Tag Archives: church

Canon Law and Selling a Church

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Cathy Caridi

Q: Peace!  Lately, members of a local sect had posted online their acquisitions of supposed Catholic parishes in the US and UK. I wonder if that is canonically lawful, selling Parish Churches especially to sects? —Chadwick

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Canon Law and Closing a Parish

Posted on October 31, 2019 by Cathy Caridi

Q:  The church I was baptized and confirmed in back home is closing down due to lack of attendance.  What happens to the artifacts and all the official records when that happens? It makes me sad.  I loved my parish… … Continue reading →

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When Can a Church be Used for Non-Liturgical Events?

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Cathy Caridi

Q: There are things taking place in the “sanctuary” of my parish church that I feel are inappropriate… and not in line with the teachings of the Catholic Church. The modern worship space was built in the early 1990s….  The … Continue reading →

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Does Mass Have to be Said in a Church?

Posted on August 27, 2010 by canonlawmadeeasy

Q: Does a priest have to say Mass in a church?  –Paula A: Now this is a simple question with an answer that is perhaps more complex than one would think! When Canon 897 states that the Eucharistic Sacrifice is … Continue reading →

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Does a Catholic Wedding Have to be Held in a Catholic Church?

Posted on January 28, 2010 by canonlawmadeeasy

Q: My daughter is getting married in June, to another Catholic. Our assistant pastor already agreed to perform the wedding, which will take place in our parish church. But now my daughter is thinking she’d rather have the wedding in … Continue reading →

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