This and that - late June 2011

Random Fact-of-the-Day: A Solemn Requiem Mass was sung for the repose of the soul of Gilbert Keith Chesterton at Westminster Cathedral 75 years ago today (27 June). Read more from the National Catholic Register.

The Vatican has released a number of preview photos on news.va ahead of the official site launch on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, 29 June. Take a look and sign up for notification by email when the site becomes available. Who thinks the Holy Father will be tweeting soon? Who said the Church wasn’t “relevant”?

The Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul also marks 60 years of priestly ordination for the Holy Father. Saint Paul Seminary in St. Paul, MN is holding 60 hours of Eucharistic Adoration. More information can be found in the University of Saint Thomas BulletinToday article.

The Holy Father will celebrate Mass for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, conferring the pallium on a number of bishops. The Mass booklet also recognizes the Holy Father’s anniversary. On a musician’s note: Palestrina’s Missa Papae Marchelli will be sung. Glorious.