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Tag Archives: Latin Mass
The Enormous Loophole in Traditionis Custodes
Q: My fellow-parishioners and I are so shocked and hurt by the Holy Father’s deliberate destruction of the Traditional Latin Mass [in Traditionis custodes, his new motu proprio]…. Everyone agrees it’s so badly written, there are many internet articles explaining … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Mass, Parish Life, Rights of the Faithful
Tagged bishop, canon law, Catholic, Latin Mass, Pope, Roman Missal, Traditionis custodes
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Which Parish Do I Belong To?
Q: In my diocese there is a parish which describes itself as “a non-territorial parish established to preserve and promote the traditional Latin Mass.” What is the difference between a non-territorial parish and a “normal” parish? I would assume the … Continue reading
Posted in Parish Life
Tagged canon law, Catholic, Latin Mass, parish, territorial
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Are They Excommunicated? Sanctions, Part III
Q: Since all priests are now permitted to say the Tridentine Latin Mass, do you think that the Pope will lift the excommunication on the Society of Saint Pius X? –Marjorie
Posted in Crimes and Sanctions
Tagged canon law, Catholic, excommunicate, Latin Mass, SSPX
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