Priests and TLM

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In my Archdiocese, there is one Latin Mass Community and another Parish that offers TLM on a weekly basis. The Archbishop himself actually celebrates monthly at that Parish.

Having attended the former for two Saturday Low Masses and (this past) Easter Sunday’s High Mass - the chapel, despite holding only about 40-50 people was packed, and reasonably attended in the latter sense.
They offer three Masses every Sunday, one is sung.

I had expected more of a discussion the “attitude” towards TLM in different corners of the globe. Here in this part of Australia, it seems the Diocese themselves are quite open to the idea.
The Rector for the Latin Mass Community trained in the Diocese, I know of at least one other Priest of a similar age that expresses interest in being able to celebrate TLM “one day.”
So luckily, it doesn’t seem as though its very taboo in this part of the country. Maybe we’re blessed with more open-minded or conservative clergy than elsewhere. Anyway, it does help at least a little for myself, as I am drawn to TLM, and would like to be involved with it, if my vocation is truly for the Priesthood.
 
CuriousMike said:
In my Archdiocese, there is one Latin Mass Community and another Parish that offers TLM on a weekly basis. The Archbishop himself actually celebrates monthly at that Parish.
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This is great! Perhaps when it is seen that a Pontifical High Mass is the most solemn form of the Holy Sacrifice, per Bishop Sample, it will inspire other bishops to follow suit.
 
Catholic_Duck said:
Hi, I was wondering, because as far as I am aware any roman rite priest can pick up a Latin missal and say TLM without telling the Bishop etc. So long as he knows what he’s doing and follows the rubrics. However what really confused me is that one website said they had to go to the Bishop to obtain faculties to say Latin mass. Which one is it? Any help clearing this up would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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I SUSPECT what this means [or at least its intent] is to verify that the Priest actually KNOWS Latin.

Seminaries went through a period where Latin was no longer MANDATED. I believe that has been changed back either by JP II or Benedict:thumbsup:

So the Bishop has a responsibility to insure that both REVERENCE and understanding what is being said and proclaimed is correct.

Easter Blessings,

Patrick
 
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