# 4/16/26 - Fr. John Brancich, FSSP - How Did Deaf People Historically Participate in Mass?

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Published: 2026-04-16T19:35:08+00:00
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Fr. John Brancich, FSSP, is the pastor of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was ordained into the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter in 2004. In Today's Show: ​​What is the best way to end a confession? Should you wait to sit at Mass until the priest sits? Does the church offer Holy Communion to those with dementia, Down Syndrome, or other mental impairments? Historically, how were deaf people able to assist at the traditional Latin mass? Is it ever ok to swear to express frustration? Why have people tried to change the Canon of the Mass? How do Catholics interpret the relationship in the Song of Songs? What is a Mass stipend? How many Masses should be said for a deceased loved one? Is there a difference between praying to God the Father and Jesus? How do Jesus and Mary feel about gay people? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

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