Charlotte bishop bans altar rails, kneelers for communion

“Receiving Holy Communion is to be done as the members of the faithful go in procession.”

The Bishop of Charlotte announced Wednesday that altar rails, kneelers, and prie-dieus will not be permitted for reception of the Eucharist in the diocese, beginning next month.

Altar rail for the reception of Holy Communion. public domain.

“The episcopal conference norms logically do not envision the use of altar rails, kneelers, or prie-dieus for the re…