Tag Archives: chapel veils

A woman’s report on wearing a veil in church for the first time – Fr. Z POLL!

Posted on 26 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The subject of chapel veils, mantillas, whatever, comes up occasionally.  It always excites conversation.
My view is that this custom should be revived.  According to the Church’s present law, women are not obliged to cover their heads in church.  I would … Continue reading →

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Wherein women can comment about clothing and modesty.

Posted on 4 August 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Another entry is being derailed into a discussion of women’s clothing and modesty.  It’s a great topic, but was a rabbit hole.
Therefore, I am opening this entry here.  I will now back out slowly of the room, while whispering the … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Wore a black chapel veil and women scoffed

Posted on 25 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From  a reader:
I wore my black mantilla (it blends in with my dark brown hair better) to an OF Mass this evening for the second time (no issues the first time), but after I arrived, a group of chatty and … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: To veil or not to veil.

Posted on 31 May 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
I’m debating whether or not to start veiling at the Novus Ordo Mass I attend. [She is obviously talking about wearing a chapel veil or head covering in church during Mass.]
I find going to Mass puts me in … Continue reading →

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The CDF on a burning issue of our day … wait for it….

Posted on 29 April 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

… the biblical obligation of head coverings for women in church, … because we haven’t had enough of that yet.
The Canonical Defender, Dr. Peters, has added a note to his esteemed commentary on head coverings. Hat tip – (HA!  Get … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Chapel veils revisited – What color?

Posted on 25 April 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a priest:
A quick question: a woman approached me wondering if there was anything inappropriate in wearing a white veil as an older, married woman.  She was told by another parishioner that white is only proper for young women who … Continue reading →

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Card. Burke on women covering their heads in church

Posted on 21 April 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The great Canonical Defender, Dr. Ed Peters has an interesting note on the use… here we go again… about women wearing head coverings in church.
He has something from Cardinal Burke in the topic.
But first, in a nutshell here is the … Continue reading →

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