While this is a KILT discussion board, the last comment I'll make on the cassock is that while you are historically correct, appropriate vestiture will depend on climate, custom, denominational practice, and the preferences of the supervising body - be that diocese, presbetery or council.
What I do is to wear it over trousers (or kilt, I suppose) and clerical shirt because that is the practice in my diocese. My cassock requires the shirt because the collar doesn't fit into the cassock, and it is customary in this area. That means that I'm doing what my colleagues do, and we are thereby somewhat uniform.
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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