Uncle buried without mass: Family in Masbate questions parish rules

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A grieving family from Masbate has formally asked church authorities to review parish requirements for funeral rites after their 78-year-old relative was buried without a funeral Mass. The complaint, filed on April 26 before the Roman Catholic Diocese of Masbate, stemmed from what the family described as restrictive and unclear requirements imposed by a parish in Cawayan town. A family member, identified as “Lauren,” a Cebuana based in Hawaii, said their attempt to arrange a funeral Mass for her uncle, who died on April 17, was stalled due to concerns raised at the parish level over […]... Keep on reading: Uncle buried without mass: Family in Masbate questions parish rules

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