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Bishop Bradley approves diocesan norms related to the celebration of the Latin Mass
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July 30, 2021Statement on Motu Proprio, Traditionis custodes
January 30, 2021 (Kalamazoo, Mich.): The Diocese of Kalamazoo has released the following statement from Bishop Paul J. Bradley regarding follow up to the recently released motu proprio..
“On Friday, July 16, 2021, Pope Francis published the motu proprio Traditionis custodes – On the Use of the Roman Liturgy Prior to the Reform of 1970. Because it took effect immediately, I granted authorization “pro tempore” for the use of the Missale Romanum of 1962 until I had a chance to prayerfully study the document. After prayerful study of the document and consultation with several of our priests and lay staff, the following norms are implemented in the Diocese of Kalamazoo:- Priests who already celebrate Mass according to the Missale Romanum of 1962 in the Diocese of Kalamazoo in Michigan must request and receive authorization to continue to enjoy this faculty (cf. Art. 5).
- Visiting priests must request and receive authorization before celebrating Mass according to the Missale Romanum of 1962 in the Diocese of Kalamazoo in Michigan (cf. Art. 5).
- Priests who already celebrate Mass according to the Missale Romanum of 1962 in the Diocese of Kalamazoo in Michigan must request and receive authorization to continue to enjoy this faculty (cf. Art. 5).