Regarding the feast of the Ascension, in most of the United States that celebration has been transferred to the following Sunday.

Father Doyle answers queries about the Blessed Virgin Mary and the position of the Catholic Church against the use of the death penalty.

Father Doyle fields questions on confirmation for people with developmental disabilities and the significance of the number of fish caught by the apostles after they were commanded to cast their nets into the deep.

Father Doyle fields questions about violent passages in the Old Testament and whether the deceased are award of those on earth.

Father Doyle fields questions about the Catholic Church’s position on Medjugorje and when a reconciled married couple can receive Communion.

Father Doyle fields questions about bells at the consecration and how to talk to children about same-sex marriage.

Father Doyle fields questions about the existence of ghosts and whether Catholics may serve as witnesses in the rituals of non-Catholic weddings.

Father Doyle fields questions about celebrating funeral Masses on Sunday and praying the rosary at Mass.

Father Doyle fields questions about the Rite of Betrothal and praying for Pope Benedict XVI at Mass.

Father Doyle fields questions about the Blessed Virgin Mary’s virginity and offering Mass for non-Catholics.