Pamplany to hold meet on uniform mass
Kochi: Archbishop of Thalassery Mar Joseph Pamplany, who is also vicar of major archbishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly archdiocese, issued a circular announcing a presbyteral council meeting on June 5 to discuss the implementation of uniform mode of mass in Ernakulam-Angamaly archdiocese.
The circular comes in the aftermath of protests from the priests of the archdiocese. It stated that there wouldn't be any further action from the archdiocese for the time being.
Pamplany urged all faithful to stay away from modes of protest that are not Christian. He added that everyone should refrain from making defamatory remarks and taking stands that are against the Church. He urged everyone to cooperate with efforts to find a resolution without creating rifts and not deviating from basic tenets of the decisions made on the matter.
Meanwhile, the priests protesting at the bishops' house for the removal of curia members, called off their protest considering the circular issued by Pamplany. However, the priests said they would continue general vigilance and protests until their removal. tnn
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