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Monsignor Eric R. Barr, STL is a Roman Catholic priest of the Diocese of Rockford, Illinois. In his 35 years of priesthood, he has been n pastor, principal, teacher, college professor, Vicar for Clergy, Chancellor, and Vicar General. He is a former associate editor of the Diocesan newspaper and an award winning, best selling novelist and non fiction author. He speaks on Celtic Theology and Current Catholic Issues.

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SHEPHERDS THROWING PRIESTS TO THE WOLVES--MISTAKES OF THE...

So they lawyered up. That was the first mistake the bishops made... read more

BROADWAY SONG BECOMES HONG KONG ANTHEM

A Broadway song has unexpectedly taken a prominent place in the real... read more

NEW AGE AMAZON SYNOD DOCUMENT PORTENDS DISASTER

Anybody remember the BILLY JACK movies from the early 1970's? As a... read more

MISTAKES OF THE BISHOPS--PART ONE

The U.S. Bishops had an unimpressive week at their biannual meeting. That... read more

NO HARD HAT BIRETTAS--THE CHURCH HAS FAILED AGAIN!

NO HARD HAT BIRETTAS? THE CHURCH HAS LET US DOWN AGAIN. Picture... read more

WHAT IN THE WORLD IS CARDINAL BURKE DOING?

What in the world is Cardinal Burke doing? What can he and... read more

SUMMER OF SCANDAL II--IN HELL WE'LL BE IN...

Great bluegrass song out called "In Hell I'll Be In... read more

D-DAY: THE FADING GLORY OF VALOR

On the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, the governmental elites, the ordinary folks,... read more

SINNERS WHO DO GREAT THINGS

And no one lived happily ever after. That's what I got out... read more

WELCOME TO THIN PLACES

Welcome to the newest Catholic blog on Patheos. It's called "Thin Places". ... read more

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