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Editor’s note: Once a seminarian is ordained as a deacon, for a year or so before being ordained to the priesthood, he can wear a Roman collar. Question: What are […]
Question: I have heard about new priests attending something called “Shepherd School” with the diocese. What is that? What do they learn? Why is it called that? – Green Bay […]
Question: I used to only see lilies on Easter Sunday. Now I see everything from roses to hydrangea to mums. They are beautiful, but is there a “proper” liturgical Easter […]
Question I know that Holy Thursday is about the Last Supper, but I am also told that it is an important day for priests. Can you tell me why? Answer […]
Question: “But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water” (Jn 19:34). Did the soldier drive the spear into […]
Question “Why is water poured into the wine?” Answer While it might appear like Father is trying to cut his drink to make it less potent, there is actually a […]
Question: What does the pretzel have to do with Lent? Answer: I have fond memories of enjoying a freshly- baked pretzel, dipped in mustard, at a baseball game. Even better […]
Question: Why is it called “Shrove Tuesday”? I thought it was called “Mardi Gras”? – Menasha Answer: “It all depends on your emphasis.” Both Shrove Tuesday and Mardi Gras refer […]
Question: I’m 90 years old and I have read the paper since it was The Register. I read the term “a general confession” and it was new to me. Can […]
Question I was told that altars contain relics of saints? Is this true? How does a parish get these relics? And which saints do they use? — Kimberly Answer The […]
