Private Vows received during Mass

[BarbaraTherese]

(*)Private vows may however be connected to membership in a public association of the faithful which is seeking to become an institute of consecrated life, and there one would look to the statutes for guidance. But I do not believe this is the situation that has been presented.

Again, I counsel reliance on the diocesan bishop. He has access to, and can consult, his canonists or the Holy See.

Hi John…You are correct in that I am not (for this example) seeking any membership of a public association of the faithful or any institute of consecrated life. I would spell out how I intend to fulfill my vows of Chastity, Poverty and Obedience. If one is seeking to have a priest at Mass confirm or receive (whatever the correct term may be) such perpetual vows (long in existence privately), it is still *necessary *to go through one’s diocesan Bishop for approval of such a move? Or are you merely stating that this is the best approach?

Blessings and regards…Barb

 

[cameron_lansing]

Hi John…You are correct in that I am not (for this example) seeking any membership of a public association of the faithful or any institute of consecrated life. I would spell out how I intend to fulfill my vows of Chastity, Poverty and Obedience. If one is seeking to have a priest at Mass confirm or receive (whatever the correct term may be) such perpetual vows (long in existence privately), it is still *necessary *to go through one’s diocesan Bishop for approval of such a move? Or are you merely stating that this is the best approach?

Blessings and regards…Barb

Barb,

I strongly recommend seeking guidance from the diocesan bishop not only in terms of the private vows, but also due to the fact that you wish to state them at a Mass. As you will be asking a priest to receive or witness them in some way, I think it is prudently necessary to approach the diocesan bishop about the matter. This will also open the opportunity for the bishop’s canonists to assist him in helping you.

 

[BarbaraTherese]

Barb,

I strongly recommend seeking guidance from the diocesan bishop not only in terms of the private vows, but also due to the fact that you wish to state them at a Mass. As you will be asking a priest to receive or witness them in some way, I think it is prudently necessary to approach the diocesan bishop about the matter. This will also open the opportunity for the bishop’s canonists to assist him in helping you.

Thanks Cameron…much appreciated:thumbsup: …Barb