Traditional Priests for Mass

[angeltime]

Pax et Bonum! I, along with several friends are wondering how many upcoming Seminarians we have preparing to become Traditional Priests. We never really seem to get a solid idea of statistics however I don’t really know where to look or inquire. I have several friends who are frustrated at times with the distance they have to travel to Mass and not having it regularly either. We know this is due to the shortage of trained Traditional Priests, but somehow just knowing they are coming brings some consolation and peace… Does anyone know?? Tks and God bless, angeltime

 

[angeltime]

Pax! I did a quick check on the FSSP website and they have statisics there! Apparently, 132 seminarians since March 2016. Great!! angeltime[BIBLEDRB][/BIBLEDRB]

 

[PaulfromIowa]

Any priest can offer the Mass in Latin. How many priests today have a working knowledge of Latin is questionable. Have those around you who desire a Latin Mass let your local priests and bishop know that this is something that you want.

 

[Tarpeian_Rock]

I’m somewhat troubled by the title of this thread. A priest is much more than a “Mass mechanic,” and I don’t think priests should be cubbyholed by the Form of the Mass that they offer.

 

[Kielbasi]

Any priest can offer the Mass in Latin. How many priests today have a working knowledge of Latin is questionable. Have those around you who desire a Latin Mass let your local priests and bishop know that this is something that you want.

It takes a lot more than a working knowledge of Latin, the priest would also need to be fully up to date on all of the particulars, all of the rubrics involved with saying Latin mass.

 

[alphomega]

It takes a lot more than a working knowledge of Latin, the priest would also need to be fully up to date on all of the particulars, all of the rubrics involved with saying Latin mass.

Right on…The rubrics are much stricter. We have recently formed an Una Voce chapter here in Wyoming to raise funds for the training of Priests and servers as well as to be able to purchase vestments and other necessities for the Mass. Currently, the Mass is offered regularly in only two locations in WY. We are working to change that. The first training session is happening this month for three of our Priest’s who want to learn the Mass. With a little hard work (and some fund raising) it is our goal to have the Mass within reasonable driving distance for anyone who desires it.

 

[angeltime]

Any priest can offer the Mass in Latin. How many priests today have a working knowledge of Latin is questionable. Have those around you who desire a Latin Mass let your local priests and bishop know that this is something that you want.

Pax et Bonum! Yes, the priests and bishops are aware of the desire to celebrate the Tridentine Mass in the dioceses - i think it is what you said though - just that not enough priests know how to say the Latin Mass and of course there are others who dont really want to get into it. I attend both Masses without problem, but would appreciate an increase of priests who can celebrate the Tridentine. From the info i received today, there are many more in the seminary studying the Latin than perhaps a few years ago. Tks! angeltime[BIBLEDRB][/BIBLEDRB]

 

[Don_Ruggero]

I’m somewhat troubled by the title of this thread. A priest is much more than a “Mass mechanic,” and I don’t think priests should be cubbyholed by the Form of the Mass that they offer.

Thank you.

The title is rather enigmatic to me, too.

 

[Don_Ruggero]

Any priest can offer the Mass in Latin. How many priests today have a working knowledge of Latin is questionable. Have those around you who desire a Latin Mass let your local priests and bishop know that this is something that you want.

There is a distinction to be made between offering Mass in Latin – which I do regularly, particularly when I offer Mass without a congregation present – and offering Mass using the vetus ordo, which I would never do.

 

[angeltime]

I’m somewhat troubled by the title of this thread. A priest is much more than a “Mass mechanic,” and I don’t think priests should be cubbyholed by the Form of the Mass that they offer.

Pax et Bonum! haha!! I see what you mean about the title, however that is not what was intended - i should have used “Priests for Traditional Tridentine Mass” - does that clarify?

In a way though, any priest saying the Tridentine Mass might be traditional at that time, in the sense he is following the older form and rubrics with the Latin. ?

God bless! angeltime[BIBLEDRB][/BIBLEDRB]

 

[Dorothy]

I’m somewhat troubled by the title of this thread. A priest is much more than a “Mass mechanic,” and I don’t think priests should be cubbyholed by the Form of the Mass that they offer.

I totally agree. My pastor and the younger priest in my parish are totally into the Mass when they say it, and it draws the congregation in more fully. They do not say the Tridentine Mass, which I am sure is reverent as well.

 

[angeltime]

Pax et Bonum! I agree one type of Mass or one Priest shouldn’t be put against the other - however there are people who feel called to attend or drawn into the spirit of the Tridentine Mass and of course it’s made available now for one to attend either or both. God bless! angeltime[BIBLEDRB][/BIBLEDRB]

 

[corsair]

Angel,

The problem with getting too closely allied with diocesan priest who are willing to do the TLM is that after a very short period of time, they are transferred. The incoming priest is not guaranteed to offer the TLM. He may or may not. A lot depend on his Bishop.

The FSSP, Institute of Christ the King and a couple of others are authorized by Rome to do the TLM exclusively.

In the past 9 years we have gone through 4 diocesan priests who said the old Mass for us. Then our Archbishop gave the FSSP a parish somewhat close and that is where we go. We have TLM Masses 7 days a week, which is more than any of the local diocesan parishes offer.

I know several diocesan priests that would love to offer the old Mass but are afraid of the politics involved.

 

[angeltime]

Angel,

The problem with getting too closely allied with diocesan priest who are willing to do the TLM is that after a very short period of time, they are transferred. The incoming priest is not guaranteed to offer the TLM. He may or may not. A lot depend on his Bishop.

The FSSP, Institute of Christ the King and a couple of others are authorized by Rome to do the TLM exclusively.

In the past 9 years we have gone through 4 diocesan priests who said the old Mass for us. Then our Archbishop gave the FSSP a parish somewhat close and that is where we go. We have TLM Masses 7 days a week, which is more than any of the local diocesan parishes offer.

I know several diocesan priests that would love to offer the old Mass but are afraid of the politics involved.

Pax et Bonum! Yes, I agree and have seen this a few times myself. It is much better when the Traditional Mass can be counted on with more regularity and also a community that is like-minded about the Traditional Mass and history, so there is something in common. It’s a personal choice to attend and I do appreciate any priest’s efforts to accommodate their parishners. God bless! angeltime

 

[M-Dent]

Angel,

The problem with getting too closely allied with diocesan priest who are willing to do the TLM is that after a very short period of time, they are transferred. The incoming priest is not guaranteed to offer the TLM. He may or may not. A lot depend on his Bishop.

The FSSP, Institute of Christ the King and a couple of others are authorized by Rome to do the TLM exclusively.

In the past 9 years we have gone through 4 diocesan priests who said the old Mass for us. Then our Archbishop gave the FSSP a parish somewhat close and that is where we go. We have TLM Masses 7 days a week, which is more than any of the local diocesan parishes offer.

I agree.

I reside in a diocese where Mass according to the 1962 Missal is offered at different times during the month at a few parishes. Recently, the Bishop entrusted a new parish (reopening a closed Church ) to the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter; where all Masses and Sacraments are in the Traditional rites.

The support of parish members will most likely be a critical element if the parish remains. IMO, this is a beneficial method to help determine such things.

 

[Megan7]

I agree.

I reside in a diocese where Mass according to the 1962 Missal is offered at different times during the month at a few parishes. Recently, the Bishop entrusted a new parish (reopening a closed Church ) to the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter; where all Masses and Sacraments are in the Traditional rites.

The support of parish members will most likely be a critical element if the parish remains. IMO, this is a beneficial method to help determine such things.

Hello M-Dent,

Thanks for your post. You have MA listed as your location

Where exactly is the new FSSP parish that has opened up? What is the name of the Church? .

Thanks in advance:thumbsup:

+PAX

 

[M-Dent]

Hello M-Dent,

Thanks for your post. You have MA listed as your location

Where exactly is the new FSSP parish that has opened up? What is the name of the Church? .

Thanks in advance:thumbsup:

+PAX

I was born in Boston…but moved North to NH when I married a girl from NH 26 years ago.

St. Stanislaus parish is the FSSP parish I made mention.

St Patricks in Nashua NH and St. John the Baptist Parish in Suncook, NH also offer the Mass according to the 1962 Missal during different times of the month.

My home parish being St Patrick’s

http://www.stpatricksnashua.org/media/1/IMG_9914 (Small).jpg

 

[alphomega]

Hello M-Dent,

Thanks for your post. You have MA listed as your location

Where exactly is the new FSSP parish that has opened up? What is the name of the Church? .

Thanks in advance:thumbsup:

+PAX

Una Voce has a chapter in Mass. Here is the contact info if your interested

unavoce.org

UV-Boston: St Patrick
35 Cass Street
W. Roxbury, MA 02132

Christine Quagan
617-325-5905
cquagan@comcast.net
Una Voce Boston

 

[twf]

There is a distinction to be made between offering Mass in Latin – which I do regularly, particularly when I offer Mass without a congregation present – and offering Mass using the vetus ordo, which I would never do.

Thank you Father. This bothers me as well. The Novus Ordo IS the Latin Mass; that is, the Mass of the Latin Church. You’ll hear some Latin every Sunday at our cathedral, yet the Extraordinary Form is not offered. There was at least one local parish that offered English NO Masses, Latin NO Masses, and Mass in the EF. I’m not sure if that is still the case.

 

[corsair]

I would like to ask Fr. Ruggero, why he “would never do” (the vetus ordo)? Just curious.
It’s the only Mass I will attend., so I’m curious as to why he feels so strongly?

God Bless