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Author Archives: Cathy Caridi
Canon Law and Bishops of Bling
Q: In the past year or so there have been quite a few revelations about Catholic bishops living in lavish homes as if they were royalty…. What does canon law have to say about this? –Robin A: Robin is right … Continue reading
Posted in Clergy Issues
Tagged bishop, bling, canon law, Catholic
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(Repost:) Clergy and Summer Vacation
Q: Our pastor seems to go on vacation constantly. This year, he already spent one week at a retreat house, left on numerous short trips to see his relatives, and now he’s going away for two weeks to Florida—and it’s … Continue reading
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Tagged canon law, Catholic, pastor, summer vacation
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Can a Catholic Ever Attend an Orthodox Liturgy Instead of Sunday Mass?
Q: I would like to know if my children and I (Roman Catholics) meet our Sunday obligation at an Orthodox Divine Liturgy? Canon law seems to reference meeting the obligation “anywhere a Catholic rite is offered.” Therefore, strictly speaking, I … Continue reading
Posted in Canonical Issues Involving Non-Catholics, Holy Mass, The Eucharist
Tagged canon law, Catholic, eucharist, Mass, Orthodox
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When Can Episcopalians Receive the Eucharist at a Catholic Mass?
Q: A friend of mine told me that his pastor routinely admits Episcopalians to Holy Communion. He explained that the local Episcopal church closes for several months, since it’s located in a resort town. The Catholic pastor has an “arrangement” … Continue reading
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Tagged canon law, Catholic, Episcopalian, eucharist
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Can a Catholic Remarry When a Spouse is Missing/Presumed Dead?
Q: I was explaining the basic notions about marriage to a group of teens and they created a hypothetical scenario: A couple is on a trip in their boat. One morning the wife awakes and notices that her husband is … Continue reading
Posted in Marriage
Tagged canon law, Catholic, dissolution, marriage
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