Fr Austin J Milner OP explains the rationale for one of the most striking changes in the new English Mass translation
Topic: liturgy
We are all going to die – that’s why we are Catholic
Liturgy must draw us towards the world beyond, says Fr John Zuhlsdorf. That’s how we can wake up our faith
Debate: Do children’s liturgies encourage rowdy behaviour?
Or are they the best way to teach youngsters about the Mass?
Liturgists tried to block my Mass setting for the Pope, says MacMillan
Scottish composer reveals ‘almighty row’ over his setting for the papal Masses in Glasgow and Birmingham
The Cathedral shows us the way ahead
Parishes throughout Britain should draw inspiration from the papal Mass at Westminster Cathedral, says Fr Anthony Symondson SJ
Choirs prepare for papal Masses
The new Mass setting by James MacMillan is complete and available to listen to online
Vatican officials visit Cofton Park to plan beatification Mass
The papal master of ceremonies and two other Vatican officials tour Birmingham, Glasgow and London to prepare for Pope’s trip
In defence of the cappa magna
Mgr Patrick Brankin, a diocesan communications director, defends the ‘great cape’ after protests against his bishop







The old ICEL translation weakened reverence for the Mass: the new one will help rebuild it
The new translation is more faithful and more beautiful: these are words which will sink into the soul