In October, I will start to offer the 11am Mass at the Cathedral Parish ad orientem.”
His Excellency Bishop Robert Morlino of the Diocese of Madison, Wisconsin, announced that beginning in October, his Masses in the Cathedral will be celebrated ad orientem, as part of Cardinal Sarah’s recent encouragement for priests and bishops to follow suit. He further discusses Cardinal Sarah’s and Pope Benedict’s writings on the matter.
The full recording of his homily which contained the announcement can be found below. His announcement begins at the 8 minute mark, though the whole homily is worth a listen.His Excellency Bishop Robert Morlino of the Diocese of Madison, Wisconsin, announced that beginning in October, his Masses in the Cathedral will be celebrated ad orientem, as part of Cardinal Sarah’s recent encouragement for priests and bishops to follow suit. He further discusses Cardinal Sarah’s and Pope Benedict’s writings on the matter.