In the big tent we like to believe the church is, we recognize that tensions exist, that viewpoints differ and that different groups approach the Gospel imperative from different sets of priorities. Tensions exist within any big family, and disagreements too are part of family life. In the best of circumstances disagreements can be learning Read more
As the English-speaking world began using the new translation of the Mass, there is still no sign of when New Zealand will have its re-printed Roman Missals. As reported in CathNews on November 11, a technical flaw in the printing process means the missal’s introduction to New Zealand is delayed. The Bishops’ November 9 letter Read more
Following on from a new translation of the Mass in English, Vatican Insider reports the Congregation for Divine Worship will establish a new team to regulate church architecture and promote singing in the liturgy. The team will be tasked to put a stop to garage-style churches and boldly shaped structures and, it is reported, will have Read more
A technical flaw in the printing process has led to a delay in the distribution of the new Missal in New Zealand. The new translation of the Mass was scheduled for the first Sunday in Advent but has been postponed and the Bishops have advised people to continue to use the format of the Mass introduced last year Read more
Benedict XVI has shifted responsibilities in the Roman Curia to enable the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacraments to focus more on liturgy. With an apostolic letter promulgated “motu proprio” (on his own initiative), the Holy Father established a new office within the Tribunal of the Roman Rota. The document, “Quaerit Semper,” assigns to Read more
Recently, the church in Fiji has carried out awareness programmes within their communities about the new translation of the Roman Missal which is expected to come into effect on November 29 this year. The current English translation has been in use since 1973. “The translation we know well is changing to reflect the latest Latin edition which Read more
Dunedin’s Bishop, Colin Campbell has sought people’s opinion about the new Mass text. He said his questionnaire was not “too scientific”; he just asked the people to consider three points: What they liked about the changes, What reservations they had about them What their thoughts were on the musical offerings Of all the comments, 17 per cent were positive and 83 Read more
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 – Read more
Catholic women are being urged to write to their bishop to protest at sexist language in the new version of the Roman missal. Fr Sean McDonagh of Ireland’s Association of Catholic priests said it was obvious from the language of the new missal that not a single woman had been consulted while it was being Read more
The time is quickly approaching for the official introduction of the new translation of the Mass. The timing is left to individual bishops’ conferences but by Advent it will be in use worldwide. After much heated controversy it started in the UK this Sunday. I was at first surprised at the controversy and surprised by Read more