Fair warning: I’ve found over the years that the Washington Times’ reporting on things Catholic is somewhat sloppy. For instance, there is no clear note that the Catholic Church considers the SSPX to be out of communion with the Church, that its leaders are excommunicated, and all its priests suspended.
Then there’s their goofy habit of using the honorific “Mr.” for priests, as in “Mr. Tofari.”
As well, the article initially says that there are seven parishes ADDING the old rite to their Sunday schedules, but then, on the jump page, lists seven parishes that have offered the old rite for some time. And one of those parishes is in Front Royal, Virginia, which is, if I recall correctly, actually in the Diocese of Richmond.
Ping.
Speaking of accuracy, Front Royal appears to be in the Diocese of Arlington, Va. LOL.
Could be worse:
The priest also leads the parishioners facing east, the traditional direction of prayer.
At least they didn't describe it as "with his back to the people" or -- as one priest wrote -- "facing the wall" (as if there's no altar or tabernacle!).
Front Royal is Arlington diocese.
Using Mr for priests is just bizarre.
... but I see you know that by now :^D
Front Royal is in the Diocese of Arlington (a very different sort of place from the Diocese of Richmond).