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The U.S. Catholic bishops have a lot to be concerned about these days. The Church has been closing numerous parishes. Fewer people are going to Mass. Catholics are struggling with the meaning of ancient Catholic doctrines.
It was with this backdrop that the bishops held their “vigorous debate” over another pressing matter. After all the dust settled, though, the resolution could finally be announced. Thanks to the bishops’ effort, freshly tweaked rote prayers can now be uttered at Catholic Mass. Bishop Donald Trautman declared that these new prayers were “the most significant liturgical action to come before this body for many years.”