"THE CHURCH NEEDS SAINTS - NOT REFORMERS..." Bishop Rifan, 11/19/05

The Northeastern Regional Conference was sponsored by ten chapters of UVA: UV Berkshires, Boston, Brooklyn, Bronx, Cape Cod, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Rochester, Syracuse, and Westchester. These ten chapters also bought His Excellency Bp. Rifan a new pontifical ring which was presented to him by Fr. Santos at vespers on Friday.

The conference weekend was a truly a blessed experience for all who attended. The speakers gave insightful and inspiring talks, and all of the liturgies were incredibly beautiful, including the pontifical High Mass, which was celebrated from the throne with the permission of Bishop Tobin of Providence. The weekend would not have been possible without the kind permission of Father Santos of Holy Name of Jesus Church, who opened his church and school for the events. A special "thank you" is extended with much affection to Allen Maynard, host of the conference and president of UV RI and also to his wife Wendy and her crew who did a wonderful job of providing food for the attendees.

Wednesday, September 21, 2005

Speakers


BISHOP FERNANDO RIFAN
On 28 June 2002 Pope John Paul II appointed Bishop Rifan as Superior of the St. John Mary Vianney Apostolic Administration of Campos, Brazil with permission to use the traditional rite exclusively. Bishop Rifan was consecrated a bishop in the traditional rite by Prefect of the Congregation for Clergy, Cardinal Castrillon-Hoyos, on 18 August 2002.



FATHER JOSEPH WILSON
Father Joseph Wilson is an Associate at St Luke’s Church, Brooklyn. A popular retreat master, Father is also a mission speaker, lecturer, columnist for Crux News, contributor to Fidelity, Homiletic and Pastoral Review, Christian Challenge, and The Wanderer. He serves as chaplain for Legatus in Manhattan.



FATHER THOMAS KOCIK
Fr. Tom Kocik is a priest in the diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts. He is the author of "The Reform of the Reform" (Ignatius Press 2003), and "Apostolic Succession" Alba House (1996).

FRA FREDRIK CRICHTON-STUART
Fra Freddy has had a long history of support for the traditional Latin Mass: he first joined Una Voce Scotland in 1996, becoming secretary in 2000. In 2002, he became Councillor and Senior Vice-President FIUV – and now in October 2005 he has been elected to the Federation’s highest office: President.

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