The Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise has clarified diocesan guidance that wakes, with an open coffin, are not permitted in ...
The Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise has clarified diocesan guidelines, stating that wakes with an open coffin will no ...
YOUNGSTOWN − The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown will prohibit calling hours on church properties beginning Dec. 1, with Bishop David Bonnar saying churches are "sacred buildings intended for divine ...
When the remains are received in the church, placed before the altar, and kept overnight, the coffin should always be closed’ ...
The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown will ban funeral calling hours in its churches starting December 1. Bishop David Bonnar stated churches are sacred spaces for worship, not funeral visitations. The ...