FAQs

Question “Someone told me that Christmas isn’t over, in the church, until Feb. 2. What’s that all about? The Gospels have been about the adult Jesus for … Read More

Question There is one question that often comes to the Office of Divine Worship about receiving and scheduling Masses to be prayed for parishioners’ loved ones. Typically, … Read More

Question What is that little glass dish I see next to the tabernacle in St. Francis Xavier Cathedral when I watch TV Mass on Sunday morning? — … Read More

Question Each year, my children want to go out and “see the Christmas star.”  We go out, but I am never sure of a good way to … Read More

Question Why do priests wear pink on that one Sunday in Advent? I know, everyone says “because it is Gaudete Sunday.” But what does that mean? — … Read More

Question Regarding Masses offered for the deceased, what about the poor? What if they don’t have any money to offer Mass for their loved ones? — Green … Read More

Question Do I have to fast during Advent like during Lent? Isn’t Advent like Lent? There’s purple used during Lent and Advent. Answer  “It’s not purple — … Read More

Question What are the candles that I see along the walls of the Cathedral? I never see them lit. — Green Bay. Answer This is a good … Read More

Question What traits indicate that someone might have a vocation? And how do I mention that to them? — Oshkosh Answer When we hear the word “vocation,” … Read More

Question I have heard that we should go to cemeteries and pray for those buried there during the month of November. Why? — Appleton Answer Visiting a … Read More