Motu proprio "Traditionis custodes" and the Latin Mass (Vatican clarifications 12/4/21)

Pope Francis's motu proprio,  Traditionis custodes, issued July 16, 2021, places limitations on the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass. As of July 21, 2021, Bishop Stika has directed that we may continue offering the Traditional Latin Mass in our diocese and within our parishes until further notice, under the following condition:

"With the express provision that those attached to this more ancient form re-affirm their submission to the Roman Pontiff, the full teachings of the Second Vatican Council and the validity and liceity of the post-conciliar reforms of the liturgy, I wish to offer the opportunity for this liturgy to continue in the Diocese of Knoxville."  

- Most. Rev. Richard F. Stika, Bishop of Knoxville (July 21, 2021)

At this time, The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul will continue to offer the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite at 11:30am on Sundays.


 

Learn More

• New norms regarding use of 1962 Roman Missal: Bishops given greater responsibility - Vatican News - July 16, 2021

• Motu Proprio Traditionis custodes by Pope Francis - July 16, 2021

• Letter by Pope Francis - July 16, 2021

 

• READ Bishop Stika's letter regarding Latin Mass in the diocese- July 21, 2021  

 

• Homily about Traditionis custodes:  Job, Judas, and Peter - by Fr. David Carter - July 18, 2021 (READ) LISTEN

• RESPONSA AD DUBIA (Responses to the Question) on certain provisions of the Apostolic Letter TRADITIONIS CUSTODES, Congregation for Divine Worship (December 4, 2021)

In Fr. Carter's homily on 12/19/21, he encouraged the use of the Serenity Prayer.