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Bp. Nickless (D. Sioux City) issues guidelines for Communion under both kinds and also EMHC’s

Posted on 21 July 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have written before about His Excellency Most Rev. R. Walker Nickless, Bishop of Sioux City.   You may remember his outstanding pastoral letter.
Bp. Nickless has issued Guidelines and Norms for the Distribution and Reception of Holy Communion
Under both Kinds and … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Can a pastor/liturgist force servers to receive Communion under both kinds?

Posted on 1 February 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader with my emphases:
Our parish liturgist has sent out the following to all Altar Servers and Acolytes who assist at the Novus Ordo mass.
“Servers at Saint Mary receive both Species if they receive at all.  If you receive … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: promoting reverence at Communion

Posted on 22 June 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a priest reader:
Quick question with regard to GIRM #281.
"Holy Communion has a more complete as a sign when it is received under both kinds.  For in this manner of reception a fuller light shines on the sign of the … Continue reading →

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