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Hi, Dan —
Thanks for the question.
Yes, an instituted Acolyte may.
Catholic Dictionary
Acolyte (A-ko-lait):
- Previously a minor order, but since Vatican II, a ministry into which men are instituted on a permanent or transitory basis to assist the celebrant at Mass and to distribute Holy Communion when necessity demands.
- Commonly used as the equivalent of altar boy to denote any layman who serves the Mass or who assists at other church services.
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This article addresses the issue in depth:
Richard
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