Ecclesia hodie -Dominican Catholic Church News

[Papal States]

Carentania questions collecta

Opinion piece in La Gazette Dominiquaine by P. Deruelle

Carentania acts surprisingly against the ‘collecta’, a long tradition within Christianity. “The Catholic Church seeks to expand its financial influence by urging its followers throughout Europe to donate while vowing to accept Carentanian law that registers the Church as non-charity organization - making it impossible for Carentanian citizens to heed the call”.

Indeed, the church is a non-charity organisation, the Church is the Temple of the Holy Spirit, the rock in the rough sea, the gate to heaven, the mother of all Christians. Due to the responsibility given by Christ, the Church has to fulfil four tasks: worship, gathering, evangelisation and good works.

Each Christian shall give to support these good works –within each branch of the ecumenical Church, truly inspired by the gospel. A Catholic shall in the first place support the Catholic charities, but has a responsibility towards every call upon him to relief suffering in this world. The government of Carentania is against a world where people share and give.

Carentania is firstly interfering in ecclesiastical affairs. The matters of the Catholic Church are firstly to be handled by the Holy See in communication with the local bishops. Secondly, Carentania is interfering in the very personal life of its citizens. The Carentanian nation dictates the way of life and spending of its members.

We see this often happen: a government that creates an atheist society has only one reason to do so. The only purpose is to get rid of the Lord and replace Him with the state. The communist state is the sacred state. Everyone has to worship it, and its leaders.

We read in the gospel: ‘but you, you do not know who you worship’. Indeed, the Carentanian government do not know what they worship: trough the sacred state they worship inequality and the loss of freedom.

Archaeologists discover remains of early church in Anbat

Remains of an early Christian church are found in the city of Jbail in the Fares Governorate, Anbat. Archaeologists of the Phezzan University of St. Peter believe this goes back to the Christian missionaries. More research can lead to a better understanding of the early centuries of Anbati Christianity. The Centre de l’étude de l’histoire Catholique (CehCa), an independent organisation but highly subsidised by the Holy See and l’Université Catholique Dominiquaine (UCD), is prepared to cooperate if the University of St. Peter agrees. The CehCa is well know and has primarily access to the archives of the Holy See. It has itself built an enormous archive and documentation centre about all aspects of Catholicism in Europe.

Financial issues to be discussed in Wiese

The Dominican Catholic Church in Wiese is tax-exempt. Now the Holy See has made the proposal to the Primate of Wiese to discuss the following matter:
- Can the tax-exemption be used for those works if those works are done by a third party? So building companies can lower their proposed prices, making it easier for local churches to start new projects. The Wiese Church will commit itself to make a large investment. The Holy See is especially prepared to support financially those projects that intend the conservation and restoration of the patrimonium.
- The wages for employees as cleaners, musicians, assistants, etc: can there be a tax cut for those wages as well? The church will commit itself to create jobs firstly for those who are unemployed for several years.

The Holy See urges all Wiese Catholic institutions to be very prudent in financial matters and to cooperate at all times with secular services. If asked for, all documents must be showed to the tax offices. A clear and transparant financial policy will create a situation of mutual respect and understanding and at the end will keep it possible for the government to preserve these benefits.

 

[Rheinbund]

Aussenministerium
Trier, Eiffelland

The way the Carentanian government is acting against the Church is indeed a clear case of oppression. I would be a good idea for the Carentanian government to reconsider its decisions on this matter.

Graf Matthias von Seydewitz, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Vice-Chancellor

 

[Socialist Commonwealth]

Foreign Affairs Commission

There is no action against the church here, this is a matter of the church being affected by laws resulting from the economic situation and system of the Workers' Republic of Carentania. We will try to clarify the situation to avoid any further confusion and put a stop to hasty and unjustified condemnations.

Carentania operates a post-monetary economy. Citizens of this country have access to goods and services without the need for money or trade. In return, their own labor force is made available to the society as a whole, in the form of the goods they produce or the services they provide in their respective professions.

To avoid exploitation of this system and therefore exploitation of the many by a few individuals, we have restrictions on the possibility of trade, especially with foreigners. This includes a complete ban on the export of products by private citizens, may these products be rationed or not. To allow for vacations to countries with a monetary system, Carentanian citizens have the right to a yearly "travel fund", a set amount of foreign currency.

Both money from the travel fund, as well as rationed goods - but not unrationed ones - can be given as donation by Carentanian citizens to foreign organizations. In the case of goods, the Commissariate for Economic Planning will include the good in the years exports and try to sell it on the international markets, while turning over the currencies gained this way to the organization the donation was intended for.
However, only organizations classified as charitable under Carentanian law can be the target of such donations. This comes for several reasons, including the fact that the process of interaction between post-monetary and monetary economies generates a large amount of work-intensive beuraucracy, as well as the need to prevent the financing of Mezhist terrorism which has plagued Carentania in the past and continues to be a menace to the health and security of our citizens.

Said system is the result of direct democratic decisions and we wish for the European politicians to respect that.

 

[Confederal Republics]

Archaeologists discover remains of early church in Anbat

Remains of an early Christian church are found in the city of Jbail in the Fares Governorate, Anbat. Archaeologists of the Phezzan University of St. Peter believe this goes back to the Christian missionaries. More research can lead to a better understanding of the early centuries of Anbati Christianity. The Centre de l’étude de l’histoire Catholique (CehCa), an independent organisation but highly subsidised by the Holy See and l’Université Catholique Dominiquaine (UCD), is prepared to cooperate if the University of St. Peter agrees. The CehCa is well know and has primarily access to the archives of the Holy See. It has itself built an enormous archive and documentation centre about all aspects of Catholicism in Europe.
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Governorate of Fares
Office of Education and Culture

The Jbail site is presently under administration of our office with the consent of the Ministry of Education and National Heritage, and it is a joint archaeological project between our two offices and the University of St. Peter. In the interests of advancing academic learning we have decided to allow CEHCA archaeologists to take part in the excavation of the Jbail site as guests of the Governorate of Fares.

Regards,
Mr. Fouad al-Ghazi,
Director

 

[Confederal Republics]

The Sovereign and Independent Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ in Anbat
The Cathedral Seat of Phezzan

In sympathy and understanding to the Dominican Catholic Church I have, as a representative of the community of Christians in Anbat and in the overseas Seats of our Church and in full understanding with the Council of the Church, decided to denounce the actions of the Carentanian atheist and their agenda of what can only be interpreted as trying to prevent the work of the Dominican Catholic Church in Carentania.

Indeed, it is valid to consider the actions undertaken by the Carentanian government as actions against all Christians and all Christian churches. Therefore, I strongly urge the Carentanian government to work in the interests of creating a more permissible environment for the Dominican Catholic Church and all other creeds.

His Holiness Mikheil III

 

[Socialist Commonwealth]

Commissariate for Foreign Affairs

The Carentanian government is in no way able to overrule decisions made by the All-Workers Congress. If the Catholic Church wishes for the legal situation around donations by Carentanian citizens to foreign organizations to be changed, it will have to find Carentanian citizens who can submit a proposal for an alternative solution to the next AWC session in June 2010.

 

[Papal States]

Special collecta ordered by Pope

Pope Marcus Clemens II orders a special collecta for the needs of the Oltremaren refugees. The fund will be used to cover all costs and to organise full accommodation for these people.

The Pope himself has called upon al catholics to be generous. 'In this time of lent, we can express our committement to the Lord by supporting our brothers and sisters in need. Evil itself has swapt these innocent people away from their rightfull lands. We cannot compensate the losses, mentaly and financially, but we can try to bring some peace".

If a country has taken in refugees, they must be asked if they want to reunite with their fellow citizens in the Papal States. If they wish to do so, they wil be granted full citizenship in the Papal States.

A signed document has to be handed over to the local bishop if one chooses to stay in they country that is at this moment hosting the refugee. It means he or she declines the opportunity to receive full rights of a Papal States citizen.

Just today the Congregation for the Saints has made public the proces of canonization of Pope Innocentius V has started. This Pope was the first to officially excommunicate all followers of the Oltremaren herracy.

 

[Papal States]

The Congregation for the Clergy has called Cardinal Desmond Rakuul, Archbishop of Nouveau Port to Dominici, after a statement he made in a local paper. His remarks on democracy do not seem to be the problem, insiders suggest it is the same sex marriage that urges the Cardinal to the Holy See.

The same Congregation has announced it will 'invest enormously in a new missionary project, bringing relief for soul and body for many'. This new 'missionary wave' includes the foundation of new churches and thebuildng of schools, hospitals and so on. It is clear this initiative focusses on less developped areas of the world.

 

[Papal States]

Church leaders to elect new pope

Several candidates named

In the streets of Dominici, rumours are growing fast. Names circulate, the wildest suggestions are made and money is put on bets: who will be the next leader of the Church and the Papal States? We bring some of the most mentioned names together.

The first oneis Jean-Michel Rochambeau. Born in Mormant, Rochambeau (Montellimar) 26 june1936, he attended Collège André-Grasset from 1947 to 1955, and then studied at the Grand Séminaire de Rouen. He was ordained a priest on May 24, 1961. In 1965 he earned a diploma in social ministry in Lille, Montelimar. On April 14, 1982he became auxiliary bishop of Valmy, and was consecrated on June 29 of that year.
He was appointed archbishop of Valmy and Primate of Montelimar on March 17, 1990 and granted the title of Cardinal; and later appointed First Chair of the Majesty's Privy Council by King Philippe V. A well educated man.

Another name that is heard frequently is Jean Louis Tauran. He was born on 12th August 1949 in Belmont; Bishop of Nantes (1981 - 1999), Archbishop of Paris (1999 - 2005). He was appointed president of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments (2005 - present). A quiet worker, with many friends in Dominici. His family is of humble origins and he was born in a small village three miles east of Nantes. Ordained a priest in 1974 - at the age of 25, he has devoted his life to the work of God. Throughout the 1970s, he was incharge of the hospital patronized by the, then, Bishop of Nantes. His views could be considered mixed. On some matters he is conservative on others surprisingly liberal. He is opposed to gay marriage but supports birth control. Opposed to abortion yet supports stem cell research, that having to do with his own stint as the hospital administrator.

Bishop Arsenie Daniel is the strongest figurehead for the 1,500,000 catholics in Gorno-Altai. He is open minded and reached orthodox churches a hand when both theirs and Catholics places of worship suffered from the destruction campaign coordonated by the fascists. He was jailed 15 years by the fascists as they feared him for his ability of gathering people for peace and respect. When the fascists lost power he was appointed bishop and became a leader for the catholic minority who is also respected by the orthodox majority. A strong figure who appeals to the Catholic minorities troughout the world.

A native of The Papal States, Vincent Tattiglia is 74 years old. His family moved to Ascalon when Tattiglia was 16, because they had fallen in love with the quite desert community of Ashkalon. Tattiglia attended Ashkalon Catholic School For Boys from 6th grade all the way to 12th grade, and was ordained after finishing seminar studies. When he turned 56 he was appointed Archbishop of Ashkalon. A strong figure as well, but in an other way. He is a very materialistic man, but tries to hide it. He also hates when people do not do as he says, has a very commanding personality, and intimidates even the strongest of inviduals. These characteristics makes him popular amongst Catholics who have criticised the latter pope for hhis soft approach of politics.

A last name that is heard often these days in salons and terasses is the Archbishop of Pressburg, Rudolf Cardinal Schmid, born in Wiese. Wiese, a strong catholic nation, can according to some, deliver only a strong Pope. Especially in diplomatic mattes both the Papal States and the Church can benefit, is said.

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[Papal States]

Another name that has appeared amongst the clery in Dominici is Cardinal Alexandre Renard, Archbishop of Bordèu and Primate of Aquitania.

Born Nov. 3 1941 in Dax, Gascogne to Jerome and Madaline Renard and was orphaned on Aug. 16 1942when his partents were killed in a Freiheit bombing raid on the city. Placed in the orphanage at the St. Mary's convent in Charleville, it was here where Renard was raised schooled with many other war orphans. At the age of 14, he was accepted at the Templar School of the Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ where, upon graduation he was awarded the rank of Aspirant in the Grand Ducal Army.

Though qualified to enter the Templary Military Academy, in 1960, Renard entered the Royal Seminary of St. Bernard in Bordèu and earned his doctorate in theology. He took his perpetual vows as a member of the Order of Christ's Templar Friars and Preachers on 2 October 1969, and was ordained to the priesthood on 22 June 1972.

Renard served as prior of the Templar priories of Le Puy and Bordèu, and later provincial of the Province of Guyenne. He was also professor of fundamental moral theology at the Royal Catholic Institute of Bayonne before being called to teach the same subject at the Royal University of Bordèu, where he held the chair in fundamental moral theology from 1994 to 1997.

On 20 March 1997, Renard was appointed bishop of Langon by Pope Marcus Clemens II and received his episcopal consecration on the following 30 April by the Primate of Aquitania, Cardinal André Quélen, Archbishop of Bordèu.

On 10 November 2004, Pope Marcus Clemens II chose Renard to replace the retiring Cardinal André Quélen as Archbishop of Bordèu and Primate of Aquitania. On March 1, 2005, Renard was created a Cardinal by the Pope.

Conservative, very supportive of Church doctine. As he was raised in an orphanage from an infant until his teens, he has been a advocate of such institutions and has been credited with improvement of living conditions and a the increase of adoptions in the parishes and dioceses where he served, and when he became Primate, he used his greater influence for improvement throughout Aquitania.

His passion as an educator is almost as great as he has worked closely with both primary and secondary educators and has even been a advised the Grand Duke on both subjest on many occasions.

The holy fathers of the church will start gathering next sunday. The whole world looks foreward to the events in Dominici in the coming days. It is sure that several clergymen re in the running and voting will be held after discussion.

 

[Papal States]

Que vive le pape, Stephanus IV!

The conclave has chosen Cardinal Alexandre Renard to succeed Marcus Clemens II as leader of the Catholic Church and the Papal States.

Renard, 69, has been primate of Aquitania since 2004. He has been ordained priest in 1972, after earning a doctorate in theology.

Seen his background, orphan at 9 months old as his parents were murdered in a bombing, the new elected pope shall be interested in peace and wealth for all in this world.

Nevertheless, due to his conservative theological background, it is expected he will stress out the important guidelines in true catholic faith and morals.

The official services of installation will take place next sunday in Dominici.

Major changes in the administration of the Holy See can be expected in the near future.

The Holy See asks all catholics to pray for our new pope Stephanus IV.

 

[Yombantu]

People's Ministry of Foreign Relations

Though we may have our different beliefs, we applaud the Papal States for continuing the spread of spirituality everywhere. Yombantu wishes the best of luck and a long healthy life to Cardinal Renard as the new leader of the catholic church. We are certain the catholics in Yombantu will be pleased by thbeir new dirigent.

 

[Lorraine]

His Royal Majesty, King Charles V, sends his reguards to His Holiness, Stephanus IV, may his reign be long and full of great success. His Majesty will also travel to Dominici for services of installation next sunday.

Jean Renee Sebastian, chavi
Private Secretary to His Royal Majesty, Charles V Francois Vaudémont, King of Lorraine

 

[Papal States]

Stephanus IV today officially is sworn in as pontifex of the Papal States. It is tradition the new elected pope meets the 12 abbots in private within three days after the conclave finnishes. Thereafter they join in the 'Christus regnat'-room.

Each of them recognise him as ruler and pledge loyalty towards him. He then confirms his protection and gives the land back to the abbeys. The abbots rule now over this land as sovereign masters, only the pope stands above them. They receive all legislative and jurisdictional powers.

Stephanus IV has directly appointed a new secretary. The secretary is the direct link between the pope and all congregations. They all report to the secretary, the secretary reports to the pope. As the abbots as wel report dirctly to the secretary, it makes it responsable for internal affairs.

Friedrich von Sensenhorst, member of a noble family from Wiese, was chosen to step in this function. Stephanus IV has immediately granted him the title of cardinal and bishop of Decapolis with titular church St.-Appolonia in Dominici. The abbots recognised all powers of Cardinal von Sensenhorst.

This service normally is only attended by the pope, secretary, abbots and 24 witnesses.
It was the desire of Stephanus IV that this official event was broadcoasted on the radio. It is the first time people of the Papal States actually heard their ruler being sworn in.

In Dominici and the whole Papal States flags are out, pictures of Stephanus IV shown in the windows, together with pictures of the beloved Marcus Clemens II.

 

[Großlausitz]

His Majesty's Ambassador to the Papal Court

It's my utmost pleasure to convey His Holiness Pope Stephan IV the due congratulations by His Royal Highness the Prince Regent, His Majesty's Government on behalf of the people of Franken.

May His Holiness be an inspiration to His subjects and the Holy Mother Church.

 

[Papal States]

Inauguration speech of Stephanus IV

Brothers and sisters,

It is with great dignity I accept the task you have delivered to me trough the cardinals assembled in the conclave.

Our Church today faces some great challenges. I name some of them.

How can a Catholic live his life according to his consience? A world where Catholics are confronted with atheïsm, with moral issues, with science that involves deciding about life and death, with politics that on occasions or every day rejects the fundamental principles of our faith?

Catholics are part of a world where there is an enormous gap between rich and poor, between those who have and those who have nothing. But all are slaves of a world where economics direct everything, where the god of money has replaced the real brotherly love and devine mystery.

With all modern communication we have, we are not able to reach all members of our world to tell our story, to let them know the true Lord. We are, despite all science, not able to solve differences between people, etnical groups and nations.

Decolonisation hasn't brought wealth, democracy hasn't brought equality. Poorer nations are still directed by multinationals, their peoples are not liberated but suffer in every day life. The wealthy part of our world rushes, so much they rush away from the true values of family and faith.

I also reach a hand to our brothers in the faith. All Christians are confronted with the same world. In spite of our differences, we can and must come closer together to face these challengess.

But most of all, brothers and sisters, the biggest challenge is to streghten our faith. No faith can do less damage than a weak faith. True faith is daily displaided by giving the Lord and our neighbour the place they deserve.

Marcus Clemens II has called upon a new evangelisation. May this work continue today, in our Church, our family, our neighbourhood, our nation and our world.

Dominici, day of St.-Cleophas
Stephanus IV
First day of our pontificate

 

[Sheridan]

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

We are overjoyed that the new Pope has been inaugurated. We are also overjoyed that he is willing to accept and fix the problems facing the Church today.

Sincerely,
The New Archbishop of Ashkalon
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Father Dominic Basil

 

[Cakistan]

United Emirates of Cakistan
Ministry of External Affairs

The United Emirates of Cakistan and His Majesty Shah Karim III send warmest congratulations to His Holiness Pope Stephan IV upon his election as Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church.

Signed,
Mr. Achmed Abdullah al-Sar
for His Excellency Minister of External Affairs Orhan Abd Nasir

 

[Rheinbund]

Schloß Charlottenburg
Kanzleramt
Trier, Eiffelland

It is good to see that The Church has a sheperd again. May God and Wisdom lead Pope Stephanus IV during his reign. Our congratulations.

King Albrecht IV
Graf Matthias von Seydewitz, Chancellor

 

[Serenierre]

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September 26, 2010​

To see a new Vicar of Christ elected by yet another conclave is truly a sight of comfort for myself, my family and the Kingdom of Belmont. May God, in his Supreme Wisdom, guide His Holiness Pope Stéphane IV through his reign. It is my hope that I shall see His Holiness soon speaking to the Church's followers in Paris.

Yours sincerely,

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