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The Apostolate in Los Angeles will be joined by the Most Rev’d Athanasius Schneider, auxiliary bishop of Astana, Kazakhstan (underneath Russia). We will also be joined by our FSSP District Superior, Very Rev’d Gerard Saguto, several FSSP seminarians, and, of course, our chaplain, Fr. James Fryar.
On Tuesday, June 28th, at 6:00 pm, he will speak on the crisis of faith in the world today ($10 ticket required) and then preside at Solemn Vespers in the ordinary form (Latin and English). A reception in the church hall will follow. Copies of his book Dominus Est—It Is the Lord! will be available for purchase.
On June 28, Bishop Schneider will give a presentation entitled "The immutability of the Catholic Faith and the crisis of the Faith in the world today," followed by Solemn Vespers and a reception in the church hall.
Bishop Schneider warned against a culture of fear in the Church, encouraging respectful dialogue and asserting Catholics’ right to address unjust criticism, especially from the Pope, without being silenced or intimidated.
In March 2016, Bishop Athanasius Schneider visited Hungary, lectured at the Newman Center, celebrated a traditional High Mass, met government officials, and blessed religious sites, promoting Catholic teaching and tradition.
Bishop Schneider preached that the Cross is essential to Christian life. Citing Newman and Vianney, he highlighted suffering's spiritual value, urging the faithful to embrace daily crosses as paths to holiness.
On Wednesday 24th February at 8 pm, there will be sung Compline, Sermon and Benediction, as part of our Lenten exercises. The preacher will be His Lordship Bishop Athanasius Schneider, of Astana, Kazakhstan.
Bishop Schneider will address clergy in Warrington, stressing Christ’s central role in liturgy and evangelization, opposing liturgical practices that diminish God’s presence, as detailed in his book Dominus Est.