FAQs

Question Why do we pray for the dead and have Masses for them? — Kimberly Answer This is a great question. One might not readily think there … Read More

Question This is first Communion season. I cannot remember the date of my first Communion, but I was wondering if this is a good time to celebrate … Read More

Question Why don’t Eastern Orthodox churches always celebrate Easter on the same day that we do in the Catholic Church? And what about Easter Week celebrations? Are … Read More

Question I have some old palms and was trying to figure out how to dispose of them since I missed bringing them to church to burn for … Read More

Question I know there are 40 days in Lent. What is the significance of the number 40 in the Catholic faith? – Green Bay Answer The number … Read More

Question “Have you ever noticed where churches put Mary’s statue? I have been to several and Mary’s statue is always on the left side of the church. … Read More

Question “What do they do with leftover ashes after Ash Wednesday?  There always seem to be a lot of them.” — Green Bay Answer Soon we will … Read More

Question “I noticed that Bishop David Ricken uses the same chalice each Sunday on the TV Mass on WFRV-TV, Channel 5. Does it have a story?” — … Read More

Question Sometimes we call it a “Mass” and sometimes a “liturgy?” What’s the difference? Or are they the same? — Green Bay Answer This is a great … Read More