Catholics are allowed to attend Mass officiated by priests belonging to the China Catholic Patriotic Association
I went to Beijing and attended mass nantang (south of the Cathedral or the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception). He also noted that a large number of Filipinos, Indonesians and foreigners were waiting for the Roman Catholic English Mass after mass tangerine. Are there any guidelines as to whether we participate or not?
- Should the Catholic Church and Protestant churches are allowed to operate freely in China?
- For those who attend a Catholic Mass, what are your thoughts about the use of incense?
- Catholic mass to be able to attend to absolve from sin one instead of going to confession?
- Do you think that the Immaculate Conception was the birth of the Virgin?
- For Catholics …… What is your favorite part of the Mass? And Why?
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Firstly I would say, especially if you are not of Asia, do not ask about the underground Church or search unless there is a massive publicity. Check with the Chinese who are the Bishops in communion with Rome so that you can attend.
The CPA is not in communion with Rome is so, if only available in mass, it is not necessary to attend Mass.
As a Catholic, you can attend a schismatic church, where everything is there, but if it does so without the approval of the division. The key is to be prudent. Due to the situation in China is in the process of change, this may be something you want to check with their bishop or the bishop in communion with Rome, when visiting China.
I would also suggest that the prayer for an end to the opposition while attending Mass.
Frankly I do not know. I would tend to say .. eh .. maybe not.
The reason is that China is the real control of the churches, not Rome. China decides what is right for religion. Now, I have no problem with that (well, somewhat) if they call .. Church china or something. But they say it is a Catholic. It is not. This is a propaganda mouthpiece.
I'm not even sure if the priests in China (official state) are true priests? Consecrated by a bishop of the Catholic Church. I'd ask for a fee, either a lawyer, a representative of his bishop or something.
If I were going to China, I try to find out. It may be a case of … if you have no choice, it's a good thing to do. But I do not think that I speak for the beliefs of the church. <shrug>
a priest is a priest, although he is a Russian patriot
YES! It is not the language of the mass, is the fact that these churches are recognized by Rome. Given that after Vatican II, the Church has been more favorable ecumenicism.
as long as your money goes to Rome
I think that a Catholic may attend any Catholic mass