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GENERAL INSTRUCTION OF THE ROMAN MISSAL<br />

meaning and <strong>the</strong> purpose for which it is<br />

intended. 112<br />

290. All churches should be dedicated or, at<br />

least, blessed, Ca<strong>the</strong>drals and parish<br />

churches, however, are to be dedicated<br />

with a solemn rite.<br />

291. For <strong>the</strong> proper construction, restoration,<br />

and remodelling <strong>of</strong> sacred buildings, all<br />

who are involved in <strong>the</strong> work are to<br />

consult <strong>the</strong> diocesan commission on <strong>the</strong><br />

sacred Liturgy and sacred Art. The<br />

diocesan Bishop, moreover, should use<br />

<strong>the</strong> counsel and help <strong>of</strong> this commission<br />

whenever it comes to laying down<br />

norms on this matter, approving plans<br />

for new buildings, and making decisions<br />

on <strong>the</strong> more important issues. 113<br />

292. Church décor should contribute toward<br />

<strong>the</strong> church’s noble simplicity ra<strong>the</strong>r than<br />

ostentation. In <strong>the</strong> choice <strong>of</strong> materials<br />

112 Cf. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution<br />

on <strong>the</strong> Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium,<br />

no.123.<br />

113 Cf. Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitition<br />

on <strong>the</strong> Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no.<br />

126; Sacred Congregation <strong>of</strong> Rites, Instruction Inter<br />

Oecumenici, On <strong>the</strong> orderly carrying out <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

Constitution on <strong>the</strong> Sacred Liturgy, 26 September<br />

1964, no.91: AAS 56 (1964), p.898.<br />

167

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