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Molly Mitchell wrote:

Hi, guys —

  • If we are attending a high Latin Mass at 3:30 pm, will this fulfill our Sunday Mass obligation since it will last past 4:00 pm?

Molly
  { Will this high Latin Mass fulfill our Sunday Mass obligation since it will run past 4:00 pm? }

Mike replied:

Hi, Molly —

Thanks for the question.

Whether you are attending:

  • the Ordinary form of the Mass (or Novus Ordo Mass) or
  • the Extraordinary form of the Mass (or Tridentine/Latin Mass),

the Mass has to start no earlier then 4:00 pm so . . .

No, it wouldn't fulfill your Sunday Mass obligation.

Sorry : (

Mike

Eric replied:

Hi, Molly —

It depends on the diocese. Usually it has to start after 4 pm but there are some that extend it earlier.

Call the chancery for the diocese in question and ask how soon the anticipated or vigil Masses can begin.

Eric
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