[Last Dakotan]

It is news to me that not attending mass regularly is a "mortal sin".

Wow, yes to answer your question. Missing any Sunday Mass or a Holy Day of Obligation is a mortal sin. However it is easily rectified by the sacrament of confession. (I know been there, done that.)

[RexBeach]

Thanks for the answer. However, I have absolutely no recollection from my CCD days that missing mass is a mortal sin. I recall that going to mass is strongly urged as an obligation for all Catholics.

Do you think that Mr. Kerry has ever gone windsurfing instead of to mass?

Thanks again!