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Pittsburgh diocese to regulate 'ad orientem' Masses

The Pittsburgh diocese is the latest to pose its solution to a complicated pastoral question.

The Pillar
Feb 09, 2023
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Pittsburgh diocese to regulate 'ad orientem' Masses

The Diocese of Pittsburgh is set to implement a new policy that will require priests to seek the bishop’s permission if they wish to celebrate the ordinary form of the Mass ad orientem.  

The policy, discussed during a Thursday meeting between Pittsburgh’s Bishop David Zubik and the diocesan presbyteral council, is expected to be implemented in the comin…

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