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The '''Latin Mass Society of England and Wales''' is a ] society based in ] and ] that is dedicated to making the ] more widely available. It is affiliated to the International Federation ] (FIUV). The '''Latin Mass Society of England and Wales''' is a ] society based in ] and ] that is dedicated to making the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite, the ] or Vetus Ordo, more widely available. It is affiliated to the International Federation ] (FIUV).


The aims of the Society as defined in its Constitution are: The aims of the Society as defined in its Constitution (as revised in 2012) are ' in accordance with the Catholic faith for members of the Catholic
faith and the general public, the advancement of:'


*To uphold the teachings and practices of the Roman Catholic Church as defined by the ] in matters pertaining to the liturgy and to religious observance. # the teachings and practices of the Roman Catholic Church as defined by the Council of Trent in obedience to the Holy See in matters pertaining to the liturgy and to religious observance;
*To promote the regular and frequent public celebration of Holy Mass in accordance with the rite established by the Council of Trent and in the Latin language. # the regular and frequent public celebration of Holy Mass, ... in the rite codified by the Council of Trent in the Latin language and in a form no later than that published in A.D.1962 but to include any amendments required by the Holy See. ...
*To encourage the study, appreciation and use in worship of the traditional music of the Church and especially ]. # the study, appreciation and use in worship of the traditional music of the Church and especially of Gregorian chant;
*To work for the continued and wider use of the Latin language in the Church's worship, teaching and administration. # the continued and wider use of the Latin language in the Church’s worship, teaching and administration;
*To provide a means whereby the laity may communicate to the Hierarchy their need and desires in matters pertaining to the foregoing objects. # a means whereby the laity may communicate to the Hierarchy their needs and desires in matters pertaining to the foregoing objects; and
# education and training in order to accomplish the preceding objects.<ref>http://www.lms.org.uk/resources/lms-constitution-as-amended-2012</ref>


The Society publishes a schedule of Tridentine Masses approved by the bishops throughout England and Wales. The Society publishes a schedule of Extraordinary Form Masses, licitly celebrated in union with the bishops throughout England and Wales.


==History== ==History==
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The Latin Mass Society was founded in 1965 to seek the preservation of the Immemorial Rites of Worship and the use of Latin, continuing the practice of the Church from very early times. The Latin Mass Society was founded in 1965 to seek the preservation of the Immemorial Rites of Worship and the use of Latin, continuing the practice of the Church from very early times.


After the New Order of Mass was introduced in 1970 the then ], ], obtained a Papal ] in 1971, under which any Bishop in ] and ] could permit celebration of the ] for the benefit of a group of the faithful and, in October 1984, Pope John Paul II granted an Indult to every Bishop in the world allowing the celebration of the Mass according to the Roman Missal of 1962. After the New Order of Mass was introduced in 1970, the Society organised the 'Agatha Christie' petition to seek permission for the continuing use of the older liturgical books. The then ], ], presented this to Pope Paul VI who granted this permission, a Papal ], in 1971, under which any Bishop in ] and ] could permit celebration of the ] for the benefit of a group of the faithful. This was the first explicit confirmation that the older books could continue in use, not only by older priests celebrating in private, but for the benefit of the lay faithful, but applied only to England and Wales. See ]


In 1984 Pope John Paul II granted an Indult to every Bishop in the world allowing the celebration of the Mass according to the Roman Missal of 1962. This permission was reiterated by Pope John Paul II in 1988 in the motu proprio ]. In 2007 Pope Benedict XVI's motu proprio ] ruled that explicit permission from local bishops was not necessary for a priest's celebration of the 1962 books, and coined the term 'the Extraordinary Form' for these celebrations.
In 1974, following an appeal to Cardinal Heenan, the Hierarchy of England and Wales "recognised the right of Catholics to leave instructions regarding the rite to be used at their Requiem Mass", and they accordingly so informed the clergy. Small cards bearing this statement are issued to all members on enrolment.

==Activities==

Throughout its history the Society has facilitated and advertised Extraordinary Form Masses all over England and Wales, and pilgrimages to shrines in England and Wales, and sometimes overseas. It usually holds two Masses a year in Westminster Cathedral, the Cathedral of the Cardinal Archbishops of Westminster, for its Annual General Meeting in the spring or summer, and its Annual Requiem in November.

In anticipation of the promulgation of Pope Benedict XVI's motu proprio Summorum Pontificum in 2007, it organised its first residential training conferences for priests wishing to learn to celebrate the Extraordinary Form; these have continued at least annually since then, in a variety of locations.

Since 2012 it has organised a biennial 'One Day Conference' in London with lay and clerical speakers in London.

It publishes a quarterly magazine, 'Mass of Ages'.


==Structure== ==Structure==


The Latin Mass Society has one or more representative in each of the dioceses of England and Wales, who are responsible for local events. It also maintains an office in London with a small staff.<ref>http://www.lms.org.uk/about-us</ref> The management of the Society is in the hands of a Committee (Trustees), who are elected by the membership, with the help of a small paid staff in its London office, and its network of Representatives. It has one or more representative in each of the dioceses of England and Wales, who are responsible for local events.<ref>http://www.lms.org.uk/about-us</ref>


==See also== ==See also==
* ]
* ] * ]
* International Federation ] * International Federation ]

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The Latin Mass Society of England and Wales is a Roman Catholic society based in England and Wales that is dedicated to making the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite, the Traditional Latin Mass or Vetus Ordo, more widely available. It is affiliated to the International Federation Una Voce (FIUV).

The aims of the Society as defined in its Constitution (as revised in 2012) are ' in accordance with the Catholic faith for members of the Catholic faith and the general public, the advancement of:'

  1. the teachings and practices of the Roman Catholic Church as defined by the Council of Trent in obedience to the Holy See in matters pertaining to the liturgy and to religious observance;
  2. the regular and frequent public celebration of Holy Mass, ... in the rite codified by the Council of Trent in the Latin language and in a form no later than that published in A.D.1962 but to include any amendments required by the Holy See. ...
  3. the study, appreciation and use in worship of the traditional music of the Church and especially of Gregorian chant;
  4. the continued and wider use of the Latin language in the Church’s worship, teaching and administration;
  5. a means whereby the laity may communicate to the Hierarchy their needs and desires in matters pertaining to the foregoing objects; and
  6. education and training in order to accomplish the preceding objects.

The Society publishes a schedule of Extraordinary Form Masses, licitly celebrated in union with the bishops throughout England and Wales.

History

The Latin Mass Society was founded in 1965 to seek the preservation of the Immemorial Rites of Worship and the use of Latin, continuing the practice of the Church from very early times.

After the New Order of Mass was introduced in 1970, the Society organised the 'Agatha Christie' petition to seek permission for the continuing use of the older liturgical books. The then Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal John Heenan, presented this to Pope Paul VI who granted this permission, a Papal Indult, in 1971, under which any Bishop in England and Wales could permit celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass for the benefit of a group of the faithful. This was the first explicit confirmation that the older books could continue in use, not only by older priests celebrating in private, but for the benefit of the lay faithful, but applied only to England and Wales. See Agatha Christi Indult

In 1984 Pope John Paul II granted an Indult to every Bishop in the world allowing the celebration of the Mass according to the Roman Missal of 1962. This permission was reiterated by Pope John Paul II in 1988 in the motu proprio Ecclesia Dei. In 2007 Pope Benedict XVI's motu proprio Summorum Pontificum ruled that explicit permission from local bishops was not necessary for a priest's celebration of the 1962 books, and coined the term 'the Extraordinary Form' for these celebrations.

Activities

Throughout its history the Society has facilitated and advertised Extraordinary Form Masses all over England and Wales, and pilgrimages to shrines in England and Wales, and sometimes overseas. It usually holds two Masses a year in Westminster Cathedral, the Cathedral of the Cardinal Archbishops of Westminster, for its Annual General Meeting in the spring or summer, and its Annual Requiem in November.

In anticipation of the promulgation of Pope Benedict XVI's motu proprio Summorum Pontificum in 2007, it organised its first residential training conferences for priests wishing to learn to celebrate the Extraordinary Form; these have continued at least annually since then, in a variety of locations.

Since 2012 it has organised a biennial 'One Day Conference' in London with lay and clerical speakers in London.

It publishes a quarterly magazine, 'Mass of Ages'.

Structure

The management of the Society is in the hands of a Committee (Trustees), who are elected by the membership, with the help of a small paid staff in its London office, and its network of Representatives. It has one or more representative in each of the dioceses of England and Wales, who are responsible for local events.

See also

External links

  1. http://www.lms.org.uk/resources/lms-constitution-as-amended-2012
  2. http://www.lms.org.uk/about-us
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