A brief history of liturgical reform in the Church By John Mecklenborg Every Sunday, Catholics are obligated to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ through celebration of the sacred Mass. It’s a time of communal worship, celebration, rest, reflection, prayer, Word, and unity around the eucharistic table. Precisely how Catholics …
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Bishop implements Traditionis custodes
Traditional Latin Mass transitioning to the Novus Ordo By John Mecklenborg Bishop Mark Beckman is implementing Traditionis custodes in the Diocese of Knoxville. Parishes with Traditional Latin Mass communities are transitioning to the 2002 Roman Missal. The parishes will still offer Mass in Latin according to the 2002 Missal while …
Bishop Stika leaves Latin Masses in place pending diocesan review
By Bill Brewer Diocese of Knoxville priests who celebrate Mass in the extraordinary form of the Roman rite can still do so, and those Latin Mass communities in the diocese can continue to worship in diocesan churches, at least for the time being, according to guidance from Bishop Richard F. …
In the spirit of Job
A homily in response to Pope Francis’ new directives on the Latin Mass Challenges that face the faithful should serve to strengthen their faith, not incite divisiveness By Father David Carter Job, Judas, and Peter — three figures speak to me this Sunday. The Book of Job is probably the …
A community of communities
Diocese of Knoxville is home to diverse groups of faithful who share and demonstrate a love for Christ Story by Dan McWilliams Photos by Dan McWilliams, Bill Brewer, and Stephanie Richer The Diocese of Knoxville is made up of many different Mass communities, more than just the English/Roman rite that …
Basilica joins list of churches adding weekly Latin Masses
Bishop supports regular extraordinary form celebrations for Chattanooga, warns against illicit Masses outside of Church Bishop Richard F. Stika, working with Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul rector Father David Carter, has authorized the addition of a traditional Latin Mass to the Basilica’s regular Sunday Mass schedule on a weekly …