Catholic Answers

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Do the Episcopalian and Orthodox churches have the Real Presence in the Eucharist?

Answered by: Jim Blackburn

Is the current rite of episcopal ordination invalid?

Answered by: Jim Blackburn

Is it acceptable for the priest to remain seated while a layman distributes Communion?

Answered by: Jim Blackburn

Why does the Church recognize Protestant baptism if Protestantism has no valid priesthood?

Answered by: Jim Blackburn

Can a lay pastoral coordinator give a homily?

Answered by: Jim Blackburn

How can we explain calling priests "Father" when Jesus said not to?

Answered by: Jim Blackburn

Does having multiple priests consecrating the Eucharist mean anything or give additional special meaning to the Mass?

Answered by: Jim Blackburn

Why can't women be ordained priests within the Catholic Church?

Answered by: Jim Blackburn

Does 1 Peter 2:9 indicate that we are all priests?

Answered by: Jim Blackburn

Can a non-Catholic friend of mine can go to a priest and receive the sacrament of reconciliation? I believe he’s been baptized but has never really practiced any faith.

Answered by: Jim Blackburn