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Can I Attend an SSPX Church, Since My Parish Is Closed?
Q1: In these trying times when our Archbishop is denying the sacraments to the faithful, what do you think of attending Mass at the nearby SSPX church? It’s my understanding that currently all their sacraments excepting marriage are licit. The … Continue reading
Posted in Annointing of the Sick, Canonical Issues Involving Non-Catholics, Confession, Holy Mass, Parish Life, Rights of the Faithful, Sacraments, The Eucharist
Tagged anointing of the sick, canon law, Catholic, confession, holy communion, Mass, Old Catholics, Orthodox, sedevacantist, SSPX
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Which Tribunal Has Authority to Annul My Marriage?
Q: I am Catholic and I was married to a Catholic for 20 years. She divorced me and I never expected to marry again. But then I met a woman who had also recently divorced. We decided to get married. … Continue reading
Posted in Canonical Issues Involving Non-Catholics, Marriage, Sacraments
Tagged annulment, canon law, Catholic, invalid, marriage, Orthodox, tribunal
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Why Would I Need to Convert in Order to Get Married?
Q1: I am a woman who was baptized, belongs, and actively practices my faith in a Roman Catholic church. I am in a love with a man who belongs to an Orthodox church. I do not wish to convert and … Continue reading
Posted in Canonical Issues Involving Non-Catholics, Marriage, Sacraments
Tagged canon law, Catholic, convert, marriage, Orthodox, wedding
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Can a Catholic Ever Attend an Orthodox Liturgy Instead of Sunday Mass?
Q: I would like to know if my children and I (Roman Catholics) meet our Sunday obligation at an Orthodox Divine Liturgy? Canon law seems to reference meeting the obligation “anywhere a Catholic rite is offered.” Therefore, strictly speaking, I … Continue reading
Posted in Canonical Issues Involving Non-Catholics, Holy Mass, The Eucharist
Tagged canon law, Catholic, eucharist, Mass, Orthodox
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Why Can’t a Deacon Celebrate This Marriage?
Q: My fiancé is a baptized, faithful Greek Orthodox and I am Roman Catholic. We are about two weeks away from our wedding and received an email that the priest at my church, the location of our wedding, will no … Continue reading
Posted in Canonical Issues Involving Non-Catholics, Clergy Issues, Marriage
Tagged canon law, Catholic, deacon, marriage, Orthodox
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