Traditionis custodes

Text of the motu proprio
Accompanying Letter from Pope Francis

Pope Francis promulgated a  motu proprio entitled Traditionis custodes on July 16th. This document concerns the celebration of the Mass according to the 1962 Missal, popularly known as the "Latin Mass" or the "Traditional Latin Mass." While Bishop Cotta discerns how best to implement the norms contained in the document, those Masses according to the 1962 Missal which exist in our parishes will continue as scheduled. Bishop Cotta wishes to assure those who are attached to this form of the liturgy that pastoral care for them will continue to be provided in the Diocese of Stockton.