Canon 938
º1. The Most Holy Eucharist is to be reserved regularly in only one tabernacle of a church or oratory.
º2. The tabernacle in which the Most Holy Eucharist is reserved should be placed in a part of the church that is prominent, conspicuous, beautifully decorated, and suitable for prayer.
º3. The tabernacle in which the Eucharist is regularly reserved is to be immovable, made of solid and opaque material, and locked so that the danger of profanation may be entirely avoided.
º4. For a grave cause, it is licit to reserve the Most Holy Eucharist in another safer and becoming place especially during the night.
º5. The person who has charge of the church or oratory is to see to it that the key of the tabernacle in which the Most Holy Eucharist is reserved is safeguarded most diligently.
1183 The tabernacle is to be situated "in churches in a most worthy place with the greatest honor." The dignity, placing, and security of the Eucharistic tabernacle should foster adoration before the Lord really present in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar.
The tabernacle at my church is next to the main altar and lit with and every-burning red candle.
I would like to know what is happening in other parishes............anyone want to let us know????
Our church was built post Vatican II. It features the "risen" Christ behind the altar .. ugh! (The new day chapel has a beautiful crucifix hanging directly over the altar).
To the right of the altar, is another separate altar, dedicated exclusively to the Tabernacle. There is a hanging glass candle holder with a burning white candle inside. I ALWAYS sit on the side with the Tabernacle.