Question Corner

Is annual confession mandated?/Can’t understand priest

November 6, 2018
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner

Father Doyle fields questions about whether annual confession is mandated and not being able to understand a priest.

Judas and his fate/ Divorce and friendship

October 11, 2018
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner

Father Kenneth Doyle fields questions about suicide and divorce and friendship.

Washing hands at Mass/ The ‘poor in spirit’

August 23, 2018
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner

Father Doyle fields questions about why the priest washes his hands at Mass and what Christ meant by the ‘poor in spirit.’

Why is Michael a saint?/ Ashes of a non-Catholic

August 8, 2018
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner

Father Doyle fields questions about why St. Michael the Archangel is a saint and whether a Catholic can be involved in scattering the ashes of a non-Catholic loved one who requests it.

Did Jesus die at 33?/ Civil wedding ceremony — should we go?

July 26, 2018
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner

Father Doyle fields questions on how old Jesus was when he died and whether Catholics should attend civil wedding ceremonies.

The pope’s security detail/ Communion in Protestant churches?

June 13, 2018
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner

Father Doyle fields questions about the pope’s security detail and receiving Communion in Protestant churches.

Mass attendance required?/ Questions on a mixed marriage

May 10, 2018
By Father Kenneth Doyle
Filed Under: Commentary, Question Corner

If one is seriously ill, is that person still required to attend Mass? Is a marriage still recognized by the Catholic Church if a priest isn’t the officiant? Father Doyle has the answers in Question Corner.