This is an index of all files in the EWTN "Canon Law" Document Library as of 11/18/2011 sorted by library and title


LIBRARY - FILENAME - TITLE
AUTHOR
DESCIPTION

1. Canon Law - HOLDDEAR.HTM - A Crime Against All We Hold Most Dear
Stefania Falasca
This article, taken from "30Days" issue #5, 1996, discusses canonical penalties for desecration of the Holy Eucharist.

2. Canon Law - revispenlaw.htm - A Crucial Role
Bishop Juan Ignacio Arrieta
Bishop Arrieta, Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts, records the crucial role played by Cardinal Ratzinger in the revision of Book VI of the Code of Canon Law, for the punishment of moral offenses not sufficiently provided for by the Code of 1983. DELICTA GRAVIORA DECENTRALIZATION DISPENSATIONS LAICIZATION DISMISSAL EX OFFICIO PASTOR BONUS

3. Canon Law - PROFILEC.HTM - A Profile of American Canonists
Duane L.C.M. Galles
A small statistical portrait of American canonists.

4. Canon Law - LAYRIGHT.HTM - A Short Listing of the Rights
Charles Wilson
& Freedoms Guaranteed by the Code of Canon Law' WILSON CANON LAW CODE RIGHTS

5. Canon Law - BOTHWAYS.HTM - Bishop Bruskewitz to the Society of St. Pius X: 'You can't have it both ways!'
St. Joseph Foundation
The August issue of "Christifidelis" discusses why the Society of St. Pius X was included in Bishop Bruskewitz's list of groups whose members were to be excommunicated. SSPX Lefevbre

6. Canon Law - 09056A.HTM - Canon Law
Catholic Encyclopedia
This subject is treated under the following heads: I. General Notion and Divisions, II. Canon Law as a Science, III. Sources of Canon Law IV. Historical Development of Texts and Collections, V. Codification, VI. Ecclesiastical Law, VII. The Principal Canonists.

7. Canon Law - zfitpunish.htm - Canon Law, Crimes, and Fitting Punishments
ZENIT
Church law provides for various punishments, but in the case of priest sexual abusers, perhaps the most serious canonical punishment is not always the best one. This according to canon lawyer, Father John Beal of the Diocese of Erie, Pennsylvania, in his address at a one-day seminar, 25 May 2010, on canon law and sexual abuse. PENAL SANCTIONS CENSURES EXCOMMUNICATION INTERDICT SUSPENSION DISMISSAL CLERICAL STATE FACULTIES

8. Canon Law - sjf-index.htm - Canonical Recourse to Ecclesiastical Authority
EWTN
How does one pursue one's rights through canonical recourse to the authority in the Church, the local bishop and even Rome? The St. Joseph Foundation is an association of the Christian faithful established under Canon 215 of the Code of Canon Law in order to assist the faithful Catholic to use the means establish by the Church to obtain remedies for violations of their rights within the Church. Articles include:
1. St. Joseph Foundation Fact Sheet
2. Applying the Principles and Procedures of Civil Law to Canon Law: A Recipe for Frustration
3. Similarities between Canon and Secular Law: Using Them to Our Advantage
CANONS CANONIST TRIBUNAL COURT JUDGE ADVOCATE LAWYER

9. Canon Law - FR90101.HTM - Canonical Responsibilities for Public Aid to Private Education
Edward N. Peters
In the ongoing debate concerning government aid to private education there has seldom been a "canonical perspective" on this important issue. This fine essay by Mr. Peters examines the question as it pertains to the obligation of Catholics as found in the Church's new code of canon law. This article appeared in the Spring 1990 issue of "Faith & Reason."

10. Canon Law - RTPARISH.HTM - Catholic Rights
Duanne L.C.M. Galles
The Rights Canon law not only gives parishioners rights, it also, through a sort of 'class-action administratative appeal,' gives them at least some hope of a remedy. Taken from the January 25, 1995 issue of 'Christifidelis'. GALLES CANON LAW RIGHTS

11. Canon Law - ADTUCANS.HTM - Changes to Oriental and Latin Codes of Canon Law
Holy See
Changes to the penalties for disbelief in the Oriental and Latin Codes of Canon Law by reason of 'Ad tuendam fidem' of Pope John Paul II. FAITH DOGMA DOCTRINE HERESY SCHISM APOSTASY DISSENT INFALLIBLE DEFINITIVE MAGISTERIUM

12. Canon Law - DEACYEST.HTM - Deacons Yesterday and Today
Duane L.C.M. Galles
An excellent article about deacons. Discusses the history of the diaconate and the restored diaconate. Taken from the Christmas, 1995 issue of 'Christifidelis'.

13. Canon Law - LEAD125.HTM - Defending Catholic Rights: 1984-1994
Charles Wilson
Gives the history of the St. Joseph Foundation. Taken from Vol. 12, No. 5, October 15 issue of 'Christifidelis,' published by the St. Joseph Foundation, 11107 Wurzbach, Number 404, San Antonio, TX 78230-2553. WILSON CHRISTIFIDELIS HISTORY

14. Canon Law - zdemystify.htm - Demystifying Canon Law
ZENIT
Canon law is more than just regulations, but is active living out of our Catholic tradition, says author Pete Vere. In Part 1 of this interview with ZENIT, Vere discusses the role canon law plays in the life of the average Catholic as well as in the difficult issues of giving Communion to pro-abortion politicians and the sexual abuse scandals. In Part 2, Vere discusses the role canon law plays in understanding the canonization process and the growth of new movements in the Church. TRADITION BURKE SAINTS BEATIFICATION SECULAR CONTEMPLATIVE INSTITUTES SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE EASTERN CHURCHES

15. Canon Law - ECCLMAP.HTM - Each State A Province? Or Redrawing the American Ecclesiastical Map
Duane L.C.M. Galles
Dr. Edward Peters', a civil and canon lawyer, predicts a shortage of bishops in the American Church in a decade. One of his proposals is the suggestion that some of the present United States dioceses be suppressed or merged with other dioceses in order to spread bishops a bit thinner and match supply to demand. This article discusses that proposal.

16. Canon Law - ENVIRART.HTM - Environment and Art in Catholic Worship: What Force Does It Have?
Duane Galles
This article, by Duane L.C.M. Galles, appeared in 'Christifidelis', published by the St. Joseph Foundation. The NCCB's booklet called 'Environment and Art in Catholic Worship' is cited by those wishing to impose drastic renovations on churches as being an authoritative document binding Catholics. Using Canon Law Mr. Galles shows that this is not the case. RENOVATION CHURCHES GALLES COMMUNION RAILS ALTAR BLESSED SACRA

17. Canon Law - ZEXCOMM.HTM - Excommunication - Contempt for Eucharist
ZENIT
An official interpretation of Canon 1367 of the Latin Rite Code of Canon Law was issued July 8th, 1999, by the President of the Pontifical Council for the Interpretation of Legislative Texts. This canon concerns the automatic excommunication latae sententiae of Latin Rite Catholics who contemptuous treat or throw away the Holy Eucharist. The Code of Canons of the Eastern Catholic Churches provides for a declared excommunication (after a trial) for this crime. SACRAMENT MASS COMMUNION TABERNACLE SANCTION

18. Canon Law - FINALLY.HTM - Finally, Someone Does Something
Charles M. Wilson
In this article taken from the June 2, 1996 issue of "Christifidelis" Mr. Wilson discusses Bishop Bruskewitz's use of his lawful authority to excommunicate Catholics who refuse to withdraw their membership from twelve organizations named by the Bishop as being incompatible with the Catholic Faith.

19. Canon Law - code25.htm - For the 25th Anniversary of the 1983 Code of Canon Law
Pope Benedict XVI
On 25 January 2008, in the Vatican's Hall of Blessings, the Holy Father spoke to participants in the Study Congress organized by the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the promulgation of the Code of Canon Law. Pope Benedict clarified that the principles of canon law are inherent in the sacraments, and therefore in the Church as founded by Christ. NORMS CANONS SUPREME LEGISLATOR

20. Canon Law - zchcourt.htm - Going to Court in the Church
ZENIT
The proceedings of a canonical penal trial take place under the mantel of the "pontifical secret," but a one-day seminar, 25 May 2010, sponsored by the U.S. bishops gave a look at what goes on during such a trial. An overview of the details in a penal proceeding as established in canon law were explained by Father Lawrence DiNardo of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. SEXUAL ABUSE MINORS SUSPENSION FACULTIES DISMISSAL CLERICAL STATE JUDICIAL TRIAL

21. Canon Law - zhistnorms.htm - History of Norms Addressing Gravest Crimes
VPO
Here is a historical summary, provided by the Vatican Press Office, giving background to the promulgation of Normae de Gravioribus Delictis, 15 July 2010, by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. CRIMEN SOLLICITATIONIS CONFESSION CRIMEN PESSIMUM 1917 CODE OF CANON LAW LAICIZATION EUCHARIST PENANCE

22. Canon Law - EASTROME.HTM - How a Person Who is Ascribed to the Latin Church or Another Ritual Church 'Sui Iuris' May Transfer
Charles Wilson
The common laws of the autonomous Churches (Latin and Eastern) are given here. WILSON EASTERN CHURCH TRANSFER

23. Canon Law - WESING.HTM - Hymns at Mass: Some Observations on What We Sing in Church
Duane L.C.M. Galles
St. Joseph Foundation receives more questions and complaints about real or perceived liturgical abuses than any other subject and many of these involve the use of inappropriate music at Mass. This article sets forth some important definitions, explains the ground rules and calls for the implementation of the REAL 'Spirit of Vatican II.' Taken from the May 1995 issue of 'Christifidelis'. GALLES MUSIC HYMNS MASS LITURGY

24. Canon Law - VIORIGHT.HTM - Inclusive English:A Violation of Our Rights?
St. Joseph Foundation
By the St. Joseph Foundation Staff and 'Friends' An excellent article on the feminist assault on the Church through the use of inclusive language. Taken from the November 30, 1994 issue of 'Christifidelis'. CHRISTIFIDELIS WILSON FEMINISM INCLUSIVE LANGUAGE

25. Canon Law - CANINTER.HTM - Interpretation of Canon Law
Duane Galles
Duane L.C.M. Galles explains the norms for correctly interpreting Canon Law. From Christifideles. CANON LAW INTERPRETATION GALLES CHRISTIFIDELIS ST. JOSEPH FOUNDATION

26. Canon Law - LITLAW.HTM - Liturgical Law
Duane L.C.M. Galles
Many of the enquiries received by the Saint Joseph Foundation concern liturgical law. Duane Galles recommends a book that is extremely useful in determining what is and what isn't allowed in the modern Roman Rite. GALLES LITURGY LAW MASS

27. Canon Law - ZNEOCAT.HTM - Neocatechumenal Way's Statutes
ZENIT
On 29 June 2002, the Holy See formally approved the statutes of the Neocatechumenal Way as a "post-baptismal catechumenate." Here is an assessment of the statutes by Juan Ignacio Arrieta, professor of canon law in the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross. FORMATION CATECHESIS JURIDICAL EDUCATION REDEMPTORIS MATER SEMINARIES VOCATIONS LAITY

28. Canon Law - bas2changes.htm - On Omnium in Mentem: The Basis of the Two Changes
Archbishop Francesco Coccopalmerio
Archbishop Coccopalmerio, President of the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts, explains the reasons for the recent two changes in the Code of Canon Law, effected by the Motu Proprio Omnium in Mentem. These changes concern the sacrament of Marriage and the effects of the sacrament of Holy Orders. CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN PERSONA CHRISTI BISHOPS PRIESTS DEACONS FORMAL ACT OF SEPARATION WORSHIP TAX

29. Canon Law - ZGLUTFRE.HTM - On Gluten-Free Communion Breads
ZENIT
The question of gluten-free Communion hosts has been raised by those suffering from a gluten intolerance known as celiac sprue disease. The case has already been addressed in several instructions from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Those suffering from celiac disease can partake of a valid Communion by receiving only the Precious Blood. Hosts cannot be made entirely gluten-free, since they would no longer be wheaten. The relevant canons are cited. EUCHARIST MASS SACRAMENT CONCOMITANCE

30. Canon Law - ZNULLITY.HTM - On Marital Failure and Nullity
ZENIT
The failure of a marriage does not necessarily imply its nullity. That's why a correct interpretation of canonical rules, even within the Church, is so important, says Father Miguel Ángel Ortiz, an expert in the field, in this interview with ZENIT. ANNULMENT DIVORCE MARITAL BOND

31. Canon Law - PRECHILD.HTM - Preparing Children for the Sacraments: Some Controversies and Suggestions
Edward Peters, JCD
Article about canonical requirements for the reception of the sacraments. Taken from the May/June 1996 issue of "The Catholic Faith".

32. Canon Law - ROMANAP.HTM - Roman Appeals
Neri Capponi
A very brief synopsis of the canonical appeal process provided in this April, 1994 Eastertide Vol. 12, No. 2 article from 'Christifidelis,' published by The Saint Joseph Foundation, 11107 Wurzbach Number 404 San Antonio TX 78230-2553, 210-699-9439. APPEAL CANON LAW CHRISTIFIDELIS CAPPONI CURIA

33. Canon Law - zleshanord.htm - Some Questions Regarding the Leshan Ordination
CEP
This is a document of questions and answers prepared by the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples that addressed the July 4 statement of the Holy See on the illegitimate episcopal ordination that took place 26 June 2011 in Leshan, China. DECLARED EXCOMMUNICATION LATAE SENTENTIAE BISHOPS PRESUMED IMPUTABILITY CONSCIENCE COMMUNION

34. Canon Law - delictagraviora.htm - The Church Confronts Delicta Graviora
LOR
The Church does not like to showcase justice but that does not mean she is not rigorous in her investigation of sexual abuses by diocesan and religious priests. In an interview with Avvenire (3/13/2010), Mons. Charles J. Scicluna, Promoter of Justice of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, confirmed that "in principle, the condemnation of this kind of crime has always been firm and unequivocal." SACRAMENTORUM SANCTITATIS TUTELA PAEDOPHILIA EPHEBOPHILIA HOMOSEXUALITY CANON LAW MEDIA

35. Canon Law - burkcompol.htm - The Discipline Regarding the Denial of Holy Communion to Those Obstinately Persevering in Manifest Grave Sin
Most Rev. Raymond L. Burke
Archbishop Burke examines the applicability of Canon 915, which denies Holy Communion to those persevering in grave sin, to Catholic politicians who give consistent public support to policies in grave violation of the moral law. POLITICS BISHOPS HOLY EUCHARIST CODE OF CANON LAW CODE OF CANONS OF THE EASTERN CHURCHES AUGUSTINE FRANCIS OF ASSISI DECREE OF GRATIAN RITUALE ROMANUM ECCLESIA DE EUCHARISTIA BENEDICT XIV JOHN PAUL II

36. Canon Law - LAYRGHTS.HTM - The Rights of the Laity
Charles M. Wilson
This is the Masters Thesis written by the St. Joseph Foundation's founder and president, Charles M. Wilson--a full treatment of the rights of the laity under the 1983 Code of Canon Law. RIGHTS LAITY CANON LAW WILSON ST. JOSEPH FOUNDATION CANONICAL RECOURSE

37. Canon Law - INWILSON.HTM - The Wanderer interviews Charles M. Wilson of the St. Joseph Foundation'
Arthur J. Brew
Taken from the December 8, 1994 issue of 'The Wanderer.' WILSON ST JOSEPH FOUNDATION INTERVIEW

38. Canon Law - CRIFAITH.HTM - Times of Crisis, Times for Faith
Count Neri Capponi
This is an edited, condensed version of a lecture by the same name given by Count Neri Capponi under the auspices of the St. Joseph Foundation to audiences in six cities in the US from May 25 to June 6, 1995. Taken from the August 15, 1995 issue of 'Christifidelis'. CAPPONI CHURCH CRISIS FAITH

39. Canon Law - WHITHER.HTM - Whither Goes Our Liturgy?
Duane L.C.M. Galles
This article was taken from the December 1996 issue of "Christifidelis", published by St. Joseph Foundation.

40. Canon Law - WOMENDEA.HTM - Women Deacons? Are They Possible?
Duane L.C.M. Galles
A comment on the Canon Law Society of America's report, 'The Canonical Implications of Ordaining Women to the Permanent Diaconate." Taken from the February 22, 1996 issue of "Christifidelis."

41. Canon Law - ZAP.HTM - ZAP! Your church is renovated! SLAM! Your parish is closed!
Duane Galles/Charles Wilson
This article is drawn from legal opinions and pleadings in the files of the St. Joseph Foundation. The primary contributor is Duane Galles. The editing and a small portion of the text is Charles M. Wilson's and he accepts full responsibility for any flaws. Taken from the November 1, 1995 issue of 'Christifidelis'.