Dec

6

Frequency of the Extraordinary Form

December 6, 2009 | 1 Comment

Q: I am confused about the permission given by our Holy Father regarding the celebration of Mass using the Tridentine rite (the extraordinary form). Can a parish substitute for all daily Masses throughout the week the “Tridentine form” instead of the “ordinary form”? I understand Sunday Masses must be of the ordinary form, with perhaps [...]

Jul

8

Motu Proprio Ecclesiae Unitatem

July 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Given below is an English-language translation from the Italian of the Apostolic Letter “Motu Proprio data” of Pope Benedict XVI, “Ecclesiae unitatem”. The document concerns the structure of the Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia Dei” which deals with questions involving the Society of Saint Pius X and which as of now becomes dependent upon the Congregation for [...]

Sep

14

Pope: Letter on 1962 Missal Aimed to Aid Unity

September 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Benedict XVI’s letter paving the way to a broader use of the 1962 Missal — which came into effect one year ago today — is an effort to make everyone feel at home in the Church, he says.
The Pope explained this today when he addressed French bishops gathered with him in Lourdes to mark the [...]

Sep

12

Pontiff Denies Claim 1962 Missal Is a Regression

September 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

An allowance for the celebration of Mass according to the 1962 Missal is in no way a return to the past, but rather an expression of pastoral concern, says Benedict XVI.
The Pope affirmed this today en route to France; he gave a brief press conference on the plane, answering four questions previously submitted by the [...]

Jul

7

“Summorum Pontificum” One Year Later

July 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Father John Zuhlsdorf Analyzes Its Effects
By Annamarie Adkins
Benedict XVI’s letter “Summorum Pontificum” on the traditional form of the Mass has sparked an increased interest in the Latin-language liturgy, especially among priests, says an expert on liturgical translations.
Father John Zuhlsdorf, a former employee of the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei, is a noted authority on both liturgical [...]

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