Fair warning: I’ve found over the years that the Washington Times’ reporting on things Catholic is somewhat sloppy. For instance, there is no clear note that the Catholic Church considers the SSPX to be out of communion with the Church, that its leaders are excommunicated, and all its priests suspended.
Then there’s their goofy habit of using the honorific “Mr.” for priests, as in “Mr. Tofari.”
As well, the article initially says that there are seven parishes ADDING the old rite to their Sunday schedules, but then, on the jump page, lists seven parishes that have offered the old rite for some time. And one of those parishes is in Front Royal, Virginia, which is, if I recall correctly, actually in the Diocese of Richmond.
“I love the Latin Mass,” said Audrey Kunkel, 20, of Cincinnati. “It”s amazing to think that I”m attending the same Mass that has formed saints throughout the centuries.”
Smart kid!
“Susan Gibbs, the director of communications from the Archdiocese of Washington, said the attraction demonstrated by the young adults is “very interesting.” “
Translation: We’re terrified that young people are naturally attracted to this ancient, ‘oppressive’ liturgy. Gee, don’t the want more ‘Praise and Worship’ music and guitars? (Yuck!)
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Thanks for posting this. If it was posted before, I missed it.
A phenomenon not being experienced in the Archdiocese of Denver. Thank you Charles Chaput.