India to Catholic parish: No masses for you!

Here's one way to deal with intra-parish squabbles about liturgy:

Authorities of a diocese in southern India seem to be despairing after a dispute over liturgical language led to the suspension of religious services in a parish.

Bishop Thomas Vazhappilly of Mysore says he feels helpless as Kannada and Tamil Catholics from Mother of God Parish in Jakkalli remain adamant about their positions. The parish is 75 kilometers east of Mysore, an ancient city in Karnataka state that is about 2,200 kilometers south of New Delhi. Police banned religious activities in the parish after members of the two groups clashed on Dec. 25. Bishop Vazhappilly told UCA News on Jan. 15 that police cited law-and-order problems for suspending religious services.