Mass in Rome

[CutlerB]

Hello there everyone!

First off, I just couldn’t find a forum into which I could post this, so I hope it is alright here.

Now, I’m going to Rome on 5 June with some friends. A very good friend of mine and I are planning on going to the Latin Mass at St Peter’s on Sunday morning, as we are both very interested and feel drawn to the Catholic Church. So we’re kind of wanting to get a feel for it while we are in Rome. (Where else would be better? ) All together we are 6 people, all of different faiths. This trip means a lot to me, not just because it is probably the last one we’ll be going on together in the near future, but also because it is somewhat of a faith-journey. We have one Jehovah’s Witness in the group, for whom I’d really wish to just come and find the Lord in Rome. That’s another reason why the trip means a lot to me.

So, I was wondering, whether anyone here has ever been to Mass at St Peter’s and could give me some advice on things like how much earlier one should be there in order to get a seat, etc. Experiences are of course welcome too!

Thanks in advance to all!

 

[tradcathusa]

If you want to attend a latin Mass then you should go to the FSSP church. Its not far from the Vatican. The pastor is from Austrailia so you have an english speaking priest there. Here is all the info you need

roma.fssp.it/

 

[CutlerB]

If you want to attend a latin Mass then you should go to the FSSP church. Its not far from the Vatican. The pastor is from Austrailia so you have an english speaking priest there. Here is all the info you need

roma.fssp.it/

Thanks, but we’re really wanting to go to St Peter’s. (By the way, we’re from Germany)

 

[OraLabora]

If you want to attend a latin Mass then you should go to the FSSP church. Its not far from the Vatican. The pastor is from Austrailia so you have an english speaking priest there. Here is all the info you need

roma.fssp.it/

You will have no trouble finding an Ordinary Form Mass in Latin in Rome

 

[CutlerB]

You will have no trouble finding an Ordinary Form Mass in Latin in Rome

I know! I was hoping for some people who had been there and could maybe give some advice concerning how much earlier to be there, etc.

 

[malphono]

According to the official site, Sunday Mass in Latin (presumably Novus Ordo), is at 10:30 at the Altar of the Chair. Remember that there is security check at the door, so unless it’s a special feast day, I would think being in the chapel 15 minutes before would be sufficient.

 

[YoungTradCath]

According to the official site, Sunday Mass in Latin (presumably Novus Ordo), is at 10:30 at the Altar of the Chair. Remember that there is security check at the door, so unless it’s a special feast day, I would think being in the chapel 15 minutes before would be sufficient.

And I would guess this is likely the Mass concelebrated by the Canons of the Basilica. It should be the most glorious regularly-occurring Mass. It’s a shame they don’t have a regularly-scheduled EF.

 

[malphono]

It’s a shame they don’t have a regularly-scheduled EF.

Indeed it is.

 

[aicirt]

Hello there everyone!

First off, I just couldn’t find a forum into which I could post this, so I hope it is alright here.

Now, I’m going to Rome on 5 June with some friends. A very good friend of mine and I are planning on going to the Latin Mass at St Peter’s on Sunday morning, as we are both very interested and feel drawn to the Catholic Church. So we’re kind of wanting to get a feel for it while we are in Rome. (Where else would be better? ) All together we are 6 people, all of different faiths. This trip means a lot to me, not just because it is probably the last one we’ll be going on together in the near future, but also because it is somewhat of a faith-journey. We have one Jehovah’s Witness in the group, for whom I’d really wish to just come and find the Lord in Rome. That’s another reason why the trip means a lot to me.

So, I was wondering, whether anyone here has ever been to Mass at St Peter’s and could give me some advice on things like how much earlier one should be there in order to get a seat, etc. Experiences are of course welcome too!

Thanks in advance to all!

We were there for Easter this past April. Contact Sister M. Christiana at visitorsoffice@pnac.org That’s the N. Amer. Office for the Vatican.

We needed tickets for Easter Mass and were told to be there at 7AM for the 10:30AM Mass if we wanted to get seats close to the altar.

The following Sunday, we attended Mass inside St. Peter’s and stood because we got there late. YOU do not want to do that. There were plenty of chairs but they just didn’t put them out. Arriving for an ordinary Sunday Mass a good hour before should do it. Add another half hour to get through security, up the steps and down to the area where Mass is held.

Do not miss the free exhibit on the Bible right to the left as you exit. Buy the book on the Bible. Good one for your JW friend. At noon, the Pope gives his blessing so you’ll wait after Mass for that and then the exhibit. The exhibit will take two hours. Want lunch? With back facing St. Peter’s, go to right through colonade and you’ll find restaurants.

Our hotel was great and across from the Vatican. Very reasonable. Glad to tell you about tours and happy to answer any other questions.

 

[CutlerB]

We were there for Easter this past April. Contact Sister M. Christiana at visitorsoffice@pnac.org That’s the N. Amer. Office for the Vatican.

We needed tickets for Easter Mass and were told to be there at 7AM for the 10:30AM Mass if we wanted to get seats close to the altar.

The following Sunday, we attended Mass inside St. Peter’s and stood because we got there late. YOU do not want to do that. There were plenty of chairs but they just didn’t put them out. Arriving for an ordinary Sunday Mass a good hour before should do it. Add another half hour to get through security, up the steps and down to the area where Mass is held.

Do not miss the free exhibit on the Bible right to the left as you exit. Buy the book on the Bible. Good one for your JW friend. At noon, the Pope gives his blessing so you’ll wait after Mass for that and then the exhibit. The exhibit will take two hours. Want lunch? With back facing St. Peter’s, go to right through colonade and you’ll find restaurants.

Our hotel was great and across from the Vatican. Very reasonable. Glad to tell you about tours and happy to answer any other questions.

This is great! I’ll PM you on that, thanks a lot!

 

[Chatter163]

And I would guess this is likely the Mass concelebrated by the Canons of the Basilica. It should be the most glorious regularly-occurring Mass. It’s a shame they don’t have a regularly-scheduled EF.

This Mass is very nice, indeed, but as stated, it is at the altar of the chair, so don’t expect the same level of ceremonial that one sees at the high altar, or with the Holy Father.