1. Regarding correction of names – what is to be done if: a. A name has been wrongly spelt. If it is a clear spelling mistake the same can be corrected without referring the matter to the Local Ordinary or his delegate, but the correction should be initialled and dated. b. If a name has […]

1. What is the difference between a mixed marriage and a disparity of cult marriage? A Mixed Marriage, which is also known as a Mixed Religion marriage is, in the strict sense, one that is contracted between a baptised Catholic and a baptised non-catholic. A Disparity of Cult marriage is one that is contracted between […]

  1. Where are banns to be published and how many? Banns are to be published in the place where the parties have their domicile or quasi-domicile. In places where the parties concerned have lost their domicile or quasi-domicile, the parish priest concerned can exempt the parties from the publication of banns provided that he […]

1. What is to be done when one Catholic party comes to a diocese in India from abroad without bringing any papers and wants to marry a Catholic in India? Unless the party from abroad brings a letter of free state, and an authorisation from his/her parish priest or pastor giving permission for the parish […]

1. What needs to be done in order to take care of arrangements at the time of death: A. Medical Death Certificate If the person has died in hospital, the medical death certificate will be issued by the hospital. If the person has died at home, the medical death certificate must be issued by a […]

With regard to addressing grievances against priests in their respective parishes, what is the procedure that is followed in the Diocese of Indore? Every parish is like a family. As in every family, at times, there is bound to be some misunderstanding or the other between the parishioners and the priests. In such situations, it […]

1. Can Communion and Confirmation be given to the mentally challenged? The Blessed Eucharist may be administered to children in danger of death if they can distinguish the Body of Christ from ordinary food and receive it with reverence. Similar considerations could be invoked in the case of the mentally challenged even outside the danger […]

1. Which are the Oriental Churches/Orthodox Churches, not in full communion with the Holy See, in which baptism is valid? In general, baptism in all the Eastern Churches is presumed valid. 2. What is to be done if a baptised non-catholic wants to be received into the Catholic Faith?” If a baptised non-catholic wants to […]