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Wherein Fr. Z concedes about the “one Mass for two obligations” theory

Posted on 8 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have written a couple times (HERE and HERE) about the possibility of attending one Mass on Saturday evening of the day of the Immaculate Conception (a Holy Day of Obligation in these USA) and, thereby, of fulfilling also the … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Do I fulfill my 8 December Holy Day Mass obligation on Saturday and my Sunday obligation by going to Mass on Saturday evening?

Posted on 6 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Go HERE for an important follow-up post.
 
I am getting a lot of questions about fulfilling the Mass obligation on the upcoming Saturday afternoon, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.
For example,
Would it fulfill my obligation for the Solemnity to attend vigil … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Mass obligation at an SSPX chapel and receiving Communion

Posted on 9 July 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I would love to attend the TLM, and there is an SSPX Chapel less than 15 miles from my home; but everytime I try to get information regarding the SSPX, I’ve received contradictory information. One “expert” claims that attendance … Continue reading →

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Fulfilling Mass Obligation at SSPX chapels: Has there been a reversal?

Posted on 31 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am just getting up to speed on this, since I am on the road.
Someone submitted a question to the Pontifical Commission “Ecclesia Dei” about whether or not we fulfilled our obligation on days of precept (i.e., Sundays, Holy Days … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Ascension Thursday Mass obligation where Ascension Thursday is really on Thursday

Posted on 16 May 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
A local priest regularly celebrates Mass in the Extraordinary Form on Wednesday evenings. We are also in a diocese that observes the Ascension on Thursday.
How do vigil Masses work with the EF in this case?
The “Vigil of the … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Doctor’s orders legit reason to miss Sunday Mass?

Posted on 10 January 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Thank you for your ministry, your constant words of encouragement, and your prayers.
I have a question about Mass obligations. I recently (11 days ago) gave birth to a slightly premature but otherwise healthy baby boy. The doctor has … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: SSPX and fulfilling Sunday Mass obligation

Posted on 9 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I have heard from a solid priest-friend that attending an SSPX Mass is perfectly permissible for a Catholic in good standing, and such a one can even there receive communion. Today I was to go to an EF Mass at … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Sunday obligation when at sea

Posted on 2 August 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
My Grandparents are convinced that they are excused from their Sunday mass obligation because they will be out to sea on a Sunday without access to a Catholic priest. I’m worried that because they chose to go on … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Mass obligation and Traditional Anglican Communion

Posted on 16 June 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Can a Roman Catholic fulfill her Sunday Obligation at a Traditional Anglican Communion church that is part of one of the Pro-Dioceses awaiting the construction of the Ordinariate for the United States?
In the Code of Canon Law for … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Can I fullfil my Sunday obligation on Saturday evening?

Posted on 5 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I’ll be pithy:
I’ll start my final semester of nursing school next week, it appears as though I will be required to train in the hospital for the next four months from 7am-7pm every Sunday. Is it possible to … Continue reading →

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