Bishop John M D'Arcy of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has promulgated norms for the placement of tabernacles in churches of the diocese. These norms were promulgated on the feast of Corpus Christi and take effect August 4, 2009, the feast of St. John Vianney.
In essence the norms call for the tabernacle to be "...prominently located in the sanctuary of the church, along the central axis behind the main altar."
Along with the growing re-emergence of Eucharistic Adoration in parishes, this practice may further emphasize the centrality of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist to Catholic life and worship.
Good on you, Bishop D'Arcy.
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Hello Deacon Chick -
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog via "The Bench." I posted a similar article yesterday - we must think alike. Last year on retreat I attended Holy Mass in a Church where it was almost impossible to find the tabernacle. It's good to see the Bishop taking a stand on this issue.
My classmates and I will be installed as Acolytes this November(NJ), diaconal ordination, God willing, in 2011. Please pray for us, I will pray for you.
God bless!