Sic et non: The Pittsburgh TLM and the Sunday obligation

The Diocese of Pittsburgh advised Catholics not to attend Traditional Latin Mass celebrations at a private property identified as Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel in Conway, Pennsylvania.

In a statement released Tuesday, the diocese said the chapel and its announced liturgical celebrations have not received authorization from the diocese. The diocese also noted that the scheduled Mass in Conway was not presented to Bishop Mark Eckman for his review or approval. Because these celebrations lack diocesan authorization, the statement advised the faithful that attending them does not fulfill the Sunday obligation.

The diocese directed Catholics to attend approved Traditional Latin Mass celebrations within the diocese that comply with the norms of the document Traditionis custodes.