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Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity

47of74

(18,470 posts) Mon Jul 2, 2018, 09:49 AM Jul 2018

Archdiocese of Washington apologizes after Maryland family kicked out of funeral [View all]

How awful

The Archdiocese of Washington has issued an apology after a family was kicked out of a funeral in Maryland.

Video captured the confrontation as it played out at Saint Mary's Catholic Church in Charlotte Hall on Tuesday.

Hundreds of people showed up to remember Agnes Hicks, but it ended abruptly when someone knocked over and damaged the church's sacred golden cup, also known as a chalice.

Cellphones recorded the chaotic scene from the church pews as an argument between Pastor Michael Briese and the family carried on as the body of the 54-year-old rested in the open casket nearby.

This is one priest who should never be allowed to say Mass again.

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Archdiocese of Washington apologizes after Maryland family kicked out of funeral [View all] 47of74 Jul 2018 OP

Apology not enough. lsewpershad Jul 2018 #1

Nope, not even close 47of74 Jul 2018 #3

Never saw a chalice left where people in the congregation could access it. Hangingon Jul 2018 #2