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How do messages work on CatholicMatch? Promoted article

CatholicMatch provides users with the ability to send and receive messages, exchange likes, and video chat. Receiving Communication When someone likes your profile or sends you a message, it'll appear in your Message Inbox. You can reach...

By Genevieve Customer Service
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How do I know if my message was delivered or read?

In your messages page on CatholicMatch, you will see some icons under the messages that you send and receive. What these icons indicate is explained below:    TypingThe other member is typing.   SendingYour message is in the process of b...

By Genevieve Customer Service
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How can I unlock a message? (Basic/Free Members)

As a Basic (i.e. free/unpaid) member, you have the ability to read and respond to members who message you. When you receive a message from another member, click on the message that you received from within your Message Inbox and choose t...

By Genevieve Customer Service
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How can I delete messages?

If you no longer wish to communicate with someone or if you want to move the conversation out of your main inbox as a way to keep it organized, there are two options that you can choose. Both of these options are available within the mes...

By Nathan Lloyd
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Can I unsend a message that I accidentally sent to another member?

Once sent, a message cannot be unsent so it's very important that you double check your messages before pressing the send button. This is because in order to encourage real-time communication, your message triggered an instant email aler...

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How can I block someone from contacting me?

There are two ways you can put a block in place from a member you don't want to communicate with further on the site. How to Place a Block The first way is if you receive a message from someone and don't want to hear from them again, you...

By Genevieve Customer Service
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Why would a message be hidden by Customer Service?

Messages that are Hidden by Customer Service can happen for two reasons. 1) Messages that are explicit, vulgar, or that otherwise violate the CatholicMatch Terms of Service may be hidden to preserve the safety of our members and provide ...

By Nathan Lloyd
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How can I see if I have previously interacted with a member?

To see if you've previously interacted with a member, open his or her profile and select the "Message" button. This will open your conversation with that member. If no messages have been exchanged, you'll have the opportunity to begin th...

By Nathan Lloyd
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