by Fr. Matthew Ernest | May 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
The USCCB has recently announced its publication of Los santos del Misal Romano (“The Saints of the Roman Missal”). This resource contains short biographical sketches of saints which are included in the Misal Romano approved for Mexico.... by Fr. Matthew Ernest | May 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
On January 25, 2019, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments announced the inscription of a new memorial of Pope Saint Paul VI into the General Roman Calendar. This memorial was added by Pope Francis and will be celebrated every year... by Fr. Matthew Ernest | May 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
In the past, the Liturgy Office has received questions about the frequency in which Eucharistic hosts reserved in the tabernacle should be renewed. As most Catholics are aware, parishes reserve the Eucharist for a number of reasons: The primary and original cause for... by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Mar 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
On April 27, from 1:30 – 3:30pm, Saint Mary’s Church in Wappingers Falls will be hosting a workshop entitled “Introduction to Chant: Spirituality, History, and the Basics of Reading.” The workshop is sponsored by the Office of Liturgy and will... by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Mar 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Liturgy Office has recently received a number of questions concerning the distribution of Holy Communion by means of intinction. Due to concerns regarding the spread of the flu and other illnesses during the winter months, many parishes have chosen to refrain from... 