We are committed to preserving and promoting the rich liturgical heritage of the Catholic Church, especially the Traditional Latin Mass, within the life of the Church in Japan.
Here we explain the principles that guide our work.
Both the Current Form of the Mass and the Traditional Mass Are Treasured
We do not claim that only the Traditional Mass is valuable.
Just as the current form of the Mass is a legitimate and living expression of the Church’s worship, the Traditional Mass is also a precious part of the Church’s liturgical heritage.
The Catholic Church has always possessed a breadth capable of embracing legitimate diversity.
We believe that fidelity to the Second Vatican Council and appreciation for the Traditional Mass are not opposed to one another.
Mutual Acceptance Within the One Church
“Suscipite invicem sicut et Christus suscepit vos”
(“Welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you.”)
This scriptural exhortation expresses our spirit.
Those who prefer the current form of the Mass and those who are drawn to the Traditional Mass share the same Eucharistic faith.
We hope for a Church in which differences of liturgical sensibility do not become divisions, but are held together in charity and unity.
Remaining Firmly Within the Catholic Church
We remain obedient to the Holy Father and to Japanese bishops, and we follow the norms established by the Church.
We believe that Christ is the head of the Church, and that communion with the successor of Peter and with the local ordinary is essential to Catholic life.
For this reason, we seek to promote the Traditional Mass responsibly and faithfully from within the life of the Church, not in separation from it.
A Witness to the Sacred
While our organization is composed of Catholics, the Traditional Mass we host is open to all.
In a society where the sense of the sacred is often diminished, the Traditional Mass offers an experience of reverence, silence, and transcendence.
We believe that this witness to the sacred has value not only for Catholics, but for anyone seeking an encounter with something greater than themselves.