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Find accurate definitions of over 5,000 Catholic terms and phrases (including abbreviations). Based on Fr. John Hardon's Modern Catholic Dictionary, © Eternal Life. Used with permission.

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MARRIAGE BY PROXY

An agent substituting for one of the absent parties in a marriage ceremony. It is permissible provided the agent has authentic written credentials signed by the absentee and the parish priest where the commission was given, or by two reliable witnesses.

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December 23, O Emmanuel; Opt Mem of St. John of Kanty, Priest

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The Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. John of Kanty (1390-1473), priest. Born in Kanty (Cracow, Poland), he taught at the university and became pastor of a parish. He was distinguished for his piety and love of neighbor. We reach the culmination of the O Antiphons today. Today is the…

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