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Is the tabernacle always supposed to be in the center of the sanctuary?

Are eulogies proper for funerals?

Is there a difference between a presider and a celebrant?

Was this truly a Mass if a woman celebrated it?

Can non-Catholics participate in the gestures at Mass?

Why were the words of the mystery of faith taken out of the consecration in the New Mass?

Answered by: Peggy Frye

Why can't ministers of Holy Communion bring the Eucharist to Sunday-school teachers who are working during Mass?

Answered by: Fr. Vincent Serpa O.P.

Are Eastern Masses valid? Should Catholics receive Communion at them?

Answered by: Michelle Arnold

Was our RCIA director right to say that making the sign of the cross after Communion is improper?

Answered by: Fr. Vincent Serpa O.P.

Is music allowed during the eucharistic prayer?

Answered by: Peggy Frye