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The 14th Annual St. John Berchmans World Language Week Latin Low Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Bede Kotlinski, O.S.B. on Thursday, April 20th, 2023 at 7:00am at Historic St. Stephen Catholic Church.

Mass will be served by the St. John Berchmans Altar Servers Ministry (SJB), comprised of students and alumni from St. Ignatius, Benedictine and other local Catholic high schools.

Music will be directed by Annette Spallone Murphy. Prelude begins at 6:45am.

The World Language Week Latin Mass is an opportunity for local Catholic high school students to worship together and celebrate Latin, the official language of the Catholic Church.

Latin-English Missals will be provided for use during Mass. Rosaries will be distributed and refreshments served following the Mass. All are encouraged and welcome to attend!

The SJB is inviting Catholic men ages 14-18 interested in learning how to serve the Latin Mass to become new members. Please see Fr. Bede or call the St. Stephen Parish Office at 216.631.5633