Pall Bearing

[TLMlover]

Hi,

I know this is probably a very unusual question. I'm a pretty new Catholic and have a lot of questions. If the bishop makes an exception, can a priest ever be a pall bearer under special circumstances (if he's not celebrating the funeral Mass, of course).

Thank you so much.

In Christ,

Leah

[cappie]

In Australia (where I live) I have been to priests' funerals where priests have been pall bearers, I don't think there is anything against it. In our Order (Capuchins) it is a common practice for our own friars. So you could conclude it's OK unless the bishop says otherwise.

 

There is a traditional principle of English Law, which was still always expressed in Latin until a few years ago: De minimis non curat lex. The law does not concern itself with trifles. :hehe2: