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Former British prime minister Tony Blair has converted from Britain's established church, Anglicanism, to Roman Catholicism.
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Blair: A Catholic Deacon?
Source: The Hermeneutic of Continuity Regular Guy Paul and Fr. Tim Finigan are reporting that Tony Blair - who hasn't even converted to Catholicism yet - is already talking about being ordained as a Deacon of the Church. Read more here. Via Pro Ecclesia. I think he would make a great Catholic and pray that he converts soon. As for a deacon, the Holy Spirit must be moving in him - he's got the fire!
Thursday Basics
Optional Memorial of Blessed Damien de Veuster, priest Today in Catholic History: 1310 In Paris fifty-four Knights Templar were burned alive. History Highlight of the Day: 2007 - British Prime Minister Tony Blair announces his June resignation after ten years in office. Birthdays: 1899 - Fred Astaire , American dancer and actor (d. 1987) 1911 - Bel Kaufman , American author 1933 - Barbara Taylor Bradford , English writer 1955 - Chris Berman , American sportscaster 1958 - Rick Santorum , U.S. Senator 1960 - Bono , Irish singer ( U2 )