First Saint in Heaven

Bulletin Q&A Article published 1-22-23: Who was the first saint through the gates of Heaven? What a great question for speculation! No one on earth has been to Heaven, so no one can prove that I am wrong or right. We can

Baptisms During Lent?

Bulletin Q&A Article published 1-8-23: Someone told me that baptizing babies during Lent was not allowed. Is this true? Baptisms are allowed during Lent. The Order of Baptism of Children, the Church

Rosary Question

Bulletin Q&A Article published 1-1-23: When praying the rosary I am either sitting in my prayer chair or driving in the car. I thought in a talk I heard that we can continually pray the rosary as we go about our daily work. Is this true? Is this reverent enough? Praying the rosary is an… Continue reading Rosary Question

Purgatory Questions

Bulletin Q&A Article published 12-11-22: Does it hurt physically to go to Purgatory? Is there a set time to stay there? Where is Purgatory? Catholic belief in Purgatory is a very important. Those that don

Relics

Bulletin Q&A Article published 11-20-22: Which saint

Voting Guidelines = Part 2

Bulletin Q&A Article published 11-6-22 What are the guidelines for voting as a Catholic? (Part II) In Part I, I referenced the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops document Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility. In the conclusion of the document the bishops offer the following Goals for Political Life: Challenges for… Continue reading Voting Guidelines = Part 2

Voting Guidelines – Part 1

Bulletin Q&A Article published 10-30-22: What are the guidelines for voting as a Catholic? (Part I) The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a document entitled Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Call to Political Responsibility. The document outlines Catholic moral and social teachings to guide us as we prepare to vote by helping… Continue reading Voting Guidelines – Part 1