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Monthly Archives: February 2011
Canceling Mass because of the Super Bowl
A reader alerted me to the following from northwestern.com of Oshkosh, WI… which Google maps informs me is less than an hour south by car from Lambeau Field… Green Bay, WI. This is from the first part of a letter … Read More
PIQUA, OHIO & ENVIRONS – ALERT! ALERT!
Read this.
QUAERITUR: Does a parish priest have to ask permission of a bishop to allow marriages in the Extraordinary Form?
From a priest: I am a priest almost 3 yrs ordained last year I was asked to officiate at a wedding which was to be conducted according to the 1962 missal. The PP would not allow the wedding to go … Read More
QUAERITUR: Is a Communion rail obligatory for TLMs?
From a reader: I am interested in seeing the EF come to my local parish. The main church is a monstrosity, but there is a separate chapel that might do nicely. Unfortunately, there is no altar rail in the chapel. … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Brick by Brick
Tagged communion rail
16 Comments
16 Comments
I foresee big things for this kid.
During the Wednesday General Audience a little boy just decided to go up and see the Pope. Sinite parvulos! [wp_youtube]IUgAB_5GfGE[/wp_youtube] UPDATE: After the “how cute” factor wears off, there are concerns to be addressed. Think of a scenario in which … Read More
QUAERITUR: Can a priest wear a Cross around his neck?
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 … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged can. 284, cassock, clerical suit
24 Comments
24 Comments
QUAERITUR: I am unsure about whether my marriage is valid.
From a reader: Can ones marriage be valid if it is clear that impediments listed in Canon Law were present at the time of the marriage (and continued to be as well) ? If not valid, then can the couple … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box
Tagged marriage, validity
13 Comments
13 Comments
Summorum Pontificum: what is possible?
I have been writing more about Summorum Pontificum lately than I have for a while. We have to remind people that Summorum Pontificum gave us some provisions that have the force of law. They are not merely part of the … Read More
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM
Tagged D. Arlington, SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM
91 Comments
91 Comments
QUAERITUR: How should we approach a priest to ask for the Extraordinary Form?
From a reader: A group at my parish is planning on approaching our pastor to request Mass in the Extraordinary Form. I would like to be prepared to answer his questions about the “mechanics” of putting on this Mass: training … Read More
Cardinals to take possession of their titular churches in Rome
A couple of WDTPRS’s favorite Cardinals will soon be taking possession of their cardinalatial titles in Rome: Sabato 5 febbraio 2011, alle ore 18.30, l’Em.mo Cardinale Raymond Leo Burke, Prefetto del Supremo Tribunale della Segnatura Apostolica, prenderà possesso della Diaconia … Read More
gsk on ROME 26/6 – Day 69-70: Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus – DAY 1: “Thank you, Father Kelly”
