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Author Archives: Cathy Caridi
Sex-Abuse Scandals and Papal Responsibility
Q: What can we do, as lay faithful, to remove bad clergy from office? My guess is probably nothing. It’s hard to believe we are completely powerless under such extreme circumstances. Theologically, I understand why. But, doesn’t canon law ever … Continue reading
Posted in Clergy Issues, The Pope
Tagged bishop, canon law, cardinal, Catholic, college of cardinals, McCarrick, Pope Francis, sexual abuse, Wuerl
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Do Sisters Have to Wear Their Habits?
Q: When I was a child in Catholic school, the nuns all wore full habits which reached all the way down to the floor. Nowadays we’re lucky if they’ll even wear a cross that identifies them as a nun and … Continue reading
Posted in Other Canonical Questions
Tagged canon law, Catholic, habit, nun, religious institute, sister
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Why Would I Need to Convert in Order to Get Married?
Q1: I am a woman who was baptized, belongs, and actively practices my faith in a Roman Catholic church. I am in a love with a man who belongs to an Orthodox church. I do not wish to convert and … Continue reading
Posted in Canonical Issues Involving Non-Catholics, Marriage, Sacraments
Tagged canon law, Catholic, convert, marriage, Orthodox, wedding
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When Can a Church be Used for Non-Liturgical Events?
Q: There are things taking place in the “sanctuary” of my parish church that I feel are inappropriate… and not in line with the teachings of the Catholic Church. The modern worship space was built in the early 1990s…. The … Continue reading
Posted in Other Canonical Questions, Parish Life
Tagged canon law, Catholic, church, sanctuary, worship space
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Why Is the Priest Telling Me Not to Talk to a Canon Lawyer?
Q: As you advised, I spoke to my parish priest [about the invalidity of my marriage] and he “kindly and strongly” advised me on a couple things: 1) That I should not even be discussing this with you because you … Continue reading
Posted in Marriage, Parish Life, Sacraments
Tagged canon law, Catholic, convalidation, marriage, parish priest, valid
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