Bishop of Owensboro crushes people who desire the Traditional Latin Mass, but it’s not his fault! It’s someone else’s fault!

What’s with the bishops of Kentucky?

Remember.  It is always about the people who want the traditional Mass.

DIOCESE OF OWENSBORO

McRaith Catholic Center I
Office of the Bishop
Rev. David Kennedy
Immaculate Conception Parish
‘112 S. Day Street
Earlington, KY 42410

Dear Fr. Kennedy, Thank you for the opportunity to discuss the celebration of the Mass according to the Roman Missal of 1962. I have reviewed my correspondence with the Holy See from 2023 where it was indicated: If after this period of time, you wish to renew the permission you will need to send us a further relatio along with your request. This relatio should contain details of the number of participants at these Masses and it should recount the steps which have been taken to lead the faithful who are attached to the antecedent liturgy towards the celebration of the liturgy according to the liturgical books reformed by decree of the Second Vatican Council and which form the unique expression [Which is only held by the liturgically and historically ignorant.] of the lex orandi of the Roman Rite – As I am unable to demonstrate that this condition has been met, [fetch towels] I have no standing [fetch a basin] to request an extension of the Holy See’s instruction, and I am directing you to not celebrate the Mass according to the Roman Missal of 1962 after June 30, 2026. [In private?  Just him?]
I know [PROOF?  Gratis asseritur gratis negatur.] that in some dioceses the faithful who have shown a preference for the Mass celebrated in Latin have accepted the Novus Ordo Mass celebrated in the Latin language. I trust that between now and July 1, 2026, you can obtain the appropriate Missal of Paul VI in Latin. [Put your money where your mouth is and buy it for them and then come and say it yourself… if you can pronounced three words in Latin in order.] I will grant the singular permission[“permission” is only needed where the bishop is tantamount to a bully] to offer this Mass ad orientem. [So… you permit him to follow the rubrics in the Latin Missal? How generous.]
As we discussed I have permitted nearly a year to pass beyond reception of this consent from the Holy See. I did this in recognition of the death of Pope Francis. I allowed the continuation of the traditional Latin Mass after the election of Pope Leo XIV to see if he would reconsider the matter of the Mass offered in parish churches. After more than a year, and the January Consistory of the College of Cardinals in which they specifically chose not to review Traditionis custodes [fetch a pitcher of water] I feel obligated as bishop to act in accord with the direction of the Holy See. [pour the water over my hands]
For the faithful who may object to this directive you may certainly refer them to me, but please make clear that I am acting in accord with my promise to the Pope, the Bishop of Rome. [towel, please] I am grateful for your ministry to this small and unique community. And I assure you of my prayers for them [I’m sure they believe that] and for you and I kindly ask that you all pray for me.

Sincerely in Christ,

Most Reverend William F. Medley

Bishop of Owensboro

Oh, just say the Novus Ordo in Latin.

It’s enough to make even the partially informed weep with frustration.