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Traditional Latin Mass celebrated in St Peter’s Basilica
In the presence of hundreds of priests and with lay faithful packed into the pews and standing along the walls, Cardinal Raymond Burke celebrated the traditional Latin Mass at the Altar of the Chair in St Peter’s Basilica. Source: OSV News.
Conference explores role of liturgy and music in Church’s mission
The central place of liturgy in the Church’s mission and how music serves as a vital expression of the Church’s sacred rites across cultures were explored at the National Liturgy and Music Conference in Adelaide. Source: National Liturgical Council.
Conference in the key of ‘sacrament and song’
Visitors from the United States and Fiji were among more than 400 delegates who attended the first day of a major music and liturgy conference in Adelaide yesterday. Source: The Southern Cross.
Cardinal to celebrate Latin Mass in St Peter’s Basilica
United States Cardinal Raymond Burke will celebrate a special Traditional Latin Mass in St Peter’s Basilica on October 25 in a return to a prior custom, suspended since 2022, of an annual pilgrimage of Catholics devoted to the Latin Mass. Source: National Catholic Register.
Music conference strikes economical note with ticket offer
The National Liturgical Council and the Australian Pastoral Musicians Network are making the upcoming National Liturgy and Music Conference more accessible through their “Late Bird” ticket offer.
Lectionary representatives from Australia, Ireland and NZ meet in Ireland
Representatives from the bishops’ conferences of Australia, Ireland and New Zealand met in Ireland last week to discuss the progress of the Joint Lectionary Project. Source: Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference.
Polyphony a musical example of unity in diversity: Pope
The liturgical music tradition of polyphony with its blend of melodies and harmonies should lift people’s spirits as it subtly transmits a message about diversity and unity, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: OSV News.
Cardinal calls for restoration of Traditional Latin Mass
United States Cardinal Raymond Burke has asked Pope Leo XIV to remove measures restricting the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass in dioceses. Source: CNA.
Melbourne priest takes on national liturgy role
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has appointed Fr Anthony Doran as executive secretary for liturgy. Source: ACBC Media Blog.