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The '''Latin Mass Society of England and Wales''' is a ] society dedicated to making the ], also known as the ], more widely available in ].<ref>{{Cite web|title = LMS Constitution|url = http://www.lms.org.uk/resources/lms-constitution-as-amended-2012|website = www.lms.org.uk|access-date = 26 May 2015|url-status = dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160109092645/http://www.lms.org.uk/resources/lms-constitution-as-amended-2012|archive-date = 9 January 2016}}</ref> The group organised a petition for the Latin Mass in England and Wales which the ], ], presented to ], who granted a papal ] in 1971.<ref>{{Cite book|title = The Reform of the Liturgy (1948–1975)|last = Bugnini|first = Annibale|publisher = Liturgical Press|year = 1990|isbn = 978-0814615713|pages = |oclc = 645775748|url = https://archive.org/details/reformofliturgy10000bugn/page/297}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = The English Indult|url = http://www.lms.org.uk/resources/articles-on-the-mass/the_english_indult|website = www.lms.org.uk|access-date = 26 May 2015|url-status = dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120607092200/http://www.lms.org.uk/resources/articles-on-the-mass/the_english_indult|archive-date = 7 June 2012}}</ref>


The current chairman is the academic ].


⚫ ==History==
The Latin Mass Society was founded in 1965 to seek the preservation of the rites of worship and the use of Latin, continuing the practice of the church from early times. Following a letter in ''The Catholic Herald'' (22 January 1965) by Hugh Byrne, calling for the establishment of "a national Latin Mass Society ... which will aim at campaigning for at least one Latin Low Mass in every church on Sundays." The founding meeting was on 10 April 1965; the first president of the society was the Catholic apologist and skiing pioneer Sir ]. Along with ] and ], Lunn was one of the main figures involved in founding the Latin Mass Society.<ref>{{Harvnb|Warwick|1997|pp=12}}</ref>


In the context of the New Order of Mass being introduced (it was celebrated from the first Sunday of Advent of 1969),<ref>{{Cite web|title = Missale Romanum (April 3, 1969)|url = http://w2.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/apost_constitutions/documents/hf_p-vi_apc_19690403_missale-romanum.html|website = w2.vatican.va|accessdate = 26 May 2015}}</ref> the society had to decide whether to campaign for celebrations of the reformed Mass in Latin, or for celebrations using the older liturgical books. The question was debated at the annual general meeting of 1969, with the writer Hugh Ross Williamson speaking against the new rite and other speakers, such as the botanist Richard Hook Ritchens, in its favour.{{sfn|Warwick|1997}}{{pn|date=October 2021}} Williamson's arguments carried the day and a group subsequently left the society to set up the ] in 1970, headed by Ritchens.{{sfn|Warwick|1997}}{{pn|date=October 2021}}
The '''Latin Mass Society of England and Wales''' is a ] society based in ] and ] which 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).


⚫ Alfred Marnau headed the major project of organising a petition<ref>{{Cite web|title = The English Indult|url = http://www.lms.org.uk/resources/articles-on-the-mass/the_english_indult|website = www.lms.org.uk|accessdate = 26 May 2015}}</ref> signed by 56 international cultural figures to seek permission for the continuing use of the older liturgical books. The then ], ], presented this to ] 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.
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":


] describes the reception of the petition as follows.
# 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;
<blockquote>At an audience of October 29, 1971, Cardinal Heenan had told the Pope of the discomfort of groups of converts and of elderly people who wanted to be able to celebrate Mass according to the old rite on special occasions. The next day the Pope wrote to Father Bugnini in his own hand: "... I think, in agreement with the Cardinal Archbishop, that a favourable answer, cast in the proper formulas, should be given to the first request, and to the second as well, wherever special circumstances justify the concession. The Cardinal who is making the petition deserves every respect and confidence."<ref>{{Cite book|title = The Reform of the Liturgy (1948–1975)|last = Bugnini|first = Annibale|publisher = Liturgical Press|year = 1990|isbn = 978-0814615713|location = |pages = 297-8|oclc = 645775748}}</ref></blockquote>
# 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. ...
# the study, appreciation and use in worship of the traditional music of the Church and especially of Gregorian chant;
# the continued and wider use of the Latin language in the Church’s worship, teaching and administration;
# 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>


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; however, it applied only to England and Wales. Under this and later indults the society was the principal body negotiating with bishops for Masses to be celebrated, making practical arrangements for these celebrations, and keeping Catholics attached to the older form of the liturgy informed about them.
The society publishes a schedule of Extraordinary Form Masses, licitly celebrated in union with the bishops throughout England and Wales.


In 1984 ] granted an indult to every bishop in the world allowing the celebration of the Mass according to the Roman Missal of 1962. He reiterated this permission in 1988 in the '']'', '']''. In 2007 ]'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. This decision was reverted by ] in 2021 through the ''motu proprio'', '']'', which stated that the celebration of the Tridentine Mass was to be subjected to the permission of the local bishop. These restrictions to the celebration of the Latin Mass led to an increase in membership in the Latin Mass Society.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dodd |first=Liz |last2=Milbank |first2=Sebastian |date=19 July 2021 |title=Catholics flock to Latin Mass Society as parishes drop Old Rite Masses |url=https://www.thetablet.co.uk/news/14330/catholics-flock-to-latin-mass-society-as-parishes-drop-old-rite-masses |access-date= |website=] |language=en}}</ref>
⚫ ==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 ], ], 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.

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.


==Activities== ==Activities==


Throughout its history the society has facilitated and advertised Extraordinary Form Masses all over England and Wales as weell as 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. Throughout its history, the Latin Mass Society has facilitated and advertised Extraordinary Form Masses all over England and Wales. Additionally, it has also arranged numerous pilgrimages to shrines in England and Wales and furthermore overseas. It usually holds two special Masses a year in ]: one for its annual general meeting in the spring or summer and another for its annual requiem in November.


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


Since 2012 the society has organised a biennial "One Day Conference" in London with lay and clerical speakers. Since 2012 the society has organised a biennial one-day conference in London with lay and clerical speakers.


The society publishes a quarterly magazine, ''Mass of Ages''. The society publishes a quarterly magazine, ''Mass of Ages''.
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==Structure== ==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.<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>{{Cite web|title = About Us|url = http://www.lms.org.uk/about-us|website = www.lms.org.uk|accessdate = 26 May 2015}}</ref>
==Patrons==
Patrons of the society are currently John Smeaton, Professor Thomas Pink, ], ], ], the ] and ]. Former patrons include ] and ].


==See also== ==See also==
* ] * ]
* International Federation ] * ]
* ] * ]
* ] * ] (FSSP)
* ] * ]


==References== ==References==
{{Reflist}} {{Reflist}}
===Bibliography===
{{Refbegin|32em}}
* {{cite book|last=Warwick|first=Ronald|url=|title=The Living Flame: The First Twenty-Five Years of the Society of St Pius X in Britain|publisher=]|location=London|year=1997}}
{{refend}}


==External links== ==External links==
* Official website of the Latin Mass Society of England and Wales *
* at ]
* Personal blog of Joseph Shaw, Chairman

{{Traditionalist Catholicism}}


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General managerStephen Moseling
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The Latin Mass Society of England and Wales is a Catholic society dedicated to making the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite, also known as the Tridentine Mass, more widely available in England and Wales. The group organised a petition for the Latin Mass in England and Wales which the Archbishop of Westminster, John Cardinal Heenan, presented to Pope Paul VI, who granted a papal indult in 1971.

The current chairman is the academic Joseph Shaw.

History

The Latin Mass Society was founded in 1965 to seek the preservation of the rites of worship and the use of Latin, continuing the practice of the church from early times. Following a letter in The Catholic Herald (22 January 1965) by Hugh Byrne, calling for the establishment of "a national Latin Mass Society ... which will aim at campaigning for at least one Latin Low Mass in every church on Sundays." The founding meeting was on 10 April 1965; the first president of the society was the Catholic apologist and skiing pioneer Sir Arnold Lunn. Along with Evelyn Waugh and Hugh Ross Williamson, Lunn was one of the main figures involved in founding the Latin Mass Society.

In the context of the New Order of Mass being introduced (it was celebrated from the first Sunday of Advent of 1969), the society had to decide whether to campaign for celebrations of the reformed Mass in Latin, or for celebrations using the older liturgical books. The question was debated at the annual general meeting of 1969, with the writer Hugh Ross Williamson speaking against the new rite and other speakers, such as the botanist Richard Hook Ritchens, in its favour. Williamson's arguments carried the day and a group subsequently left the society to set up the Association for Latin Liturgy in 1970, headed by Ritchens.

Alfred Marnau headed the major project of organising a petition signed by 56 international cultural figures 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.

Archbishop Annibale Bugnini describes the reception of the petition as follows.

At an audience of October 29, 1971, Cardinal Heenan had told the Pope of the discomfort of groups of converts and of elderly people who wanted to be able to celebrate Mass according to the old rite on special occasions. The next day the Pope wrote to Father Bugnini in his own hand: "... I think, in agreement with the Cardinal Archbishop, that a favourable answer, cast in the proper formulas, should be given to the first request, and to the second as well, wherever special circumstances justify the concession. The Cardinal who is making the petition deserves every respect and confidence."

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; however, it applied only to England and Wales. Under this and later indults the society was the principal body negotiating with bishops for Masses to be celebrated, making practical arrangements for these celebrations, and keeping Catholics attached to the older form of the liturgy informed about them.

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. He reiterated this permission 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. This decision was reverted by Pope Francis in 2021 through the motu proprio, Traditionis custodes, which stated that the celebration of the Tridentine Mass was to be subjected to the permission of the local bishop. These restrictions to the celebration of the Latin Mass led to an increase in membership in the Latin Mass Society.

Activities

Throughout its history, the Latin Mass Society has facilitated and advertised Extraordinary Form Masses all over England and Wales. Additionally, it has also arranged numerous pilgrimages to shrines in England and Wales and furthermore overseas. It usually holds two special Masses a year in Westminster Cathedral: one for its annual general meeting in the spring or summer and another for its annual requiem in November.

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

Since 2012 the society has organised a biennial one-day conference in London with lay and clerical speakers.

The society 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.

Patrons

Patrons of the society are currently John Smeaton, Professor Thomas Pink, Sir James MacMillan CBE, Charles Moore, Baron Moore of Etchingham, Sir Edward Leigh, the Lord Gill KSG and Sir Adrian FitzGerald. Former patrons include Rupert, Fürst zu Löwenstein-Wertheim-Freudenberg and Colin Mawby KSG.

See also

References

  1. "LMS Constitution". www.lms.org.uk. Archived from the original on 9 January 2016. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
  2. Bugnini, Annibale (1990). The Reform of the Liturgy (1948–1975). Liturgical Press. pp. 297-8. ISBN 978-0814615713. OCLC 645775748.
  3. "The English Indult". www.lms.org.uk. Archived from the original on 7 June 2012. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
  4. Warwick 1997, pp. 12
  5. "Missale Romanum (April 3, 1969)". w2.vatican.va. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
  6. ^ Warwick 1997.
  7. "The English Indult". www.lms.org.uk. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
  8. Bugnini, Annibale (1990). The Reform of the Liturgy (1948–1975). Liturgical Press. pp. 297–8. ISBN 978-0814615713. OCLC 645775748.
  9. Dodd, Liz; Milbank, Sebastian (19 July 2021). "Catholics flock to Latin Mass Society as parishes drop Old Rite Masses". The Tablet.
  10. "About Us". www.lms.org.uk. Retrieved 26 May 2015.

Bibliography

  • Warwick, Ronald (1997). The Living Flame: The First Twenty-Five Years of the Society of St Pius X in Britain. London: Society of St. Pius X.

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