Lagot! Archbishop Villegas calls out parishes charging minimum ‘donations’

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Minimum ‘donations’ for sacraments like the Mass? In Pangasinan, an archbishop warns parish priests and secretaries that ‘this must stop’.

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“If the parish secretary or staff is asked about the ‘cost’ of a Mass intention, a minimum amount is said or insinuated. THIS MUST STOP.” “It is inconsiderate for the parish staff to collect from the bereaved families fixed offerings for the funeral Masses or votive Masses for the souls of the faithful departed. THIS MUST STOP.”

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