Tag Archives: excommunication

CDF: Declaration on break away Greek “Catholic” group, excommunications

From VIS and Vatican Radio (Bolletino in Italian):
CDF issues declaration on canonical status of “so-called Greek-Catholic bishops … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: Joining the Polish National Catholic Church

From a reader:
Some relatives told me they were considering joining the Polish National Catholic Church. I … Continue reading

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Phoenix: Mercy Sister excomm’d for abortion decision at Catholic hospital no longer excomm’d?

Did anyone notice this little story in the “briefs” at CNS?
Mercy nun at hospital that allowed … Continue reading

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Newt Gingrich clarifies the “implantation” remark. And a reminder about an “excommunication”.

Remember presidential candidate Newt Gingrich’s disturbing remark about “implantation”?   I wanted a clarification about that comment… … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: A host found on the altar after Mass.

From a reader:
This morning I attended a Mass that was celebrated by a VERY old priest; just … Continue reading

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The most important thing I will ever write on this blog

This is the most important thing I will ever write on this blog. If I … Continue reading

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Priests/confessors at WYD given authority to lift excommunication for abortion

Via Catholic World News:
Priests hearing confessions at World Youth Day have been given the authority to … Continue reading

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Dr. Peters on can. 915 and “catholics” who cause scandal and yet receive Communion

The Canonical Defender, Ed Peters, has comments on can. 915, a very important canon which has … Continue reading

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QUAERITUR: EMHC told to put unconsumed, recognizable Host down the sacrarium/drain

From a reader:
I attended the class in our parish to become an Extraordinary Minister of Holy … Continue reading

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The sad canonical tale of Sr. Margaret McBride

The distinguished canonist Ed Peter’s on his blog In The Light Of The Law has a … Continue reading

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