Twirp, a less common spelling of “twerp.”
Noun.
: a silly, insignificant, or contemptible person
Bishop Bonny is clearly a:
Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Non mittendus cánibus! Unless you're in Switzerland.
From the Sequence for Corpus Christi written by St. Thomas Aquinas.
Ecce panis Angelórum, Factus cibus viatórum: Vere panis
fíliórum, Non mitténdus cánibus.
Behold the Bread of Angels, For us pilgrims food, and token Of the promise
by Christ spoken, Children's meat, to dogs denied.
Unless you live in Dioces of Chur, the oldest diocese in Switzerland, having been erected in the 5th. century.
Bishop Bonnemain: No Excommunication For People Who Shared Eucharist With Dogs
Tuesday, 28 April 2026
What Pope Leo XIV should have said to Mrs. Sarah Mullaly
Hello, Sarah. Lovely to see you here. I’ve met many laywomen, but that dress you’re wearing could start its own comedy show! Perhaps you’d have more fun heading home, whipping up a batch of cookies for the grandkids, and then treating your husband to a deluxe foot rub. Oh, and about those murdered and martyred ancestors of yours, the cathedrals stolen and the destroyed monasteries...but first, let's talk about your immortal soul.
From Pope Leo XIII:
On the Nullity of Anglican Orders - Papal Encyclicals
Pope John Paul II:
Ordinatio Sacerdotalis (May 22, 1994)
Monday, 27 April 2026
Immaculata Herb Farm
Immaculata Herb Farm, a Land Ministry led by Edane and Stephen Hotchkiss, is dedicated to cultivating herbs for teas and skincare. Each spring, seeds are planted, with some herbs requiring close care and others flourishing with minimal attention, maturing anywhere from 40 days to 40 years. Originally a tree nursery founded by Stephen’s grandfather, the farm has been in the family for generations, inspiring Stephen’s deep connection to nature and his creation of products that embody peace, love, and healing. Edane, a devoted tea enthusiast and practitioner of the Urasenke tradition, hosts tea ceremonies that invite guests to engage mindfully with the land. As a holistic esthetician, she crafts skincare inspired by the beauty of God’s creation. Together with their team, they grow herbs, produce small-batch goods, and offer spa services, herb walks, tea ceremonies, and retreats.
https://immaculataherbfarm.com/?ref=VOX
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
New bishop for the Diocese of London in Canada!
Date: April 21, 2026 at 6:34:08 AM EDT
Subject: Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Daniel Miehm as the
new Bishop of London
His Holiness, Pope Leo XIV, announced today that he has accepted the resignation of Bishop Ronald Fabbro and appointed Most Rev. Daniel Miehm to be next Bishop of the Diocese of London. He will serve as the 11th bishop of the Diocese. Bishop-designate Miehm is currently serving as the Bishop of the Diocese of Peterborough, an appointment he has held since 2017. Bishop Fabbro has served as the Bishop of London since 2002 and offered his resignation prior to his 75th birthday in 2025 in accordance with the requirements of canon law.
Comments from Bishop Miehm
“With gratitude to God for many blessings over these past nine years as the Bishop of Peterborough, I now prepare to embrace a new responsibility in my ministry. I feel humbled to be called by the Holy Father to serve the Church as the Bishop of London. I am grateful to the Holy Father for his confidence in me, especially as I follow in the footsteps of Bishop Ronald Fabbro, who has given such stellar leadership in the Diocese of London, and to the Church in Canada. It gives me both encouragement and consolation to know that he will continue to reside in the diocese, and I pray that he may continue to enjoy good health as he enters retirement.
"I look forward to serving the people of the Diocese of London, and to working collaboratively with the clergy, consecrated men and women and lay members of the faithful. I know that I will be assisted in this important work by a very dedicated and able Diocesan pastoral and administrative staff as we move forward together.
"In this Easter season, as the Church celebrates the resurrection of Christ, we are invited to deep faith, trust in God, and hope in the promise of new life. It is in such a spirit that I embrace this new chapter in my continued service to the Church. I ask your prayers for me, for all those I have served in Peterborough and for those whom I will meet and serve in my Episcopal ministry in the Diocese of London.”
Words of welcome from Bishop Fabbro
“The people of the Diocese of London join in thanking God for this appointment and will welcome Bishop Miehm warmly. I've known Bishop Miehm for many years and am confident that he will be a good shepherd to the faithful of the Diocese. He comes to us with a wealth of experience as Bishop of Peterborough. He is a strong, compassionate leader with outstanding pastoral instincts and the wisdom to guide our Diocese into the future. Under his episcopal leadership, the Diocese of London will be in very capable hands.
"I am profoundly grateful for the countless blessings I
have received during the 24 years I have served as Bishop of this Diocese and
will continue to pray for the faithful of the Diocese in my retirement. I join
with all of you in our prayers for Bishop Miehm. May God grant him good health
and many years of fruitful ministry, and may he be a good and faithful shepherd
to the people of this Diocese."
Biography of Bishop Daniel Miehm
Bishop Daniel Miehm was born in 1960 in Kitchener, Ontario. After studies at St. Jerome's College, University of Waterloo and St. Augustine's Seminary in Toronto, he was ordained to the Priesthood on May 6, 1989, at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Hamilton.
Bishop Miehm served as a Priest in the Diocese of Hamilton from 1989 to 2013. During his ministry, he served as Associate Pastor at St. Francis Xavier Parish in Stoney Creek and the Cathedral of Christ the King in Hamilton, as Pastor at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Hamilton and St. Ann Parish in Ancaster. During this time, Bishop Miehm also served as a member and representative on various Councils in the Hamilton Diocese. From 1996 to 2012, he served as Judge and Defender of the Bond on the Toronto Regional Marriage Tribunal. In June of 2012, he was appointed Founding Pastor of St. Benedict Parish in Milton where he was ministering at the time of his episcopal ordination.
After exemplary service as a priest he was ordained a bishop on May 7, 2013 and served as an Auxiliary Bishop in the Diocese of Hamilton. Following his appointment by Pope Francis, Bishop Miehm was installed as the 13th Bishop of the Diocese of Peterborough on April 19, 2017.
Bishop Miehm holds a Master's of Divinity degree from St.
Augustine's Seminary and a Licentiate in Canon Law from the Angelicum
University in Rome.
On a national level, he serves the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) as a member of the Permanent Council and as co-chair of the Hindu-Catholic Dialogue. For nine years, he was the CCCB bishop liaison to Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry.
Provincially, Bishop Miehm sits on the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario (ACBO) Executive as a Councillor, and he chairs the Education Commission. He is also bishop liaison to the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association.
Until the time of Bishop-designate Miehm's installation, Bishop Fabbro will serve as the Apostolic Administrator of our Diocese, and so priests are asked to continue using his name in the Eucharistic Prayer until the time of the installation of the Bishop-designate.
Let us pray for Bishop-designate Miehm, the faithful and
clergy of the Diocese of London, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, our local
Church and the Diocese of Peterborough while they await the appointment of a
new bishop.
Friday, 17 April 2026
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