The Traditional Latin Mass, also called the Tridentine Mass or the Mass in the extraordinary form is celebrated in Latin in accordance with the 1962 Roman Missal. After the Second Vatican Council with the Mass being widely celebrated in the vernacular, many of the faithful erroneously concluding that the Latin Mass was somehow prohibited.  To correct this misunderstanding, the Pope instructed the faithful.   

In 1988 Pope Saint John Paul, II issued an Apostolic Letter, motu proprio (i.e. on his own initiative) entitled Ecclesia Dei, reminding Bishops that the Latin Mass was both permitted and valid.   

In an effort to further heal any interior divisions within the body of the Church, Pope Benedict further clarified initial misunderstandings on July 7, 2007 by issuing an Apostolic Letter entitled Summorum Pontificum. It clarified that all Priests were free to offer the Tridentine Mass and administer most of the sacraments according to the 1962 Missal, in the form used before the liturgical reforms following the Second Vatican Council.

In keeping with the church's teaching and in an effort to care for the souls of the parish who desire to pray in the beauty, reverence and mystery of the extraordinary form, St. Catherine of Siena parish celebrates the Latin Mass on Wednesday nights at 6:00PM. Visitors to the church will find a red booklet in English and Latin which helps the faithful follow along, pray and rediscover this beautiful celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. You are invited to join us for Mass on Wednesday night or to join our Latin Mass Schola (Choir).

For more information or if you would like to study the Latin Mass, feel free to visit the website: www.sanctamissa.org