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When Can a Catholic Church Charge Visitors an Entrance Fee?
Q: During a visit to a city in Europe, we went to attend evening Mass at the city’s cathedral. During the day, it is visited by many tourists and has an entrance fee to support the maintenance of the building. … Continue reading
Posted in Holy Mass, Other Canonical Questions, Rights of the Faithful
Tagged basilica, canon law, cathedral, Catholic, entrance fee, tourist, visitor
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What’s the Difference Between a Cathedral Rector and a Parish Priest?
Q: Greetings, who is in charge of a Cathedral Parish? The Bishop or the Priest? Our priest (he is listed as the “Rector”) states it is his parish, but I feel obligated to obey what our Bishop states to be … Continue reading
Posted in Clergy Issues, Parish Life
Tagged canon law, cathedral, Catholic, parish, pastor, rector
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