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Tag Archives: canon law
Who’s in Charge of the Diocese When There’s No Bishop?
Q: We have a lot of confusion in our parish…. Complicating the equation, our diocesan bishop has retired and the Pope has yet to name his successor. We have a diocesan administrator, but he is also currently the bishop of … Continue reading
Posted in Clergy Issues, Parish Life, The Pope
Tagged bishop, canon law, Catholic, diocese
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Can I Attend the Marriage of a Catholic Outside the Church?
Q: My brother and I have a disagreement. We are both Catholic and have a decent understanding of what is required for a Catholic to marry outside the Church, including canonical form (which is well explained in some of your … Continue reading
Posted in Marriage, Sacraments
Tagged canon law, Catholic, intrinsically evil, marriage, wedding
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Canon Law and the Marriage of the Virgin Mary to Saint Joseph
Q: Out of academic curiosity I thought of asking this: how can we describe the marriage between the Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph in the light of present Canon Law? I’m not certain, but I have heard that the Church … Continue reading
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Tagged canon law, Catholic, Holy Family, marriage, Saint Joseph, Virgin Mary
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Sex-Abuse Scandals, Transparency, and the Right to a Good Reputation
Q: In a previous article, you stated that under canon law we all have the right to privacy and a good reputation. I’m having a hard time reconciling these rights with the need for transparency in the Church regarding sexual … Continue reading
Posted in Clergy Issues, Crimes and Sanctions
Tagged canon law, Catholic, clergy, reputation, sexual abuse, transparency
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Sex-Abuse Scandals and Papal Responsibility
Q: What can we do, as lay faithful, to remove bad clergy from office? My guess is probably nothing. It’s hard to believe we are completely powerless under such extreme circumstances. Theologically, I understand why. But, doesn’t canon law ever … Continue reading
Posted in Clergy Issues, The Pope
Tagged bishop, canon law, cardinal, Catholic, college of cardinals, McCarrick, Pope Francis, sexual abuse, Wuerl
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