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- On July 16, 2021, Pope Francis issued an Apostolic Letter "Motu Proprio" (i.e. on his own initiative) entitled Traditionis custodes on the use of the Roman Liturgy prior to the Reform of 1970 as well as an accompanying letter to the Bishops of the whole world.
- On June 28, 2021, the Archdiocese of Newark issued the following Updated Directives During the Covid-19 Pandemic:
- On March 29, 2021, the Archdiocese of Newark issued the following Directives on Church Capacity and the Use of Holy Water:
- On February 25, 2021, the Archdiocese of Newark issued the following Directives for the Celebration of Holy Week 2021:
- On January 26, 2021, Pope Francis decreed that the following celebration be inscribed in the General Roman Calendar:
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On January 25, 2021, Pope Francis decreed that the following celebrations be inscribed in the General Roman Calendar:
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Saint Gregory of Narek, Abbot and Doctor of the Church
Optional Memorial - February 27 -
Saint John De Avila, Priest and Doctor of the Church
Optional Memorial - May 10 -
Saint Hildegard of Bingen, Virgin and Doctor of the Church
Optional Memorial - September 17 - Decree
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Saint Gregory of Narek, Abbot and Doctor of the Church
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On May 18, 2020, Pope Francis decreed that the following celebration be inscribed in the General Roman Calendar:
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Saint Maria Faustina (Helena) Kowalska
Optional Memorial - October 5 - Decree
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Saint Maria Faustina (Helena) Kowalska
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