Tag Archives: excommunication

NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo – excommunication? Can. 915?

Posted on 24 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Prof. Ed Peters, canonist (whom I still think is wrong about a question concerning Mass obligations – but I digress), has posted something instructive about catholic politicians who truly need some medicinal help from Holy Mother Church.
We enter in medias … Continue reading →

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Rumor… that’s it… rumor… UPDATED

Posted on 12 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Sigh…
I am going to keep the combox on moderation.
A site HERE is reporting rumor that…
I have been informed of an upcoming clandestine meeting of clerics who were recently expelled from the FSSPX. These priests were invited to leave the Society after … Continue reading →

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Peters on Canon Law and deaconesses

Posted on 22 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From the blog of The Canonical Defender, Dr. Edward Peters, comes this:
Some thoughts occasioned by Bp. Wcela’s essay on female deacons
by Dr. Edward Peters
Writing in America magazine, Bp. Emil Wcela (ret. aux. Rockville Center) is encouraging wider public debate on … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 29 March 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From VIS and Vatican Radio (Bolletino in Italian):
CDF issues declaration on canonical status of “so-called Greek-Catholic bishops of Pidhirci”
Given below is the text of a declaration issued today by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith concerning the canonical status … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Joining the Polish National Catholic Church

Posted on 4 January 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Some relatives told me they were considering joining the Polish National Catholic Church. I see from what you have previously written they have valid sacraments (that’s good) but they don’t seem to be in union with our Pope … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 12 December 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Did anyone notice this little story in the “briefs” at CNS?
Mercy nun at hospital that allowed abortion ‘no longer excommunicated‘
PHOENIX (CNS) — A Mercy sister who was automatically excommunicated because of her role on the ethics committee that allowed an … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 5 December 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Remember presidential candidate Newt Gingrich’s disturbing remark about “implantation”?   I wanted a clarification about that comment… coming as it did from a two-year, and therefore recent, convert to Holy Church.
In the meantime, Mr. Gingrich as made a clarification.  HERE at … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: A host found on the altar after Mass.

Posted on 14 October 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
This morning I attended a Mass that was celebrated by a VERY old priest; just a simple daily Mass, nothing fancy, no smells or bells.
When it came time for the prayers of consecration, it seemed as if the priest could … Continue reading →

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The most important thing I will ever write on this blog

Posted on 18 August 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

This is the most important thing I will ever write on this blog. If I get nothing else through to any reader here, long-time visitor or new, I would want it to be this.
There is no sin that we … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 17 August 2011 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Via Catholic World News:
Priests hearing confessions at World Youth Day have been given the authority to lift the excommunication of penitents who have been involved in abortions.
Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela of Madrid granted that authority to all the priests … Continue reading →

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