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Article: Religious Revival // Catholics Return to Latin Mass
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- December 8, 1995
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Thirty years after the end of Vatican II, a vestige of the old
Roman Catholic Church is making a comeback: the mass in Latin.
Supporters say it quenches a thirst for the mystery and majesty
of Catholicism that is missing in modern, English services.
"I think the rising popularity is tied to the general search for
the sacred in our lives," said Mary Kraychy, executive director of
the Glenview-based Coalition in Support of Ecclesia Dei, which helps
Catholics attend or start Latin masses.
The Second Vatican Council, considered the
central event of 20th century Catholicism, ended on Dec. 8, 1965.
The council, charged with renewing the church, ushered in a host
of changes for Roman ...