Catholic Word of the Day: MORTUARIUM, 05-22-10

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MORTUARIUM

A term with several meanings, all somehow referring to the dead. It is a portion, once received by bishops, from the estate of deceased priests; or a bequest made to churches; or the fee for funerals not performed in one's own parish; or a chapel or hall for the dead, hence a morgue.

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[Salvation]

I've heard of endowments to the local parish, but never heard of anything that would go to the Bishop.

Anyone else?

[Salvation]

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I've heard of endowments to the local parish, but never heard of anything that would go to the Bishop.

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