Strong reaction to opinion piece on new Missal

Friday, September 16th, 2011

Mike MacLachlan’s blog about the new Missal which was posted on ucanews.com and was also featured in CathNews New Zealand, attracted a lot of reaction – much of it unfavorable. So they gave him the opportunity to answer some of his critics.

“I must apologise for causing such apoplexy among our readers,” said Mike – “and I’m gratified that some of the more recent comments, including several from priests, agree with me.”

To read the original blog and Mike’s subsequent response to his critics visit ucannews.com

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Tags: Liturgy, Mike MacLachlan, New missal

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