Rare Video of HH Benedict XVI Ad Orientem Mass

This footage is from the Mass offered by HH Benedict back in January 14, 2008 in the Sistine Chapel. The Holy Father baptized 13 infants of Vatican employees on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. The text of the Eucharistic Prayer follows the video for those who wish to follow in the original Italian. [...]

In Rome, a Parish for those wishing the Latin Mass

Interview by Fabio Colagrande. Courtesy of Vatican Radio-Translation by Una Voce Carmel [Emphasis by UVC] A year after the publication of the Motu Proprio Summorum Pontificum by HH Benedict XVI, a concrete pastoral consequence of the papal document is the creation, on June 8th, 2007, of the ‘personal’ parish of Santissima Trinita dei Pellegrini, in [...]

Solemn High Mass by Fr. Jonathan Romanoski, FSSP

A brief story on the first Solemn High Mass in the Carmel deanery (Carmel, Indiana) in decades. On Sunday, June 22nd at 2 pm, newly ordained Father Jonathan Romanoski, FSSP, offered a beautiful Solemn High Mass, in the Extraordinary Form. The Mass was offered in the “nave” of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Carmel, [...]

The Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest’s Ordinations by Archbishop Burke in Florence, Italy

On Thursday, July 3rd, 2008, two members of the Institute received the Holy Order of the Priesthood from the hands of the Most Reverend Raymond L. Burke, newly appointed Prefect of the Apostolic Signature.  The ordinands were Abbé Henry Fragelli, USA, and Abbé François-Xavier de Dainville, France.  The splendid ceremony took place at the Chiesa [...]

The Motu Proprio, One Year Later

By Thomas E. Woods Jr. Scholar Thomas Woods examines the aftermath of the “Motu Propio” of Pope Benedict establishing the Extraordinary Form of the Mass for all of the faithful who request it.   WASHINGTON, DC (Inside Catholic) July 8, 2008 – For nearly 20 years, those who supported the return of the old liturgy [...]

Cardinal Kasper Regarding the Decision from the Church of England

[UVC translation] L’Osservatore Romano, July 9th, 2008 by Roberto Sgaramella “A breach from the apostolic tradition of all Christian Churches as well as an obstacle to unity”, it’s how Cardinal Walter Kasper, president of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of Christian Unity, labeled the decision adopted in York, UK, by the Anglican synod allowing the ordination [...]

Anglicans:Vatican ‘Regrets’ Bishop Decision

The Vatican has said it “regrets” the decision by the Church of England to allow the ordination of women bishops.  Sky News and Vatican Information Service “The Catholic position has been clearly presented by Pope Paul VI and John Paul II. Such a decision [Anglican Synod] is a block to the apostolic tradition maintained by all Churches during [...]

Fr. Benedict Groeschel Comments on Communion on the Hand, Liturgical Abuses and the Extraordinary Form

Father Benedict Groeschel is certainly one of the most popular hosts of the EWTN lineup with his weekly call-in show, Sunday Night Live. In 1987, Fr. Groeschel along with eight friars, founded the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in the Bronx, New York City. Father has authored many books, including The Reform of the Renewal, [...]

Attendance Increases at Latin Masses at St. Elizabeth Seton, Carmel, IN

View of SEAS Day Chapel during recent TLM   Since April 6th, 2008, ten Masses in the Extraordinary Form have been offered at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church (SEAS) in Carmel, Indiana, thanks to the support of Bishop William Higi, and Fr. Ted Rothrock, SEAS Pastor and Dean of the Carmel Deanery. Attendance continues to steadily increase [...]