Latin Mass FAQ's

photo of a Pontifical High Mass (Latin)

The Traditional Latin Mass

• FAQ’s about the Latin Mass
• The Ordinary of the Mass
• The Papal Bull Quo Primum
by Pope St. Pius V

1. What do you mean when you say that St. Michael’s is a traditional Roman Catholic parish?

2. I thought liturgy was a matter of personal preference — why is the traditional Latin Mass so important to you?

3. Why is the Mass offered in Latin?

4. Why does the priest face away from the people?

5. How can I participate in the Mass?

6. Why do women wear veils to church?

7. Why is there a dress code?

8. What does “Tridentine” mean?

9. How old is the traditional Latin Mass?

10. Shouldn’t the liturgy reflect the times and the culture of people?

11. Isn’t the Latin Mass unsuitable for modern man?

St. Michael’s Church
8500 North St. Michael’s Road
Spokane, WA 99217-9333
Phone: (509) 467-0986 • Fax: (509) 467-2425
Email: miqcenter@stmichaels.org

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