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Illinois diocese ends eulogies and wakes in church before funeral Mass

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An Illinois diocese has ended the practice of eulogies during funeral Masses and the visitation of the deceased in the church immediately before the Mass.

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Earlier version, Wednesday 9 September

Illinois diocese bans eulogies and wakes in church before funeral Mass

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  1. Sep 8, 12:38 PM OSV News Illinois diocese puts brakes on eulogies and wakes in church before funeral Mass
  2. Sep 8, 12:35 PM The Catholic Sun Illinois diocese puts brakes on eulogies and wakes in church before funeral Mass
  3. Sep 8, 12:38 PM Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Illinois diocese puts brakes on eulogies and wakes in church before funeral Mass
  4. Sep 9, 7:36 AM The Texas Catholic Illinois diocese puts brakes on eulogies and wakes in church before funeral Mass
  5. Sep 9, 10:11 AM Catholic Review Illinois diocese puts brakes on eulogies and wakes in church before funeral Mass
  6. Sep 9, 12:50 PM The Catholic Spirit Illinois diocese puts brakes on eulogies and wakes in church before funeral Mass

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