Tag Archives: cassock

More on clerical garb, this time from the Secretary of State

Posted on 16 November 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Just recently I answered a question from a reader about clerical dress.
This is just in from Andrea Tornielli of Vatican Insider:
An internal circular signed by Cardinal Bertone invites all clerics working in the Holy See to wear black cassocks or … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Are priests required to wear clerical dress at all times?

Posted on 15 November 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Are preist required to wear them at all times?
Im sure you’ve been asked this before. I’m a new reader I cant find the answer on your blog. I’ve tried for two months. Can you answer or refer me … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Altar girls dressed as clerics. What to say?

Posted on 23 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
What would be a proper response to a priest who not only allows his female altar servers to wear the black cassock and white surplice, but also tells the parishioners that it is perfectly acceptable to do so?
It … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: seminarians and clerical dress and WDTPRS POLL

Posted on 5 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a seminarian:
I’m wondering, I seem to remember hearing about a letter or something where Pope Benedict asked seminarians to wear clericals when going to audiences or something… I believe this was in reference to his visit to the US … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Can a priest wear a Cross around his neck?

Posted on 2 February 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a seminarian:

I am currently a Seminarian and still have 5 years ahead of me until, God willing, ordination. I personally feel a priest should always wear his clericals if not also a cassock, I plan to be in collar … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: What should members of a chant group wear?

Posted on 31 January 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I am a member of a men’s Gregorian chant group, and recently a local priest whose parish we were singing at voiced reservations about our uniform (black cassock and white surplice).  He preferred we not look like a … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Permanent deacons and the Roman collar.

Posted on 28 December 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have had a number of questions from permanent deacons about the use of clerical dress, either in a liturgical setting or as street clothing.
After consulting a trustworthy canonist, I will respond to them all here.
In 2009, the USCCB (the … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: shirt collar showing over cassock collar

Posted on 6 October 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Should altar servers (who wear cassocks) have “street clothes”
sticking up over the collar of their cassock?
I would argue that according to GIRM 336 that if clothes must be covered when wearing an alb, then it would follow that … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Can instituted acolytes wear the biretta?

Posted on 14 June 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I am trying to determine who may wear the biretta during Mass.
It is clear that clergy (deacons, priests & bishops) wear the biretta.
Seminarians also wear the biretta, though I have not found any specific provision for this use.
My … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: mixed choir in cassock and surplice

Posted on 9 June 2010 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Perhaps you have already addressed this question somewhere, but as a choir director myself, I was bothered by something I saw on Corpus Christi. In the midst of a trip away from home, I was worshiping at a large … Continue reading →

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