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ASK FATHER: What is a reasonable donation to a priest for a request to say a Mass?

From a reader… QUAERITUR: What is a reasonable ordinary donation to a priest in connection with a request to say a mass. Or a reasonable range? I understand that it is not strictly necessary to send a certain amount, and … Read More

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ASK FATHER: Mass intention register … in Latin

From a seminarian: First, many prayers for you always! Second, many of us at the seminary are looking for a personal mass intention book to keep record of masses. Preferably we have seen a red version that is labeled in … Read More

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QUAERITUR: Priests keeping or turning over Mass stipends

From a priest: As we know, a priest is only allowed to keep one Mass stipend per day, with those exceptions noted in Canon Law. However, when a conference/bishop has named a “standard” offering for a Mass, can local law require … Read More

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QUAERITUR: More than one intention with stipends for one Mass.

From a reader: Over the years, parish practice has allowed that there be several intentions listed at Mass. These collective intentions are a daily occurrence with some Masses having four or five intentions. Our bishop has recently begun to enforce … Read More

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