Passing on

John Roberts, former law clerk and now nominated successor to U.S. Chief Justice William Rehnquist, helps carry the Chief Justice’s coffin up the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court.




Requiescat in pace.




At his family's request, a brief Lutheran service for the late Chief Justice will be held at St. Matthew's Cathedral tomorrow afternoon.

"Catholic churches are consecrated or blessed buildings which have an important theological and liturgical significance for the Catholic community. They are therefore generally reserved for Catholic worship. However, if priests, ministers or communities not in full communion with the Catholic Church do not have a place or the liturgical objects necessary for celebrating worthily their religious ceremonies, the diocesan Bishop may allow them the use of a church or a Catholic building and also lend them what may be necessary for their services...."
Directory for the Applicationof Principles and Norms on Ecumenism, 137
Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, March 25, 1993