Detroit Archbishop Closes Ten Latin Masses

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Detroit Archbishop Closes Ten Masses in the Roman Rite

gloria.tv | June 13, 2025

Archbishop Edward Weisenburger will abolish at least ten Masses in the Roman rite by July.

In a June 13 letter, he acknowledged that "there are many faithful who have found spiritual richness in this form of the Mass."

He is "permitting" the Mass to continue in four places, in accordance with the Holy See's parameters. His long-term goal is to lead all Catholics into the Novus Ordo.

Beginning July 1, the traditional Latin Mass will be offered at St. Joseph Shrine in Detroit and three non-parish churches in each of the archdiocese's additional regions, as follows:
- Central Region: St. Joseph Shrine in Detroit (Institute of Christ the King)
- South Region: St. Irene Church in Dundee
- Northwest Region: Our Lady of Orchard Lake Chapel in Orchard Lake
- Northeast Region: St. Joseph Church in Port Huron

Permission to celebrate at all other sites will expire on June 30, 2025.

Archbishop Weisenburger is "grateful for the cooperation in implementing this new direction."

According to Rorate-caeli.blogspot.com, the term "all other sites" to be closed down refers to at least ten parishes that offer Mass every Sunday and often on weekdays.