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Pontifical Mass

–noun
(sometimes lowercase) Roman Catholic Church. a High Mass celebrated by a bishop or other prelate.
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Pon·tif·i·cal Mass   (pŏn-tĭf'ĭ-kəl)   
n.   Ecclesiastical
A celebration of the Eucharist performed by a bishop in all Roman Catholic churches, many Anglican churches, and some Lutheran churches.
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