Dear Malena:

I am sorry to hear that the crucifixes have been removed. Whoever authorized that is, at best, misinformed about the importance of the crucifix, at worse, may have a problematic liberal agenda.

There are no Church regulations about this for classrooms and offices. There is Church law concerning the Mass. A Crucifix MUST be present during the Mass, and if I remember correctly, the recent law requires the big cross above the alter to be a crucifix.

But what is hung on the wall of offices, classroom, halls, and other rooms, etc. is not regulated by law.

Even though there is no law concerning this, that does not mean that it was appropriate to remove all the crucifixes at the center.

Without knowing your pastor I cannot offer any specific advice. All I can offer you is some generic advice about things like this.

Be prepared with what you want to say, what you are concerned about and why. Be prepared to offer suggestions for resolutions.

Then say a prayer and then approach your pastor in a calm and business-like way to express your concern about this.

I would approach him in a manner similar to this:

"Father, I noticed that all the crucifixes have been replaced with resurrection crosses. I am a little confused about that."

This allows the pastor to explain. Once he explains his reasons, then you can express your reasons to have crucifixes.

If he says, "What are you confused about?" Then say, "Well, I do not understand why."

Just be yourself and tell him how you feel and why you think the crucifixes ought to be returned. Perhaps offer to compromise by having both a crucifix and a resurrection cross on the wall.

We will be praying for you.

God Bless,
Bro. Ignatius Mary