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Author Archives: Cathy Caridi
Which Parish Do I Belong To?
Q: In my diocese there is a parish which describes itself as “a non-territorial parish established to preserve and promote the traditional Latin Mass.” What is the difference between a non-territorial parish and a “normal” parish? I would assume the … Continue reading
Posted in Parish Life
Tagged canon law, Catholic, Latin Mass, parish, territorial
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Canon Law and Arriving Late for Mass
Q1: If you’re late for Mass on Sunday, how late is too late? As a child I was told you can’t miss the Gospel. Later in life I heard you can’t miss the Offertory. If you do miss the Gospel/Offertory, … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Mass, Parish Life, Rights of the Faithful
Tagged canonlaw, Catholic, Communion, late, Mass
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How Can You Tell a Real Law from an Illegal Decree?
Q: In this period of such confusion in the Church, you sometimes point to the law as the final answer on the subject. Other times, though, you have criticized a law as being unjust and said that it must be … Continue reading
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Tagged canon law, Catholic, common good, decree, law, Thomas Aquinas
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How Many Masses Can a Priest Say on Sundays?
Q1: I recently received notice from a local parish that since the state has ordered that no more than ten people may attend any religious service, there will only be one Mass on Sunday. It said a priest can only … Continue reading
Posted in Clergy Issues, Holy Mass, Parish Life
Tagged canon law, Catholic, Christmas, clergy, holyday of obligation, Mass, Masses, priest, Sunday
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Re-post: Can We Receive Holy Communion Twice on Christmas Day?
Dear Readers, as Catholics we can receive the Eucharist twice on Christmas day, as well as all other days of the year (as this article explains). If you’re able to attend Mass freely this year, perhaps you could consider attending … Continue reading
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