Two parishes?

[MissMichal]

Hi all, this is a parish life sort of question…

…is it appropriate to be a member of two parishes at once? I have been a member of our Cathedral parish since I was baptized. I’m an RCIA sponsor there and that’s where I consider myself to be a “member.” But, by son and his dad prefer the more laid-back liturgical style at the Newman Center, and they have a more active ministry for young adults and a lot of activities for University students, which I am. So, I’ve been participating in both parishes. Is it appropriate for me to consider myself a member of both parishes? If not, what should I do at one and not at the other?

Thx,
-MM-

 

[lizaanne]

My husband and I technically belong as members to one parish, but because we attend Mass at another parish as well based on our busy schedules, we contribute financially to both.

I don’t know if it is possible (or even advisable) to be registered with multiple parishes because of head counting that takes place for the Diocese. But I don’t see any problem with participating in activities at more than one parish or attending Mass.

~Liza

 

[Joe_5859]

Being involved at a University makes things different as well. The Newman Center (and any chapel/parish associates with it) is there to serve the Catholics that attend the University. I don’t recommend being an officially registered member of both parishes, but I don’t believe there’s any reason you can’t be involved in activities at both and/or attend Mass at both.

 

[houston1]

Hi all, this is a parish life sort of question…

…is it appropriate to be a member of two parishes at once? I have been a member of our Cathedral parish since I was baptized. I’m an RCIA sponsor there and that’s where I consider myself to be a “member.” But, by son and his dad prefer the more laid-back liturgical style at the Newman Center, and they have a more active ministry for young adults and a lot of activities for University students, which I am. So, I’ve been participating in both parishes. Is it appropriate for me to consider myself a member of both parishes? If not, what should I do at one and not at the other?

Thx,
-MM-

I am members at two Catholic churches here in the Galveston-Houston diocese. When I applied to become a member of the 2nd parish, the diocese sent me a letter inquiring about being members at both parishes. One of the options on the form was to select both parishes. So, that’s what I did. I receive offeratory envelopes from both parishes. So, I split my contributions between the two churches.