Definitely NO
Definitely YES as having his back to the congregation is part and parcel of that old, outdated, 16th century mass.
Generally, priests face the congregation during Mass except in those parishes that still observe the Latin Tridentine Mass where the priest faces the tabernacle and has his back to the people.
Catholics do not pray through the priest. The priest prays and the congregation responds. Or the priest and the congregation pray together.
Roman Catholic AnswerThe congregation sits throughout the offertory and only stands when the priest asks them to pray at the end: Brethren, pray that my ....
You should as someone from the following orders: The Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Prince or The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter These 2 orders celebrate the Tridentine Mass. Also, ask a priest who was conferred the Sacrament of Holy Orders prior to 1963 (or so)...They'll know!
The priest and the congregation members.
During religious ceremonies, only the priest drinks the wine as a symbol of the blood of Christ. This act represents the priest's role as a mediator between the congregation and God, and his responsibility to lead and guide the faithful in their spiritual journey.
Yes, a priest can invite the congregation to close their eyes and pray over them after a homily. This practice can help create a reflective and intimate atmosphere for prayer. However, it may vary based on the customs of the specific parish and the preferences of the congregation. Ultimately, the goal is to foster a deeper connection with God during the service.
Roman Catholic AnswerNo according to the new The General Instruction of the ROMAN MISSAL issued in June 2011, which are the instructions for the new translation of the Mass in English, the congregation is to be silent at the elevation, and, after the elevation, when the Priest intones, "The Mystery of Faith", then the people respond with one of the three approved options. Otherwise, the people kneel in silence throughout the Eucharistic Prayer until the Amen.
The parish could not, on their own, remove a priest. They would have to petition the bishop of the diocese to do so. The decision would be his.
Christian ministers or priest having spiritual charge over a congregation or other group.
Lay people are the members of the congregation who are not religious such as a priest, deacon or nun.
No a Catholic priest cannot have his own business unless it's approved by the Arch-Bishop.