Final Update from the Synod in Rome

by | Nov 3, 2012 | Ralph Martin

The Synod ended yesterday with a beautiful closing Liturgy in St. Peter’s Basilica that Pope Benedict XVI presided over. I was asked to announce the Glorious Mysteries of the rosary, in English, as the rosary was recited before Mass began, and do the first...

Pope Benedict XVI honors Sr. Ann Shields

by | Jul 25, 2012 | Ralph Martin

Dear Friends in Christ, We just learned that the Holy Father has awarded Sister Ann Shields the Benemerenti Medal in recognition for her service to the Church. News of the award was made by the Most Rev. Earl Boyea, Bishop of Lansing, on the Diocese of Lansing...

Final Rome Update

by | Jun 20, 2011 | Ralph Martin, Uncategorized

Through a Providential series of events I was able to defend my doctoral dissertation the evening before we needed to leave Rome. Thanks be to God. The defense went well. Mission accomplished. Back in the US. More later! Thanks for your prayers and support. The...

Update # 4 from Rome

by | May 14, 2011 | Uncategorized

We’re overdue for an update, but it’s been pretty busy. So, rather than wait until I can give “all the details,” here’s some! 1. For several days leading up to the Beatification of John Paul II, there really weren’t many people out...