The Paulus Institute announced today that on Saturday,
April 24, 2010, at 1 p.m., the fifth anniversary of inauguration
of Pope Benedict XVI will be commemorated in the Great Upper
Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception, Washington DC, by a Pontifical
Solemn High Mass in the “Extraordinary form”—commonly
known as the “Traditional Latin Mass” or “Tridentine Mass”
—celebrated by the Vatican prelate Darío Cardinal Castrillón
Hoyos of Colombia.
This will be the first such Mass said at the Shrine's High Altar
in nearly 45 years. All Catholics are invited, many of whom may
never have another opportunity to attend such a Mass.
Cardinal Castrillon is the President Emeritus of the Vatican's
Pontificial Commission Ecclesia Dei.
anniversary of Pope Benedict’s inauguration and at the High Altar
of the National Shrine,” said Institute President Paul King. “It is a
privilege to recognize the Pope on this auspicious occasion and
assist his call to give due honor to the 1500-year old Mass for its
‘venerable and ancient usage.’”
“We are inviting all Catholics to this Mass for the unity
of the entire Catholic community, including those unfamiliar
with it and particularly young adults and families.”
For additional information on the Pontifical Mass and The Paulus
Institute’s activities, go to: www.ThePaulusInstitute.org.
April 24, 2010, at 1 p.m., the fifth anniversary of inauguration
of Pope Benedict XVI will be commemorated in the Great Upper
Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the
Immaculate Conception, Washington DC, by a Pontifical
Solemn High Mass in the “Extraordinary form”—commonly
known as the “Traditional Latin Mass” or “Tridentine Mass”
—celebrated by the Vatican prelate Darío Cardinal Castrillón
Hoyos of Colombia.
This will be the first such Mass said at the Shrine's High Altar
in nearly 45 years. All Catholics are invited, many of whom may
never have another opportunity to attend such a Mass.
Cardinal Castrillon is the President Emeritus of the Vatican's
Pontificial Commission Ecclesia Dei.
The Paulus Institute in Washington DC is sponsoring the Mass.
“We are honored that His Eminence Cardinal Castrillón Hoyos
anniversary of Pope Benedict’s inauguration and at the High Altar
of the National Shrine,” said Institute President Paul King. “It is a
privilege to recognize the Pope on this auspicious occasion and
assist his call to give due honor to the 1500-year old Mass for its
‘venerable and ancient usage.’”
“We are inviting all Catholics to this Mass for the unity
of the entire Catholic community, including those unfamiliar
with it and particularly young adults and families.”
For additional information on the Pontifical Mass and The Paulus
Institute’s activities, go to: www.ThePaulusInstitute.org.
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