Frequently Asked Questions on this Blog (FAQs)

Updated: December 15th, 2011

1. TLM (Extraordinary Form) Masses in Maryland and Surrounding States, F.S.S.P Locations, N.O. Masses, N.O. Latin Masses, Shrines, Monasteries, Abbeys, Training in the TLM, Latin Propers
2. Sacred Music, Chant, Chant Libraries (MP3s and text), Hymnals for Parishes
3. Vestments and Other Items Needed for the TLM Mass
4. Religious Orders: Benedictines, Carmelites, Dominicans, Search Forms
   

The Traditional Latin Mass (Tridentine; Extraordinary Form; Usus Antiquior; Missal of 1962) or Finding Regional Novus Ordo Sunday Masses

• This blog is called "Traditional Latin Mass in Maryland." What are you trying to accomplish? [Answer: I am trying to assist people searching for the Traditional Latin Mass in the greater Maryland area to find a Sunday Mass which celebrates the Usus Antiquior or Extraordinary Form].
• Which States are covered? [Presently, I cover Maryland, the D.C. suburbs, Washington, D.C. itself, Northern Virginia, some of West Virginia and Southern Pennsylvania].
• Where can I find this list of Parishes on your blog? [To the upper right of this particular pane is a menu bar. All Parishes which offer the TLM (that I know of from official sources or by personal contact) are listed on this page entitled "Local TLMs"]. Just click the link to take you there.
  
• Could you list the F.S.S.P. Tridentine Parishes? [Yes. Just go to this site]. Don't they have a Traditional Latin Rite Calendar online linked to their seminary? [Yes. Go here.]
• Could some Masses be missing? [Yes. The most widely accepted TLM "Clearinghouse" for the entire U.S. is the Ecclesia Dei Traditional Mass Directory. This is listed in the right menu also. I have found that some Masses have not been added and some are not offered any longer in our area so my list and their list may differ. Here is a new site that I found which is pretty good!].
• What if I want to find just a "Latin Mass." Where can I find those? [The Masses I have listed in the menu stipulate "Latin (Novus Ordo) if these are NOT TLMs. If they are NOT designated as Latin (Novus Ordo), they are TLM Masses].
• I am from another State and landed here! How can I find a TLM or Latin Mass in my area? [Well, you can begin here as stated above. Also, this site is very good as well. Or, the Diocesan or Archdiocesan websites are now extremely helpful in this regard. The AD of Baltimore and most others have a searchable "language discriminator" which helps one to find a Latin or TLM Mass. The AD of Washington or the Diocese of Arlington are similar. Check YOUR local Diocesan website to see if the Masses are listed as to "language"].
• I am from another Country or Province and landed here! How can I find a TLM or Latin Mass in my area? [One of the greatest secrets in the world is the magnificent search engine at MassTimes.org. This allows one to insert a locality, and search for Masses, languages, Monasteries, Universities and so on. Try it, it is unbelievable! Under "language," be sure to stipulate 'Latin." Also, check here as well].
• I am looking for a Marian Shrine, a Monastery, an Abbey or... [Marian Shrines, go HERE! For Monasteries, Abbeys or Schools run by Religious Orders, this is a GREAT treasure which should be of great help].
• I am looking for particular sites I believe to be in Maryland such as the Marian Shrine at Emmitsburg, MD or the Basilica in Washington, D.C. [Please check here first. I also have the National Shrine of the Grotto of Lourdes in Emmitsburg, MD and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in D.C. both listed among other sites such as the Basilica of the Assumption in Baltimore].
• How can I find TLM Latin Mass Propers online? [There is no substitute for a Missal such as the Baronius or the Angelus approved editions. I do post multiple links to the Propers of the Mass from various excellent sites and use the F.S.S.P. Ordo. Check the "Twitter Feed" to find these daily Masses. The Twitter Feed is shown in the right menu or one can use the Search Box].
• What is the best site to learn about the TLM? [That will depend on what you wish to find. The F.S.S.P. is now offering a DVD set with detailed instructions for priests and seminarians. The Sancta Missa site of the St. John Cantius Society is incredible and even has the Graduale Romanum online. The EWTN Summorum Pontificum resource library is astounding. And, the Ordinary of the Mass is available from the Santa Missa site or this site from Fordham University].

Sacred Music, Chant, Planning Music for Mass, Latin Hymns

• I'm a looking for a good Hymnal containing Chant for our Parish [Go here then!]
  
• How does one plan the Music for a Mass? [An excellent place to start is here. The New Liturgical Movement is a superb site for Sacred Music. Also, try here. This is an archive of Masses with Sacred Music]
• Do you have other links that might be helpful? [Yes! Try each of these: Here, Here and Here. They should be of great help]
• Is there an archive site for Gregorian Chant online? [Yes, the Recovering Choir Director is simply suberb. This one is fairly extensive and this one is helpful as is this one]
• Congregation de Solesmes
  

Mass Vestments and Other Items Needed to Initiate the Traditional Latin Mass

• Vestments, Benedictines of Mary, Queen of the Apostles
• Vestments, Susan Maria Liturgical Art Studio
• Saint Bede Vestments
  
• Items You Will Need to Celebrate the Extraordinary Form
• Aquinas and More [Click 1962 Liturgy and Select Vestments, Missals, etc.]

Religious Orders, Monasteries and Search Forms

• Wyoming Carmelite Monks
• Carmelite Provincial Network
• Religious Communities International
• Clear Creek Monastery
• Dominican Liturgy
• Monasteries International (All Orders including Franciscans and Dominicans)
  
• Benedictine Search Form (Schools, Monasteries)
• Cistercians
• Congregation de Solesmes