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Tag Archives: Catholic
When Does a Catholic Book Need an Imprimatur?
Q: I have questions regarding books that are supposed to have Church approval on them. If a book deals with religion/morals and is being sold in a church, does it only need the Imprimatur, or does it need the Imprimatur … Continue reading
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Tagged canon law, catechism, Catholic, imprimatur, nihil obstat
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(Repost:) Confession and General Absolution
Unfortunately, reposting this piece is almost becoming a Christmas tradition, since reports continue to surface of abuses of the Sacrament of Penance during this busy season. For that reason it may be worth reading it once again. A very … Continue reading
Posted in Confession, Parish Life, Rights of the Faithful, Sacraments
Tagged canon law, Catholic, confession, general absolution, penance
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When Can the Parish Priest Postpone a Wedding?
Q: My 26-year-old daughter is pregnant. She has been dating her boyfriend for over 4 years. They now want to marry when she completes the first trimester. All their documents are in place. The parish priest will not grant them … Continue reading
Posted in Marriage, Rights of the Faithful, Sacraments
Tagged canon law, Catholic, marriage, pregnant, wedding
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Why Would I Need an Annulment, Since My Civil Marriage Was Obviously Invalid?
Q: I am Catholic, and was married with civil ceremony to my ex-husband…and we divorced the following year. Now older and hopefully wiser, I want to share the rest of my life with my current partner. We want to get … Continue reading
Who’s in Charge of the Diocese When There’s No Bishop?
Q: We have a lot of confusion in our parish…. Complicating the equation, our diocesan bishop has retired and the Pope has yet to name his successor. We have a diocesan administrator, but he is also currently the bishop of … Continue reading
Posted in Clergy Issues, Parish Life, The Pope
Tagged bishop, canon law, Catholic, diocese
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