Traditional Latin Mass in Maryland

Update August 29th: The proper URL for Saint Alphonsus is now working again. I have changed it back to the original URL. I just discovered this evening that Saint Alphonsus Church in Baltimore must have failed to renew its domain name or is in the process of moving to a new server. The link that was present for so long now takes one to a site that advertises homes. As a result, I have gone into the FAQs, Visitors Ask About the TLM, etc. and the link in the right margin and changed the URL with this link . This link is from the Archdiocese of Baltimore and has all the information necessary. Many are checking regularly about St. Bartholomew's in Manchester, MD. The TLM was a great success, but it appears that it will be an occasional event. I have heard nothing further on this and know that the Pastor is a member of the Faculty at Mt. St. Mary's. To say he is busy is an understatement. Many are also checking on the TLM that was being held on a fairly regular basis at S...

My faithful correspondent from Carroll County wrote to inform me about the TLM Mass celebrated by Fr. Michael Roach at St. Bartholomew's Parish in Manchester, MD on Pentecost Sunday. Here is part of the email: The Mass (at St. Bartholomew's on Pentecost) was a wonderful success - the Holy Spirit just wouldn't let us down. Our pastor was expecting between 50-100 people and we had at least 250! Everything went smoothly and the congregation was very excited about what they saw and heard. I felt privileged to sing with the schola and, while we weren't perfect, we were better than any of us had expected! The Holy Spirit again! Father is talking about having another Traditional Mass ... I was not able to take any pictures but some of my friends did and I am trying to round those up. I can forward them to you if you'd like (please!). We are very proud of our pastor. He has worked very hard to bring the TLM to us... We have also been encouraging fol...

I have posted on this several times but want to add one final reminder. A TLM Mass will be celebrated by Father Michael Roach at St. Bartholomew's Parish on Sunday, May 11th at 2:00 PM. Further information and a contact phone number are given in this prior post . Note too that this was announced in the Catholic Review. I posted a link to that article in this post . I pray that an enormous group comes to this TLM. It has been sought by the folks in Carroll County for quite some time.

The details are here . The date is May 11th! Don't miss it and bring ALL your friends!

Some appear to have missed this announcement. Please read it below !

I am happy to announce the contents of this email from J.: It is with great pleasure that I can tell you that the TLM will be celebrated at St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church on Sunday, May 11th 2008 at 2 PM. The church is located in Manchester, on MD Rt. 30 in northern Carroll County . The celebrant will be our pastor, Fr. Michael Roach. This will be a regional effort sponsored by several local parishes. Please encourage your readers in our area to attend. If there is a good response, Fr. Roach is open to having the Mass on a recurring schedule. This will be the first TLM in this area of Maryland in a very long time and St. Bartholomew's new church will provide a beautiful setting for it. The phone number at the parish is 410-239-8881 if anyone needs more information. For other TLM or "Latin Masses" in or near Maryland, check the right menu bar or go to the FAQs post linked here .