Good heavens, AB! If the Protestants on this forum are saying anything to you, it is "Find out for yourself!!!"
And this is because we trust the Holy Spirit to lead all whom God has given Him to repentance, understanding, obedience and faith.
Call your own parish and ask them.
ROFL!!! How am I supposed to "find out for [my]self" what your local Priest told you? Don't be absurd!
As for "finding out for [my]self" what the Church teaches ... what do you think I've been doing for most of my adult life. Again, don't be absurd.