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Category Archives: Clergy Issues
Bishops, Coadjutors, and Auxiliaries
Q: Could you explain the terms “coadjutor bishop” and “auxiliary bishop” for us? I’m thinking particularly of the new Archbishop of Los Angeles. Originally he was an auxiliary bishop in Denver. Then he became coadjutor bishop of Los Angeles, and … Continue reading
Posted in Clergy Issues
Tagged auxiliary, bishop, canon law, Catholic
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Can All Priests Always Hear Confessions?
Q: My late uncle was a Dominican priest. When we were kids he used to tell us stories about being a Dominican. I remember one story involving somebody who asked him to hear his confession, but my uncle told him … Continue reading
Posted in Clergy Issues, Confession
Tagged canon law, Catholic, confession, priest
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Canon Law and the SSPX
Q: Can you explain the status of the Society of St. Pius X within the Catholic Church today? My family and I know that Pope Benedict undid the excommunication of the bishops who head it up. Does that mean it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Clergy Issues, Crimes and Sanctions
Tagged canon law, Catholic, Lefebvre, SSPX
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The Validity of Anglican Holy Orders
Q: Everyone says that in the near future lots of Episcopalians, including some of their clergy, are going to become Catholics. I’ve read some comments in the papers by members of their clergy who want to become Catholic priests. I … Continue reading
Posted in Canonical Issues Involving Non-Catholics, Clergy Issues, Holy Orders
Tagged Anglican, canon law, Catholic, holy orders, ordination
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The Eucharist and Sacramental Validity, Part II
Q: How are some priests who are recovering alcoholics permitted to use grape juice instead of wine at Mass? Don’t you have to use wine to have a valid consecration of the Eucharist? –Doug A: Doug’s question is, in a … Continue reading
Posted in Clergy Issues, Holy Mass, The Eucharist
Tagged canon law, Catholic, consecration, eucharist, mustum
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