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Author Archives: Cathy Caridi
When Can a Non-Catholic Go to Confession?
Q: A close friend of mine was baptized in an evangelical church, but he plans to become a Catholic. But he has not yet been officially received into the Catholic Church because his evangelical family disapproves. He’s been through RCIA, … Continue reading
Posted in Canonical Issues Involving Non-Catholics, Confession, Sacraments
Tagged canon law, Catholic, confession, non-catholic
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Canon Law and the Private Ownership of Relics (Part I)
Q: Before my father passed away, he gave me a relic of the Holy Cross surrounded by gems, that he received many years ago from a religious sister, who obtained it from a cardinal. It has the original seal on … Continue reading
Can the Pastor Expel Another Priest from the Rectory?
Q: Our parish priest (let’s call him Priest #1) retired, leaving the parish with a large amount of money before his retirement was announced. He volunteered to stay on as pastor emeritus and say some of the Masses at the … Continue reading
Posted in Clergy Issues, Parish Life
Tagged canon law, Catholic, parish, pastor, priest, rectory
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Who’s in Charge of the Parish When There’s No Parish Priest?
Q: We recently lost our priest and the priest from another church was named the administrator. Now there is internal fighting on who reports to whom and who’s in charge. I think that the DRE [Director of Religious Education] is … Continue reading
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Tagged administrator, canon law, Catholic, parish, pastor, priest
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If My Ex-Spouse Dies, Does That Make My Second Marriage Valid?
Q1: My first husband and I were married in the Church but then we divorced. I later married again in a non-Catholic ceremony. My first husband just passed away. Does that mean my second marriage is now valid? –Carrie Q2: … Continue reading