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Cathy Caridi, J.C.L., is an American canon lawyer who practices law and teaches in Rome. She founded this website to provide clear answers to canonical questions asked by ordinary Catholics, without employing all the mysterious legalese that canon lawyers know and love. In the past Cathy has published articles both in scholarly journals and on various popular Catholic websites, including Real Presence Communications and Catholic Exchange.- Now available in paperback!
Category Archives: Other Canonical Questions
Canon Law and a Convent of Rebellious Sisters
Q: Several decades ago a convent of a new order of sisters was founded in our diocese. They help us parish priests by teaching the children and also by catechizing the adults. But in recent years they have gone out … Continue reading
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Tagged bishop, canon law, Catholic, diocesan right, pontifical right, sisters
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What Are the Church’s Current Rules on Indulgences?
Q: While watching live the election of the new Pope, the commentator mentioned that those receiving the Urbi et Orbi blessing could receive a plenary indulgence. My daughter was watching internet “live-streaming,” and my wife and I were watching on TV. My … Continue reading
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Tagged canon law, Catholic, indulgence, papal blessing
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What Does the Church Really Say About Cremation?
Q: We would like to spread my husband’s grandparents’ remains and I would like to arrange to have their ashes blessed. Do you have a suggestion for making arrangements? –Kristine A: Very few Catholics today understand what the Church teaches about … Continue reading
Tithing and Excommunication
Q: I am a graduate theology student, and in class we covered the reforms of the Council of Trent. I came across this passage about tithing from Chapter 12 of the Decree on Reformation of Session 25: “The holy synod … Continue reading
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Tagged canon law, Catholic, parish, tithe
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What Does the Church Say About Usury?
Q1: There is no canon in the current Code of Canon Law relating to usury. The 1917 Code contained an explicit provision, canon 1543. What is the Church’s latest position on usury? –David Q2: I am a lay Catholic in need of … Continue reading
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