Monthly Archives: October 2012

11th General Congregation October 31, 1962 The work of the ecumenical council is now “well under way and can proceed in an orderly fashion, if not rapidly,” the council press bulletin has reported. The bulletin’s report followed the council’s 11th … Continue reading →

The important thing in liturgical matters “is not to emphasize change, but rather to emphasize a deeper appreciation of liturgical values,” an American prelate said here. “The goal of the liturgical movement in the U.S. is to get Catholics to … Continue reading →

The bishops of the U.S. have formed a group of small committees to coordinate and assist their study of subjects coming before the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council. Each of the 12 committees will study a particular field and be available … Continue reading →

The assembly of churchmen now deliberating in St. Peter’s basilica in Rome is the first of the 21 ecumenical councils to consider the lay apostolate as a separate matter. How will the Fathers of the council approach the subject? What … Continue reading →

5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th General Congregations October 23, 24, 26, 27, 29 and 30, 1962 The inseparable tie between worship and the Scriptures was dramatically symbolized during the ecumenical council’s first week of deliberations when the book … Continue reading →

Following is the list of members appointed to the working commissions of the ecumenical council by Pope John XXIII as announced by the council press office (Oct. 29): Doctrinal Commission for Faith and Morals: Michael Cardinal Browne, O.P., of the … Continue reading →

Pope John XXIII brought to 90 the number of churchmen he chose to complete the 10 working commissions of the ecumenical council. They were read to the 2,277 Fathers attending the ninth general session (Oct. 29). Pope John surprised the … Continue reading →

A proposal has been advanced at the ecumenical council to permit national episcopal conferences to deal with the detailed application of changes in the liturgy. This was disclosed at a press conference held (Oct. 27) after the eighth general council … Continue reading →

An American archbishop has described the debate on the liturgy at the ecumenical council as moderate and stated that the council’s attitude toward liturgical reform is “wide open.” Meanwhile, a missionary prelate — Bishop Guillaume van Bekkum, S.V.D., of Ruteng, … Continue reading →

The chief problem before the ecumenical council in the field of the liturgy is how to make the Church’s worship an organic element in the life of the Christian, according to a Church spokesman here. According to Father Hermann Schmidt, … Continue reading →