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Tag Archives: Catholic
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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Divorced Catholics and the Eucharist
Q: What does canon law really say about divorced people receiving Holy Communion? –Sean A: The issue of who may, and who may not, receive the Eucharist lawfully is a canonical question with deep theological roots. Consequently, the Church has … Continue reading
Posted in Rights of the Faithful, The Eucharist
Tagged canon law, Catholic, divorced, eucharist, holy communion
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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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Do Catholic Children Have to be Given Saints’ Names?
Q: My wife and I both remember as children that when our siblings were born, our parents had to give them saints’ names. If their first name wasn’t a saint’s name, at least their middle name had to be. But … Continue reading
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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