You are looking at a Mass celebrated in Papua New Guinea by priests of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity.

Above, two priests and two nuns acting as acolytes wear feathers on their heads. Below first row, a photo taken from a distance reveals that aborigines were also admitted in the presbytery, Second row, a procession brings the Offertory gifts.

Examples like this of the inculturation commanded by Vatican II are countless.

Photos from Inter Multiplices Una Vox

Posted September 27, 2009

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