preconciliar

adjective

of, relating to, or occurring before a church council, especially before the Second Vatican Council (1962–1965)

Usage: primarily used in Catholic contexts; often capitalized when referring specifically to the period before Vatican II

Examples

Preconciliar liturgy followed the Latin Mass tradition.
Many preconciliar practices were reformed after Vatican II.
The preconciliar church maintained stricter rules on fasting.
Preconciliar theology emphasized scholastic methods.
Some Catholics prefer preconciliar worship styles.