Society for the Renewal of the Sacred Liturgy Vol. A conspicuously located tabernacle is mandated by the liturgical norms and Canon Law. It is reprinted with permission. Paragraphs are numbered as they appear in the original.
Considerable discussion continues concerning the location of the tabernacle.
The tabernacle in which the blessed Eucharist is reserved should be sited in a distinguished place in a church or oratory, a place which is conspicuous, suitably adorned and conducive to prayer. Where there is a lawful custom, and in particular cases to be approved by the local Ordinary, the Blessed Sacrament may be reserved in some other place in the church, but it must be a very special place, having nobility about it, and it must be suitably decorated. It is lawful to celebrate Mass facing the people even if on the altar there is a small but adequate tabernacle. It ought to be suitable for private prayer so that the faithful may easily and fruitfully, by private devotion also, continue to honor Our Lord in this sacrament. Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship, Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist outside Mass, Introduction, no.