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Repost: Confession and General Absolution
(The following column was originally posted some time ago–but recent email-queries indicate that this problem is unfortunately still with us, particularly before Christmas. Consequently, it seems worthwhile to address this issue once again. A blessed Christmas and Happy New Year to all readers!) Q: Last year, … Continue reading
Posted in Confession, Parish Life
Tagged absolution, canon law, Catholic, confession
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What Are the Church’s Current Rules on Indulgences?
Q: While watching live the election of the new Pope, the commentator mentioned that those receiving the Urbi et Orbi blessing could receive a plenary indulgence. My daughter was watching internet “live-streaming,” and my wife and I were watching on TV. My … Continue reading
Posted in Other Canonical Questions
Tagged canon law, Catholic, indulgence, papal blessing
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What Does the Church Really Say About Cremation?
Q: We would like to spread my husband’s grandparents’ remains and I would like to arrange to have their ashes blessed. Do you have a suggestion for making arrangements? –Kristine A: Very few Catholics today understand what the Church teaches about … Continue reading
Catholics in Non-Sacramental Marriages
Q1: I plan to marry a Catholic, who just got a divorce. An annulment of his marriage could take two years or more, which at my age is not a course I want to take… Since I am not baptized, … Continue reading
Posted in Canonical Issues Involving Non-Catholics, Marriage
Tagged canon law, Catholic, marriage, non-sacramental
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Can a Deacon Ever Get Married?
Q: Can a deacon get married? –Nicole A: This is a simple-sounding question, with an answer that is more involved than one might think! As was seen in “What Can (and Can’t) a Deacon Do?” we have to bear in … Continue reading
Posted in Clergy Issues
Tagged canon law, Catholic, deacon, marriage
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