Category Archives: Universae Ecclesiae

Revising and updating the 1962 Missale Romanum

Posted on 19 September 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Sandro Magister at Chiesa has in interesting piece about the activity of the Holy See.
Here is a little bit of what he offered.
VATICAN CITY, September 19, 2011 – “The activity of the Holy See” is a hefty volume that gives … Continue reading →

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When diocesan priests choose to use exclusively the Extraordinary Form. Fr. Z rants, a lot.

Posted on 8 September 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Our friends at Rorate have an interesting piece, which you should read in toto over there.
Here are some salient points.
Can one be a diocesan priest and
celebrate the traditional Mass exclusively?
A true motivational example
[We [Rorate] consider this to be one of … Continue reading →

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Diocese of Great Falls-Billings issues amazing document about Benedict XVI’s Summorum Pontificum

Posted on 4 September 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

UPDATE:
There has been a change to the document. Read THIS.
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ORIGINAL POST:
I thought this sort of thing over, and long in the past.
A reader sent me a copy of and link to a document issued by His Excellency Most Rev. … Continue reading →

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Archbp. Conti of Glasgow tells people not to kneel to receive Holy Communion

Posted on 30 August 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I wrote about the GIRM for the USA and standing or kneeling for Communion here.
From CNA:
Scottish archbishop tells Catholics not to kneel for communion
By David Kerr
Glasgow, Scotland, Aug 30, 2011 / 12:56 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The Archbishop of Glasgow, Scotland … Continue reading →

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TLM in D. Madison, WI: a growing minority

Posted on 25 August 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the Madison State Journal:
Growing number of Catholics push for return to Latin Mass
DOUG ERICKSON | derickson@madison.com | 608-252-6149
Ellie Arkin doesn’t speak Latin, so upon entering Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Madison on a recent Sunday, the 21-year-old UW-Madison student … Continue reading →

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Houston: Extraordinary Form PARISH to be established by Card. DiNardo

Posted on 23 August 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Speaking of Houston, I just noticed that our friends at Rorate posted this.
For your Brick by Brick file.
Wonderful news for the faithful of the largest city in the great state: a full Parish, exclusively dedicated to the Traditional Roman Liturgy … Continue reading →

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WYD and the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite

Posted on 22 August 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Via Eponymous Flower and Messa in Latino comes something from World Youth Day not covered by the mainstream Catholic media.  And one must ask why that is.
My emphases:
Traditionalist Bishops [Not the SSPX bishops. Bishops with actual faculties and authority.] Celebrate … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Getting permission for Extraordinary Form in a parish

Posted on 24 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader (edited):
I have a friend whose priest performs the extraordinary form of the mass, but was only able to get it on Wednesday mornings. He does the ordinary form in a very traditional manner.
He said that it was … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Extraordinary Form “vigil” Mass on Saturday afternoon or evening?

Posted on 12 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Is it permissible to have a Extraordinary Form Vigil Mass on a Saturday evening?
Yes, I believe it is.  I believe so… again… I believe so.
Permission to say Holy Mass in the evening was granted before the 1962 Missale … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Pastor threatened by bishop after making liturgical changes

Posted on 1 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
We were very recently assigned a new priest, and he has only finished his second week at our church. He wanted to make some changes that would put us more in line with the new liturgical movement.
These changes … Continue reading →

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