by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Mar 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
On February 2, the Congregation of Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments released two decrees, approved by Pope Francis, inscribing several new memorials into the Roman Calendar. The first decree added the Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus on... by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Mar 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
On the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception last year, Pope Francis released an Apostolic Letter entitled Patris corde (“a Father’s Heart”) in honor of Saint Joseph. The Holy Father noted that, “after Mary, the Mother of God, no saint... by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Mar 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
Most parishes are already aware that the scrutiny readings assigned to Year A on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sundays of Lent should be used in Years B and C when the scrutiny rites are celebrated within Mass. However, the Liturgy Office is sometimes asked if parishes... by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Mar 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
In February, the Liturgy Office and archdiocesan Liturgical Music Commission published guidelines for music at First Communion and Confirmation liturgies with children. The celebrations of First Holy Communion and Confirmation liturgies with children are times... by Fr. Matthew Ernest | Mar 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
On January 10, Pope Francis signed an apostolic letter (Spiritus Domini) which altered the Code of Canon Law to allow women to be admitted to the instituted ministries of acolyte and lector. For centuries, these offices were considered “minor orders”... 