Perhaps the most striking feature of the traditional Latin Liturgy is the sense of the Sacred that it conveys. As well as nurturing Catholic families, the traditional liturgy has been decisive in encouraging vocations to the priesthood and religious life among a number of community members. Alongside cradle Catholics, our Parish includes many converts. These include both those who have always remained faithful to the traditional liturgy, and members of newer generations who have discovered and embraced it. Established as a Personal Parish under Canon 518 by decree of His Grace, Archbishop Denis J Hart, Archbishop of Melbourne, the Parish of St John Henry Newman draws its members from throughout Melbourne. ![]() ![]() Not merely its lawfulness, but the continued importance of the traditional Latin Liturgy for the faith and life of the Church, already affirmed by St John Paul II in 'Ecclesia Dei', was further emphasised and guaranteed by Pope Benedict XVI, in 'Summorum Pontificum'. The Sacred Liturgy is celebrated in accordance with the Roman liturgical books of 1962. The Personal Parish of St John Henry Newman, with its seat at the Church of St Aloysius' Caulfield North, serves those members of Christ's Faithful who worship in accordance with the traditional Latin Liturgy (or Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite) of the Catholic Church.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |