who passed WITHOUT OPPOSITION a bill to require private and state coverage of autism care. Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Require Autism CareAssociated Press

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Man Sells Over $4000 In Consoles He Never Had

Published: July 31, 2007, 12:54 am

Tags: Gamer Life, Auction Sites, Consoles, County Prosecutor, Ebay Sellers, Electronic Game, Game Rush, Game Systems, Grand Jury Report, Nintendo Wii, Pennsylvania Illinois, Playstation 3, Selling Systems, Sparks, Story States, Story Traces, Tabloids, Warren County Ohio

from three states Pennsylvania, Illinois and Minnesota those six buyers forked over $4,214.18 to Sparks, officials say. Via Game Rush ---Related Articles at Gaming Today:Blizzcon Sells Out Faster Than a Rolling Stones ConcertSoul Calibur IV Gets A Boob JobThe 10 Worst Selling Consoles EverThe Making of LEGO Star WarsA Small

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Detractors were once I-80 toll backers

Published: December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm

Tags: Pennsylvania News

Two Pennsylvania congressmen trying to block the state's attempt to toll Interstate 80 voted for federal legislation in 1998 that authorized pilot programs to toll interstate highways -- and specifically referenced I-80 as a potential project.

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Court discards suit disputing state bonuses

Published: December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm

Tags: Pennsylvania News

Commonwealth Court on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit filed by Harrisburg activist Gene Stilp that claimed $3.65 million in staff bonuses given by state legislative leaders during the 2005-06 session were illegal.

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Greater Erie YMCA members lose free swimming lessons

Published: December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm

Tags: Pennsylvania News

The YMCA of Greater Erie no longer will offer free swimming lessons to members starting this fall, and officials blamed the decision on the new minimum wage and higher energy costs.

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Shameless Plug for Self and Club

Published: August 1, 2007, 2:16 pm

Tags: Personal, Running, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wptc

Pennsylvania Track Club, for which I am recruiter and membership committee chair, has a new website. It's not quite complete, but I think I've gotten it to the point of being usable. Many thanks go to Nina Ehmer, the previous webmaster, for all the work she did on the old site. For the curious: The Western Pennsylvania Track

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Fanhouse Power Rankings: Pennsylvania 500

Published: August 2, 2007, 7:14 am

Tags: Denny Hamlin, Dennyhamlin, Pennsylvania 500, Pennsylvania500, Pocono Raceway, Poconoraceway

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Collapse adds urgency to Pa. debate

Published: December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm

Tags: Pennsylvania News

The Minnesota bridge collapse stirred political discourse Thursday over Pennsylvania's plan to raise nearly $1 billion a year for badly needed repairs and maintenance of roads and bridges.

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Ex-boyfriend charged with attempted murder in Mercer County

Published: December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm

Tags: Pennsylvania News

A Louisiana man accused of abducting, raping and attempting to kill his former girlfriend in Mercer County was arraigned on charges Thursday.

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Off-duty Lawrence County officer faces several charges

Published: December 31, 1969, 7:00 pm

Tags: Pennsylvania News

An off-duty police officer exposed himself and wielded a knife in a bar, police in Lawrence County said.