Dr. Edward N. Peters Available for the first time in a comprehensive English translation, this thoroughly annotated but easy-to-use presentation of the classic 1917 Code of Canon Law by canon and civil lawyer Dr. Edward Peters is destined to become the standard reference work on this milestone of Church law. More than just of historical interest, the 1917 Code is an indispensable tool for …

As part of the Gratianus Series , Wilson and Lafleur and the Midwest Theological Forum are pleased to announce the co-publication of the newly revised Code of Canon Law Annotated . Since its original publication in 1993, this Second Edition of the sixth Spanish language edition offers more than 2,100 pages of legal texts and commentaries to each canon and provides a thorough, practical …

From time to time, all Catholics have them: nagging questions about church life, often prompted by some personal encounter or challenging situation: - Is a layperson allowed to preach a homily? - Is a pastor required to report to someone regarding parish finances, or is he on his own? - It seems like the parish council is running your parish. Does it have the authority to do so? - Must a child …

In 1998 Pope John Paul II issued the following document which added penalties to the codes of canon law of both Eastern and Western churches concerning dissent from Catholic doctrine. The document also contains the profession of faith and oath of fidelity that all who hold a position in the Church based on Canon 833 n. 5-8 are supposed to take. The document is divided into the following …

In 1998 Pope John Paul II issued this letter dealing with the authority of bishops' conferences. Among the issues discussed are the lack of binding authority of documents from conferences that aren't voted on by the entire conference. The letter is divided into the following sections: Introduction Collegial Union amon Bishops Episcopal Conferences Complimentary Norms Regarding the Conferences …

This book presents the canonical institutions - principally potestas regiminis and ecclesiastical offices - which are the backbone of the entire governance structures within the Catholic Church, from the Roman Pontiff to the parish priest. It offers a canonical treatment of the material which at the same time refers to the underlying theological principles. It is, as well a reflexion on the …

Exegetical Commentary On The Code Of Canon Law - 8 Volume Set An 8-Book, 8,000-page volume that includes exhaustive commentary on every canon and its original sources. The volume provides a literal "encyclopedia" to Canon Law and is soon-to-be considered a key component in the collection of scholars, clergy and laity pursuing a more in-depth knowledge of the sources of Church law.

Dr. Edward N. Peters The complete textual history of the 1983 Code of Canon Law, with line-by-line correlations formatted for rapid identification in each successive version of the law. Cross-referenced to coetus reports in Commiunicationes and to the Plenaria of 1981. The appendices identify the outcome of every numbered norm during the revision process. Text in Latin , with introduction and …

An introduction to the law of the Church for those approaching the subject for the first time. This book presents a panorama of Western canon law, and is intended to assist in the study of juridical texts, such as the Code of Canon Law. This handbook follows the structure of the Code, with references to texts from the Second Vatican Council, the Holy See, and national bishops' conferences. …

Compiled by Edward N. Peters These tables facilitate a study of the various drafts through which each canon passed, as well as the discussions which led to the final text of the law.

"Without his help man and woman cannot achieve the union of their lives for which God created them 'in the beginning.'" ~Catechism of the Catholic Church, No. 1608 This eight-sided pamphlet talks about marriage as a sacrament, why annulment is necessary, the Church's teaching on different religion marriages, if divorce is a sin, grounds for annulment, the process, the blessing of …

The lectures in this edition take the perspective of Pope John Paul II: “The judge must... abide by canonical laws, correctly interpreted. Hence, he must never lost sight of the intrinsic connection of juridical norms with Church doctrine. Indeed, people sometimes presume to separate Church law from the Church’s magisterial teaching as though they belonged to two separate spheres; …

The vitality of the pastoral phenomenon of Opus Dei required provisional solutions to bridge the canonical gap. Saint Josemaria covered the gap through several delicate, very well-studied, canonical steps in order to be able to enjoy the least inconvenient canonical framework at each historical moment of the growing institution. The aim of this book is to make a brief historical presentation …

This book is intended for those who are taking the first steps in the knowledge of canon law and, above all, to those who are starting to specialize in it through study and research. This book covers two subject groups: the first subject is about the law of the People of God or the juridical dimension of the Church, and the second, about gnoseology and methodology. The first one answers the …

A concise reference, commentary, and textbook on canon law intended for Catholic clergy and lay ministers and those preparing for ministries in the Catholic church. In addition to the pertinent canons of The Code of Canon Law, it includes citations from liturgical, ecumenical, and other important laws of the Holy See, as well as decrees affecting the ministry from the conferences of bishops of …

In the last fifty to sixty years the study of the history of canon law has experienced a remarkable renaissance. Stefan Kuttner and Alfons Stickler, to name but two of the foremost scholars in the discipline, laid the foundations for what is now clearly recognized as an integral part of a full understanding of our cultural legal heritage. "I thank Professor Ferme for having the desire to …