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Why is the Tribunal Important in the Life of the Church?

Why is the Tribunal Important in the Life of the Church?

by Fr. Gavin Vaverek | Feb 18, 2022 | News

Why do we need a Tribunal? The Tribunal is the Church’s court with expertise on judging the validity or authenticity of a marriage. The Tribunal process is important because “What God has joined together, no human being must separate” (Mt 19:6). But, how do we know...
Understanding the Mass: Q&A with Fr. Gavin Vaverek

Understanding the Mass: Q&A with Fr. Gavin Vaverek

by Fr. Gavin Vaverek | Aug 20, 2021 | News

Does the older Mass from before Vatican II offer more perfect worship that the reformed Mass*?   The Liturgy of the Mass is always the perfect worship of God. The Holy Mass is always the action of the one and eternal High Priest, Jesus Christ, who offers...
Seriously? Shutting Down Public Masses? A Canonist Responds

Seriously? Shutting Down Public Masses? A Canonist Responds

by Fr. Gavin Vaverek | Apr 5, 2020 | News

In many ways, we find ourselves in an unprecedented situation, a time when a new virus can spawn a worldwide pandemic in 90 days, and a time when we can continually keep up with the spread on our phones. With the endless stream of news and opinions, some are bound to...

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