Daily Mass

Father,

How many times can a priest say Mass during a weekday...and are funeral Masses included?

Thanks,
Jo

Jo,

The Code of Canon Law states:

Canon 905.1 A priest is not permitted to celebrate the Eucharist more than once a day except in cases where the law permits him to celebrate or concelebrate more than once on the same day.
.2 If there is a shortage of priests, the local ordinary can allow priests to celebrate twice a day for a just cause, or if pastoral necessity requires it, even three times on Sundays and holy days of obligation.

This would include a funeral Mass. While priests are encouraged to celebrate Mass daily and the laity are encouraged to attend as well it should be pointed out that the celebration and attendance of daily Mass, unlike Sunday Mass, is neither an obligation nor a right.

Fr. Pisut