Category Archives: discipline

This question is an open theological question; it is not a matter of doctrine. The Magisterium has not decided the question as to whether or not canonizations are infallible. It is the opinion of the majority of theologians that canonizations … Continue reading →

My first point is that the answer to this question is not settled doctrine. The Magisterium has infallibly taught that Jesus did not give his Church the authority to ordain women to the priesthood (or the episcopate, since a bishop … Continue reading →

This post from Fr. Z. has some good insights into the conflict between the SSPX and the Holy See, including Pope Benedict XVI’s view on reconciliation between the SSPX and the Church. An SSPX priest talked about the Pope and … Continue reading →

The Church has two types of authority: 1. spiritual authority (the teaching authority, called the Magisterium) 2. temporal authority The doctrines of the Church are Her teachings. Infallible doctrines are called dogmas. But the Church also has disciplines, in addition … Continue reading →

The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend fired a non-Catholic teacher at a Catholic school for attempting to use IVF to become pregnant. I agree that she should have been fired, because she agreed, as an employee, to abide by certain … Continue reading →

The recent document from the CDF concerning the LCWR is here: Doctrinal Assessment of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious [PDF] A related statement from Cardinal Levada, Prefect of the CDF is here. And the comments of the USCCB are … Continue reading →