When a Bishop Resigns
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 11, 2020
What happens to a Catholic bishop when he resigns? Where does he go? Does he still have a rank within the Church? What financial assistance does he receive?
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Pat McCloskey, OFM
Pat McCloskey, OFM, is the Franciscan advisor for St. Anthony Messenger and the writer of its "Ask a Franciscan" column.
Problem With the Stigmata
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 11, 2020
Why do Catholics venerate stigmatics? Why have they been canonized?
To Whom Do Bishops Report?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 11, 2020
To whom do bishops and dioceses report their activities? To archbishops? To cardinals? To the pope?
How Old Is the Earth?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 11, 2020
Does the Catholic Church agree with geologists about the age of the earth? Why would God create dinosaurs, have them roam the earth for millions of years and then create human beings?
Why No Mention of Peter in Rome?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 11, 2020
Why doesn’t Acts of the Apostles say anything about St. Peter’s time in Rome? It covers a period of time up to the time he is said to have died.
Suffering for Animals
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 11, 2020
If someone actually suffers from caring about animals and their plight in the world, does this do any good?
They Don’t Go to Confession
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 11, 2020
What can I do about those who do not go to Confession? They’re active in Church. They’re adults and married more than 25 years. I’m puzzled. My son-in-law’s parents may not go either.