Comments on: When did the Catholic church stop saying their services in Latin?

By: Daver

Daver — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:08:59 +0000

The Novus Ordo, or vernacular Mass, was re-introduced via Vatican II.

I think you’ve missed the point. . .

The Church is not supposed to change to make itself more "relevant" to the world. The world is supposed to change to make it more "relevant" to the Church.

Thanks!
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By: Danielle B

Danielle B — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:49:59 +0000

As for the first question, never. The older form of the mass, the ‘Tridentine’ mass, which could only be said in Latin, was supplanted with the newer, ‘Novus ordo’ mass, in the mid-1960s. The newer, ‘Novus ordo’ mass could be said in any language, including but not limited to Latin. So the mid-1960s was the last time mass was offered exclusively in Latin. But Latin continues to be used for some masses, although less frequently.

The second question seems a bit cynical, but it depends on what you mean by a ‘major change’. The Catholic Church, by its own profession, does not believe it is authorized to change her own doctrine, creeds or structure, which it believes come from God. So no ‘major changes’ can be expected on that front. But changes in discipline, form or practice – like the language of the mass – can change, and are changed quite frequently. The exact language of the prayers of the ‘Novus ordo’ mass, for example, is being updated as we speak, with new changes being implemented in the coming year. But, to outsiders, these will seem relatively minor. The last ‘major changes’ in form and discipline came in the 1960s in the wake of the second Vatican Council.
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By: imacatholic2

imacatholic2 — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:00:59 +0000

Never. You can still celebrate a Mass in Latin.

However following Vatican II, in the 1960s, most Masses started to be celebrated in the language of the people.

With love in Christ.
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By: robert C

robert C — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:34:59 +0000

the latin mass is still viable, just ask at any parish
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By: Messenger of God

Messenger of God — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:11:59 +0000

The Roman Catholic Church still preforms Latin Services in Vatican City. And the national language in Vatican City is Latin. Roman Catholic Services like Weddings and Burials can have the mass held in Latin upon request.

This link will explain some things.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latin_liturgical_rites

God Bless
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By: Maria S.

Maria S. — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:23:59 +0000

It was a slow process. They changed some parts of the Mass before others, but the full change happen on the First Sunday of Advent in 1969. That was when the Mass was to be said entirely in the vernacular.
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By: David N

David N — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:35:59 +0000

The last time was Vatican 2.
The time before that was the Reformation in the 16th century.
The time before that was the Great Schism in 1054.
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By: advocate, diplomat & soldier

advocate, diplomat & soldier — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:50:59 +0000

after Vatican ii and with the rise of pope John Paul the second.
the laity or more involve in church activities there’s a rise in people taking rites in certain orders such as Franciscan and Dominican as lay people and a rise in the interest of the position and importance of the deacon
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By: Bootylicious

Bootylicious — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:39:59 +0000

They had to make it more condusive to people WANTING to attend and understand a service I say most probably!!!
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By: Be Blessed

Be Blessed — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:49:59 +0000

Believe me it's better to listen to them in Latin that you cannot understand. They are really speaking lies. You don't need to hear those.
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