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KC archbishop clarifies wine validity norms

Archbishop Joseph Naumann warned parishes against using wine with additives for the celebration of the Mass.

The Pillar
Jun 05, 2023
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The Archbishop of Kansas City has warned priests that they could be offering Mass with invalid matter, and that they should ensure their altar wine is both free from additives and especially vinted for sacramental use. 

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The archbishop wrote to priests May 31 to warn that he had recently learned of parishes using wine that would invalidat…

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