1. Munich, Bavaria, Germany
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| Damenstiftskirche Sankt Anna, Choir |
From Germany, a report that had been under embargo for weeks: the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter (FSSP), that already had a small presence in the Bavarian Capital, will have a permanent basis in the city - the second major world diocese to open up a permanent setting for the FSSP in just a few weeks time (the first having been Los Angeles).
Starting on September 1, the glorious Collegiate Church of Saint Anne (Damenstiftskirche Sankt Anna), a historic chapel in Munich, will host the FSSP permanently, with daily Traditional Masses. The apostolate will be headed by Father Christian Jäger, and the Mass times will be: on Sundays and public holidays. 9:30 a.m./ on Mondays, 8:00 a.m.; from Tuesdays to Fridays, 5:30 p.m.; on Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. (The local telephone number for more information is 094 46/99 11 051.)
Further information will be posted on the FSSP Germany website. Our heartfelt congratulations to the FSSP, Fr. Jäger, and the local community! Our gratitude to the local Archbishop of Munich and Freising, Cardinal Reinhard Marx!
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2. Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Brazil
2. Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Brazil
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| Capela de Nossa Senhora das Dores, still receiving its final touches |
On July 13, 2014, a historic event of huge significance for the future of the Traditional Mass in the largest Latin American nation took place in the Brazilian national capital city, Brasilia. A brand new completely traditional Chapel was opened and blessed with the presence of Auxiliary Bishop José Aparecido Gonçalves de Almeida.
The Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Dores (Our Lady of Sorrows / Our Lady of Dolours) is run by the Institute of the Good Shepherd (IBP), and the local priest is Fr. Daniel Pinheiro, who already celebrated the Traditional Mass in the city in loaned churches. Now, the IBP has a full chapel and the ability to offer daily Mass - Sundays at 10 a.m.
It is a major step for the Ancient Roman Rite in the heart of South America and the fourth largest city of Brazil, a city of 3 million people founded in 1960, where both the Apostolic Nunciature and the seat of the largest Conference of Bishops in the world are located.
More images and information at the local blog, Missa Tridentina em Brasilia. Our most heartfelt congratulations to the IBP, Fr. Pinheiro, and the local community! Our gratitude both to Auxiliary Bishop Gonçalves de Almeida and to the local Ordinary, Brasilia Archbishop Sérgio da Rocha! This truly fills us with immense hope for Tradition in South America.
