Convents With The Latin Mass

[Ancilla Domini]

While I was still discerning to which convent I felt that God was calling me, I made this list.

The only one I'm not sure about is the Carmelites of Buffalo. They say they have Latin, ("cherish many traditional monastic customs such as the use of Latin and Gregorian Chant.) but I'm not sure if they have the Traditional Latin Mass, or just make use of Latin.

 

Anyway, I thought that some of you might find this useful, so I thought I would share.

 

Convents with the Latin Mass

1. Benedictines of Mary – www.benedictinesofmary.org

2. Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary – http://www.saintbenedict.com/ or http://sistersofstbenedictcenter.org/community.html

3. Sister Adorers of the Royal Heart of Jesus – http://www.institute-christ-king.org/vocations/sisters/

4. Carmelite Nuns of Valparaiso – http://www.lasvegasmariancenter.com/carmel.htm

5. Carmelites of Buffalo – http://www.carmelitenunsstjoseph.org/Buffalo.htm

6. Clear Creek Sisters – http://www.clearcreeksisters.org/

7. Dominican Sisters of Wanganui – http://dominicansisterswanganui.blogspot.it/2007/10/introduction.html

8. Cistercian Sisters – http://www.valleyofourlady.org/ (http://www.nunocist.org/)

 

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam!

 

In Corde Matris,

 

– Cilla

Edited January 2, 2014 by Ancilla Domini

[OnlySunshine]

While I was still discerning to which convent I felt that God was calling me, I made this list.

The only one I'm not sure about is the Carmelites of Buffalo. They say they have Latin, ("cherish many traditional monastic customs such as the use of Latin and Gregorian Chant.) but I'm not sure if they have the Traditional Latin Mass, or just make use of Latin.

 

Anyway, I thought that some of you might find this useful, so I thought I would share.

 

Convents with the Latin Mass

1. Benedictines of Mary – www.benedictinesofmary.org

2. Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary – http://www.saintbenedict.com/ or http://sistersofstbenedictcenter.org/community.html

3. Sister Adorers of the Royal Heart of Jesus – http://www.institute-christ-king.org/vocations/sisters/

4. Carmelite Nuns of Valparaiso – http://www.lasvegasmariancenter.com/carmel.htm

5. Carmelites of Buffalo – http://www.carmelitenunsstjoseph.org/Buffalo.htm

6. Clear Creek Sisters – http://www.clearcreeksisters.org/

7. Dominican Sisters of Wanganui – http://dominicansisterswanganui.blogspot.it/2007/10/introduction.html

8. Cistercian Sisters – http://www.valleyofourlady.org/ (http://www.nunocist.org/)

 

Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam!

 

In Corde Matris,

 

– Cilla

 

I can answer that question for you about Buffalo because I discerned with them and spoke to Mother Miriam quite often.  They do not have the Latin Mass but they pray the Divine Office in Latin.  :)

 

[Ancilla Domini]

I can answer that question for you about Buffalo because I discerned with them and spoke to Mother Miriam quite often.  They do not have the Latin Mass but they pray the Divine Office in Latin.  :)

 

 

Oh, thank you so much for the information! I've been wondering. Sometimes it's confusing, and I can't tell exactly what they mean. :)

 

Also, if anyone knows any other convents with the Latin Mass, I would be happy to have them on my list. :D

 

In Corde Matris,

 

– Cilla

Edited January 2, 2014 by Ancilla Domini

[Kayte Postle]

The Children of Mary (childrenofmary.net) have the TLM quite a bit. They mainly have the NO mass in latin, with the priest facing ad orientem.

 

Sisters of Mary Mother of the Church (www.sistersofmarymc.org) have the TLM, but not exclusively.

 

Marian Sisters of Santa Rosa (www.mariansisters.com) also have the TLM, but not exclusively

[Sponsa-Christi]

Just FYI, I think the Dominican Sisters of Wanganui are with the SSPX, and are therefore not in communion with Rome.

[Clare Brigid]

Numbers 2 and 3 definitely have the traditional Latin Mass (Extraordinary Form) exclusively, and I suspect that Number 6 does as well.

[Ancilla Domini]

Just FYI, I think the Dominican Sisters of Wanganui are with the SSPX, and are therefore not in communion with Rome.

 

Oh, really? Thanks for the information! (I hope my mistake does not result in my being "warned.") :D

 

Numbers 2 and 3 definitely have the traditional Latin Mass (Extraordinary Form) exclusively, and I suspect that Number 6 does as well.

 

Number six definitely does - I have a friend who discerned with the friars of Clear Creek, so he knows quite a bit about the sisters. I'm also pretty positive about the Valparaiso Carmelites. (Although there's a small chance that I might be mistaken. But I'm quite sure that they do.)

[Kayte Postle]

Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate (www.franciscansoftheimmaculate.com) to my knowledge have the Traditional Latin Mass the majority of the time, but not exclusively

 

Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus (www.carmelitedcj.org) in their Central Province have the Traditional Latin Mass at least once a month, not sure about the other provinces though.

 

 

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Edited January 2, 2014 by Kayte Postle

[Ancilla Domini]

Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate (www.franciscansoftheimmaculate.com) to my knowledge have the Traditional Latin Mass the majority of the time, but not exclusively

 

Carmelite Sisters of the Divine Heart of Jesus (www.carmelitedcj.org) in their Central Province have the Traditional Latin Mass at least once a month, not sure about the other provinces though.

 

 

edit: ...i can't spell...

 

I know that the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate had the Latin Mass, (In fact, I discerned with them for quite a while.) but being confused about this recent commotion about them, I didn't put them down. I know that they recently made a protest, but I'm not sure what's going to come of it. I'll wait, and hope, and pray. :)

 

Oh, I didn't know that the Carmelites of DHJ had th Latin Mass at all. Thanks.

[OnlySunshine]

I know that the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate had the Latin Mass, (In fact, I discerned with them for quite a while.) but being confused about this recent commotion about them, I didn't put them down. I know that they recently made a protest, but I'm not sure what's going to come of it. I'll wait, and hope, and pray. :)

 

Oh, I didn't know that the Carmelites of DHJ had th Latin Mass at all. Thanks.

 

Yes, my friend is a member of the Carmelite community as a 2-year novice (making vows in July) and they have Latin Mass at least once a month.  On special occasions, they also have Latin Mass as celebration.  They are a very beautiful community.  :)

[Chiquitunga]

I don't believe the Cistercian Nuns in Prairie du Sac, WI have it, but rather the Office all in Latin like Buffalo Carmel. 

 

More Carmels to add there are Valparaiso's foundations ~ Elysburg & Canyon (they have both forms for the time being)

[OnlySunshine]

Other convents/monasteries with the Latin Mass:

 

Carmelites of Elysburg, PA

[Ancilla Domini]

Is it just my own ignorance, or does it seem to you that there isn't a single Poor Clare convent that has the Latin Mass, anymore?

 

In Corde Matris,

 

– Olivia

[Chiquitunga]

The only one I know of in the US that has it on a regular basis is Minooka, once a month ~ http://poorclaresjoliet.org/

 

I know at least one monastery of the Poor Clares of the Immaculate in Italy would like it have it exclusively, and use the old breviary, but they only have it from time to time at present. Also, as long as I mention them, to make it clear, they are not officially part of the Religious Institute of the Franciscans of the Immaculate, as the Friars and Sisters are, although they share their spirituality. But they are in the Order of St. Clare and each of their monasteries are sui iuris (ie, autonmous, independent even of each other) as the 1990s Carmels are and answer directly to the Holy See.

 

[ToJesusMyHeart]

I know that the Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate had the Latin Mass, (In fact, I discerned with them for quite a while.) but being confused about this recent commotion about them, I didn't put them down. I know that they recently made a protest, but I'm not sure what's going to come of it. I'll wait, and hope, and pray. :)

 

Oh, I didn't know that the Carmelites of DHJ had th Latin Mass at all. Thanks.

 

What commotion? What protest? 

[Ancilla Domini]

What commotion? What protest? 

 

By "commotion" I was referring to Pope Francis' ban on the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate, which, obviously, had a big impact on the FSI.

 

By "protest" I was referring to a letter that the sisters sent out as a response to some accusations made against them by Fr. Volpi.

[Kayte Postle]

What commotion? What protest? 

 

Within the Friars of the Franciscans of the Immaculate there have been some internal issues, and some from the order eventually asked for intervention from the Holy See. You can read here, here, and here for more about the whole thing. One of the actions taken was the restriction of the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass within the order. The sisters have issued a letter in response to the situation.

 

edit: domini beat me to it...

Edited January 2, 2014 by Kayte Postle

[Ancilla Domini]

edit: domini beat me to it...

 

I beat you to it, but considering the unfortunately obscure way in which I explained it, your post was much needed. :hehe2: Thank you! :D
 

[OnlySunshine]

My friend is a postulant with the FSI.  I hope this mess gets straightened out soon.  :(

[Chiquitunga]

The only one I know of in the US that has it on a regular basis is Minooka, once a month ~ http://poorclaresjoliet.org/

 

I know at least one monastery of the Poor Clares of the Immaculate in Italy would like it have it exclusively, and use the old breviary, but they only have it from time to time at present. Also, as long as I mention them, to make it clear, they are not officially part of the Religious Institute of the Franciscans of the Immaculate, as the Friars and Sisters are, although they share their spirituality. But they are in the Order of St. Clare and each of their monasteries are sui iuris (ie, autonmous, independent even of each other) as the 1990s Carmels are and answer directly to the Holy See.

 

Really quick, I meant to edit this and ran out of time and had to go. Actually all cloistered contemplative monasteries are independent and autonomous like this, as described in Verbi Sponsa (search "autonomy" and you'll find the paragraphs on this) But what I meant there about the Poor Clares of the Immaculate and the 1990 Carmels having this in common is that they do not answer/are not under the jurisdiction of the Superior General of the Order/Religious Institute. They answer directly to the Holy See and local bishop in all things.

 

As for other Poor Clare communities, this is making me think, but I am not sure if they are under the jurisdiction of any Franciscan Superior General either... :think: I just know the Discalced Carmelite Nuns always were and are under the 1991s, as are the Carmelite Nuns of the Ancient Observance and other Orders with Nuns like the Dominicans. But again, not sure on the Poor Clares...