2007 News
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September 2, 2007
In one of the most one-sided articles I've read on Summorum Pontificum, Pamela Podger of the Roanoke Times does a great job of interviewing a slew of priests and novus ordo faithful who are against the incease in Latin Masses. Pulling directly from the liberal playbook, she cites the lack of priests and fabricates the lack of parishioner interest. Fortunately she made her whole article a link to her e-mail address which will hopefully draw a large and tempered response.
Area priests see little demand for Latin Mass
September 6, 2007
In a shocking bit of good news, the first new American Catholic university since the release of Summorum Pontificum has announced plans for a Latin Mass. Notre Dame has scheduled the special Mass on Sundays at 8:00 AM, although not in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
Notre Dame To Offer Latin Mass in the Fall
September 8, 2007
Another member of the secular press, Bruce Deitrick Price of the American Chronical, has come out in favor of the Latin Mass even though he is not Catholic. Bruce argues that the educational value of Latin could further improve the education at private schools and he points out some of the benefits of children learning a second language. To put it in his own words, I believe the Pope's decision is a great opportunity, both for spiritual enlightenment and educational advances.
A Letter to the Pope: How To Do Latin Right
September 12, 2007
Many new parishes are announcing Latin Masses around the September 14th launch date specified in Summorum Pontificum. This article in the Nashua Telegraph does a good job of covering the story and not the spin. The strangest part is in the end when they get in to a discussion about what makes for a liberal or conservative Catholic.
City church to offer Latin Mass verbatim
September 18, 2007
More positive stories are making their way out through Catholic news distributors. In a recent CNS article John Thavis quotes Cardinal Castrillon Hoyos on many aspects of Summorum Pontificum. Most importantly Hoyos describes the ability to have a Latin Mass in any parish as clearly a right of the faithful.
Vatican cardinal urges respect for people's right to Tridentine Mass
September 25, 2007
A good article with great quotes: They were saying, "let's turn out the lights and meditate," and I was saying, "when are we going to get to church teachings?" and It's not all about language, I like the contemplative periods of silence. It gives you time to reflect on things. They also cover some of the interesting statistics from Ecclesia Dei.
City church to offer Latin Mass verbatim
September 28, 2007
More news of new Latin Masses in churches that haven't seen Latin or incense since Vatican 2. This article accurately picks up the number of post-Vatican 2 children who also have an afinity for the Old Mass. They quoted one of the young attendees, Grace Allen, as saying, That's how it used to be, I like the tradition.
First local Latin Mass in decades harks back to 'how it used to be'