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Author Archives: Cathy Caridi
When are Priests Required to Give a Homily?
Q: When does a priest have to preach at Mass? My wife and I attend daily Mass at the cathedral, where there are three priests who take turns saying the Mass. One of them preaches every single day, with no … Continue reading
Did Benedict XVI Cover Up Clerical Sexual Abuse?
Q: Can you please explain why in Germany they are attacking the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, claiming that he covered up child sexual abuse by priests when he was Archbishop of Munich? Can this be true? I cannot believe it … Continue reading
Posted in Clergy Issues, The Pope
Tagged Benedict XVI, canon law, Catholic, Crimen sollicitatonis, Pope Emeritus, sexual abuse
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Is it a Sacrilege to Hit a Priest?
Q: When I was a child, I learned that it would be a sacrilege to strike a Catholic priest. He is a man of God and over the centuries the Church has considered him to be sacrosanct, or so we … Continue reading
Posted in Clergy Issues, Crimes and Sanctions
Tagged attack, canon law, Catholic, clergy, priest, sacrilege, sanction
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Is My Annulment Invalid?
Q: I was raised Episcopalian. My first husband was baptized Catholic, but he never practiced his faith. Our marriage was civil. We moved to Europe, and later divorced. I remarried another lapsed Catholic, civilly, then decided I wanted to become … Continue reading
Posted in Canonical Issues Involving Non-Catholics, Marriage, Sacraments
Tagged annulment, canon law, canonical form, Catholic, invalid, marriage
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Getting Married on One’s Deathbed
Q: Sometimes people get married in the hospital, because one of the spouses is dying and they want to be married before that person dies. I’m assuming that in these unusual circumstances the Church’s strict canon laws can get relaxed. … Continue reading
Posted in Marriage, Rights of the Faithful, Sacraments
Tagged canon law, canonical form, Catholic, deathbed, dispensation, impediment, marriage, wedding
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