Commentary
The Traditional Latin Mass recently has been the subject of a surprising number of articles in mainstream publications including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The New Yorker. It is estimated that only 2 percent of Catholics attend this ancient form of the Mass, yet it is attracting much attention. Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) parishes are experiencing enormous growth, even as many other Catholic parishes are dwindling, sometimes facing severe shortages of priests and dire financial situations.