Tag Archives: GIRM 160

Bp. Thomas Doran (D. Rockford) on kneeling for Holy Communion… heh heh…

Posted on 29 September 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In this last week’s edition of The Wanderer, we read a reprint of a column by Most Rev. Thomas Doran, Bishop of Rockford.  I believe it was originally on the site of the diocese on 2 September 2011.
My emphases and … Continue reading →

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What Does GIRM 160 for the USA Really Say?

Posted on 24 June 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

When the new English translation of the Roman Missal is released, it will sport a new translation of the GIRM, the General Institution/Instruction of the Roman Missal.
There are, of course, adaptations for the USA and other Anglophone regions.
As it happens, … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: In the USA is it against the law to kneel for Communion?

Posted on 28 August 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I know this may seem a bit odd, but  I was hoping to get your perspective on the U.S. GIRM 160, which states:  "The norm for reception of holy Communion in the dioceses of the United States is … Continue reading →

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