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I occasionally get checks from kind readers for the Tridentine Mass Society of the Diocese of Madison, a 501(c)(3) organization, of which I am the jefe.  You should know what we are doing with your donations.

Even in this time of the Wuhan Devil, which has shut down a lot of our more solemn liturgy here, the TMSM is still having worthy vestments made against the time when things are brighter.

Here is something that I posted on my own blog. Right now in production by Sacra Domus Aurea is a Solemn Mass set in violet, which will be received by Advent.  I’ve received a few photos of the set as they are being completed.

The cope…

The chasuble

A dalmatic

We will have matching humeral veil, antependium, and tabernacle veil.

We are moving FORWARD.

Thank you to you donors to the TMSM.  When things settle down a little, I will try to organize a SOLEMN Mass for your intention.

Meanwhile, I will say a Mass for your intention tomorrow, Feast of the Holy Relics.

Today at St. Mary’s in Pine Bluff, because of the COVID-19 problem, we had a bare bones crew but managed a Missa Cantata for Palm Sunday. There were a couple of little glitches, but we mustn’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good.

The whole Mass is online on the St. Mary’s YouTube channel. I chanted the entire Passion in Latin, all three parts. HERE

The sermon for the Mass has practical tips for your Holy Week participation, away from your churches.

March 14, 2020 by TMSM Content

If you have not already heard, please be aware that in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, His Excellency Bishop Donald Hying has issued a dispensation from Sunday and Holy Day Mass obligation for all Catholics in the Diocese of Madison until further notice. The situation continues to change rapidly, but at the time of this … [Read more…]

March 1, 2019 by TMSM Content

We are already well into the pre-Lenten season, and Ash Wednesday is just around the corner. At St Mary’s Pine Bluff, we are planning to have a Solemn High Mass for Ash Wednesday, 6 March 2019, preceded by the blessing and distribution of ashes, beginning at 6:30 PM.

January 1, 2019 by TMSM Content

Today is the Octave Day of the Nativity, and this Sunday, January 6, we will celebrate the great Feast of the Epiphany. The Roman liturgy offers some wonderful chants this time of year, which are a bit outside the norm of what most Catholic laity are used to hearing, even if they are familiar with … [Read more…]

February 13, 2018 by TMSM Content

Although not a holy day of obligation, Ash Wednesday is one of the most important days of the liturgical year. You can begin your Lent with Holy Mass and distribution of ashes on Wednesday, February 14. Sung Mass of Ash Wednesday Wednesday, February 14, 2018 St Mary’s Pine Bluff 6:00 PM

Posted in: Announcements, News Tagged: liturgy, mass, schedules February 3, 2018 by TMSM Content

Here are some photos from the TMSM’s 2018 Candlemas, including the blessing and procession of candles, followed by a Pontifical Mass at the Throne, celebrated by the Most Rev Robert Morlino.

September 7, 2017 by TMSM Music

The Tridentine Mass Society of Madison seeks choral mezzo-sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses for this year’s Pontifical Requiem Mass at the Throne, to be offered by Bishop Robert C. Morlino on the evening of Thursday, November 2. Prerequisites Prospective singers should possess: a blending voice; familiarity with ecclesiastical Latin/modern Italian pronunciation (training will be provided); … [Read more…]

May 18, 2017 by TMSM Content

On Wednesday, May 31, 2017, the Most Reverend Bishop Robert Morlino will celebrate a Pontifical Mass at the Throne for the Feast of The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Mass will begin at 6:00 pm, and will be celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Monona. This is likely the first TLM in … [Read more…]

Posted in: News Tagged: liturgy, mass, pontifical, pontifical mass, solemn April 20, 2017 by TMSM Content

There will be a Solemn Mass on Sunday, April 23—the Octave Day of Easter—at St Mary’s Pine Bluff, 7:30 am The Solemn rites of Holy Week and Easter morning having been completed, we will again honor the glorious Resurrection of our Lord with a Solemn Mass for the octave day of Easter. Please join us … [Read more…]

Posted in: News Tagged: liturgy, mass, schedules, solemn April 17, 2017 by TMSM Content

Hæc dies, quam fecit Dominus: exsultemus, et lætemur in ea! Happy Easter! Thanks to visiting priests Fr Johnson, US Navy chaplain, and Fr Young, of the Diocese of Davenport, we were able to celebrate Holy Week and Easter morning with the Solemn rites. Here are some photos:

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December 4, 2016 by TMSM Content

December 8 is a Holy Day of Obligation for all Roman Rite Catholics. In the Madison area, there are the following Masses in the Extraordinary Form on Thursday, December 8, 2016:

• St Mary’s in Pine Bluff – 5:30pm Sung Mass
• St. Norbert’s in Roxbury – 6:30am Low Mass

July 17, 2023 by TMSM Music

The Tridentine Mass Society of Madison (TMSM) is pleased to announce auditions in all vocal sections for a paid eight-voice Choir (SATB, two voices per section) to sing Gregorian Chant and sacred choral music for twelve Sunday Sung Masses in 2023–2024 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Pine Bluff (SMPB), 3673 County Trunk Highway P, … [Read more…]

February 2, 2021 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

There will be a Membership meeting on the afternoon or evening of Tuesday 16 February, the day before Ash Wednesday. The meeting will be at St. Patrick’s in Cottage Grove at 6:30PM. It may be necessary to limit the number attending because of COVID-19 concerns.

October 31, 2020 by TMSM Content

In addition to the weekly TLM at St. Patrick at 10:30am most Sundays, Janesville has now gained a second Sunday TLM at 3:00pm in the afternoon, at St. John Vianney in Janesville, which will be offered by Fr. Peter Lee and will be a High Mass. For more information, you can read the full announcement … [Read more…]

September 15, 2020 by TMSM Content

St. Cecilia Parish in Wisconsin Dells has just announced that they will be offering Traditional Latin Mass at 12:30pm every Sunday, starting September 27th. The First Sunday of every month will be a Missa Cantata.

September 14, 2020 by TMSM Content

Congratulations to Fr. Brian Dulli on offering his first TLM today, on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Starting next week, there will continue to be an 8am Low Mass every Monday at St. Patrick Church in Cottage Grove.

September 7, 2020 by TMSM Content

Fr. Brian Dulli will be offering a Low Mass for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Mass will be at on Monday, September 14th at 8am, at St. Patrick Church in Cottage Grove – 434 N Main St, Cottage Grove, WI 53527.

September 7, 2020 by TMSM Content

A new TLM for the diocese of Madison! Thanks to the generosity and initiative of Fr. Drew Olson, Janesville now has a weekly Traditional Mass (Missa Cantata). Mass is at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick’s Church, 315 Cherry Street in Janesville. Note that due to an existing parish conflict, there will not be a TLM … [Read more…]

June 28, 2020 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Slowly but surely, churches are being opened for more and more people. Mass attendance is rising again. This morning there was a good “socially distanced” crowd for the Vetus Ordo Mass at St. Mary’s in Pine Bluff. Video of the Mass is HERE. We are revising the schedule on the right side bar due to … [Read more…]

April 4, 2020 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

During this time when so many people do not have the ability to participate at Holy Mass in church, I am – along with quite a few other priests – saying Mass each day with a live video stream over the internet. On week days I say Mass at Noon, Central Daylight Time (UTC -5). … [Read more…]

March 14, 2020 by TMSM Content

If you have not already heard, please be aware that in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, His Excellency Bishop Donald Hying has issued a dispensation from Sunday and Holy Day Mass obligation for all Catholics in the Diocese of Madison until further notice. The situation continues to change rapidly, but at the time of this … [Read more…]

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Remember that this Tuesday, November 1, is a Holy Day of Obligation as we celebrate the Feast of All Saints. In Dane County, there will be the following TLMs offered for the Holy Day: 6:30 am, St Norbert’s, Roxbury 5:30 pm, St Mary’s, Pine Bluff The following day, Wednesday, November 2, His Excellency Bishop Morlino … [Read more…]

Join Bishop Morlino in praying for the deceased priests of the Diocese of Madison at this year’s Pontifical Requiem Mass at the Throne. November 2, 2016. 7:00m, Holy Name Heights (previously known as The Bishop O’Connor Center).

The TMSM will commemorate the 15th anniversary of 9/11 with a votive Missa Cantata “in tempore belli” (Mass in time of war) on Sunday, September 11 at St Mary’s in Pine Bluff at 7:30 am. We encourage all to join us in prayer for the victims and first responders of this horrendous attack.  

Father Zuhlsdorf will offer a Solemn High Mass on Monday, The Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, August 15th at 7:00pm – St Mary’s Pine Bluff. Celebrant: Rev. John Zuhlsdorf Deacon: Rev. Greg Ihm Subdeacon: Mr. Peter Lee

The annual TMSM members meeting will be held on August 9, 2016 at 7:30pm at St. Mary’s in Pine Bluff.

On August 1, 2016, Bishop Robert Morlino will celebrate a Pontifical Requiem Mass at the Throne for Msgr. Delbert Schmelzer, a previous vicar general of the Diocese of Madison who passed away on July 2, 2016. This is the “month’s mind” Mass, which the church traditionally celebrates one month after death. Mass begins at 7:00pm at … [Read more…]

Join the TMSM for a Solemn Mass St. Peter’s in Ashton to celebrate the Feast Day of Sts. Peter and Paul! Mass is on June 29 at 7pm. Additionally, it is the titular feast of the parish, so the faithful can receive a plenary indulgence by attending Mass, and fulfilling the usual conditions of: 1) Confession … [Read more…]

On July 1, Bishop Morlino will be offering a Pontifical Mass at the Throne for the Suffering and Persecuted Christians Around the Globe. Mass will begin at 7:00pm at The Holy Name Heights Chapel (previously known as the Bishop O’Connor Center).

The External Observance of the Feast of Corpus Christi will be celebrated with a High Mass, short procession, and benediction this Sunday at St. Norbert church in Roxbury (just south of Sauk City). Mass begins at 11am, procession to follow.  

Bishop Morlino will be celebrating a number of Pontifical Masses in the upcoming future. The schedule is as follows: Feast of the Ascension Thursday, May 5, 2016 7:00 pm St. Mary’s in Pine Bluff Feast of the Precious Blood Friday, July 1, 2016 Evening (Time not yet set) Location TBD

On Sunday, July 29 at 3:00 PM, there will be a Missa Cantata according to the traditional Dominican Rite celebrated by Fr James Dominic Rooney, O.P. at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 2121 Rowley Ave (near West HS).

This Mass is organized by the Dominicans of the parish, with assistance from the TMSM, and will be preceeded by a Q&A session led by Fr Rooney.

All are welcome to attend and learn about other liturgical traditions of the Latin Church!

September 29, 2017 by TMSM Content

On Friday, October 13, His Excellency Bishop Morlino will celebrate a Pontifical Mass at the Throne to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima.

Mass will be at St Mary’s Pine Bluff, and will begin at 6:00 pm.

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June 13, 2016 by TMSM Content

On July 1, Bishop Morlino will be offering a Pontifical Mass at the Throne for the Suffering and Persecuted Christians Around the Globe.

Mass will begin at 7:00pm at The Holy Name Heights Chapel (previously known as the Bishop O’Connor Center).

April 27, 2019 by TMSM Content

On Sunday, 28 April, the 7:30 AM Mass at St Mary’s Pine Bluff will be a Solemn Mass for the Octave Day of Easter / Low Sunday. We will also be singing the Te Deum immediately after Mass in thanksgiving for the appointment of our new bishop.

Posted in: News Tagged: easter, Solemn Mass, Te Deum April 25, 2019 by TMSM Content

Thanks to Mr Joe Hanneman, who provided these excellent photos of our Easter Vigil at St Mary’s in Pine Bluff

March 14, 2017 by TMSM Content

Here are the schedules for Holy Week and Easter in the usus antiquior, April 9-16, 2017: St Mary’s, Pine Bluff Palm Sunday 7:30 am, Blessing of Palms and Sung Mass Holy Thursday 8:30 pm, Solemn Mass of the Lord’s Supper Good Friday 2:00 pm, Solemn afternoon liturgy Holy Saturday 10:00 pm, Solemn Easter Vigil Easter … [Read more…]

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