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Q.  What type of veil do consecrated virgins living in the world receive?
A.  Typically a consecrated virgin receives a bridal veil or a white scarf or mantilla when consecrated.  Normally, consecrated virgins living in the world do not wear veils like some religious women do, but a virgin may choose to wear her consecration [...]

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Q.  Do consecrated virgins wear a habit?
A.  Consecrated virgins living in the world do not have the right or obligation to wear a habit unless obliged/permitted by the local bishop.
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Q.  Do permanent deacons always wear the Roman collar?
A.  Permanent deacons wear clerical attire according to the norms set up by their bishop.  A good percentage of permanent deacons work in secular jobs, where clerical attire would be inappropriate.  It is common for a permanent deacon to wear the collar when engaged in formal ministry [...]

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Tip #1  Pray for Priests
In this Year of the Priest, it is particularly important for people to pray for priests.  By praying for our priests, we can help them grow spiritually and strengthen them in their ministry for us.  The USCCB has produced special prayers for this year.  You can click HERE [...]

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Q.  I heard Eastern Catholic priests can get married.  Is that true?
A.  While already married men can become ordained, once a man is ordained he is not permitted to marry.  So, there are married priests, but no priest can get married.
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