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Fr. Timothy Johnson

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A Traditional Catholic Priest, validly and licitly ordained, incardinated legally and canonically in the Diocese of Fargo, and in good-standing with my Local Ordinary (Bishop) on active assignment at a rural Tri-Parish. I can provide honest and balanced answers to questions on topics pertaining to Traditional Roman Catholicism of the Latin Church (Councils of Trent and Vatican II)and a lot about the Eastern Catholic Churches, including the Sacred Liturgy, Sacred Scripture, Church History, the use of the Latin language, the tradition of Sacred Music, and current events in the Catholic Church from a traditional, historical and balanced perspective.

Experience in the area

I have been ordained a Roman Catholic Priest since June 2001.

Organizations

Knights of Columbus; Church Music Association of America (CMAA)

Education/Credentials

Ordained Priest, 02 JUN 2001; Ordained Deacon, 27 JAN 2001; MA - Dogmatic/Systematic Theology; MDiv - Professional Degree from Seminary; 2-Years formation with Canons Regular of Premontre including studies and experience in Sacred Liturgy, Chant, Latin, Sacraments, Spirituality. BA - Scholastic/Thomistic Philosophy; BA - Liberal Arts; AA - General Studies.

Past/Present Clients

I serve 3-small, rural Parish Communities in Easter North Dakota
I converted to the Roman Catholic Church in 1981, at the age of 15. Over the years I have done work as an organist, cantor, and choir director for the Latin Rite (English & Latin) Mass (Liturgy of the Eucharist), and even for the Hours of the Divine Office. I have worked as a cantor for a Melkite Byzantine Catholic Church. Presently my pastoral and administrative duties as a Catholic Priest do not allow me as much time as I used to have to devote to Sacred Music; but for my weekend Masses and Solemnities within my Tri-Parish, I offer High Sung Mass in English. Weekday Mass is typically Low Mass (recited Mass) in English, though on occasion I will offer the "Tridentine Mass" in Latin, which I usually offer on my "Day Off", as well. And now, in light of the "Motu Proprio" by his Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI placing the extraordinary usage of the Roman Rite back into the mainstream of the Catholic Church, I have been offering a regularly scheduled SUN, 2:00 PM Tridentine Latin Mass with a community of the faithful that has a stable existence.

What do you like about this subject?

I have developed a great love for the beauty of holiness in the sung expression of the Sacred Liturgy in the historic Latin Church.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I hope to share my own research and experience with those who are looking for the truth of principles and actual facts behind Roman Catholic Church teaching and practice.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Sadly many polemics against the Catholic Tradition are supercharged, coming both from the ultra far-left as well as the ultra far-right.

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Recent Answers from Fr. Timothy Johnson

2011-11-07 mortal sin:

Hi, Michael:    Thanks for the question.  I would have to say that the Catechism means something grave that is freely chosen, as among different options available.  I don't think the Church wishes to delve

2011-10-25 General Confession:

Hi, again, Michael:    I can tell by your concerns that the only way you will be able to resolve this scruple within yourself is to just go ahead and make a general confession in a time, place, and circumstance

2011-10-25 General Confession:

Hi, Michael:    I will try to answer your questions as best I can.  My only comment on some of the general atmosphere you describe regarding the confessions sounds unfortunate to me... While I can understand

2011-10-24 predestination:

Hi, don:    Yes... The question of predestination is a big one of a lot of speculation over the many centuries.  One must always make proper and careful distinctions: In Catholic Teaching, there is no

2011-10-21 Salvation:

Hi, Chris:    Thanks for the question.  You also included a lot of commentary and statements that were not questions as such; but I will briefly comment on some of them.  I would look more deeply into

 

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