Category Archives: Ecclesiology

Whose Church Is It Anyway?

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

In the Catholic tradition, the followers of Jesus are referred to as The Body of Christ, The People of God, The Faithful, The Flock, and the Church(ecclesia). In some cases,these nomenclatures have been around as long as or before those … Continue reading →

Posted in Church History, Ecclesiology, Newest Posts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Whose Church Is It Anyway?

Posted on March 25, 2023 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

Understanding the origins of the various concepts and titles for the community of disciples. In the Catholic tradition, the followers of Jesus are referred to as The Body of Christ, The People of God, The Faithful, The Flock, and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Church History, Ecclesiology | Leave a comment

The Problem of Catholic Clerical Culture

Posted on April 24, 2022 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

Clerical Culture Among Roman Catholic Diocesan Clergy  By Voice of the Faithful  https://www.votf.org/ For the complete paper/article go to: https://www.votf.org/page/clericalism-reality-and-concerns/18094 “Many Catholics are unaware of the extensive consequences of the clerical culture in which priests and the hierarchy spend most … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecclesiology | Leave a comment

“Is the Catholic Church at all interested in listening?”

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

What one priest learned from listening to transgender Catholics James F. Keenan Jesuit Fr. James F. Keenan is Canisius professor at Boston College, where he is vice provost for global engagement and director of the Jesuit Institute. by James F. … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholic Teachings, Ecclesiology, Morality | Leave a comment

Is Catholicism Resistant to Change?

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

Will the World Wide Catholic Synod change anything in the Catholic Church? Melissa Wilde, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Pennsylvania wrote in The Conversation, https://theconversation.com/the-catholic-church-resists-change-but-vatican-ii-shows-its-possible-102543  “When Pope John XXIII announced the council in 1958, there was no real crisis … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecclesiology | Leave a comment

Fellowship or “Followship”

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

Cults, Tribes, and True Communities Humans have a proclivity to ban together for many reasons. Being part of a family, tribe, group, or community is a very natural part of being human. The reason for belonging to such groups can … Continue reading →

Posted in Ecclesiology | Leave a comment

Pope: Christian freedom leads to welcoming people and cultures

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.
Posted in Ecclesiology | Leave a comment

Vatican Council II: An Insider’s Diary

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

My Time after the Council Part 4 Executing the Council leads to an execution! by Dr. Anthony Massimini, Ph.D. Preparing to Return to Philadelphia    A week or so after Kennedy’s visit, I defended my dissertation and was awarded my Doctor’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Church History, Ecclesiology | Leave a comment

Vatican Council II: An Insider’s Diary

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

My Time at the Council Part 3 The First Session Ends, Pope John Dies Behind the scenes accounts of being a “periti” or theological advisor to the Cardinal Archbishop of Philadelphia, then a private viewing of Pope John’s body laid … Continue reading →

Posted in Church History, Ecclesiology | Leave a comment

Vatican Council II: An Insider’s Diary

Posted on September 5, 2021 by Dr. Ernie Sherretta, D. Min.

My Time at the Council Part 2  The Council in session by Anthony, Massimini , Ph.D.         Progressives vs. Conservatives    On October 13, 1962, Vatican II started its official work.  The day was short and dramatic. The council fathers took … Continue reading →

Posted in Church History, Ecclesiology | Leave a comment