Update: Solemn Pontifical Mass in the Extraordinary Form - Saturday, April 24th, Washington, D.C.

The Paulus Institute has updated their website. As reported by several blogs (WDTPRS, RORATE CÆLI & others) today, Tulsa Bishop Edward Slattery will celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in D.C. Saturday. A biosketch is presented here on the Bishop of Tulsa, OK. The following is taken from the Paulus Institute website:

The Paulus Institute today is pleased to announce His Excellency Bishop Edward Slattery of Tulsa, Okla., has agreed to celebrate the first traditional Latin Solemn High Pontifical Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in nearly 50 years. The Mass will take place this Saturday, April 24, at 1 p.m.

The Paulus Institute was formed for the propagation of sacred liturgy. The traditional Latin Mass planned for April 24th honoring Pope Benedict on his five-year inauguration anniversary is a historic liturgical event and all Catholics are invited to attend; no tickets are needed.

“We are pleased and honored to have His Excellency, Edward Slattery, come to Washington to celebrate what will be a historic event and a major step toward the restoration of sacred tradition,” said Institute President Paul King. “The richness of our Catholic tradition will be visible to all the world on Pope Benedict’s fifth anniversary.”

In consultation with originally scheduled celebrant, Dario Cardinal Castrillon Hoyos, the Institute yesterday agreed to seek another prelate in order to maintain the solemnity, reverence and beauty of the Mass.

The Latin Mass will feature several choirs singing sacred choral music and Gregorian chant, and will be aided by numerous priests from the region. It will be aired live on EWTN beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Online links to Propers for this Mass will be uploaded to this blog tomorrow so they are ready in advance for those attending.