The Vacancy of the Holy See

Answering the Objections to the Sedevacantist Position
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

CMRI's Theological Position: The Holy See is Vacant

Consecrating Bishops Without Papal Mandate
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

Declaration of Archbishop Ngo-Dinh-Thuc
by Archbishop Thuc

    Reflections on the Life of Archbishop Ngo-Dinh-Thuc
    Compiled by the Staff of The Reign of Mary

    The Episcopal Consecrations Conferred by Archbishop Thuc
    Compiled by the Staff of The Reign of Mary

Fr. O’Reilly on the Idea of a Long-Term Vacancy of the Holy See
by John Daly (revised and edited by John Lane, October 1999)

Historical Precedents for Consecrating Bishops During Vacancy of the Holy See
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

The Papacy
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

Pope Pius XII: After Fifty Years
by Rev. Fr. Benedict Hughes, CMRI

Quotes from Theologians, etc., on Sedevacantism
Compiled by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

Sede Vacante (On the Anniversary of the Death of Pope Pius XII)
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

Sedevacantism
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

Sedevacantism: The Only Logical Answer
by Rev. Fr. Benedict Hughes, CMRI

Perpetual Successors in the Primacy
Rev. Fr. Martin Stepanich, O.F.M., S.T.D.

What Would Happen Were a Pope to Become a Heretic
by St. Robert Bellarmine

 

Moral Theology

Cremation: May a Catholic who provides in his will to have his body cremated receive the Last Sacraments and Christian burial?

Cremation: Instruction of the Holy Office

Cremation? Not for Catholics
by Fr. Benedict Hughes, CMRI

Friday Dinner with Non-Catholics

Natural Family Planning, On the Question of
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

Ordinary or Extraordinary Means: The Sad Case of Terri Schiavo

Papal Blessing In Articulo Mortis, The

Use of Morphine (and “Recreational” Drugs), The

Séances (Is It Lawful to Assist at Spiritual Séances?)

Traditional Catholic Dogmatic Theology

Attendance at Una Cum Tridentine Latin Masses
by Rev. Fr. Martin Stepanich, OFM, STD

The Betrayal of Christ’s Mystical Body
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

Baptism of Blood and Desire
From the Teachings of Popes, Councils, Fathers, Doctors, Theologians

Bishop Carmona’s Defense of His Acceptance of Episcopal Consecration
by Bishop Moises Carmona

Campos Defection, The
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

Children Who Die Without Baptism
by St. Alphonsus Liguori

Conciliar Church Says Jews Need Not Convert to the Catholic Faith

Comments on Mike Duddy’s Article on the Eucharistic Form of Consecration
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

Commentary on Patrick Henry’s “Petition for Spiritual Help”
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

Concerning Baptism of Blood and Desire
by St. Alphonsus Liguori

The Doctrinal Errors of the Second Vatican Council
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

The Ecumenical Movement: Did Pope Pius XII Condone Ecumenism?
by Rev. Fr. Joannes Heyne

The Errors of "Pope" Francis Compared with Past Church Teachings

Exposé of Dignitatis Humanae
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

The Holy Ghost and the Church
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

The Infallibility of the Catholic Church
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

The Last Days / False Ecumenism
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

The Liturgical Changes of Pope Pius XII: May a Catholic Reject Laws Promulgated by a Legitimate Pope?
by Rev. Fr. Dominic Radecki, CMRI

The Looming Canonization of John Paul II
by Rev. Fr. Benedict Hughes, CMRI

Matter and Form of the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, The
From the Catechism of the Council of Trent

Multiplicity of Words: Why Do Modernists Publish Such Lengthy Writings?
by Rev. Fr. Benedict Hughes, CMRI

The New Practice of Dialogue: The Apostolic Spirit Destroyed by Vatican II
by Rev. Fr. Benedict Hughes, CMRI

Non Habemus Papam (On the Election of Benedict XVI)
by the Very Rev. Fr. Casimir Puskorius, CMRI

On the Oath Against Modernism
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

On Papal Infallibility and the Crisis in the Church Today
by Rev. Fr. Noel Barbara

Pope" Francis Doublespeak: Denial of Hell
by Rev. Fr. Benedict Hughes, CMRI

Primer on Infallibility

The Question of Jurisdiction
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

Rome’s Ecumenical Celebrations for the Millenium
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

The Spirit of St. Patrick vs. Spirit of Vatican II
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

Traditional Priests, Legitimate Sacraments
by Fr. Anthony Cekada

Vatican II Decrees Compared to Past Church Teachings

Vatican II “in the Light of Tradition”?
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

Vatican II's “Liberty of Perdition”
by Rev. Fr. Johannes Heyne

What Must Be Believed by Catholics
by St. Vincent of Lerins

The Blessed Virgin (Mariology)

Actual Grace
by Fr. Messias Coelho

The Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
by Sister Mary Agatha, CMRI

Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
by Fr. Messias Coelho

The Divine Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

Ever a Virgin: Church Teaching on the Perpetual Virginity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
by Fr. Benedict Hughes, CMRI

Fatima: Diamond of Hope
by the Very Rev. Fr. Denis Chicoine, CMRI

The Green Scapular: Our Lady's Sacramental for Conversion
by Sister Mary Agatha, CMRI

Necessity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and of Devotion to Her
by Fr. Brendan Hughes, CMRI

Our Lady of Guadalupe: A Photographic Mission
by Howard Earp

Our Mother of Perpetual Help: History and Significance of the Miraculous Icon
by Sister Mary Agatha, CMRI

Wonders of the Brown Scapular
by Fr. James McGilloway, CMRI

Why Catholics Honor the Blessed Virgin
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

The Traditional Latin Mass and the Sacraments

The Sacraments in General

Traditional Priests, Legitimate Sacraments
by Rev. Fr. Anthony Cekada

Baptism

Being a Godparent: A Grave Honor, But Also a Grave Responsibility
by Very Rev. Fr. Casimir Puskorius, CMRI

Baptism of Blood and Desire
From the Teachings of Popes, Councils, Fathers, Doctors, Theologians

Children Who Die Without Baptism
by St. Alphonsus Liguori

Concerning Baptism of Blood and Desire
by St. Alphonsus Liguori

The Holy Eucharist / The Mass

Comments on Mike Duddy’s Article on the Eucharistic Form of Consecration
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas

Response to Mike Duddy’s Open Letter
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas

The Consecration at Mass, the Priesthood and Celibacy
by Very Rev. Fr. Casimir Puskorius, CMRI

Invalidity of the Novus Ordo Missae

Is the Latin Mass Back?
by Rev. Fr. Dominic Radecki, CMRI

Matter and Form of the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, The
From the Catechism of the Council of Trent

Pope St. Pius V’s Decree: Quo Primum

Traditional Priests, Legitimate Sacraments
by Fr. Anthony Cekada

Why the Latin Mass?

Matrimony

Annulments in the Conciliar Church
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

Looking for a Future Spouse
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

Natural Family Planning, On the Question of
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

Nuptial Blessing, The
by Paula Storm

Penance

Necessity of General Confession for a Convert Baptized Conditionally
From Cases of Conscience from The Casuist, (Joseph F. Wagner Publishers, NY, 1906)

Holy Orders

The Holy Priesthood
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

Consecrating Bishops Without Papal Mandate
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

Historical Precedents for Consecrating Bishops During Vacancy of the Holy See
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

The Consecration at Mass, the Priesthood and Celibacy
by Very Rev. Fr. Casimir Puskorius, CMRI

Traditional Priests, Legitimate Sacraments
by Fr. Anthony Cekada

Extreme Unction / Last Sacraments

Preparing the Home for a Sick Call

Papal Blessing In Articulo Mortis, The

Issues of Interest to Traditional Catholics

A Grave Omission: The Conciliar Church’s Utter Failure to Enforce Moral Standards
by Rev. Fr. Benedict Hughes, CMRI

Betrayed Again by False Shepherds: Bishops Fund Pro-Abortion, Pro-Gay Groups
by Sr. Mary Agatha, CMRI

The Da Vinci Code: A Blasphemous Distortion of History

The Divine Mercy Devotion: why Did the Holy Office Ban It?
by Rev. Fr. Benedict Hughes, CMRI

Harry Potter is Dangerous for Both You and Your Children
by the Very Rev. Fr. Casimir Puskorius, CMRI

False Devotions: Dangers for Pious Souls
by Rev. Fr. Benedict Hughes, CMRI

In Response to Stephen Heiner's Articles by the Most Rev. Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI
     My Thoughts in Regard to the Una Cum Issue
     CMRI Part 2: Corrections and Answers to Objections

Magnificent Prayers, Yes — Magnificent Promises, No
by the Very Rev. Fr. Casimir Puskorius, CMRI

New Age, New Religion
by Rev. Fr. Benedict Hughes, CMRI

Response to SPLC's accusation of Anti-Semitism
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

The Spiritual Life

Attend Mass with Greater Devotion
by Rev. Fr. Dominic Radecki, CMRI

Conformity to the Will of God
by Rev. Fr. Dominic Radecki, CMRI

False Devotions: Dangers for Pious Souls
by Rev. Fr. Benedict Hughes, CMRI

Why Must We Suffer
by Rev. Fr. Benedict Hughes, CMRI

Catholic Family Life

The Enthronement of the Home to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
by Rev. Fr. Gregory Drahman, CMRI

Harry Potter is Dangerous for Both You and Your Children
by the Very Rev. Fr. Casimir Puskorius, CMRI

How Strict Should I Be?
by Rev. Fr. Gabriel Lavery, CMRI

How to Consecrate a Child to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

The Large Family
An Address of Pope Pius XII

Natural Family Planning, On the Question of
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

The Role of the Mother in the Family From The Teachings of Pius XII on Marriage and the Family
by Sister Paulette Huber, Ad.PP.S.

Stranger, The

Teaching Prayer to Children in Their Formative Years

Vocations

Convent Stereotypes

Religious and Priestly Vocations
by Bishop Mark A. Pivarunas, CMRI

Vocation: A Call to Serve God

“Come, Follow Me...”
by Very Rev. Fr. Casimir Puskorius, CMRI

The Church and Science

The Case of Galileo Gailei

The Human Stem Cell Controversy