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Author Archives: Cathy Caridi
When Christmas Falls on a Monday: Holydays of Obligation, Part III
Q: If a solemnity is a precept [i.e., a holyday of obligation] in my country and it falls on a Saturday or a Monday, is going to just one Mass enough to fulfill the precept? For example, if a festivity … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Mass, Other Canonical Questions, Parish Life
Tagged canon law, Catholic, Christmas, holyday of obligation, holydays, Mass
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Removing a Bishop From His Diocese: The Case of Bishop Strickland
Q: I don’t need to tell you, practically the whole Catholic world is looking at the removal of Bishop Strickland from [his diocese of] Tyler, [Texas,] and wondering what happened and why. From the perspective of canon law, what did … Continue reading
Posted in Clergy Issues, Crimes and Sanctions, The Pope
Tagged Bishop Strickland, canon law, Catholic, delict, Pope Francis
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Who Controls Ecclesiastical Property?
Q: I am hoping that you can resolve a debate we are having about the term “ecclesiastical property.” Some Catholic friends and I were talking about how the US bishops tried to seize [the Catholic television station] EWTN from Mother … Continue reading
Posted in Other Canonical Questions
Tagged bishop, canon law, Catholic, ecclesiastical property, EWTN, juridic person, Mother Angelica
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How Much Financial Support Are We Required to Give Retired Bishops?
Q: I heard our bishop say that he was entitled to “a car, a house, and a secretary” upon retirement. He claimed that canon law provides for this. Canon 402.2 states that a Conference of Bishops can specify the “suitable … Continue reading
Posted in Clergy Issues
Tagged bishop, bishops' conference, canon law, Catholic, conference of bishops, emeritus, episcopal conference, retirement
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When Can a Bishop Lawfully Transfer a Pastor to Another Parish?
Q: I belong to a very large parish… Up until a couple of years ago we had an excellent pastor who was not only well-liked by nearly everyone in the parish, but had many years of experience, and was instrumental … Continue reading
Posted in Clergy Issues, Parish Life
Tagged canon law, Catholic, diocesan bishop, parish, pastor, transfer
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