The woman told police that when she went to receive communion, the priest allegedly refused because ... and I have the bowl with the holy host, for us is sacred, and she grabbed all the hosts ...

Have you ever wondered if it is a good idea to send a thank-you note to a priest? And if it is a good idea, how should it be ...

While I would never wish this disease on anyone, it has prompted a personal eucharistic revival of sorts within my own ...

In my parish, if I were unmarried and my priest knew I was having sex with my girlfriend, he would deny me communion. Pappas is right that Orthodox priests follow a pastoral practice called ...

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The following texts are among many that may be chosen from the Rite of Communion of the Sick. A briefcase may be needed to carry the following items: White stole (for the priest or deacon ...

He was excommunicated in 1999 after allowing women to celebrate Mass, blessing same-sex unions and offering communion to non-Catholics. By Sam Roberts The Rev. James B. Callan, a renegade priest ...