Extraordinary Form
"What earlier generations held as sacred, remains sacred and great for us too." - Pope Benedict XVI
The Older Form of Mass at St. Brendan
Every Sunday at 12:00 noon, St. Brendan has a Mass in Latin according to the ceremonies of 1962. This is a diocesan event hosted by St. Brendan Parish.
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Resources
Diocesan Articles on the Older Form of Mass
- "Old and New: Finding Unity in the Diversity of Liturgical Forms" (13 August 2018)
- "Description of Some Features of Mass in the Extraordinary Form" (24 August 2018)
- "How Do I Participate in Mass in the Extraordinary Form?" (6 September 2018)
- "Sung Mass in Extraordinary Form Draws 250 to Jefferson City" (21 September 2018)
- "Mass offered in Latin in Westphalia for the Sacred Heart" (19 September 2019)
- "Careful implementation of Traditionis custodes is essential" (21 July 2021)
Church Documents
- Benedict XVI, Summorum Pontificum. 2007.
- Benedict XVI, Letter to Bishops accompanying Summorum Pontificum. 2007.
- Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei, Instruction Universae Ecclesiae. 2011.
- Francis, Traditionis custodes. 2021.
Learning More
- SanctaMissa.org
- Instructional Video on the Low Mass (EWTN and FSSP)
- What is the Extraordinary Form of the Mass? (Catholic Answers)
Recommended Books
- Baronius Press 1962 Daily Missal.
- Treasure and Tradition by Lisa Bergman.
- Nothing Superfluous by Rev. James W. Jackson, FSSP.