Ranjith

Today, the NLM came into possession of a personally signed letter from the Holy Father to Archbishop Ranjith, dated June 16, 2009, where he notes not only the importance of the pastoral mission Ranjith is about to undertake in his home country of Sri Lanka, he also clearly expresses his thanks to Ranjith for the work he accomplished as Secretary of the CDW, noting his "competence" and "fidelity" in the exercise of that role.

Benedict to Ranjith: "Sincere Thanks" for Fidelity and Competence in CDW Role 2009

Benedict to Ranjith: "Sincere Thanks" for Fidelity ...

Bridge Building and Sacred Music 2009

Benedict to Ranjith: "Sincere Thanks" for Fidelity ...

On the Movement of Archbishop Malcolm Ranjith 2009

Benedict to Ranjith: "Sincere Thanks" for Fidelity ...

Pontifical Mass and Canons Regular of St. John Cantius on EWTN July 1st 2009

Benedict to Ranjith: "Sincere Thanks" for Fidelity ...

The Roman Empire, the Early Christian Martyrs and a Thought about the Martyrology 2009

It was known that the replacement for Ranjith had to be an Anglophone: after various candidatures coming from Australia, Ireland and the Roman Curia itself had failed because of vetoes opposed to each other, in the end the American theologian in service to the former Holy Office was chosen.

Rumour Watch: DiNoia To Succeed Ranjith As CDW Secretary? 2009

Benedict to Ranjith: "Sincere Thanks" for Fidelity ...

New Caecilia page 2009

Thus writes, in the letter to the priests which accompanies the provisions of the Cardinal, the Provicar General, Msgr. Gabriele Cavina, citing a text of Msgr. Malcolm Ranjith, Secretary of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments [NLM note: probably his preface to Bishop Athanasius Schneider's book Dominus est.].

Cardinal of Bologna Restricts Communion in the Hand 2009

Benedict to Ranjith: "Sincere Thanks" for Fidelity ...

Report from Chicago 2009

Benedict to Ranjith: "Sincere Thanks" for Fidelity ...

Priestly Ordinations in Wigratzbad 2009