Tag Archives: Episcopal

Limiting Diocesan Bishops’ Authority: Recent Decrees From Pope Francis

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Cathy Caridi

Q:  I would like to ask a question about diocesan bishops and episcopal authority, but I don’t know how to formulate it.  I hope you’ll bear patiently with me, there’s a confused jumble of ideas in my head! These ideas … Continue reading →

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When Can Catholics Receive Communion at a Non-Catholic Service?

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Cathy Caridi

Q: Can Catholics receive communion at Episcopal services?  One article I read … states that the Canon Law deems reception of communion from a non-Catholic minister is blasphemy and, as such, a mortal sin. –Paula

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Catholic Priests Who Become Non-Catholic Ministers

Posted on April 3, 2014 by canonlawmadeeasy

Q: Recently, a Catholic priest in our area left to become “pastor” of an Episcopal church.  If we assume for a moment that the Episcopal liturgy contains the valid words of Institution, and if we assume that valid matter was … Continue reading →

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Episcopalians Entering the Catholic Church

Posted on December 9, 2010 by canonlawmadeeasy

Q: I didn’t understand the purpose of the Pope’s document last year on Episcopalians becoming Catholics. I mean, every year there are always some Episcopalians who convert, aren’t there? So did the Pope say something new?  –Jim A: Yes, very … Continue reading →

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