Why is it a problem for the SSPX to ordain new bishops?
Q: I've read a lot recently about how the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) is planning to ordain new bishops this summer, with or without the pope's permission. Why is this such a problem, if the SSPX are ...
Why are there so many different kinds of convents out there?
Q: Why are there so many different kinds of convents out there? I don't understand why a young woman who feels called to give her life to God would need that many choices. (Ohio) A: The short answer ...
Do Catholics have a theological problem with a woman being the archbishop of Canterbury?
Q: The Anglican church is elevating its first woman to the role of archbishop of Canterbury, the chief diocese of the Church of England. Theologically, do we as Catholics see this as a problem? A: ...
Should girls be altar servers?
Q: I am a 14-year-old boy, and growing up I learned to serve the Mass. At first I never served with girls (my old church did not allow it). They stated that serving was a gateway to the priesthood and ...
Is confession required for obtaining a plenary indulgence if there is no mortal sin?
Q: Is confession required for obtaining a plenary indulgence if there is no mortal sin? A diocesan hermit, who is homebound, says his ministry is to gain plenary indulgences for the poor souls by various ...
Why is Mary's perpetual virginity so important to Catholics?
Q: Why is Mary's perpetual virginity so important to us Catholics? I've had discussions with my Protestant friends about this, and while they believe Mary was a virgin when Jesus was born, they don't ...
Why is New Year's Day a holy day of obligation?
Q: If the church's new year begins on the first Sunday of Advent, then why is the secular New Year's Day (Jan. 1) a holy day of obligation? A: You are correct that the church's liturgical new year ...
What does the term 'protomartyr' mean?
Q: A Catholic Church near me is named after a certain saint, but has "protomartyr" after the name. What does this term mean? (Indiana) A: My guess is that the church you're thinking of was named "St. ...
