Monthly Archives: October 2013

59th General Congregation October 31, 1963 The council Fathers completed the schema on the liturgy when they passed its final amended chapter. The liturgy schema thus became the second — after the one on communications media, passed at the council’s … Continue reading →

58th General Congregation October 30, 1963 The ecumenical council Fathers have voted overwhelmingly to give bishops a larger role in governing the Church and to restore the ancient order of deacons. The Fathers’ Oct. 30 general meeting, guaranteeing a declaration … Continue reading →

“A council without opposition and discussion would engender suspicion about the freedom of the council Fathers,” according to Archbishop John J. Krol of Philadelphia. Speaking at a special background press conference arranged by the American bishops, Archbishop Krol explained various … Continue reading →

What the world most awaits from the Second Vatican Council is a clear statement safeguarding religious liberty, according to Father John Courtney Murray, SJ, a council expert. “This is the big issue of the council in the world’s eyes,” the … Continue reading →

Peru’s Cardinal declared that a permanent diaconate would answer a “general need” in the Church today, a need especially urgent in Latin America. Juan Cardinal Landazuri Ricketts, OFM, of Lima said in an interview that the proposal for a permanent … Continue reading →

57th General Congregation October 29, 1963 Council Fathers have voted 1,114 to 1,074 to include their declaration on Our Lady in the schema on the nature of the Church rather than in a separate schema. Before the vote was taken, … Continue reading →

The Greek Orthodox Church is unwilling to be represented at the Second Vatican Council by mere observers because it feels that its presence would be meaningful only if it could fully participate in the council on a basis of equality. … Continue reading →

“Our Lady should not be a subject of division between Christians, but a symbol of unity,” said Abbot Christopher Butler, O.S.B., of Downside Abbey, president of the English Benedictine Congregation. He spoke at a press conference arranged here by the … Continue reading →

The recommendation of Leo Cardinal Suenens of Malines-Brussels that women be admitted to the ecumenical council as auditors is likely to be put into effect soon. The Belgian Cardinal’s recommendation is understood to be the result of a joint initiative … Continue reading →

The 10 amendments to Chapter V of the liturgy schema were passed by the council Fathers (Oct. 24 and 25). The amendments: 1. Put greater emphasis on the preeminent role of the Blessed Virgin in the Church’s liturgical cycle. 2. … Continue reading →