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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!
Tag Archives: canon law
Mass Intentions and Stipends (Part I)
Q: The noon Mass last Sunday was supposed to be offered for my deceased grandmother. I scheduled the Mass with the parish secretary and gave a monetary offering long ago. The bulletin listed my grandmother as the intention for that … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Mass, Parish Life
Tagged canon law, Catholic, Holy Mass, mass intentions, mass stipends
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Are there Any Limitations on the Power of the Pope?
Q: A non-Christian friend asked me a question about the Church and I didn’t know how to answer her. She wanted to know whether the pope, since he is the highest authority in the Church, can command anything he wants, … Continue reading
Am I Excommunicated? Sanctions, Part I
Q: I did some really stupid things in my earlier years, and am wondering whether I got myself excommunicated. How can I find out? –Bill
Posted in Crimes and Sanctions
Tagged canon law, Catholic, excommunicate
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Can You be Refused Holy Communion if You Kneel?
Q: In my parish, people normally receive Holy Communion standing, but there have been some people who knelt down before the priest when their turn came to receive. On one occasion I noticed that the priest stopped and spoke to … Continue reading
Posted in Rights of the Faithful, The Eucharist
Tagged canon law, Catholic, eucharist, holy communion, kneeling
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Can Non-Catholics Serve as Baptismal Sponsors?
Q1: A friend of mine is Presbyterian. He recently mentioned to me that he is the godfather to the child of Catholic parents. But how could a Presbyterian be allowed to become the godparent of a Catholic baby? I thought … Continue reading
Posted in Baptism, Canonical Issues Involving Non-Catholics
Tagged baptism, canon law, Catholic, godparents
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