Puebla Archdiocese apology over “México Monumental” event at the Cathedral, Digi Mart USA News (Puebla, Mexico): The Archdiocese of Puebla has acknowledged that the “México Monumental” event, held on November 5 at the Cathedral, may have caused confusion and hurt the religious sensibilities of some faithful, and has issued a public apology.
In a statement, the institution explained that the activity aimed to highlight the historical, cultural and religious value of the vestments used in Catholic ceremonies through various exhibitions, which it said were accompanied by catechetical explanations.
The displayed garments included cloaks, chasubles and stoles from the Archdiocese’s historical collection, as well as pieces made by artisans from San Andrés Hueyapan in the Sierra Norte of Puebla. A collection of contemporary Mexican wedding attire was also presented.
The program included performances on the Cathedral’s monumental organ, participation by sopranos, and a concert by the BUAP Symphony Orchestra and Symphony Chorus.
The religious institution defended that the exhibitions were intended to explain the dignity and meaning of vestments in religious acts, and not to promote luxury or ostentation.
Finally, the Archdiocese said it will continue to take steps to protect the sacredness of liturgical spaces and to prevent situations that could cause confusion within the Catholic community.
