Bishop Tobin: Latin Mass reflects diversity of church
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PROVIDENCE – The Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of the Diocese of Providence, offered the ,following statement relative to the expected announcement by the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI on the Latin Mass, which came last weekend.
“I welcome the statement of our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI that allows for the expanded use of the traditional Latin Mass in the Church. Although it is unlikely that the new provision will have much mmediate impact on our priests and parishioners, the provision for additional use of the traditional LatinMass may serve the pastoral needs of some of the faithful, and for that we are grateful.
The increased use of the Latin Mass is a legitimate reflection of the rich diversity of the liturgical
life of the Church.
“ It is also an opportunity to renew our commitment to the unity of the Church that is the foundation of our faith. As St. Paul reminds us, “There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same spirit; there are different forms of service, but the same Lord.” (I Cor 12:4-5)
“Our prayer is that the new provision for the Latin Mass will encourage all the people of God to
followthemandate of our Lord Jesus, “to worship the Father in the spirit and truth.” (Jn 4:23-24)
One parish in the Diocese of Providence,Holy Name of Jesus in Providence, offers a regularly scheduled Latin Mass on Sundays at 11 a.m.
Father Joseph D. Santos Jr., pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish, said the expanded use of the Latin rite does not drive a divisive wedge into the Catholic Church, as some have protested.
“I know that the reaction among the laity has been extremely positive,” he said.
PROVIDENCE – The Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of the Diocese of Providence, offered the ,following statement relative to the expected announcement by the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI on the Latin Mass, which came last weekend.
“I welcome the statement of our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI that allows for the expanded use of the traditional Latin Mass in the Church. Although it is unlikely that the new provision will have much mmediate impact on our priests and parishioners, the provision for additional use of the traditional LatinMass may serve the pastoral needs of some of the faithful, and for that we are grateful.
The increased use of the Latin Mass is a legitimate reflection of the rich diversity of the liturgical
life of the Church.
“ It is also an opportunity to renew our commitment to the unity of the Church that is the foundation of our faith. As St. Paul reminds us, “There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same spirit; there are different forms of service, but the same Lord.” (I Cor 12:4-5)
“Our prayer is that the new provision for the Latin Mass will encourage all the people of God to
followthemandate of our Lord Jesus, “to worship the Father in the spirit and truth.” (Jn 4:23-24)
One parish in the Diocese of Providence,Holy Name of Jesus in Providence, offers a regularly scheduled Latin Mass on Sundays at 11 a.m.
Father Joseph D. Santos Jr., pastor of Holy Name of Jesus Parish, said the expanded use of the Latin rite does not drive a divisive wedge into the Catholic Church, as some have protested.
“I know that the reaction among the laity has been extremely positive,” he said.
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