Updated 12 July 2010
Advisory Opinions
121 Provost †
75 Huels
38 Woestman 26 Ingels 26 Mendonça 22 Morrisey 18 Golden 16 Vere 15 Cuneo 14 Daly 13 Green 12 Dugan 11 Donlon Espelage Manzelli 10 Hill † Waters
9 Dunn
7 Koury
6 Easton Griffin † Naughton Perkin Wrenn
5 Cox Cusack Jaramillo Renken Rinere Ritty Schöch Wellens Wellspring
4 Amos Calvo Daniel Doyle Gurzynski Jarrell King Perry Varvaro †
3 Armstrong Brennan Dunn Frugé Glendinning Holland Hynous Jorgenson Lagges O’Connor Thomas Vondenberger Yanus
2 Alesandro Bartchak Brewer Burgess Cram Darcy Flynn Gallaro Gibbons Joyce Kneal † Marini Muench Oubre Punderson Rapp Read Redman Smith, R Vann Wiatrowski
1 Alvarez-Camp. Anderson Bartolac Bartone Bizner Bowers Bradley Brown Cannon Chalmers Coleman Crokelton DiNardo Ferguson Fessard Gantley Goehring Hartmann Hesch Hite Horn Jukes Kellerman Kerin Laverone Lozano Malon Mangan May McGuckin Miller Niehoff Örsy Padilla Parampath Pfnausch Platen Price Roeber Scott Smart Smith, P. Thompson Vassalo Visigalli Wallace Ward Welch
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Canon Law
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Note: Each citation below is followed by concise summary of the advisory opinions. It is important to recall that (1) advisory opinions are only as persuasive as the canonical arguments brought to bear in them; (2) opinions often differ with one another and I do not necessarily agree with every opinion below; and (3) though I strove to be accurate in my summaries, original authors might not agree with my presentation of their views. The symbol "=" is a revision marker indicating only that a given advisory opinion has not yet been summarized.
For another on-going summary of important CLSA materials, see my Guide to the Convention Proceedings of the CLSA.
Book I: General Norms
CANON 2
Advis. Op. 2009-61 Glendinning. Discusses which rubrics of the 1962 Missal may be used at other Masses. Advis. Op. 2001-51 Huels. Critiques several misconceptions about “indult” (Tridentine) Masses. Advis. Op. 1992-52 Huels. Discusses permitting ritual Masses on All Souls Day.
See also: 2003-40 Huels; 2000-57 Provost; 1999-65 Huels; 1998-67 Huels; 1998-53 Provost.
CANON 4
See: 1985-34 Provost; 1984-35[a] Provost.
CANON 6
See: 1988-94 Huels.
CANON 7
Advis. Op. 2004-77 Huels. Third revised edition of Missale Romanum went into effect 25 June 2000.
CANON 8
Advis. Op. 1996-51 Ingels. Discusses general application of diocesan penal law and penalties. Advis. Op. 1993-35 Provost. Distinguishes between “promulgation” and “publication” of law.
See also: 1988-43 Provost.
CANON 10
Advis. Op. 2002-55 Huels. Sequence of matter and form at ordination is irrelevant.
See also: 1994-145 Burke.
CANON 11
Advis. Op. 2006-45 Mendonça. Tribunals generally must not adjudicate marriages of non-Catholics. Advis. Op. 2001-58 Rapp. Assesses issues in illegal wedding followed by baptisms and long cohabitation. Advis. Op. 2001-53 Huels. Looks at effects of infant baptism administered by ministers of other groupings. Advis. Op. 1995-86 McKenzie. Civil annulments not binding in tribunals. Advis. Op. 1995-84 Ingels. Certain civil annulments binding in tribunals.
See also: 2003-42 Mendonça; 2000-92 Ritty; 1988-100 Provost.
CANON 13
Advis. Op. 2005-39 Oubre. Catholics are excused Mass obligation on cruise ships if attendance impossible.
See also: 1987-133 Doyle.
CANON 14
See also:1994-145 Burke.
CANON 15
See also: 1988-78 Huels.
CANON 16
Advis. Op. 1991-67 Őrsy. Distinguishing between interpretations of, versus lacunae in, law. Advis. Op. 1991-66 Coriden. Distinguishing between interpretations of, versus lacunae in, law. Advis. Op. 1988-43 Provost. Distinguishing authentic interpretation of law from private interpretations.
See also:1997-91 Provost.
CANON 17
Advis. Op. 1991-67 Őrsy. Distinguishing between interpretations of, versus lacunae in, law. Advis. Op. 1991-66 Coriden. Distinguishing between interpretations of, versus lacunae in, law.
See also: 2004-162 Abbass; 2002-116 Huels.
CANON 18
See also: 2000-65 Smith, R; 1994-145 Burke; 1994-137 Ward; 1994-110 Provost.
CANON 19
Advis. Op. 2009-133 Peters. Suggests specific moral theologians to consult in applying 2005 Essential Norms. Advis. Op. 1998-40 Huels. Wedding of two non-Catholics in church permitted. Advis. Op. 1991-67 Őrsy. Distinguishing between interpretations of, versus lacunae in, law. Advis. Op. 1991-66 Coriden. Distinguishing between interpretations of, versus lacunae in, law.
See also: 2002-116 Huels; 1998-45 Provost; 1986-78 Provost; 1985-42 Provost.
CANON 20
Advis. Op. 2001-51 Huels. Critiques several misconceptions about “indult” (Tridentine) Masses.
CANON 22
Advis. Op. 2003-35 Dugan. Bishop may not order clergy to refuse compliance with civil subpoenae. Advis. Op. 2002-56 Huels. Example of Protestant marriage not needing Catholic convalidation.
See also: 2000-71 Morrisey.
CANON 23
Advis. Op. 2003-37 Brown & Vere. Custom affords no universal right to celebrate Missal of 1962. Advis. Op. 2002-57 Vere. Violation of rubrics might introduce parish custom. Advis. Op. 2001-61 Vere. Bishop may dispense to allow “indult” (Tridentine) Masses using Missal of 1962. Advis. Op. 2001-51 Huels. Critiques several misconceptions about “indult” (Tridentine) Masses.
See also: Advis. Op. 2007-92 Chalmers.
CANON 29
Advis. Op. 1995-75 Provost. Analyses CDF’s 1995 letter on low-gluten bread, mustum, and ordination.
See also: 2004-154 Woestman.
CANON 34
Advis. Op. 2006-49 Jaramillo. Diocesan bishops cannot forbid Sunday mass in novitiate houses.
See also: 1985-25 Provost.
CANON 36
Advis. Op. 2002-59 Vere. Ecclesia Dei Commission follows a broad interpretation of its indults. Advis. Op. 2001-51 Huels. Critiques several misconceptions about “indult” (Tridentine) Masses.
CANON 39
See: 2001-127 Huels.
CANON 48
Advis. Op. 2005-44 Jenkins. 2002 Charter is not law, but some provisions might apply to preordination acts
CANON 49
Advis. Op. 2005-44 Jenkins. 2002 Charter is not law, but some provisions might apply to preordination acts Advis. Op. 1994-68 Perkin. Penal precepts do not expire with the mere passage of time.
See also: 2004-191 Cogan; 2004-193 Morrisey.
CANON 51
See: 1997-101 Manzelli.
CANON 57
Advis. Op. 1991-70 Őrsy. Looks at using a formal process to address parochial abuse of discretion. Advis. Op. 1991-69 Ingels. Looks at using a formal process to address parochial abuse of discretion.
CANON 58
Advis. Op. 1994-68 Perkin. Penal precepts do not expire with the mere passage of time.
CANON 59
Advis. Op. 2001-51 Huels. Critiques several misconceptions about “indult” (Tridentine) Masses.
CANON 63
See: 2002-122 Wellspring.
CANON 74
Advis. Op. 2001-51 Huels. Critiques several misconceptions about “indult” (Tridentine) Masses.
CANON 85
Advis. Op. 1990-78 Provost. Discusses delegation and sub-delegation of lay chancellors.
See also: 1998-67 Huels; 1992-116 Gibbons; 1992-115 Coleman; 1992-52 Huels; 1989-91 Provost; 1987-112 Cuneo; 1986-61 Cuneo; 1986-56 Provost; 1985-31 Parampath.
CANON 87
Advis. Op. 2004-80 Vere. Bishop can permit use of 1965 Missal instead of 1962 without approaching Rome. Advis. Op. 2001-61 Vere. Bishop may dispense to allow “indult” (Tridentine) Masses using Missal of 1962. Advis. Op. 2000-57 Provost. Dispensation is available to use musical instruments during Lent. Advis. Op. 1998-42 Calvo. Bishop may dispense to allow laicized priests to hold certain teaching positions. Advis. Op. 1995-93 Green. Despite authentic interpretation of 1 Aug 1985, dispensation from form possible. Advis. Op. 1992-52 Huels. Discusses permitting ritual Masses on All Souls Day. Advis. Op. 1990-78 Provost. Discusses delegation and sub-delegation of lay chancellors.
See also: 2003-40 Huels; 2002-67 Mendonça; 1998-52 Woestman; 1989-76 Doyle.
CANON 88
See:1989-91 Provost.
CANON 89
See:1992-116 Gibbons; 1992-115 Coleman.
CANON 90
Advis. Op. 2003-40 Huels. Law requiring Easter Vigil in full darkness is weighty but subject to dispensation. Advis. Op. 1992-52 Huels. Discusses permitting ritual Masses on All Souls Day.
CANON 94
Advis. Op. 1994-69 Provost. Discusses episcopal supervision over lay groups and activities by religious.
CANON 96
Advis. Op. 2004-81 Schöch. Discusses baptism of one who rejects incorporation into “visible Church” valid. Advis. Op. 1988-46 Faris. Reception of “excommunicated” Greek Orthodox is valid and licit.
See also: 2003-42 Woestman.
CANON 99
Advis. Op. 2000-65 Smith, R. Procedures needs for assessing elections in case of non sui compos religious.
CANON 110
Advis. Op. 2004-86 Lagges. Same sex parents may be listed as adoptive parents on baptismal certificates.
CANON 111
Advis. Op. 2004-89 Mendonça. Outlines norms by which ascription to ritual Church is determined. Advis. Op. 2003-42 Woestman. Intention of an adult dispositive for membership in Lefebvrite baptisms.
See also: 2004-81 Schöch; 2001-53 Huels; 2000-92 Ritty; 1991-97 Provost.
CANON 114
Advis. Op. 2001-62 Woestman. Surveys options to maintain Catholic character and identity of apostolates.
CANON 115
Advis. Op. 2001-62 Woestman. Surveys options to maintain Catholic character and identity of apostolates. Advis. Op. 1994-74 Bartolac. Associations of the faithful should consist of at least three physical persons.
CANON 116
Advis. Op. 2001-62 Woestman. Surveys options to maintain Catholic character and identity of apostolates. Advis. Op. 1994-74 Bartolac. Associations of the faithful should consist of at least three physical persons.
CANON 117
Advis. Op. 1994-74 Bartolac. Associations of the faithful should consist of at least three physical persons.
CANON 119
Advis. Op. 1995-35 Thomas. Discusses what constitutes majority in elections.
CANON 122
Advis. Op. 1996-58 Provost. AWOL priests are presumed to remain in original diocese after division. Advis. Op. 1996-56 Morrisey. AWOL priests incardinated in new diocese based on last assignment. Advis. Op. 1995-37 Provost. Future diocesan liability influenced by which Code division occurred under. Advis. Op. 1995-36 Morrisey. New diocese generally responsible for original diocese liabilities. Advis. Op. 1991-78 Provost. Original diocese retains some liability for priests incardinated into new diocese.
See also: 2002-84 Paprocki.
CANON 125
Advis. Op. 2002-65 Ingels. Discusses implications of incardination obtained by fraud. Advis. Op. 2002-64 Huels. Discusses implications of incardination obtained by fraud.
CANON 127
Advis. Op. 2009-68 Cronkleton. Electronic presence can suffice for consultation, but not always for consent. Advis. Op. 2002-67 Mendonça. Bishop may not seek counsel via telephone unless statutes of college permit. Advis. Op. 2000-58 Paprocki. Discusses when diocesan budgets require consultation or consent. Advis. Op. 1999-47 Woestman. Consultation and even consent can occur by phone. Advis. Op. 1995-38 Provost. Attempts to obtain consent outside parameters of law are illicit and likely invalid.
See also: 1993-38 Perry; 1991-99 Provost; 1987-133 Doyle.
CANON 128
Advis. Op. 1993-71 Calvo. Discusses concealing HIV from intended spouse.
CANON 129
Advis. Op. 1992-70 Cafardi. Diocesan finance officer need not be Catholic.
See also: Griffin, 1987-91; Cuneo, 1986-61; Provost, 1986-56;
CANON 135
Advis. Op. 1995-102 Doyle. Judicial vicar’s appointment of judge is generally invalid.
See also: 1997-88 Brewer; 1995-70 Huels; 1985-34 Provost.
CANON 144
Advis. Op. 2007-49 Huels. Grants of faculties are narrowly read, and common error needs positive foundation. Advis. Op. 2003-45 Woestman. Weddings of Catholics before Lefebvrite priests are not valid. Advis. Op. 2003-43 Wellspring. Discusses supplied jurisdiction when home wedding is in different parish. Advis. Op. 2000-61 Paprocki. Pastors who fail to get special delegation for confirmation act validly. Advis. Op. 2000-59 Beal. Pastors who fail to get special delegation for confirmation act invalidly. Advis. Op. 1996-60 Beal. Faculty for confirmation in case of common error depends on pastor’s statements.
See also: 1998-75 Ingels; 1995-38 Provost.
CANON 145
Advis. Op. 1999-49 Provost. Office can be established by custom, those with executive power, and by pastors.
See also: 1987-102 Cuneo.
CANON 149
Advis. Op. 2000-63 Provost. Non-Catholic may serve as tribunal notary. Advis. Op. 1992-70 Cafardi. Diocesan finance officer need not be Catholic.
See also: 2001-143 Wellspring; 1994-102 Ingels.
CANON 151
Advis. Op. 2002-74 Oubre. Discusses various norms for weddings at sea.
CANON 153
Advis. Op. 2001-66 Morrisey. One elected has no authority until installation but should be apprised of issues.
CANON 167
Advis. Op. 1993-38 Perry. Elections by phone in diocesan institutes can probably be permitted.
CANON 170
Advis. Op. 1991-82 Jarrell. Discernment that restricts delegates’ access to information is illicit, perhaps invalid.
CANON 171
Advis. Op. 2000-65 Smith, R. Procedures needs for assessing elections in case of non sui compos religious.
CANON 172
Advis. Op. 1991-82 Jarrell. Discernment that restricts delegates’ access to information is illicit, perhaps invalid.
CANON 186
See: 1997-47 Provost; 1986-54 Alesandro; 1985-34 Provost.
CANON 187
Advis. Op. 2003-47 Golden. Acceptance of resignation from office must be in writing.
CANON 188
Advis. Op. 2003-47 Golden. Acceptance of resignation from office must be in writing.
CANON 189
Advis. Op. 2003-47 Golden. Acceptance of resignation from office must be in writing.
CANON 191
Advis. Op. 1996-62 Provost. Pastors draw salary from parish a quo until they assume parish ad quem.
CANON 197
See: 2007-92 Chalmers.
Book II: People of God
CANON 205
Advis. Op. 2007-52 Donlon. One receiving Confirmation at Easter Vigil is effectively received into Church. Advis. Op. 2002-77 Paprocki. RCIA is not only way of receiving devout, educated Protestant into communion. Advis. Op. 1998-45 Provost. Infants cannot enter full communion with converting parents. Advis. Op. 1998-43 Naughton. Infants not generally presumed to enter communion with converting parents. Advis. Op. 1985-25 Provost. Dead may not be received into communion.
CANON 206
Advis. Op. 1999-51 Wellens. Church law suggests that growth in Christian life is gradual. Advis. Op. 1994-77 Golden. Discusses status of catechumens. Advis. Op. 1994-76 Calvo. Discusses status of catechumens.
See also: 1998-40 Huels; 1992-97 Huels.
CANON 207
Advis. Op. 1996-63 Provost. Letter of “resignation from ministry” has no canonical effects for clerics.
See also: 1998-64 Provost
CANON 212
Advis. Op. 1992-61 Morrisey. Looks at issues in developing diocesan policies for clergy pedophile cases. Advis. Op. 1992-57 Ingels. Looks at issues in developing diocesan policies for clergy pedophile cases.
CANON 213
Advis. Op. 2007-54 Peters. Bishop may prohibit taking of Communion by one who intends to spit it out. Advis. Op. 2004-93 Paprocki. Recourse available for children denied sacraments for refusing retreat.
See also: 2002-101 Daly; 1995-70 Huels.
CANON 215
Advis. Op. 1994-78 Cafardi. Knights of Columbus do not owe financial reports to local ordinaries. Advis. Op. 1990-80 Provost. “Traditional Mass Society of Vancouver” has no standing in canon law.
See also: 1994-74 Bartolac.
CANON 216
Advis. Op. 1995-40 Morrisey. Discusses implications of removing Catholic identity from health care institutions. Advis. Op. 1988-49 Provost. Discusses establishing and maintaining Catholic identity of hospital.
CANON 220
Advis. Op. 2007-58 Golden. Consent to review psychological report is distinct from sharing report with others. Advis. Op. 2005-46 Espelage. Discusses whether background checks constitute an invasion of privacy. Advis. Op. 2004-107 Woestman. Interviews should observe distinctions between internal and external fora. Advis. Op. 2004-104 Ward. Distinguishes between 2002 Charter and Essential Norms. Advis. Op. 2004-98 Green. Distinguishes between 2002 Charter and Essential Norms. Advis. Op. 2004-95 Bradley. Consent is not necessary to (certain) kinds of backgrounds checks. Advis. Op. 2004-94 Golden. 2002 Charter does not “mandate” anything, certainly not checks for AA groups. Advis. Op. 2003-49 Woestman. Policies calling for announcement of (mere) accusation are impermissible. Advis. Op. 2002-81 Dugan. Defamed priest can pursue damages in contentious trial, and request penal trial. Advis. Op. 2002-79 Woestman. Testing that operates with little control are immoral and canonically illicit. Advis. Op. 1998-47 Provost. Priests cannot waive right to reputation and diocesan policies. Advis. Op. 1996-65 Beal. Compulsory psychological exams and disclosure of results are probably illicit. Advis. Op. 1996-64 Brennan. Parishioners and pastors may sue one another. Advis. Op. 1995-42 Naughton. Vetitum need not be lifted prior to entering consecrated life or holy orders.
See also: 2002-79 Woestman; 1996-78 Woestman; 1995-43 Provost; 1993-43 Huels; 1991-76 Gibbons; 1991-73 Calvo; 1988-96 Varvaro.
CANON 221
Advis. Op. 1998-47 Provost. Priests cannot waive right to reputation and diocesan policies. Advis. Op. 1996-68 Brennan. Parishioners may canonically sue pastor for breach of duty to preach the truth. Advis. Op. 1992-61 Morrisey. Looks at issues in developing diocesan policies for clergy pedophile cases. Advis. Op. 1992-57 Ingels. Looks at issues in developing diocesan policies for clergy pedophile cases.
CANON 223
Advis. Op. 2005-49 Ritty. Issues related to procedures in cases of sexual abuse allegations against clerics. Advis. Op. 2004-104 Ward. Distinguishes between 2002 Charter and Essential Norms. Advis. Op. 2004-98 Green. Distinguishes between 2002 Charter and Essential Norms. Advis. Op. 2004-95 Bradley. Consent is not necessary to (certain) kinds of backgrounds checks.
CANON 226
Advis. Op. 1988-58 Coriden. Parents have no right to withdraw children from offensive classes.
See also: 1988-89 Cuneo.
CANON 227
Advis. Op. 2004-109 Espelage. Catholics may belong to the Democratic Party Advis. Op. 2002-83 Espelage. Priest wrong to criticize parishioner’s Democratic bumper sticker.
CANON 230
Advis. Op. 2008-80 Peters. Discusses when extraordinary ministers may withhold Holy Communion. Advis. Op. 2008-77 Glendinning. Examines norms on female servers in ordinary and “extraordinary” rites. Advis. Op. 1994-81 Huels. Discusses when laity may administer Eucharist despite presence of clergy. Advis. Op. 1991-72 Provost. Eucharist can be administered by tube-feeding. Advis. Op. 1988-60 Cuneo. Examines when extraordinary ministers may serve in presence of clergy. Advis. Op. 1985-25 Provost. Women may serve at the altar. Advis. Op. 1984-28 Hill. Women may not serve at the altar. Advis. Op. 1984-27 Provost. Women may serve at the altar.
See also: 1988-43 Provost.
CANON 231
Advis. Op. 1996-71 Dunn. Bishops have authority to establish certification standards for ministries. Advis. Op. 1984-29[a] Provost. Diocesan salary guidelines should reflect family wage.
CANON 241
Advis. Op. 2006-50 Daly. Bishops may accept men from other seminaries without contacting Rome. Advis. Op. 1999-53 Woestman. Psychological exams in seminary are not per se violation of right to privacy. Advis. Op. 1992-54 Anderson. Discusses issues in seminary AIDS testing. Advis. Op. 1991-76 Gibbons. Discusses issues in seminary AIDS testing. Advis. Op. 1991-73 Calvo. Discusses issues in seminary AIDS testing.
CANON 265
Advis. Op. 1991-78 Provost. Original diocese retains some liability for priests incardinated into new diocese.
See also: 1993-60 Wiatrowski; 1993-56 Green.
CANON 266
Advis. Op. 2002-85 Niehoff. Discusses secular deacon entering religious institute. Advis. Op. 2002-84 Paprocki. AWOL priests remain incardinated, but have little right to pension. Advis. Op. 1997-35 Provost. Dimissorials cannot be granted by diocesan administrators. Advis. Op. 1996-63 Provost. Letter of “resignation from ministry” has no canonical effects for clerics.
See also: 1998-64 Provost; 1998-49 Woestman; 1996-85 Provost.
CANON 267
Advis. Op. 2004-111 Morrisey. Discusses letters of excardination "in blank". Advis. Op. 2002-85 Niehoff. Discusses secular deacon entering religious institute. Advis. Op. 2002-84 Paprocki. AWOL priests remain incardinated, but have little right to pension. Advis. Op. 2001-67 McGuckin. Discusses Australian clergy working as externs in dioceses. Advis. Op. 2000-68 Morrisey. Letters of excardination “in blank” are invalid. Advis. Op. 1988-63 Green. Transitional deacon rejected for promotion may incardinate elsewhere.
See also: 1994-86 Provost.
CANON 268
Advis. Op. 2002-88 Kaslyn. Five year period not interrupted by bishop’s order that cleric seek counseling. Advis. Op. 1999-56 Alesandro. Discusses issues in automatic incardination. Advis. Op. 1995-51 Perkin. Secular clerics need local ordinary’s permission before entering consecrated life. Advis. Op. 1994-84 Kneal. Discusses four-month rule for incardination cases. Advis. Op. 1984-29[b] Provost. Code restates Ecclesiae Sanctae (1966).
CANON 269
Advis. Op. 2009-74 Miller. Offers ideas for funding priests' financial needs outside of wages, SSI, etc.
CANON 271
Advis. Op. 2001-67 McGuckin. Discusses Australian clergy working as externs in dioceses.
CANON 272
Advis. Op. 1998-49 Woestman. Dimissorials can be granted by diocesan administrators. Advis. Op. 1997-35 Provost. Dimissorials cannot be granted by diocesan administrators.
See also: 1999-83 Provost; 1996-85 Provost.
CANON 273
Advis. Op. 1996-65 Beal. Compulsory psychological exams and disclosure of results are probably illicit. Advis. Op. 1995-43 Provost. Bishops generally cannot order priests to cooperate with psychological exams. Advis. Op. 1994-86 Provost. Looks at special incardination issues of refuge priests.
See also: 1997-53 Huels.
CANON 274
Advis. Op. 1994-86 Provost. Looks at special incardination issues of refuge priests.
CANON 276
Advis. Op. 2002-90 Huels. Discusses fulfilling obligation of canonical hours in altered celebrations. Advis. Op. 1998-52 Woestman. All ordinaries, even religious, can dispense from Liturgy of the Hours.
See also: 1988-94 Huels.
CANON 277
Advis. Op. 1994-89 Roeber. Discusses diocesan supervision and possible liability for diaconal misconduct. Advis. Op. 1992-61 Morrisey. Looks at issues in developing diocesan policies for clergy pedophile cases. Advis. Op. 1992-57 Ingels. Looks at issues in developing diocesan policies for clergy pedophile cases.
See also: 1993-84 Ingels; 1984-47[b] Provost.
CANON 278
Advis. Op. 2000-70 Jenkins. Deacon, indeed any Catholic, may not belong to Masonic lodge.
CANON 281
Advis. Op. 2009-74 Miller. Offers ideas for funding priests' financial needs outside of wages, SSI, etc. Advis. Op. 2005-53 Daly. Discusses restrictions on bishops establishing rates of pay. Advis. Op. 2004-117 Ritty. Incardination, not ministry, is key to cleric’s right to decent support. Advis. Op. 2004-113 Kaslyn. Incardination, not ministry, is key to cleric’s right to decent support. Advis. Op. 2001-74 Platen. Bishops are obligated to assume cost of all clerical care. Advis. Op. 2001-71 Donlon. Discusses establishing clergy retirement programs. Advis. Op. 1997-36 Ingels. Priest who are simply non-assigned have right to support. Advis. Op. 1995-48 Cox. Dioceses owe decent support to unmarried permanent deacons. Advis. Op. 1995-45 Provost. Dioceses owe decent support to unemployed permanent deacons. Advis. Op. 1991-80 Provost. Discusses obligations for costs of priest’s care outside diocese. Advis. Op. 1989-74 Provost. Discusses obligations for costs of priest’s care outside diocese. Advis. Op. 1989-72 Ingels. Discusses obligations for costs of priest’s care outside diocese.
CANON 284
Advis. Op. 2005-56 Donlon. Universal law seems to allow permanent deacons to wear clerical attire,
CANON 285
Advis. Op. 2007-60 Peters. "Permission" to hold civil office is not available, but dispensation might be. Advis. Op. 1989-78 Provost. Discusses what constitutes civil office or power. Advis. Op. 1989-76 Doyle. Discusses what constitutes civil office or power. Advis. Op. 1988-64 Doyle. Priests may exercise power of attorney for elderly parents.
See also: 1992-90 Conroy; 1988-99 Cuneo; 1988-98 Wallace.
CANON 287
Advis. Op. 2002-83 Espelage. Priest wrong to criticize parishioner’s Democratic bumper sticker.
CANON 288
Advis. Op. 2005-56 Donlon. Universal law seems to allow permanent deacons to wear clerical attire. Advis. Op. 1994-93 Perry. Discusses garb for deacons.
See also: 1989-76 Doyle.
CANON 290
Advis. Op. 2004-126 Cram. Discusses appointment of dismissed priest as "parish life coordinator”. Advis. Op. 1988-66 Griffin. Pedophiles can be dismissed by penal process.
CANON 292
Advis. Op. 1998-42 Calvo. Bishop may dispense to allow laicized priests to hold certain teaching positions. Advis. Op. 1992-67 Perry. Laicized priests can serve in some tribunal offices. Advis. Op. 1992-66 Coriden. Laicized priests can serve in some tribunal offices. Advis. Op. 1992-64 Bowers. Laicized priests can serve in some tribunal offices.
See also: 1995-103 Burke & Punderson.
CANON 293
Advis. Op. 1984-30 Provost. Readmission of AWOL religious priest.
CANON 298
Advis. Op. 1984-31 Provost. Discusses canonical status of Catholic Relief Services.
See also: 1994-78 Cafardi; 1994-74 Bartolac; 1994-69 Provost.
CANON 299
Advis. Op. 2001-77 Golden. Discusses status of St. Vincent de Paul Society.
See also: 1994-78 Cafardi; 1994-74 Bartolac.
CANON 300
Advis. Op. 1995-40 Morrisey. Discusses implications of removing Catholic identity from health care institutions.
CANON 301
See: 1990-80 Provost.
CANON 304
Advis. Op. 1994-69 Provost. Discusses episcopal supervision over lay groups and activities by religious.
CANON 305
Advis. Op. 1994-78 Cafardi. Knights of Columbus do not owe financial reports to local ordinaries. Advis. Op. 1994-69 Provost. Discusses episcopal supervision over lay groups and activities by religious.
See also: 2001-77 Golden; 1994-74 Bartolac; 1994-69 Provost.
CANON 306
Advis. Op. 1994-69 Provost. Discusses episcopal supervision over lay groups and activities by religious.
CANON 307
Advis. Op. 1994-69 Provost. Discusses episcopal supervision over lay groups and activities by religious.
CANON 308
Advis. Op. 1994-69 Provost. Discusses episcopal supervision over lay groups and activities by religious.
CANON 309
Advis. Op. 1994-69 Provost. Discusses episcopal supervision over lay groups and activities by religious.
CANON 310
Advis. Op. 2002-92 Dugan. Private association’s cooperation with bishop does not change its status. Advis. Op. 1996-74 Provost. Canonical status of “parish organization” affects ability to make gifts to pastor.
CANON 311
Advis. Op. 1992-69 Redmann. Distinctions between members and associates to be set out in particular law.
CANON 312
Advis. Op. 2002-93 Vere. Bishop’s competence to erect private association can be based on quasi-domicile. Advis. Op. 2001-62 Woestman. Surveys options to maintain Catholic character and identity of apostolates.
See also: 1990-80 Provost.
CANON 313
Advis. Op. 2001-62 Woestman. Surveys options to maintain Catholic character and identity of apostolates.
CANON 314
Advis. Op. 2001-62 Woestman. Surveys options to maintain Catholic character and identity of apostolates.
CANON 315
Advis. Op. 2001-62 Woestman. Surveys options to maintain Catholic character and identity of apostolates.
CANON 322
Advis. Op. 2002-93 Vere. Bishop’s competence to erect private association can be based on quasi-domicile. Advis. Op. 2001-62 Woestman. Surveys options to maintain Catholic character and identity of apostolates.
CANON 323
Advis. Op. 2001-62 Woestman. Surveys options to maintain Catholic character and identity of apostolates.
See also: 1994-69 Provost.
CANON 324
Advis. Op. 2001-62 Woestman. Surveys options to maintain Catholic character and identity of apostolates.
CANON 325
Advis. Op. 2001-62 Woestman. Surveys options to maintain Catholic character and identity of apostolates. Advis. Op. 1994-78 Cafardi. Knights of Columbus do not owe financial reports to local ordinaries.
CANON 373
Advis. Op. 1996-58 Provost. AWOL priests are presumed to remain in original diocese after division. Advis. Op. 1996-56 Morrisey. AWOL priests incardinated in new diocese based on last assignment.
CANON 381
Advis. Op. 2005-49 Ritty. Issues related to procedures in cases of sexual abuse allegations against clerics.
CANON 384
Advis. Op. 1993-40 Provost. Discusses retirement funds for absent priests. Advis. Op. 1991-78 Provost. Original diocese retains some liability for priests incardinated into new diocese.
See also: 1991-115 Cafardi & Hite.
CANON 391
Advis. Op. 2009-85 Verbeek. Local policy requiring consent of both parents to child's baptism is too restrictive.
CANON 392
Advis. Op. 1993-67 Huels. Bishop should not prevent a parish from building a Blessed Sacrament chapel.
CANON 403
Advis. Op. 1991-81 Provost. Outgoing bishop cannot name coadjutor or diocesan administrator.
CANON 409
Advis. Op. 1991-81 Provost. Outgoing bishop cannot name coadjutor or diocesan administrator.
CANON 412
Advis. Op. 1999-60 Paprocki. Overviews powers during sede vacante. Advis. Op. 1999-58 Paprocki. Priest may submit resignation during sede vacante, subject to administrators. Advis. Op. 1997-40 Dunn. Discusses issues in an impeded see.
CANON 416
Advis. Op. 1999-58 Paprocki. Priest may submit resignation during sede vacante, subject to administrators.
CANON 417
Advis. Op. 1998-53 Provost. Scattering of cremains is not prohibited, and if it were, could be dispensed.
CANON 418
Advis. Op. 1997-42. Woestman. Discusses power of bishops during transfer.
CANON 421
Advis. Op. 1991-81 Provost. Outgoing bishop cannot name coadjutor or diocesan administrator.
CANON 427
See: 1999-58 Paprocki.
CANON 428
Advis. Op. 1997-43 Provost. Discusses role of apostolic administrator sede vacante.
CANON 436
Advis. Op. 2004-120 Morrisey. Opinion identical to Advis. Op. 2000-71 Morrisey, doubtless a printing error. Advis. Op. 2000-71 Morrisey. Metropolitans cannot be held liable for misconduct cases in suffragan sees.
CANON 445
Advis. Op. 2004-120 Morrisey. Opinion identical to Advis. Op. 2000-71 Morrisey, doubtless a printing error. Advis. Op. 2000-71 Morrisey. Metropolitans cannot be held liable for misconduct cases in suffragan sees.
CANON 447
Advis. Op. 2009-76 Daly. Bishop's duty to finance conference extends only to programs approved by Holy See.
CANON 471
Advis. Op. 2003-49 Woestman. Policies calling for announcement of (mere) accusation are impermissible.
CANON 474
Advis. Op. 2006-54 Huels. Bishop’s signature goes to validity of certain acts, but chancellor’s only to liceity.
CANON 481
Advis. Op. 1998-54 Dunn. Discusses appointments to be made by new diocesan bishop.
CANON 483
Advis. Op. 2004-123 Morrisey. Notary in preliminary investigation of a priest must be a priest. Advis. Op. 2004-122 Golden. Notary in preliminary investigation of a priest must be a priest. Advis. Op. 2001-80 Morrisey. Lay chancellors’ dispensing might simply be verifying bishop's act. Advis. Op. 1986-61 Cuneo. Lay chancellors can be delegated to dispense. Advis. Op. 1986-56 Provost. Lay chancellors can be delegated to dispense.
See also: 1990-78 Provost; 1987-91 Griffin.
CANON 489
Advis. Op. 2001-82 Vassallo. Civil courts have wide access to ecclesiastical acta. Advis. Op. 1994-97 Provost. Bishop and his delegates may remove materials from secret archives.
See also: 2007-76 Verbeek.
CANON 490
Advis. Op. 1994-97 Provost. Bishop and his delegates may remove materials from secret archives.
CANON 492
Advis. Op. 2002-94 Paprocki. Bishop’s delegate may preside at meetings of diocesan finance council. Advis. Op. 1994-102 Ingels. Appointment of non-Catholic finance officer is illicit.
CANON 493
See: 2000-58 Paprocki.
CANON 494
Advis. Op. 1994-102 Ingels. Appointment of non-Catholic finance officer is illicit. Advis. Op. 1992-70 Cafardi. Diocesan finance officer need not be Catholic.
CANON 495
Advis. Op. 1985-27 Provost. Discusses combining presbyteral council, consultors, and deans.
CANON 501
Advis. Op. 1998-54 Dunn. Discusses appointments to be made by new diocesan bishop.
CANON 502
Advis. Op. 2000-73 Provost. Bishop may not appoint more than 12 consultors. Advis. Op. 1995-50 Donlon. Continued membership on presbyteral council not required for consultor. Advis. Op. 1985-31 Parampath. Number and terms of consultors are subject to dispensation. Advis. Op. 1985-27 Provost. Discusses combining presbyteral council, consultors, and deans. Advis. Op. 1984-33 Provost. Bishop can appoint college of consultors from 11-member presbyteral council.
CANON 508
Advis. Op. 2007-63 Woestman. Bishop should appoint at least one canon penitentiary for his diocese.
CANON 513
Advis. Op. 1998-54 Dunn. Discusses appointments to be made by new diocesan bishop.
CANON 515
Advis. Op. 2004-124 Dugan. Discusses whether two parishes with one pastor can form single finance council. Advis. Op. 2002-95 Waters. Change in territory or population might call for consultation with presbyteral council. Advis. Op. 1994-109 Wiatrowski. Bishop may establish a single parish as both territorial and personal. Advis. Op. 1994-108 Provost. Bishop may establish a single parish as both territorial and personal. Advis. Op. 1994-103 Green. Bishop may establish a single parish as both territorial and personal. Advis. Op. 1987-88 Myers. Discusses issues encountered in parish mergers. Advis. Op. 1986-64 Green. Raising quasi-parish to parish does not require resident pastor be named.
See also: 2004-129 Daly.
CANON 516
Advis. Op. 1986-64 Green. Raising quasi-parish to parish does not require resident pastor be named.
CANON 517
Advis. Op. 2008-84 Huels. Missa pro populo binds only pastor, but there are options under Mos igitur (1991). Advis. Op. 2005-57 Cogan. Priest moderator of a pastorless parish is not bound by the missa pro populo. Advis. Op. 2004-126 Cram. Discusses appointment of dismissed priest as "parish life coordinator”. Advis. Op. 2000-76 Provost. Properly identifying priest who, alone or with others, oversees parish welfare. Advis. Op. 1992-74 Provost. A priest may not be pastor of more than one parish. Advis. Op. 1987-91 Griffin. Discusses issues in lay jurisdiction. Advis. Op. 1986-65 Provost. Naming a nun as co-pastor is invalid. Advis. Op. 1986-64 Green. Raising quasi-parish to parish does not require resident pastor be named.
See also: 2003-51 Anslow; 1985-42 Provost.
CANON 518
Advis. Op. 1984-33 Hill. Discusses membership alternatives to territorial parishes.
See also: 1994-103 Green; 1994-108 Provost; 1994-109 Wiatrowski.
CANON 520
Advis. Op. 2009-79 Gantley. Even so-called pleno iure parishes are subject to diocesan tax and visitation. Advis. Op. 2000-78 Morrisey. Bishop’s authority over religious set out in Code, supplemented by agreements.
CANON 521
Advis. Op. 1997-46 Dunn. Discusses evaluation of pastors. Advis. Op. 1997-45 Dunn. Discusses evaluation of parishes.
See also: 1985-37 Myers.
CANON 522
Advis. Op. 1997-47 Provost. Discusses options in reappointing pastors after fixed terms expire. Advis. Op. 1987-100 Provost. Discusses rights of pastors with and without fixed terms. Advis. Op. 1986-68 Provost. Term limits are not retroactive, but would apply to transfers. Advis. Op. 1986-66 Provost. Pastors appointed prior to 6 year term policy are appointed indefinitely. Advis. Op. 1985-34 Provost. Explains transitioning to fixed terms for pastors. Advis. Op. 1984-35[a] Provost. Terms for pastors appointed before 1983 Code governed by older law.
CANON 524
Advis. Op. 1985-37 Myers. Consultation required for pastor appointments is minimal.
CANON 525
Advis. Op. 1999-62 Mendonça. Discusses restrictions on diocesan administrators appointing pastors.
See also: 1999-58 Paprocki.
CANON 526
Advis. Op. 1997-48 Provost. Code prefers pastor being appointed administrator of related parishes. Advis. Op. 1992-74 Provost. A priest may not be pastor of more than one parish. Advis. Op. 1984-35[b] Provost. Pastor of one parish has no right to be “pastor” of other associated parishes.
CANON 530
Advis. Op. 1999-65 Huels. Apostolic indulgence may not be granted by deacon. Advis. Op. 1985-40 Hill. Stole fees generally go to parish. Advis. Op. 1985-38 Provost. Stole fees generally go to parish.
CANON 531
Advis. Op. 1999-67 Woestman. Discusses offerings made on the occasion of Communion services. Advis. Op. 1999-66 Provost. Discusses offerings made on the occasion of Communion services. Advis. Op. 1985-40 Hill. Stole fees generally go to parish. Advis. Op. 1985-38 Provost. Stole fees generally go to parish. Advis. Op. 1984-36 Provost. Discusses tax on stole fees.
CANON 533
Advis. Op. 1996-75 Pagé. Bishops may reduce pastors’ vacation below one month.
CANON 534
Advis. Op. 2008-84 Huels. Missa pro populo binds only pastor, but there are options under Mos igitur (1991). Advis. Op. 2000-79 Mendonça. Priest may not accept stipend for Missa pro populo. Advis. Op. 1994-110 Provost. It is licit to receive a stipend for a Mass after a non-stipend Mass. Advis. Op. 1985-41 Hill. It is licit to recall other (non-stipend fulfilling) intentions at Missa pro populo.
See also: 2000-103 Mendonça; 1984-50 Hill.
CANON 535
Advis. Op. 1997-51 Dugan. Sacramental records must not be altered, but corrected copies can be supplied. Advis. Op. 1993-43 Huels. Schismatic confirmation valid but gravely illicit. Advis. Op. 1990-85 Koury. Code does not specify format for parochial registers, computers advisable. Advis. Op. 1990-83 Cox. Code does not specify format for parochial registers, computers advisable.
See also: 2001-96 Vere.
CANON 536
Advis. Op. 2008-139 Ferguson. Members of parish council need not be in same Ecclesia sui iuris. Advis. Op. 1988-71 Cuneo. Pastors have right to dissolve episcopally-mandated parish pastoral council.
CANON 537
Advis. Op. 2008-139 Ferguson. Members of parish council need not be in same Ecclesia sui iuris. Advis. Op. 2004-127 Donlon. Pastor may preside over his own parish finance council. Advis. Op. 2001-83 Paprocki. Parish finance council remains in existence during vacancy, but cannot function.
CANON 538
Advis. Op. 2004-136 Waters. Pastors have fewer removal rights under 1983 Code than under 1917 Code. Advis. Op. 2004-135 Paprocki. Pastor's office in a suppressed or merged parish ceases to exist. Advis. Op. 2004-129 Daly. Discusses status of the pastor of a suppressed or merged parish. Advis. Op. 1999-58 Paprocki. Priest may submit resignation during sede vacante, subject to administrators.
CANON 539
Advis. Op. 2000-82 Mendonça. Discusses dealing with disabled pastor before expiration of his term. Advis. Op. 1986-69 Provost. Discusses issues related to parishes under administrator’s care.
CANON 540
See: 1994-153 Amos.
CANON 545
Advis. Op. 2002-97 Donlon. Bishop may appoint extern priest as parochial vicar.
CANON 548
Advis. Op. 1987-102 Cuneo. Authority of parochial vicar is delegated despite holding an office.
CANON 549
See: 1987-102 Cuneo.
CANON 554
See: 1985-27 Provost.
CANON 564
Advis. Op. 2003-51 Anslow. Bishop has authority to terminate pastoral programs for imprisoned. Advis. Op. 1985-42 Provost. Laity should not be designated “chaplains”, but might perform many such tasks.
CANON 579
Advis. Op. 2002-93 Vere. Bishop’s competence to erect private association can be based on quasi-domicile. Advis. Op. 1992-78 McDermott. Discusses establishing a diocesan institute of consecrated life. Advis. Op. 1992-76 Joyce. Discusses establishing a diocesan institute of consecrated life.
CANON 581
Advis. Op. 2003-53 McDermott. Merger of provinces should not occasion new elections.
CANON 586
Advis. Op. 2006-49 Jaramillo. Diocesan bishops cannot forbid Sunday mass in novitiate houses.
CANON 587
Advis. Op. 2000-85 Golden. Church’s magisterial authority is not involved in approval of religious constitutions.
CANON 589
Advis. Op. 2000-85 Golden. Church’s magisterial authority is not involved in approval of religious constitutions.
CANON 594
Advis. Op. 1999-70 Dunn. Overviews diocesan bishop’s authority over diocesan society of apostolic life.
CANON 595
Advis. Op. 1999-70 Dunn. Overviews diocesan bishop’s authority over diocesan society of apostolic life.
CANON 597
Advis. Op. 2002-99 Marini. Orthodox religious vows not impediment to making Latin religious vows.
See also: 2001-86 McDermott; 1996-76 Bartone.
CANON 603
Advis. Op. 2008-88 McDermott. Retired bishop considering hermitage should start ad experimentum. Advis. Op. 2008-87 Mangan. Discusses retired diocesan bishop becoming a hermit.
CANON 604
Advis. Op. 1996-76 Bartone. Consecrated virgin should not take religious vows. Advis. Op. 1993-48 Darcy. Women previously sexually active cannot be recognized as consecrated virgins. Advis. Op. 1993-46 McDermott. Discusses requirements to be recognized as consecrated virgin.
CANON 605
See: 1993-48 Darcy.
CANON 607
Advis. Op. 1993-51 O’Connor. Status and role of associates differ from members'.
CANON 608
See: 1993-67 Huels.
CANON 617
Advis. Op. 1992-81 Golden. Superiors and members may not insist on third party presence at meetings. Advis. Op. 1992-80 Conroy. Superiors and members may insist on third party presence at meetings.
CANON 618
Advis. Op. 2003-55 Ward. Discusses institute response when female member is accused of misconduct. Advis. Op. 1997-53 Huels. Superiors cannot command attendance at psychological institute. Advis. Op. 1992-81 Golden. Superiors and members may not insist on third party presence at meetings. Advis. Op. 1992-80 Conroy. Superiors and members may insist on third party presence at meetings.
See also: 1996-65 Beal; 1995-43 Provost.
CANON 623
Advis. Op. 1993-51 O’Connor. Status and role of associates differ from members'.
CANON 625
Advis. Op. 1993-51 O’Connor. Status and role of associates differ from members'. Advis. Op. 1991-82 Jarrell. Discernment that restricts delegates’ access to information is illicit, perhaps invalid.
CANON 626
See: 1995-57 McDermott.
CANON 627
Advis. Op. 1988-73 Holland. Term limits apply from date of legislation.
CANON 629
Advis. Op. 1994-112 Cogan. Frequent absences for duties can be permitted to religious superiors.
CANON 630
Advis. Op. 2004-107 Woestman. Interviews should observe distinctions between internal and external fora.
CANON 631
Advis. Op. 1997-56 McDermott. Chapters of the whole are fraught with difficulties. Advis. Op. 1991-82 Jarrell. Discernment that restricts delegates’ access to information is illicit, perhaps invalid. Advis. Op. 1990-87 Jarrell. Associate members may participate in general assembly, but not vote in chapter. Advis. Op. 1990-86 Hill. Associate members may participate in general assembly, but not vote in chapter. Advis. Op. 1988-74 Holland. Discusses limits on participation of non-delegates at chapter.
See also: 1993-51 O’Connor; 1992-69 Redmann.
CANON 632
Advis. Op. 1990-87 Jarrell. Associate members may participate in general assembly, but not vote in chapter. Advis. Op. 1990-86 Hill. Associate members may participate in general assembly, but not vote in chapter.
CANON 633
Advis. Op. 1990-87 Jarrell. Associate members may participate in general assembly, but not vote in chapter. Advis. Op. 1990-86 Hill. Associate members may participate in general assembly, but not vote in chapter.
CANON 636
Advis. Op. 1997-58 McDermott. Financial administrator of institute need not be member. Advis. Op. 1992-84 Smith, R. Only members of institute may hold title of treasurer. Advis. Op. 1992-83 O’Connor. Only members of institute may hold title of treasurer.
CANON 638
Advis. Op. 2001-139 Golden. Long-term leasing is not alienation, but is extraordinary administration. Advis. Op. 2001-85 Morrisey. Promising future profits from apostolate does not constitute alienation. Advis. Op. 2000-86 Dunn. Surveys issues in handing over control of religious school to others.
CANON 641
Advis. Op. 2002-85 Niehoff. Discusses secular deacon entering religious institute.
CANON 642
Advis. Op. 1995-42 Naughton. Vetitum need not be lifted prior to entering consecrated life or holy orders.
See also: 1991-76 Gibbons; 1991-73 Calvo.
CANON 643
Advis. Op. 2005-59 Jaramillo. Discusses married couples who wish to embrace consecrated life. Advis. Op. 2002-99 Marini. Orthodox religious vows not impediment to making Latin religious vows. Advis. Op. 2001-86 McDermott. Readmitting to religious life an exclaustrated and schismatic individual. Advis. Op. 1998-58 McDermott. Candidates may consent to judicial vicar discussing case with superiors. Advis. Op. 1996-78 Woestman. Concealment of certain information might result in invalid novitiate.
CANON 644
Advis. Op. 1995-51 Perkin. Secular clerics need local ordinary’s permission before entering consecrated life.
CANON 645
Advis. Op. 1995-51 Perkin. Secular clerics need local ordinary’s permission before entering consecrated life.
CANON 647
Advis. Op. 1992-88 Rinere. Most absences from novitiate must be calculated as absences. Advis. Op. 1992-86 Hynous. Most absences from novitiate must be calculated as absences. Advis. Op. 1988-78 Huels. Innocent errors can impact validity of profession, but might be sanated. Advis. Op. 1988-77 Huels. Major superiors are authority competent to assess absences. Advis. Op. 1988-75 Huels. Discusses absence from novitiate.
See also: 2003-58 Horn.
CANON 648
Advis. Op. 2003-58 Horn. Anticipation of vows is not generally considered an absence from novitiate. Advis. Op. 1992-88 Rinere. Most absences from novitiate must be calculated as absences. Advis. Op. 1992-86 Hynous. Most absences from novitiate must be calculated as absences. Advis. Op. 1988-78 Huels. Innocent errors can impact validity of profession, but might be sanated. Advis. Op. 1988-77 Huels. Major superiors are authority competent to assess absences. Advis. Op. 1988-75 Huels. Discusses absence from novitiate.
CANON 649
Advis. Op. 2003-58 Horn. Anticipation of vows is not generally considered an absence from novitiate. Advis. Op. 1992-88 Rinere. Most absences from novitiate must be calculated as absences. Advis. Op. 1992-86 Hynous. Most absences from novitiate must be calculated as absences. Advis. Op. 1988-78 Huels. Innocent errors can impact validity of profession, but might be sanated. Advis. Op. 1988-77 Huels. Major superiors are authority competent to assess absences. Advis. Op. 1988-75 Huels. Discusses absence from novitiate.
CANON 652
Advis. Op. 2006-49 Jaramillo. Diocesan bishops cannot forbid Sunday mass in novitiate houses. Advis. Op. 1995-53 Jarrell. Proper law should set out rejected novice’s right to reasons for rejection. Advis. Op. 1995-52 Darcy. Fairness requires some disclosure of reasons for rejection of novice.
CANON 653
Advis. Op. 1995-53 Jarrell. Proper law should set out rejected novice’s right to reasons for rejection. Advis. Op. 1995-52 Darcy. Fairness requires some disclosure of reasons for rejection of novice.
CANON 654
Advis. Op. 1993-51 O’Connor. Status and role of associates differ from members'.
CANON 655
Advis. Op. 2005-60 Jukes. Transfer of definitively incorporated religious is possible under the law. Advis. Op. 1994-114 Huels. Indefinite renewal of vows invalid.
CANON 656
Advis. Op. 1991-85 McDermott. Superiors for admitting religious and receiving vows can be different. Advis. Op. 1991-84 Hill. Superiors for admitting religious and receiving vows can be different.
CANON 657
Advis. Op. 1998-60 Huels. Policies that deny rights guaranteed by institute’s constitution are invalid. Advis. Op. 1987-105 Varvaro. Addresses time gaps between temporary and final profession.
CANON 665
Advis. Op. 2004-138 Jaramillo. Exclaustrated religious should return to institute while discerning transfer Advis. Op. 1999-73 Huels. Reasons for living outside community close examination. Advis. Op. 1995-57 McDermott. AWOL religious generally remain eligible to vote. Advis. Op. 1995-56 Golden. AWOL religious generally remain eligible to vote.
CANON 667
Advis. Op. 2005-61 Vondenberger. Cloister is largely a matter for particular law to regulate.
CANON 668
Advis. Op. 2007-66 Jaramillo. Religious short of a full renunciation of goods, may control a cash windfall. Advis. Op. 2006-56 Cogan. Exclaustrated religious has no strict right to institute social security benefits.
CANON 669
Advis. Op. 1987-106 Holland. Discusses authority to modify religious garb.
CANON 671
Advis. Op. 2005-63 McKenzie. Religious need permission to sign civilly-enforceable contracts. Advis. Op. 1992-90 Conroy. Guardianship is onerous and requires written permission.
CANON 672
Advis. Op. 2007-60 Peters. "Permission" to hold civil office is not available, but dispensation might be. Advis. Op. 2005-63 McKenzie. Religious need permission to sign civilly-enforceable contracts. Advis. Op. 1992-92 Ingels. Discusses religious working for bishops under union membership. Advis. Op. 1992-90 Conroy. Guardianship is onerous and requires written permission.
See also: 1989-78 Provost; 1989-76 Doyle.
CANON 677
Advis. Op. 2000-87 Golden. Surveys issues in religious forming associates program. Advis. Op. 1992-69 Redmann. Distinctions between members and associates to be set out in particular law.
CANON 678
Advis. Op. 2001-67 McGuckin. Discusses Australian clergy working as externs in dioceses. Advis. Op. 2000-86 Dunn. Surveys issues in handing over control of religious school to others. Advis. Op. 1999-75 Scott. Discusses bishop forbidding a religious to speak in diocese. Advis. Op. 1998-61 Provost. Religious institutes may not abdicate supervisory role over their own religious.
See also: 1994-69 Provost.
CANON 679
Advis. Op. 2005-64 Espelage. Reviews factors in deciding whether bishop can expel a religious. Advis. Op. 2004-139 Laverone. Bishops may prohibit religious from residence only if engaged in ministry. Advis. Op. 1998-61 Provost. Religious institutes may not abdicate supervisory role over their own religious.
CANON 680
Advis. Op. 1998-61 Provost. Religious institutes may not abdicate supervisory role over their own religious.
CANON 681
Advis. Op. 2005-67 Morrisey. Offers areas to be addressed in contracts between religious and bishops. Advis. Op. 2000-78 Morrisey. Bishop’s authority over religious set out in Code, supplemented by agreements. Advis. Op. 1998-61 Provost. Religious institutes may not abdicate supervisory role over their own religious.
See also: 1992-92 Ingels.
CANON 682
Advis. Op. 1998-61 Provost. Religious institutes may not abdicate supervisory role over their own religious.
CANON 683
Advis. Op. 2000-88 Dunn. Changing structure of patrimony is extraordinary administration, not alienation.
CANON 684
Advis. Op. 2005-69 Anslow. If permission to live in different institute is denied, recourse to CICL is available. Advis. Op. 2000-89 Brennan. Original monastery has no obligation to accept back former members. Advis. Op. 1996-80 Cogan. Temporarily professed may not transfer to another institute.
CANON 685
Advis. Op. 2000-89 Brennan. Original monastery has no obligation to accept back former members.
CANON 686
Advis. Op. 1995-57 McDermott. AWOL religious generally remain eligible to vote. Advis. Op. 1995-56 Golden. AWOL religious generally remain eligible to vote. Advis. Op. 1993-55 Redmann. Religious have no “right” to exclaustration. Advis. Op. 1993-53 Hynous. Religious have no “right” to exclaustration.
CANON 687
See: 1994-69 Provost.
CANON 690
Advis. Op. 2002-99 Marini. Orthodox religious vows not impediment to making Latin religious vows.
CANON 692
See: 1993-60 Wiatrowski; 1993-56 Green.
CANON 693
Advis. Op. 1996-85 Provost. Administrator can block incardination but not time for automatic incardination. Advis. Op. 1996-82 Hynous. Dispensation of religious from vows possible apart from dispensing celibacy Advis. Op. 1989-83 Provost. Incardinating a dismissed, rehabilitated religious into diocese possible. Advis. Op. 1989-81 Jarrell. Incardinating a dismissed, rehabilitated religious into diocese possible. Advis. Op. 1989-79 Ingels. Incardinating a dismissed, rehabilitated religious into diocese possible.
See also: 1993-60 Wiatrowski; 1993-56 Green.
CANON 694
Advis. Op. 1994-116 Ward. Discusses conditions under which attempted marriage provokes consequences. Advis. Op. 1994-115 O’Connor. Marriage need not be civilly or canonically valid to provoke consequences. Advis. Op. 1989-83 Provost. Incardinating a dismissed, rehabilitated religious into diocese possible. Advis. Op. 1989-81 Jarrell. Incardinating a dismissed, rehabilitated religious into diocese possible. Advis. Op. 1989-79 Ingels. Incardinating a dismissed, rehabilitated religious into diocese possible.
See also: 1984-30 Provost.
CANON 695
Advis. Op. 2004-141 McDermott. Discusses response to allegations of misconduct against female religious.
CANON 696
Advis. Op. 2004-141 McDermott. Discusses response to allegations of misconduct against female religious.
CANON 697
Advis. Op. 2004-141 McDermott. Discusses response to allegations of misconduct against female religious.
CANON 698
Advis. Op. 1992-81 Golden. Superiors and members may not insist on third party presence at meetings. Advis. Op. 1992-80 Conroy. Superiors and members may insist on third party presence at meetings.
CANON 701
Advis. Op. 1993-60 Wiatrowski. Discusses status of and faculties for dismissed religious. Advis. Op. 1993-56 Green. Discusses status of and faculties for dismissed religious.
See also: 2003-104 Daly.
CANON 702
Advis. Op. 2008-90 Jaramillo. No standards for settlement for exclaustrated religious, but charity apply. something
CANON 721
Advis. Op. 2002-99 Marini. Orthodox religious vows not impediment to making Latin religious vows.
CANON 735
Advis. Op. 2002-99 Marini. Orthodox religious vows not impediment to making Latin religious vows.
CANON 739
Advis. Op. 2007-60 Peters. "Permission" to hold civil office is not available, but dispensation might be.
See also: 1989-78 Provost; 1989-76 Doyle.
CANON 740
Advis. Op. 2001-87 Espelage. Dismissal from society of apostolic life is not identical to that for religious.
CANON 743
Advis. Op. 1998-64 Provost. Resignation does not have effects of canonical dismissal or departure.
See also: 1996-63 Provost.
CANON 745
Advis. Op. 1998-64 Provost. Resignation does not have effects of canonical dismissal or departure.
See also: 1996-63 Provost.
Book III: Teaching Office
CANON 751
Advis. Op. 1990-89 Gurzynski. Discusses status of Chinese Patriotic Catholic Church and its bishops.
CANON 752
Advis. Op. 2001-88 Vere. Declaration here is act of schism and authors incurred automatic excommunication.
CANON 754
Advis. Op. 2000-91 Provost. Document “Environment and Art” has deferential authority, but not legal.
CANON 755
Advis. Op. 1998-66 Wellens. Limitations on Catholics sharing liturgies of non-Catholics are extensive.
CANON 766
Advis. Op. 1992-94 Griffin. Conditions for allowing lay preaching greatly expanded. Advis. Op. 1986-71 Provost. Discusses whether lay preaching after Gospel is a homily. Advis. Op. 1984-37 Hill. Discusses lay preaching at parish missions.
CANON 767
Advis. Op. 1984-38 Provost. Non-catholic ministers may preach during the Eucharist.
CANON 785
Advis. Op. 1993-64 Provost. Discusses anointing “parish leadership” figures.
CANON 787
Advis. Op. 1994-121 Koury. Catechumens should not pass on to Rite of Election with open tribunal cases.
See also: 1989-87 Provost; 1989-86 Provost.
CANON 788
Advis. Op. 1999-51 Wellens. Church law suggests that growth in Christian life is gradual. Advis. Op. 1994-77 Golden. Discusses status of catechumens. Advis. Op. 1994-76 Calvo. Discusses status of catechumens. Advis. Op. 1992-97 Huels. Habitual faculty to use abbreviated catechumenate illicit.
CANON 791
Advis. Op. 1984-40 Provost. Laity can be appointed to direct diocesan missionary offices.
CANON 803
See: 1988-49 Provost.
CANON 806
Advis. Op. 1995-58 Provost. No canonical forum for teacher/administrator disputes in Catholic schools.
CANON 810
Advis. Op. 1985-45 Provost. Outlines bishops’ authority over universities.
CANON 812
Advis. Op. 2004-144 Kaslyn. Academic institution has virtually no role in the mandatum. Advis. Op. 2001-90 Huels. Applying law on mandatum. Advis. Op. 1985-45 Provost. Outlines bishops’ authority over universities.
See also: 1998-42 Calvo.
CANON 823
Advis. Op. 1984-42 Provost. Discusses imprimatur and liturgical materials.
CANON 826
See: 1984-42 Provost.
CANON 827
See: 1984-42 Provost.
CANON 833
Advis. Op. 1995-60 Provost. Requirement of Oath is licit in elementary school teacher appointments. Advis. Op. 1993-35 Provost. Distinguishes between “promulgation” and “publication” of law. Advis. Op. 1989-84 Coriden. Oath of fidelity and profession of faith are different acts. Advis. Op. 1985-45 Provost. Outlines bishops’ authority over universities.
Book IV: Sanctifying Office
CANON 835
Advis. Op. 1993-62 Provost. Discusses restrictions on blessing oils.
CANON 838
Advis. Op. 1997-60 Huels. Altering words of absolution is at least gravely illicit. Advis. Op. 1993-62 Provost. Discusses restrictions on blessing oils. Advis. Op. 1992-98 Donlon. Bishops have right to know identity of extern priests celebrating Masses.
CANON 841
Advis. Op. 1997-60 Huels. Altering words of absolution is at least gravely illicit. Advis. Op. 1994-121 Koury. Catechumens should not pass on to Rite of Election with open tribunal cases.
See also: 2002-55 Huels; 1990-92 Huels; 1989-87 Provost; 1989-86 Provost.
CANON 843
Advis. Op. 2007-54 Peters. Bishop may prohibit taking of Communion by one who intends to spit it out. Advis. Op. 2004-93 Paprocki. Recourse available for children denied sacraments for refusing retreat. Advis. Op. 2002-101 Daly. Priests cannot refuse to marry those who are canonically free to marry. Advis. Op. 2001-94 Espelage. Pastor cannot refuses weddings to couple not forswearing contraception. Advis. Op. 2000-117 Manzelli. Discusses issues in weddings of inactive Catholics. Advis. Op. 1991-87 Morrisey. Discusses denial of sacraments in terms of sense of sin. Advis. Op. 1991-86 Huels. Discusses denial of sacraments as some sort of penalty.
See also: 1995-70 Huels.
CANON 844
Advis. Op. 2006-57 Daly. Bishop cannot authorize Communion for non-Catholics at special events. Advis. Op. 2001-95 Waters. Anglican priest with valid orders not eligible for regular Eucharistic reception. Advis. Op. 2000-92 Ritty. Catholic priest baptizes child of non-Catholics into Roman rite. Advis. Op. 1997-61 Wellens. Discusses Pentecostals' eligibility for sacraments. Advis. Op. 1991-95 May. Catholics approaching Orthodox for sacraments will probably be refused. Advis. Op. 1991-92 Gurzynski. Rights based look at Catholics approaching Orthodox for sacraments. Advis. Op. 1991-90 Gallaro. Discusses Catholics approaching Orthodox for sacraments. Advis. Op. 1984-43 Provost. Discusses baptized non-Catholics approaching the Eucharist.
See also: 1993-43 Huels; 1987-128 Cuneo.
CANON 845
Advis. Op. 2007-68 Peters. Teen who forms positive intention against Confirmation probably receives invalidly. Advis. Op. 2001-96 Vere. Those confirmed under Abp. Thuc’s “lineage” should be conditionally re-confirmed.
See also: 2000-97 Huels; 1993-43 Huels.
CANON 846
Advis. Op. 1998-67 Huels. Votive Masses of Our Lady require bishop’s permission. Advis. Op. 1996-88 Woestman. Indult to celebrate Tridentine Mass does not extend to other sacraments. Advis. Op. 1996-87 Huels. Indult to celebrate Tridentine Mass does not extend to other sacraments.
CANON 847
Advis. Op. 2006-61 Dunn. Discusses when simple addition versus additional consecration of oils is indicated. Advis. Op. 1993-64 Provost. Discusses anointing “parish leadership” figures.
CANON 848
Advis. Op. 2001-99 Vere. Parents’ failure to pay parish “dues” no basis for denying children sacraments.
CANON 849
Advis. Op. 2008-92 Woestman. The consequences of invalid baptism are many. Advis. Op. 1990-92 Huels. Examples of violations of form in baptism resulting in invalidity.
CANON 850
Advis. Op. 1992-102 Gurzynski. Renegade Lutheran baptism might mutate form to invalidity.
CANON 851
Advis. Op. 2002-77 Paprocki. RCIA is not only way of receiving devout, educated Protestant into communion. Advis. Op. 2001-100 Ingels. A catechumen may marry a non-Catholic in a Catholic ceremony of the Word. Advis. Op. 2000-94 Waters. A catechumen may marry a non-Catholic without observing form. Advis. Op. 1997-62 Huels. Children age 14 do not require parental consent to enter catechumenate. Advis. Op. 1989-87 Provost. Preparation of and authorization to receive persons into full communion. Advis. Op. 1989-86 Provost. Those in irregular marriages may be admitted to RCIA.
See also: 1995-62 Cuneo; 1994-121 Koury; 1990-95 Huels.
CANON 852
Advis. Op. 1997-64 Wellens. Conditions supporting delay in baptism. Advis. Op. 1995-62 Cuneo. 15-year-old has right to baptism.
See also: 1997-62 Huels.
CANON 861
Advis. Op. 2001-53 Huels. Looks at effects of infant baptism administered by ministers of other groupings. Advis. Op. 1999-76 Huels. Protestant baptism of baby with Catholic mother makes child Protestant.
CANON 865
Advis. Op. 2004-81 Schöch. Discusses baptism of one who rejects incorporation into “visible Church” valid. Advis. Op. 1997-64 Wellens. Conditions supporting delay in baptism. Advis. Op. 1995-62 Cuneo. 15-year-old has right to baptism. Advis. Op. 1994-121 Koury. Catechumens should not pass on to Rite of Election with open tribunal cases.
See also: 2000-97 Huels; 1997-62 Huels; 1989-87 Provost; 1989-86 Provost.
CANON 867
Advis. Op. 1998-45 Provost. Infants cannot enter full communion with converting parents. Advis. Op. 1998-43 Naughton. Discusses infants entering full communion with converting parents.
CANON 868
Advis. Op. 2009-85 Verbeek. Local policy requiring consent of both parents to child's baptism is too restrictive. Advis. Op. 2004-146 Dugan. Outlines aspects of “physical” and “legal” custody. Advis. Op. 2004-147 Robitaille. Family break-ups are not a good time to assess the “founded hope”. Advis. Op. 2002-104 Daly. Assessing “founded hope” in cases of divorce. Advis. Op. 1997-64 Wellens. Discusses conditions supporting delay in baptism. Advis. Op. 1995-66 Huels. Discusses knowledge required in those seeking baptism. Advis. Op. 1988-79 Provost. Emergency baptism binds individual to canonical form.
CANON 869
Advis. Op. 2009-88 Huels. Confession may be celebrated along with conditional baptism. Advis. Op. 1999-80 Provost. Baptism in utero is possible. Advis. Op. 1988-81 Huels. Baptist ministers are presumed to have correct intention.
CANON 871
Advis. Op. 1988-82 Huels. Baptism cannot be conferred on fetus clearly dead.
CANON 872
Advis. Op. 2005-71 Huels. Clerical minister of baptism may serve as a godparent to the child.
CANON 873
See: 1998-71[a] Armstrong.
CANON 874
Advis. Op. 2008-94 Peters. "Christian witness" at baptism is an ersatz office with no responsibilities. Advis. Op. 2003-59 Padilla & Vere. Birth parent(s) may serve as sponsors at baptism of adopted child. Advis. Op. 2002-109 Woestman. Norms requiring sponsors to be of different sexes can be dispensed. Advis. Op. 2002-106 Vere. Incarcerated felon is generally eligible to serve as sponsor. Advis. Op. 2000-95 Vere. Two Orthodox may serve as godparents. Advis. Op. 1998-69 Woestman. Catholics in irregular marriage are ineligible to serve as godparents. Advis. Op. 1988-87 Huels. Ex-Catholic may serve as witness to baptism. Advis. Op. 1988-86 Faris. Orthodox and non-Catholic Christian cannot serve as godparents. Advis. Op. 1988-84 Cuneo. Orthodox and non-Catholic Christian cannot serve as godparents. Advis. Op. 1985-48 Provost. Discusses permissions for Orthodox participation in various rites.
See also: 1998-71[a] Armstrong.
CANON 875
Advis. Op. 1998-71[a] Armstrong. Discusses recording and changing names in sacramental records.
CANON 876
Advis. Op. 2000-97 Huels. Discusses doubtful baptism, confirmation, and convalidation issues. Advis. Op. 1998-71[a] Armstrong. Discusses recording and changing names in sacramental records.
CANON 877
Advis. Op. 2004-86 Lagges. Same sex parents may be listed as adoptive parents on baptismal certificates. Advis. Op. 2002-110 Dugan. DNA test results can be used for entering father’s name in baptismal registers. Advis. Op. 2001-102 Donlon. Unmarried, but indisputable, father is to be listed as such in child’s records. Advis. Op. 2000-98 Daly. Baptismal records cannot be deleted upon “change of heart” by parties. Advis. Op. 1998-71[a] Armstrong. Discusses recording and changing names in sacramental records.
CANON 878
Advis. Op. 1998-71[a] Armstrong. Discusses recording and changing names in sacramental records.
CANON 880
Advis. Op. 2000-99 Malone. Confirmation administrated mistakenly using oil of catechumens probably valid.
CANON 882
Advis. Op. 2007-71 Woestman. Discusses chancellor’s letter restricting faculties granted by law. Advis. Op. 2001-103 Daly. Pastor generally cannot confirm Catholic minor not educated in faith till recently. Advis. Op. 2000-61 Paprocki. Pastors who fail to get special delegation for confirmation act validly. Advis. Op. 2000-59 Beal. Pastors who fail to get special delegation for confirmation act invalidly. Advis. Op. 1997-66 Woestman. Protestant confirmation is invalid. Advis. Op. 1993-43 Huels. Schismatic confirmation valid but gravely illicit.
See also: 2001-96 Vere.
CANON 883
Advis. Op. 2007-71 Woestman. Discusses chancellor’s letter restricting faculties granted by law. Advis. Op. 2006-63 Huels. Baptism by deacons, etc. at Easter Vigil without grave cause is illicit. Advis. Op. 2001-103 Daly. Pastor generally cannot confirm Catholic minor not educated in faith till recently. Advis. Op. 1989-87 Provost. Preparation of and authorization to receive persons into full communion.
CANON 884
Advis. Op. 2006-63 Huels. Baptism by deacons, etc. at Easter Vigil without grave cause is illicit. Advis. Op. 2007-71 Woestman. Discusses chancellor’s letter restricting faculties granted by law. Advis. Op. 1990-93 Naughton. Presbyter may be delegated to confirm revert Catholics.
See also: 2001-103 Daly; 1996-60 Beal.
CANON 885
Advis. Op. 1997-68 Wellens. Additional catechesis justifies delaying confirmation of children over age 7. Advis. Op. 1994-127 Huels. Serious reasons justify delaying confirmation of child over age 7 being baptized.
See also: 1999-51 Wellens.
CANON 889
Advis. Op. 2007-52 Donlon. One receiving Confirmation at Easter Vigil is effectively received into Church.
See also: 2004-93 Paprocki; 1995-70 Huels.
CANON 890
Advis. Op. 1988-89 Cuneo. Parents have no right to withdraw children from offensive catechism classes.
See also: 1988-58 Coriden.
CANON 891
Advis. Op. 1995-70 Huels. Discusses Confirmation of 7-yr-old licit.
CANON 893
Advis. Op. 2009-91 Daly. Parent s may not serve as sponsors, notwithstanding ambiguities in liturgical law. Advis. Op. 1996-91 Cusack. Non-adoptive step-parent may serve as confirmation sponsor.
CANON 894
Advis. Op. 2000-97 Huels. Discusses doubtful baptism, confirmation, and convalidation issues.
CANON 895
Advis. Op. 2007-76 Verbeek. For confirmandi in Federal Witness Programs may prove baptism by affidavit.
CANON 899
Advis. Op. 2001-105 Dugan. Parish civil liability for drunk Eucharistic minister. Advis. Op. 1992-98 Donlon. Bishops have right to know identity of extern priests celebrating Masses.
CANON 900
Advis. Op. 2003-61 Kaslyn. Members' Mass in institute chapel does not violate bishop’s prohibition.
CANON 902
Advis. Op. 1988-90 Provost. Priests have a limited right to join in concelebrations. Advis. Op. 1987-107 Huels. Priests have no right to concelebrate.
CANON 903
Advis. Op. 2008-96 Kaslyn. Extern priest asked to concelebrate a Mass may ignore detailed questionnaires. Advis. Op. 2003-63 Espelage. Externs should generally be allowed to celebrate without extensive questions. Advis. Op. 2001-107 Kerin. Externs should generally be allowed to celebrate.
See also: 1992-98 Donlon.
CANON 906
Advis. Op. 2004-149 Huels. Elderly priests who wish to celebrate alone may generally do so.
CANON 910
Advis. Op. 1994-81 Huels. Discusses when laity may administer Eucharist despite presence of clergy. Advis. Op. 1991-72 Provost. Eucharist can be administered by tube-feeding.
See also: 1988-43 Provost.
CANON 912
Advis. Op. 2007-54 Peters. Bishop may prohibit taking of Communion by one who intends to spit it out. Advis. Op. 2003-65 Burgess & Vere. Assessments of children for Eucharist must weigh cognitive abilities.
CANON 913
Advis. Op. 2003-65 Burgess & Vere. Assessments of children for Eucharist must weigh cognitive abilities. Advis. Op. 1995-73 Kaslyn. Alzheimer’s patient (life-long Catholic) may generally be admitted to Eucharist Advis. Op. 1984-47[a] Hill. Briefly looks at admission of disabled to Eucharist.
CANON 914
Advis. Op. 2008-100 Woestman. Pastors should defer to parents of austistic children about Communion. Advis. Op. 1995-73 Kaslyn. Alzheimer’s patient (life-long Catholic) may generally be admitted to Eucharist. Advis. Op. 1984-47[b] Provost. First confession not required for licit first communion.
CANON 915
Advis. Op. 2008-80 Peters. Discusses when extraordinary ministers may withhold Holy Communion. Advis. Op. 1990-95 Huels. Norm is not applicable to catechumens in irregular marriages.
See also: 1989-87 Provost; 1989-86 Provost.
CANON 916
Advis. Op. 2000-101 Waters. Civilly married, non-laicized priest, may receive the Eucharist.
CANON 918
Advis. Op. 1990-97 Naughton. Communion service should not be scheduled for convenience.
CANON 922
Advis. Op. 2004-151 Vere. Ministers should administer Viaticum to those in persistent vegetative states.
CANON 924
Advis. Op. 2001-105 Dugan. Discusses parish civil liability for drunken Eucharistic minister. Advis. Op. 1995-75 Provost. Analyses CDF’s 1995 letter on low-gluten bread, mustum, and ordination. Advis. Op. 1989-90 Huels. De-glutenized bread is still bread, hence valid matter.
CANON 925
Advis. Op. 1991-72 Provost. Eucharist can be administered by tube-feeding.
CANON 928
Advis. Op. 1998-71[b] Huels. Mass may be celebrated in Latin and other language(s).
CANON 929
Advis. Op. 1997-69 Huels. No more clergy should vest than will be ministering in a liturgy.
CANON 931
See: 2003-40 Huels.
CANON 934
Advis. Op. 1993-65 Huels. Discusses improper places for Eucharistic reservation.
CANON 935
Advis. Op. 1993-65 Huels. Discusses improper places for Eucharistic reservation.
CANON 937
Advis. Op. 1993-67 Huels. Bishop should not prevent a parish from building a Blessed Sacrament chapel.
CANON 938
Advis. Op. 1993-67 Huels. Bishop should not prevent a parish from building a Blessed Sacrament chapel.
CANON 945
Advis. Op. 2009-94 Renken. Sorts through several problems with collectivizing Mass stipends. Advis. Op. 2003-67 Donlon. Bishop may not mandate priests to reject Mass stipends. Advis. Op. 2001-109 Ingels. Bishops may require Mass stipends to be treated as parish property. Advis. Op. 1994-129 Thomas. Discusses meeting old, unfulfilled Mass obligations. Advis. Op. 1985-51 Hill. Discusses sorting out combined Masses, intentions, and stipends.
CANON 946
Advis. Op. 2000-103 Mendonça. Discusses rules for pluri-intentional stipends Masses. Advis. Op. 1985-51 Hill. Discusses sorting out combined Masses, intentions, and stipends.
CANON 947
Advis. Op. 2007-77 Golden. Unfulfilled Mass stipends need not be segregated from others funds. Advis. Op. 2000-103 Mendonça. Discusses rules for pluri-intentional stipends Masses.
CANON 948
Advis. Op. 2000-103 Mendonça. Discusses rules for pluri-intentional stipends Masses.
CANON 949
Advis. Op. 1994-129 Thomas. Discusses meeting old, unfulfilled Mass obligations. Advis. Op. 1990-100 Naughton. Pastors may not co-opt a portion of Mass novena offerings for parish funds.
CANON 950
Advis. Op. 2007-79 Huels. Application of bi- and tri-nation intentions for mission-diocese stipend obligations. Advis. Op. 2000-103 Mendonça. Discusses rules for pluri-intentional stipends Masses. Advis. Op. 1990-100 Naughton.Pastors may not co-opt a portion of Mass novena offerings for parish funds.
CANON 951
Advis. Op. 1994-110 Provost. It is licit to receive a stipend for a Mass after a non-stipend Mass. Advis. Op. 1990-100 Naughton. Pastors may not co-opt a portion of Mass novena offerings for parish funds. Advis. Op. 1984-50 Hill. Catholic hospitals should not routinely anoint patients.
CANON 952
Advis. Op. 1990-100 Naughton. Pastors may not co-opt a portion of Mass novena offerings for parish funds.
CANON 953
Advis. Op. 2008-84 Huels. Missa pro populo binds only pastor, but there are options under Mos igitur (1991).
CANON 961
Advis. Op. 2000-108 Huels. It is inappropriate to schedule confessions during Sunday Mass.
CANON 977
Advis. Op. 1998-73 Ingels. If accomplices are unaware mutual identities, absolution is valid.
CANON 983
Advis. Op. 2000-109 Paprocki. Counselee may not oblige priest acting as psychologist to seal of confession. Advis. Op. 1997-70 Woestman. Discusses whether penitents may not release confessors from seal. Advis. Op. 1987-110 Cuneo. Penitents may not release confessors from seal Advis. Op. 1985-53[a] Provost. Interpreters may be used for confession
CANON 984
Advis. Op. 1987-110 Cuneo. Penitents may not release confessors from seal.
CANON 989
See: 1984-47[b] Provost.
CANON 995
See: 1999-65 Huels.
CANON 1004
Advis. Op. 2007-81 Daly. Examines some situations in which Anointing should be celebrated. Advis. Op. 2003-69 Burgess & Vere. Cognitive disabilities irrelevant to one’s eligibility for anointing of the sick. Advis. Op. 1997-73 Daly. No anointing for condemned.
CANON 1005
Advis. Op. 2003-69 Burgess & Vere. Cognitive disabilities irrelevant to one’s eligibility for anointing of the sick. Advis. Op. 1997-73 Daly. No anointing for condemned.
CANON 1006
Advis. Op. 1997-73 Daly. No anointing for condemned. Advis. Op. 1984-50 Hill. Catholic hospitals should not routinely anoint patients.
CANON 1007
Advis. Op. 1997-73 Daly. No anointing for condemned.
CANON 1008
Advis. Op. 2002-111 Huels. Discusses options for deacon who finds self in foreign diocese.
CANON 1009
Advis. Op. 2002-55 Huels. Sequence of matter and form at ordination is irrelevant.
CANON 1012
Advis. Op. 2007-84 Dunn. Assisting bishops should not say prayers of ordination or lay hands on ordinandi.
CANON 1015
Advis. Op. 1994-132 Gurzynski. Ordination of Eastern deacon, incardinated in Latin diocese, with indult. Advis. Op. 1994-131 Faris. Ordination of Eastern deacon, incardinated in Latin diocese, without indult.
CANON 1016
Advis. Op. 2000-111 Smith, P. Admission to candidacy sufficient for enrollment in another diocese.
CANON 1018
Advis. Op. 1999-83 Provost. Discusses whether administrators can issues dimissorial letters. Advis. Op. 1998-49 Woestman. Dimissorials can be granted by diocesan administrators.
CANON 1019
Advis. Op. 2000-111 Smith, P. Admission to candidacy sufficient for enrollment in another diocese.
CANON 1021
Advis. Op. 1994-132 Gurzynski. Ordination of Eastern deacon, incardinated in Latin diocese, with indult. Advis. Op. 1994-131 Faris. Ordination of Eastern deacon, incardinated in Latin diocese, without indult. Advis. Op. 1994-134 Huels. Ordination of Eastern religious already in Latin institute.
CANON 1025
See: 1987-112 Cuneo.
CANON 1029
Advis. Op. 2004-154 Woestman. Neither celiac disease nor alcoholism are impediments to orders. Advis. Op. 2002-114 Woestman. Discusses admitting celiac and recovering alcoholics to orders. Advis. Op. 2002-79 Woestman. Testing that operates with little ontrol are immoral and canonically illicit. Advis. Op. 1991-76 Gibbons. Discusses issues in seminary AIDS testing. Advis. Op. 1991-73 Calvo. Discusses issues in seminary AIDS testing.
See also: 1995-75 Provost.
CANON 1030
Advis. Op. 1999-85 Woestman. Bishops may ordain less than stellar (intellectually) seminarians.
CANON 1031
Advis. Op. 1999-87 Huels. Generally supreme moderator can dispense from age up to one year. Advis. Op. 1989-91 Provost. Bishops may dispense beyond one year for permanent deacons.
CANON 1032
Advis. Op. 1987-112 Cuneo. Terminal disease not grounds to accelerate ordination.
CANON 1034
Advis. Op. 2005-73 Abbass. Permanent deacon who much later seeks ordination is already a candidate. Advis. Op. 2002-116 Huels. Bishop may delegate presbyter to preside at Rite of Admission. Advis. Op. 1996-92 Provost. Admission to candidacy is two-steps, acceptance of may be delegated. Advis. Op. 1988-94 Huels. Major superiors cannot dispense intervals for ministries and ordination. Advis. Op. 1988-92 Provost. No required sequence of candidacy and ministries of lector and acolyte.
CANON 1035
Advis. Op. 1988-94 Huels. Major superiors cannot dispense intervals for ministries and ordination. Advis. Op. 1988-92 Provost. No required sequence of candidacy and ministries of lector and acolyte. Advis. Op. 1987-112 Cuneo. Terminal disease not grounds to accelerate ordination.
See also: 1998-52 Woestman.
CANON 1040
Advis. Op. 2005-74 Jorgensen. Performing liturgical roles reserved to deacons does not trigger irregularity.
See also: 1995-75 Provost.
CANON 1041
Advis. Op. 2009-100 Flynn. Vasectomy is a mutilation, but it can be dispensed by local ordinary. Advis. Op. 2006-66 Golden. Cong. for Cath. Education in 2005 did not constitute new impediment to orders. Advis. Op. 2002-119 Kaslyn. Factors in determining “leaving the Church” as impediment to orders. Advis. Op. 2002-117 Abbass. Pre-baptismal participation in abortion is not an impediment to orders. Advis. Op. 2000-115 Provost. Sacramental simulator, ordained without disclosure, subject to consequences. Advis. Op. 2000-113 Wellspring. Celiac disease not impediment to orders but be physical objection. Advis. Op. 1999-90 Provost. Irregularities can be incurred even if penalty is mitigated or removed. Advis. Op. 1998-75 Ingels. Concealment of pre-ordination acts of pedophilia do not invalidate ordination. Advis. Op. 1995-80 Woestman. Pedophile priests cannot be declared impeded from ministry. Advis. Op. 1995-43 Provost. Bishops generally cannot order priests to cooperate with psychological exams. Advis. Op. 1991-97 Provost. Discusses dispensation from schism and attempted marriage. Advis. Op. 1988-96 Varvaro. Vasectomy is not an “external” mutilation required to incur irregularity. Advis. Op. 1988-95 Green. Impediment of attempted marriage not incurred if prior marriage was invalid.
See also: 1995-75 Provost.
CANON 1042
Advis. Op. 2002-121 Woestman. RCIA participants not to be admitted to formation, especially seminary. Advis. Op. 2000-113 Wellspring. Celiac disease not impediment to orders but be physical objection. Advis. Op. 1998-75 Ingels. Concealment of pre-ordination acts of pedophilia do not invalidate ordination.
See also: 1995-75 Provost.
CANON 1043
Advis. Op. 1998-75 Ingels. Concealment of pre-ordination acts of pedophilia do not invalidate ordination.
CANON 1044
Advis. Op. 2000-115 Provost. Sacramental simulator, ordained without disclosure, subject to consequences. Advis. Op. 2000-113 Wellspring. Celiac disease not impediment to orders but be physical objection. Advis. Op. 1998-75 Ingels. Concealment of pre-ordination acts of pedophilia do not invalidate ordination. Advis. Op. 1995-80 Woestman. Pedophile priests cannot be declared impeded from ministry. Advis. Op. 1995-43 Provost. Bishops generally cannot order priests to cooperate with psychological exams. Advis. Op. 1994-116 Ward. Discusses conditions under which attempted marriage provokes consequences. Advis. Op. 1994-115 O’Connor. Marriage need not be civilly or canonically valid to provoke consequences.
See also: 1995-75 Provost; 1992-104 Koury; 1984-30 Provost.
CANON 1045
Advis. Op. 1998-75 Ingels. Concealment of pre-ordination acts of pedophilia do not invalidate ordination.
CANON 1047
Advis. Op. 2000-119 Provost. Discusses status of permanent deacon in irregular marriage.
CANON 1051
Advis. Op. 1999-53 Woestman. Psychological exams in seminary are not per se violation of right to privacy. Advis. Op. 1995-42 Naughton. Vetitum need not be lifted prior to entering consecrated life or holy orders. Advis. Op. 1991-76 Gibbons. Discusses issues in seminary AIDS testing. Advis. Op. 1991-73 Calvo. Discusses issues in seminary AIDS testing.
CANON 1052
Advis. Op. 1995-42 Naughton. Vetitum need not be lifted prior to entering consecrated life or holy orders.
CANON 1055
Advis. Op. 1997-75 Robitaille. People may not claim changed sex for marriage. Advis. Op. 1996-95 Ingels. Trans-sexual cannot marry.
CANON 1057
Advis. Op. 2005-76 Jorgensen. Priests should not attempt to act solely as civil officials at the weddings. Advis. Op. 1995-86 McKenzie. Civil annulments not binding in tribunals.
See also: 1995-84 Ingel; 1988-100 Provost.
CANON 1058
Advis. Op. 2005-76 Jorgensen. Priests should not attempt to act solely as civil officials at the weddings. Advis. Op. 2000-117 Manzelli. Discusses issues in weddings of inactive Catholics. Advis. Op. 1987-123 Smart. AIDS should not prohibit marriage. Advis. Op. 1987-114 Varvaro. AIDS should at least prohibit marriage.
See also: 1993-71 Calvo.
CANON 1059
Advis. Op. 2006-45 Mendonça. Tribunals generally must not adjudicate marriages of non-Catholics. Advis. Op. 2005-76 Jorgensen. Priests should not attempt to act solely as civil officials at the weddings. Advis. Op. 2003-71 Ingels. Tribunal cannot accept civil annulment based on fraud. Advis. Op. 1995-84 Ingels. Certain civil annulments binding in tribunals. Advis. Op. 1995-86 McKenzie. Civil annulments not binding in tribunals. Advis. Op. 1993-69 Koury. Discusses issues in fourth degree consanguinity weddings. Advis. Op. 1992-104 Koury. Civil invalidity does not necessarily invalidate marriages of the non-baptized. Advis. Op. 1990-103 Koury. Common law marriage might be valid for those not bound by form. Advis. Op. 1990-101 Ingels. Common law marriage might be valid for those not bound by form.
See also: 1994-116 Ward; 1990-105 Ingels; 1988-100 Provost.
CANON 1060
Advis. Op. 2005-76 Jorgensen. Priests should not attempt to act solely as civil officials at the weddings. Advis. Op. 2001-117 Wellspring. Some people coming into Church do not need convalidation. Advis. Op. 2001-115 Easton. Only Orthodox coming into Church need worry about convalidation. Advis. Op. 1984-52 Kneal. Common law marriage of non-Catholics enjoys favor of canon law.
CANON 1061
Advis. Op. 2005-76 Jorgensen. Priests should not attempt to act solely as civil officials at the weddings.
CANON 1063
Advis. Op. 2001-122 Hartmann. "Compromise church” wedding plans suggest reasons to delay wedding. Advis. Op. 2000-117 Manzelli. Discusses issues in weddings of inactive Catholics.
CANON 1066
Advis. Op. 2001-122 Hartmann. "Compromise church” wedding plans suggest reasons to delay wedding. Advis. Op. 1998-76 DiNardo & Joyce. Pre-nuptial agreements about divorce probably invalidate marriage. Advis. Op. 1993-71 Calvo. Discusses concealing HIV from intended spouse. Advis. Op. 1990-105 Ingels. Pre-nuptial agreements are licit, but must be examined as to terms. Advis. Op. 1985-53[b] Provost. Discusses administrative process for failure of form cases. Advis. Op. 1984-54 Provost. Pre-nuptial agreements are not invalidating per se, but are dangerous.
CANON 1067
Advis. Op. 2009-104 Cannon. NFP classes can be offered in, but not mandated for, marriage preparation. Advis. Op. 1985-53[b] Provost. Discusses administrative process for failure of form cases.
CANON 1071
Advis. Op. 1987-126 Cuneo. Discusses officiating at a Catholic marriage to a “Traditionalist” Catholic. Advis. Op. 1985-55 Cuneo. Discusses verifying and meeting obligations from prior unions.
See also: 1998-86 Wellens; 1987-128 Cuneo.
CANON 1077
Advis. Op. 2002-101 Daly. Priests cannot refuse to marry those who are canonically free to marry. Advis. Op. 1986-73 Provost. Waiting periods do not necessarily violate right to marry.
CANON 1080
Advis. Op. 1995-93 Green. Despite authentic interpretation of 1 Aug 1985, dispensation from form possible.
CANON 1083
Advis. Op. 2004-155 Vondenberger. "Creeping validation” does not rehabilitate marriages null due to non-age. Advis. Op. 2001-58 Rapp. Assesses issues in illegal wedding followed by baptisms and long cohabitation.
See also: 1995-86 McKenzie.
CANON 1084
Advis. Op. 2001-112 Jenkins. Medically verified impotence impedes wedding at that time. Advis. Op. 2001-110 Golden. Medically verified impotence impedes wedding at that time. Advis. Op. 1992-106 Amos. Discusses impotence and prostate surgery.
CANON 1085
Advis. Op. 2001-117 Wellspring. Some people coming into Church do not need convalidation. Advis. Op. 2001-115 Easton. Only Orthodox coming into Church need worry about convalidation. Advis. Op. 1998-84 Manzelli. Ligamen can invalidate later marriage though first marriage is pending in tribunal. Advis. Op. 1995-86 McKenzie. Civil annulments not binding in tribunals. Advis. Op. 1995-84 Ingels. Certain civil annulments binding in tribunals. Advis. Op. 1995-82 Perry. Discusses alternative evidence in ligamen cases. Advis. Op. 1994-135 Koury. Wedding before second instance ratification is valid. Advis. Op. 1993-74 Koury. Wedding before second instance ratification is valid.
See also: 1988-100 Provost.
CANON 1086
Advis. Op. 2008-102 Daly. Priests temporarily over parishes generally do not have pastor's faculties. Advis. Op. 2003-74 Huels. Implications of CDF declaration on Mormon ‘baptism’, discourages sanation. Advis. Op. 2003-42 Woestman. Intention of an adult dispositive for membership in Lefebvrite baptisms. Advis. Op. 1995-88 Cogan. Dispensation required for Catholic to marry baptized, non-Christian adherent. Advis. Op. 1989-94 Huels. Discusses validation of catechumen’s marriage. Advis. Op. 1989-93 Green. Discusses validation of catechumen’s marriage.
See also: 1992-102 Gurzynski.
CANON 1087
Advis. Op. 2000-119 Provost. Discusses status of permanent deacon in irregular marriage. Advis. Op. 1998-85 Morrisey. Examines rules for dispensing widowed permanent deacons.
CANON 1091
Advis. Op. 2001-118 Waters. Protestant first cousins married invalidly under 1917 Code. Advis. Op. 1993-69 Koury. Discusses issues in fourth degree consanguinity weddings.
CANON 1098
Advis. Op. 1993-71 Calvo. Discusses concealing HIV from intended spouse.
CANON 1099
Advis. Op. 2000-121 Rapp. Examination of bizarre wedding with errors compounding errors.
CANON 1100
Advis. Op. 2000-121 Rapp. Examination of bizarre wedding with errors compounding errors.
CANON 1101
Advis. Op. 1999-111 Mendonça. Jurisdiction and grounds in cases of two non-baptized persons (Hindus).
See also: 1984-54 Provost.
CANON 1102
Advis. Op. 1998-76 DiNardo & Joyce. Pre-nuptial agreements about divorce probably invalidate marriage.
See also: 1990-105 Ingels; 1984-54 Provost.
CANON 1103
Advis. Op. 1999-111 Mendonça. Jurisdiction and grounds in cases of two non-baptized persons (Hindus).
CANON 1104
Advis. Op. 1992-108 Thompson. Failure of civil judge to ask parties for consent makes marriage invalid. Advis. Op. 1992-109 Yanus. Failure of civil judge to ask parties for consent does not necessarily invalidate.
CANON 1106
See also: 1985-53[a] Provost.
CANON 1108
Advis. Op. 2009-107 Huels. An attempt to dispense from the requirement of witnesses is probably invalid. Advis. Op. 2007-87 Daniel. “Renewal-of-consent" ceremonies might require separate nullity adjudication. Advis. Op. 2006-68 Counce. Deacons generally validly, even licitly, officiate in the presence of a priest. Advis. Op. 2003-43 Wellspring. Discusses supplied jurisdiction when home wedding is in different parish. Advis. Op. 2003-45 Woestman. Weddings of Catholics before Lefebvrite priests are not valid. Advis. Op. 2003-42 Woestman. Intention of an adult dispositive for membership in Lefebvrite baptisms. Advis. Op. 2001-119 Vere. Discusses issues of validity of Lefebvrite weddings. Advis. Op. 2001-117 Wellspring. Some people coming into Church do not need convalidation. Advis. Op. 2001-115 Easton. Only Orthodox coming into Church need worry about convalidation. Advis. Op. 1999-92 Ingels. Membership in Tridentine parish can be formal defection. Advis. Op. 1995-91 Gallaro. Discusses when Latin deacon can assist at marriage of Eastern Catholics. Advis. Op. 1984-55 Provost. Priests should not act solely as civil witnesses to weddings.
See also: 2000-121 Rapp.
CANON 1109
Advis. Op. 2003-43 Wellspring. Discusses supplied jurisdiction when home wedding is in different parish. Advis. Op. 1991-99 Provost. Discusses officiant at, and locations for, mixed marriage. Advis. Op. 1988-98 Wallace. Clergy may not assume civil office to officiate at non-Catholic weddings. Advis. Op. 1987-128 Cuneo. Discusses restrictions on clergy officiating at non-canonical weddings.
CANON 1110
Advis. Op. 2003-43 Wellspring. Discusses supplied jurisdiction when home wedding is in different parish. Advis. Op. 1988-98 Wallace. Clergy may not assume civil office to officiate at non-Catholic weddings. Advis. Op. 1987-128 Cuneo. Discusses restrictions on clergy officiating at non-canonical weddings. Advis. Op. 1986-76 Provost. Discusses when pastors may presume permissions from other pastors.
CANON 1111
Advis. Op. 2007-49 Huels. Grants of faculties are narrowly read, and common error needs positive foundation. Advis. Op. 2003-43 Wellspring. Discusses supplied jurisdiction when home wedding is in different parish. Advis. Op. 1996-99 Beal. Imprecise delegation for marriage even in emergency invalidates delegation. Advis. Op. 1996-98 Bartchak. Imprecise delegation for marriage in emergency does not invalidate delegation.
CANON 1112
See: 2001-80 Morrisey; 1987-91 Griffin.
CANON 1113
Advis. Op. 1994-135 Koury. Wedding before second instance ratification is valid. Advis. Op. 1993-74 Koury. Wedding before second instance ratification is valid.
CANON 1114
Advis. Op. 1994-135 Koury. Wedding before second instance ratification is valid. Advis. Op. 1993-74 Koury. Wedding before second instance ratification is valid.
CANON 1115
Advis. Op. 2002-74 Oubre. Discusses various norms for weddings at sea. Advis. Op. 1986-76 Provost. Discusses when pastors may presume permissions from other pastors.
CANON 1116
Advis. Op. 2009-109 Woestman. Options for using extraordinary form of marriage. Advis. Op. 2006-72 Schöch. Some conditions might make Orthodox weddings without blessing among valid. Advis. Op. 2003-76 Golden. Weddings of illegal aliens can be celebrated with ordinary’s permission. Advis. Op. 2003-45 Woestman. Weddings of Catholics before Lefebvrite priests are not valid. Advis. Op. 1996-102 Huels. Refusal of secret marriage request does not trigger extraordinary form. Advis. Op. 1986-73 Provost. Waiting periods do not necessarily violate right to marry.
CANON 1117
Advis. Op. 2006-78 Huels. Certain aspects of the PCLT “Notification” of 13 March 2006 are retroactive. Advis. Op. 2001-117 Wellspring. Some people coming into Church do not need convalidation. Advis. Op. 2001-115 Easton. Only Orthodox coming into Church need worry about convalidation. Advis. Op. 2000-123 Huels. Parental defection not attributable to child, one unaware of status cannot defect. Advis. Op. 2001-122 Hartmann. "Compromise church” wedding plans suggest reasons to delay wedding. Advis. Op. 1999-97 Mendonça. Discusses aspects of formal defection. Advis. Op. 1999-95 Donlon. Defection prior to 1983 Code exempts from form in wedding after Code. Advis. Op. 1997-78 Armstrong & Kellerman. Discusses marriage issues for Catholics raised in other faiths. Advis. Op. 1993-75 Cogan. Discusses aspects of formal defection. Advis. Op. 1988-98 Wallace. Clergy may not assume civil office to officiate at non-Catholic weddings. Advis. Op. 1987-128 Cuneo. Discusses restrictions on clergy officiating at non-canonical weddings.
See also: 2001-129 Marini; 2001-122 Hartmann; 1999-92 Ingels; 1998-87 Huels; 1998-86 Wellens; 1998-45 Provost; 1993-43 Huels; 1993-43 Huels; 1985-53[a] Provost.
CANON 1118
Advis. Op. 2001-127 Huels. No Eucharist at disparity of cult weddings. Advis. Op. 1996-103 Pfnausch. Form dispensations and permission for non-sacred places are different. Advis. Op. 1991-99 Provost. Discusses officiant at, and locations for, mixed marriage.
CANON 1120
Advis. Op. 1996-105 Huels.
CANON 1121
Advis. Op. 2002-74 Oubre. Discusses various norms for weddings at sea. Advis. Op. 1990-108 Koury. Ordinary of place of dispensation must see to recordation of fact. Advis. Op. 1990-107 Cox. Ordinary of place of dispensation must see to recordation of fact.
CANON 1124
Advis. Op. 1998-86 Wellens. Notorious rejection of faith and formal defection, etc., are distinct categories. Advis. Op. 1997-61 Wellens. Discusses Pentecostals' eligibility for sacraments.
CANON 1125
Advis. Op. 2002-122 Wellspring. Discusses implications for dispensation when Catholic retracts promises. Advis. Op. 2001-122 Hartmann. "Compromise church” wedding plans suggest reasons to delay wedding. Advis. Op. 1997-80 Robitaille. Either ordinary (of place or Catholic party) can dispense or grant permissions.
CANON 1127
Advis. Op. 2008-107 Huels. Formal defection not always required for a bishop to dispense from form. Advis. Op. 2008-105 Daniel. Dispensation from form is valid even if party changes location of the wedding. Advis. Op. 2001-129 Marini. Catholic who formally defects is exempt from form, but is still Catholic. Advis. Op. 1996-103 Pfnausch. Form dispensations and permission for non-sacred places are different. Advis. Op. 1995-93 Green. Despite authentic interpretation of 1 Aug 1985, dispensation from form possible. Advis. Op. 1991-99 Provost. Discusses officiant at, and locations for, mixed marriage. Advis. Op. 1987-133 Doyle. Failure to consult before dispensing from form does not vitiate dispensation.
CANON 1130
Advis. Op. 2000-124 Easton & Lozano. Discusses circumstances possibly calling for secret marriage.
CANON 1131
Advis. Op. 2000-124 Easton & Lozano. Discusses circumstances possibly calling for secret marriage.
CANON 1132
Advis. Op. 2000-124 Easton & Lozano. Discusses circumstances possibly calling for secret marriage.
CANON 1141
Advis. Op. 2005-76 Jorgensen. Priests should not attempt to act solely as civil officials at the weddings.
CANON 1143
See: 2000-128 Provost; 1985-58 Provost.
CANON 1156
Advis. Op. 2000-128 Provost. Discusses sanation of certain types of marriages.
CANON 1157
Advis. Op. 2000-128 Provost. Discusses sanation of certain types of marriages.
CANON 1158
Advis. Op. 2000-128 Provost. Discusses sanation of certain types of marriages.
CANON 1159
Advis. Op. 2007-87 Daniel. “Renewal-of-consent" ceremonies might require separate nullity adjudication. Advis. Op. 2000-128 Provost. Discusses sanation of certain types of marriages.
CANON 1160
Advis. Op. 2009-112 Renken. Analyzes a 2005 and a 2007 Signatura statement on invalid convalidation. Advis. Op. 2000-128 Provost. Discusses sanation of certain types of marriages. Advis. Op. 1989-94 Huels. Discusses validation of catechumen’s marriage. Advis. Op. 1989-93 Green. Discusses validation of catechumen’s marriage.
CANON 1161
Advis. Op. 2005-79 Easton. Bishop might ask CDF for favor of the faith with simultaneous sanation. Advis. Op. 2004-156 Mendonça. Outlines issues in pursuing, or not, radical sanation. Advis. Op. 2003-78 Daly. Power of VG to sanate marriages depends on timing of act possible faculties. Advis. Op. 2001-133 Easton. Overviews norms on sanation. Advis. Op. 2001-132 Kaslyn. Laicized priest’s marriage can be sanated over refusal of wife to renew consent. Advis. Op. 2000-128 Provost. Discusses sanation of certain types of marriages. Advis. Op. 1994-136 Perkin. Diocesan bishops have expanded power to sanate. Advis. Op. 1993-77 Vann. Pauline privilege cases are open for radical sanation. Advis. Op. 1992-111 Wrenn. Sanation option after Petrine Privilege granted.
CANON 1162
Advis. Op. 2004-156 Mendonça. Outlines issues in pursuing, or not, radical sanation. Advis. Op. 2001-133 Easton. Overviews norms on sanation. Advis. Op. 1994-136 Perkin. Diocesan bishops have expanded power to sanate. Advis. Op. 1993-77 Vann. Pauline privilege cases are open for radical sanation.
CANON 1163
Advis. Op. 2004-156 Mendonça. Outlines issues in pursuing, or not, radical sanation. Advis. Op. 2001-133 Easton. Overviews norms on sanation. Advis. Op. 1993-77 Vann. Pauline privilege cases are open for radical sanation.
CANON 1164
Advis. Op. 2004-156 Mendonça. Outlines issues in pursuing, or not, radical sanation. Advis. Op. 2001-133 Easton. Overviews norms on sanation. Advis. Op. 1993-77 Vann. Pauline privilege cases are open for radical sanation.
CANON 1165
Advis. Op. 2004-156 Mendonça. Outlines issues in pursuing, or not, radical sanation. Advis. Op. 2001-133 Easton. Overviews norms on sanation. Advis. Op. 1994-136 Perkin. Diocesan bishops have expanded power to sanate. Advis. Op. 1993-77 Vann. Pauline privilege cases are open for radical sanation.
CANON 1169
Advis. Op. 2003-80 Anslow. Auxiliary bishop can delegate presbyter to perform rite of consecration of a virgin. Advis. Op. 2001-134 Huels. A presbyter can be delegated to consecrate virgins.
See also: 2002-116 Huels.
CANON 1171
Advis. Op. 2005-81 Huels. Local ordinary should decree loss of blessing for unwanted glass Communion cups.
CANON 1174
See: 2002-90 Huels; 1998-52 Woestman.
CANON 1176
Advis. Op. 1992-113 Griffin. Those under non-declared abortion sanction should not be denied funeral rites. Advis. Op. 1992-112 Cusack. Those under non-declared abortion sanction should not be denied funeral rites. Advis. Op. 1991-103 Huels. Uncatechized or negligent Catholics and families still have right to funeral Mass.
CANON 1177
Advis. Op. 2001-136 Woestman. Pastors should generally allow non-parishioner Catholic burials.
CANON 1183
Advis. Op. 2005-82 Dugan. The law on the burial of non-Catholics in Catholic cemeteries is not well-written. Advis. Op. 1991-104 Provost. Funeral Masses for non-Christians are not permitted, but memorial Masses are. Advis. Op. 1987-135 Provost. Funeral and memorial Masses for stillborn are permitted.
See also: 1988-871 Huels.
CANON 1184
Advis. Op. 1997-85 Cox & Griffin. Funerals for those requesting physician-assisted suicide generally permitted. Advis. Op. 1992-113 Griffin. Those under non-declared abortion sanction should not be denied funeral rites. Advis. Op. 1992-112 Cusack. Those under non-declared abortion sanction should not be denied funeral rites. Advis. Op. 1991-104 Provost. Funeral Masses for non-Christians are not permitted, but memorial Masses are.
CANON 1191
See: 2002-99 Marini.
CANON 1195
Advis. Op. 2002-125 Paprocki. Discusses power of superior over obligations attached to temporary vows.
CANON 1205
Advis. Op. 1993-65 Huels. Discusses improper places for Eucharistic reservation.
CANON 1217
Advis. Op. 2002-126 King. Discusses norms for altering: title of a church, name of parish, and area patron.
CANON 1218
Advis. Op. 2002-126 King. Discusses norms for altering: title of a church, name of parish, and area patron. Advis. Op. 2000-129 Huels. Changing of juridic person of parish does not change title of church.
CANON 1222
Advis. Op. 2002-130 Woestman. Discusses when bishop can designate a church for non-Catholic purposes.
CANON 1223
Advis. Op. 2000-131 Ritty. Discusses distinguishing between oratories and private chapels.
CANON 1226
Advis. Op. 1998-88 Provost. Bishop can authorize private chapels for pastors in rectories.
CANON 1241
Advis. Op. 2007-92 Chalmers. Family supervision of a cemetery it donated creates custom.
CANON 1242
Advis. Op. 1986-78 Provost. Inurnment in chapels can be permitted by bishop.
CANON 1245
Advis. Op. 1992-116 Gibbons. Pastors may dispense groups. Advis. Op. 1992-115 Coleman. Pastors may dispense groups. Pastors may dispense groups.
CANON 1246
Advis. Op. 2005-39 Oubre. Catholics are excused Mass obligation on cruise ships if attendance impossible.
CANON 1247
Advis. Op. 2005-39 Oubre. Catholics are excused Mass obligation on cruise ships if attendance impossible. Advis. Op. 1985-48 Provost. Discusses permissions for Orthodox participation in various rites. Advis. Op. 1984-56[a] Provost. There is no canonical penalty for missing Sunday Mass.
CANON 1248
Advis. Op. 2009-121 Glendinning. Arguments for and against satisfaction of obligation at SSPX Masses. Advis. Op. 2008-112 Waters. Mass celebrated after 4pm on Sunday or Holy Day suffices for next following. Advis. Op. 2008-113 Dunn. Argues distinct Mass obligations must be satisfied with distinct acts. Advis. Op. 2005-39 Oubre. Catholics are excused Mass obligation on cruise ships if attendance impossible. Advis. Op. 1991-109 Provost. Sunday obligation is not satisfied at schismatic Tridentine liturgy. Advis. Op. 1991-106 Cuneo. Sunday obligation is satisfied at schismatic Tridentine liturgy. Advis. Op. 1989-98 Huels. Anticipated Mass may not begin until 4 pm. Advis. Op. 1989-96 Huels. Single evening Mass might satisfy double obligation. Advis. Op. 1989-95 Huels. Celebrations in absence of a priest do not satisfy Sunday obligation.
See also: 2006-49 Jaramillo; 1991-92 Gurzynski; 1985-48 Provost.
CANON 1249
Advis. Op. 2006-81 Waters. Pastors cannot forbid parishioners to fulfil Sunday obligation in religious oratory
Book V: Temporal Goods
CANON 1257
Advis. Op. 2000-132 Counce. Transferring ownership of funds for investment is an alienation. Advis. Op. 1996-74 Provost. Canonical status of “parish organization” affects ability to make gifts to pastor.
CANON 1261
Advis. Op. 1999-67 Woestman. Discusses offerings made on the occasion of Communion services. Advis. Op. 1999-66 Provost. Discusses offerings made on the occasion of Communion services.
CANON 1263
Advis. Op. 2008-122 Renken. If parochial "goals" in diocesan fund-drive are mandatory, it is a tax. Advis. Op. 1996-107 Varvaro. Parochial “collections” with diocesan “mandatory goals” are taxes. Advis. Op. 1995-95 Cafardi. A “moderate” tax is based on diocesan need. Advis. Op. 1992-122 Frugé. Discusses scope of bishop’s taxation power. Advis. Op. 1992-119 Cafardi. Discusses scope of bishop’s taxation power. Advis. Op. 1991-113 Provost. Discusses carious diocesan tax issues.
CANON 1264
Advis. Op. 1999-67 Woestman. Discusses offerings made on the occasion of Communion services. Advis. Op. 1999-66 Provost. Discusses offerings made on the occasion of Communion services.
CANON 1265
Advis. Op. 1994-137 Ward. Local ordinary’s authority over fund-raising by public juridic persons is very limited.
CANON 1267
Advis. Op. 1999-67 Woestman. Discusses offerings made on the occasion of Communion services. Advis. Op. 1999-66 Provost. Discusses offerings made on the occasion of Communion services.
See also: Advis. Op. 2007-87 Daniel; 1985-40 Hill; 1985-38 Provost; 1984-36 Provost.
CANON 1270
Advis. Op. 1995-37 Provost. Future diocesan liability influenced by which Code division occurred under. Advis. Op. 1995-36 Morrisey. New diocese generally responsible for original diocese liabilities.
CANON 1274
Advis. Op. 2009-74 Miller. Offers ideas for funding priests' financial needs outside of wages, SSI, etc. Advis. Op. 2007-87 Daniel. Bishop may not take money from clergy retirement funds to pay lay employees. Advis. Op. 1991-115 Cafardi & Hite. Discusses clergy retirement funds.
See also: 1993-40 Provost.
CANON 1276
Advis. Op. 2005-83 King. Bishop may mandate parish participation in centralized financial services. Advis. Op. 2000-135 Waters. Bishops are not required simply to ratify parish financial decisions.
CANON 1277
Advis. Op. 2004-159 Bizner & King. Discusses factors in making decisions related to settlement offers. Advis. Op. 2001-139 Golden. Long-term leasing is not alienation, but is extraordinary administration. Advis. Op. 2000-135 Waters. Bishops are not required simply to ratify parish financial decisions. Advis. Op. 2000-88 Dunn. Changing structure of patrimony is extraordinary administration, not alienation. Advis. Op. 1999-101 Frugé. DFC to be consulted on investments of proceeds of diocesan capital campaign.
See also: 2000-58 Paprocki.
CANON 1280
Advis. Op. 1997-87 Morrisey. Institute not strictly required to establish finance council separate from general.
CANON 1281
Advis. Op. 1996-109 Provost. Pastors may make gifts from parish funds to associates within ordinary limits.
CANON 1285
Advis. Op. 2009-127 Renken. Donations to parishes for charitable purposes might become stable patrimony. Advis. Op. 1996-109 Provost. Pastors may make gifts from parish funds to associates within ordinary limits.
CANON 1286
Advis. Op. 1998-91 Robitaille. Ecclesiastical employers should not lightly assume “at will” models. Advis. Op. 1998-89 Dunn. Ecclesiastical employers are, and should be, moving away from “at will” models. Advis. Op. 1994-140 Amos. Schools are operated by parish juridic person unless established otherwise.
CANON 1290
See: 1998-47 Provost; 1984-29[a] Provost.
CANON 1291
Advis. Op. 2000-132 Counce. Transferring ownership of funds for investment is an alienation. Advis. Op. 2000-136 Waters. Discusses approvals for alienation between public juridic persons. Advis. Op. 2000-88 Dunn. Changing structure of patrimony is extraordinary administration, not alienation.
See also: 2001-85 Morrisey.
CANON 1292
Advis. Op. 2004-159 Bizner & King. Discusses factors in making decisions related to settlement offers. Advis. Op. 2000-88 Dunn. Changing structure of patrimony is extraordinary administration, not alienation. Advis. Op. 1998-97 Armstrong. Overviews criterion for determining when alienation needs approval. Advis. Op. 1998-95 Frugé. When significant number of people think goods are precious, they are. Advis. Op. 1998-93 Cafardi. Diocese can decide for itself what constitutes precious goods. Advis. Op. 1984-56[b] Provost. Million dollar limit on alienations is probably law.
CANON 1293
Advis. Op. 1998-97 Armstrong. Overviews criterion for determining when alienation needs approval.
CANON 1294
Advis. Op. 2000-136 Waters. Discusses approvals for alienation between public juridic persons. Advis. Op. 1998-97 Armstrong. Overviews criterion for determining when alienation needs approval.
CANON 1295
Advis. Op. 2001-138 Cusack. Forgiveness of debts between parish and diocese might be alienation. Advis. Op. 2001-85 Morrisey. Promising future profits from apostolate does not constitute alienation. Advis. Op. 1998-100 Welch. Establishment of a lay board with governing powers might be alienation. Advis. Op. 1998-98 Morrisey. Establishment of a SLU lay board with governing powers might be alienation. Advis. Op. 1998-97 Armstrong. Overviews criterion for determining when alienation needs approval.
See also: 2000-58 Paprocki.
CANON 1296
Advis. Op. 1998-97 Armstrong. Overviews criterion for determining when alienation needs approval.
CANON 1297
Advis. Op. 2001-139 Golden. Long-term leasing is not alienation, but is extraordinary administration. Advis. Op. 1998-97 Armstrong. Overviews criterion for determining when alienation needs approval. Advis. Op. 1993-79 Morrisey. Leasing of property almost certainly does not involve alienation.
CANON 1301
Advis. Op. 1994-141 Cusack. Discusses apportioning Masses in pious foundation.
CANON 1302
Advis. Op. 1994-141 Cusack. Discusses apportioning Masses in pious foundation.
CANON 1303
Advis. Op. 1994-141 Cusack. Discusses apportioning Masses in pious foundation.
CANON 1304
Advis. Op. 2004-162 Abbass. Both autonomous and non-autonomous foundations are subject to particular law.
CANON 1308
Advis. Op. 1990-109 Perkin. Bishops have some authority over Mass foundations, but not over Mass offerings.
CANON 1309
Advis. Op. 1990-109 Perkin. Bishops have some authority over Mass foundations, but not over Mass offerings.
Book VI: Sanctions in the Church
CANON 1313
See: 1984-30 Provost.
CANON 1314
Advis. Op. 1987-136 Cuneo. Discusses possible sanctions against public racists.
CANON 1315
Advis. Op. 1996-51 Ingels. Discusses general application of diocesan penal law and penalties.
See also: 1987-136 Cuneo.
CANON 1319
Advis. Op. 1994-68 Perkin. Penal precepts do not expire with the mere passage of time.
CANON 1323
See: 1998-73 Ingels; 1988-66 Griffin.
CANON 1324
See: 1988-66 Griffin.
CANON 1326
See: 1988-66 Griffin.
CANON 1328
Advis. Op. 2007-98 Goehring. Distinguishes frustrated delict from one called-off, with attention to “grooming”.
CANON 1329
See: 1986-80 Coriden.
CANON 1333
Advis. Op. 1992-67 Perry. Laicized priests can serve in some tribunal offices.
See also: 1995-103 Burke & Punderson; 1992-66 Coriden; 1992-64 Bowers.
CANON 1336
Advis. Op. 1996-110 Ingels. Penal dismissal does not require second instance confirmation. Advis. Op. 1995-98 Woestman. Discusses prohibition against public celebration of Mass as penalty. Advis. Op. 1995-97 Provost. Duration of suspension depends on penalty, not on process followed.
See also: 1989-74 Provost; 1988-66 Griffin.
CANON 1337
See: 2004-139 Laverone.
CANON 1340
Advis. Op. 1995-98 Woestman. Discusses prohibition against public celebration of Mass as penalty.
CANON 1341
Advis. Op. 1995-100 Provost. Administrative suspensions go Congregation for the Clergy.
CANON 1342
Advis. Op. 2006-84 Woestman. Declaration of excommunication for abortion can occur administratively. Advis. Op. 2001-141 Woestman. Declaration of excommunication for abortion can occur administratively. Advis. Op. 1995-100 Provost. Administrative suspensions go Congregation for the Clergy. Advis. Op. 1991-121 Ingels. Dismissal (by an authority less than RP) can occur only judicially. Advis. Op. 1991-118 Green. Dismissal (by an authority less than RP) can occur only judicially.
CANON 1350
Advis. Op. 2008-125 Flynn. Bishop must keep 'suspended' cleric (specifically priests) out of poverty. Advis. Op. 2004-117 Ritty. Incardination, not ministry, is key to cleric’s right to decent support. Advis. Op. 2004-113 Kaslyn. Incardination, not ministry, is key to cleric’s right to decent support.
CANON 1353
Advis. Op. 1995-100 Provost. Administrative suspensions go Congregation for the Clergy.
CANON 1355
Advis. Op. 1994-143 Beal. Faculty to remit from censure of abortion can be delegated.
CANON 1357
Advis. Op. 2004-163 Huels. “Remission” serves for what was formerly “absolution” and “dispensation”. Advis. Op. 1994-143 Beal. Faculty to remit from censure of abortion can be delegated.
See also: 1993-82 Amos.
CANON 1364
Advis. Op. 2001-88 Vere. Declaration here is act of schism and authors incurred automatic excommunication. Advis. Op. 1990-89 Gurzynski. Discusses status of Chinese Patriotic Catholic Church and its bishops.
See also: 2004-81 Schöch.
CANON 1365
See: 2002-56 Huels; 1993-43 Huels.
CANON 1367
Advis. Op. 1999-104 Mendonça. Desecration out of anger toward priest probably not excommunicable.
CANON 1369
Advis. Op. 1987-136 Cuneo. Discusses possible sanctions against public racists.
CANON 1371
Advis. Op. 1995-101 Provost. Application of penalties hereunder must follow regular penal process.
CANON 1374
Advis. Op. 2000-70 Jenkins. Deacon, indeed any Catholic, may not belong to Masonic lodge. Advis. Op. 1987-136 Cuneo. Discusses possible sanctions against public racists. Advis. Op. 1984-57 Provost. Masonic membership is not per se excommunicable.
CANON 1378
Advis. Op. 1998-73 Ingels. If accomplices are unaware mutual identities, absolution is valid. Advis. Op. 1984-58 Provost. Discusses penalties on laity and clergy for certain types of simulation.
CANON 1379
See: 1987-128 Cuneo.
CANON 1382
Advis. Op. 1990-89 Gurzynski. Discusses status of Chinese Patriotic Catholic Church and its bishops.
CANON 1384
Advis. Op. 1996-111 Perkin. Priest knowingly presiding at invalid marriage may face penal consequences.
See also: 1991-99 Provost.
CANON 1389
Advis. Op. 1996-111 Perkin. Priest knowingly presiding at invalid marriage may face penal consequences.
See also: 1996-107 Varvaro.
CANON 1394
Advis. Op. 2008-127 Woestman. Dismissed religious continuing to minister subject to greater penalties. Advis. Op. 1994-116 Ward. Discusses conditions under which attempted marriage provokes consequences. Advis. Op. 1994-115 O’Connor. Marriage need not be civilly or canonically valid to provoke consequences.
CANON 1395
Advis. Op. 2009-133 Peters. Suggests specific moral theologians to consult in applying 2005 Essential Norms. Advis. Op. 2006-86 Woestman. Moral theology illuminates violations of the Sixth Commandment. Advis. Op. 2005-91 Jorgenson. "Care-oriented" and "forensic" psychological assessment are different things. Advis. Op. 2005-89 Woestman. Offense committed before 27 Nov 1983 not subject to 2002 Essential Norms. Advis. Op. 2005-44 Jenkins. 2002 Charter is not law, but some provisions might apply to preordination acts. Advis. Op. 2004-168 Lagges. Discusses general role of advocate in penal process. Advis. Op. 2004-167 Golden. Advocate should be involved in penal process sooner than later. Advis. Op. 2004-164 Woestman. Most of 2002 Essential Norms not approved in forma specifica. Advis. Op. 2002-133 Woestman. Discusses derogations for prosecution of clergy sexual offenses. Advis. Op. 2002-132 Paprocki. Clergy sexual misconduct cases reserved to CDF only sometimes. Advis. Op. 1994-89 Roeber. Discusses diocesan supervision and possible liability for diaconal misconduct.
See also: 2004-141 McDermott.
CANON 1398
Advis. Op. 2006-84 Woestman. Declaration of excommunication for abortion can occur administratively. Advis. Op. 2001-141 Woestman. Declaration of excommunication for abortion can occur administratively. Advis. Op. 1993-82 Amos. Absolution from abortion not reserved. Advis. Op. 1986-141 Coriden. Administrative personnel not excommunicated even as accomplices to abortion.
See also: 1994-143 Beal.
Book VII: Procedures
CANON 1400
Advis. Op. 2002-81 Dugan. Defamed priest can pursue damages in contentious trial, and request penal trial.
See also: 1995-58 Provost; 1995-91 Robitaille.
CANON 1405
See: 2002-65 Ingels.
CANON 1407
Advis. Op. 1997-97 Robitaille. Issues related to tribunal failure to contact respondent's JV.
See also: 1984-61 Provost.
CANON 1415
Advis. Op. 1996-122 Provost. Two negatives do not bar new petition on different grounds.
CANON 1419
Advis. Op. 1997-88 Brewer. Judicial vicar with mandate can appoint judges from outside diocese. Advis. Op. 1996-112 Brewer. Judicial vicar cannot appoint judges or authorize functions outside of diocese.
CANON 1420
Advis. Op. 1997-88 Brewer. Judicial vicar with mandate can appoint judges from outside diocese. Advis. Op. 1996-112 Brewer. Judicial vicar cannot appoint judges or authorize functions outside of diocese. Advis. Op. 1995-102 Doyle. Judicial vicar’s appointment of judge is generally invalid.
CANON 1421
Advis. Op. 1997-88 Brewer. Judicial vicar with mandate can appoint judges from outside diocese. Advis. Op. 1996-112 Brewer. Judicial vicar cannot appoint judges or authorize functions outside of diocese. Advis. Op. 1995-103 Burke & Punderson. Priest “on leave” should not be judge or DOB. Advis. Op. 1994-145 Burke. Single lay judge acts invalidly. Advis. Op. 1986-86 Provost. Territorial restrictions on judges and DOBs at second instance not absolute. Advis. Op. 1985-58 Provost. Discusses lay persons as judges.
CANON 1422
Advis. Op. 1995-103 Burke & Punderson. Priest “on leave” should not be judge or DOB.
CANON 1425
Advis. Op. 2006-84 Woestman. Declaration of excommunication for abortion can occur administratively. Advis. Op. 2001-141 Woestman. Declaration of excommunication for abortion can occur administratively.
See also: 1985-58 Provost.
CANON 1432
Advis. Op. 1992-125 Grocholewski. General remarks on role of DOB. Advis. Op. 1986-86 Provost. Territorial restrictions on judges and DOBs at second instance not absolute.
CANON 1435
Advis. Op. 2001-143 Wellspring. Non-Catholic may not be appointed DOB. Advis. Op. 1995-103 Burke & Punderson. Priest “on leave” should not be judge or DOB. Advis. Op. 1986-86 Provost. Territorial restrictions on judges and DOBs at second instance not absolute.
CANON 1436
Advis. Op. 1996-114 Provost. DOB appointed to five year term may be removed for just cause. Advis. Op. 1995-103 Burke & Punderson. Priest “on leave” should not be judge or DOB.
CANON 1439
Advis. Op. 1984-59 Green & Provost. First instance judges from same diocese may serve at second instance.
CANON 1440
Advis. Op. 2003-82 Espelage. Outline of steps to be followed in hierarchic recourse, with chart. Advis. Op. 1999-120 Mendonça. Grounds in second instance “as if in first” go to Rota for appeal or ratification.
CANON 1444
Advis. Op. 2009-139 Lagges. Rota requires specific notice that parties wish to pursue appeal therein. Advis. Op. 2002-139 Wrenn. Case appealed to Rota, but abated, can be heard only by Rota. Advis. Op. 2002-135 Robitaille. Case appealed to Rota, but abated, can be heard by regular second instance.
CANON 1445
Advis. Op. 2005-94 Golden. Priest denied permission to adopt can assert no violation of law at Signatura.
CANON 1447
Advis. Op. 2003-86 Robitaille. Restrictions on persons serving on multiple tribunals to be strictly interpreted. Advis. Op. 1996-118 Manzelli. Auditors or instructors may serve as judges in same case at second instance.
CANON 1452
Advis. Op. 1992-125 Grocholewski. General remarks on role of DOB.
CANON 1455
Advis. Op. 2003-49 Woestman. Policies calling for announcement of (mere) accusation are impermissible. Advis. Op. 2002-141 Vondenberger. Suggestions for balancing confidentiality with abuse allegations.
CANON 1459
Advis. Op. 2004-170 Rinere. Second instance can only confirm first or admit case to a new hearing. Advis. Op. 1997-97 Robitaille. Issues related to tribunal failure to contact respondent's JV.
CANON 1469
Advis. Op. 1986-86 Provost. Territorial restrictions on judges and DOBs at second instance not absolute.
CANON 1474
Advis. Op. 2005-96 Schöch. Photocopies of first instance acts are preferable to electronic copies.
CANON 1476
Advis. Op. 2006-45 Mendonça. Tribunals generally must not adjudicate marriages of non-Catholics.
CANON 1478
Advis. Op. 2003-89 Dugan. Civil power of attorney in sufficient basis upon which to serve as advocate.
CANON 1479
Advis. Op. 2003-89 Dugan. Civil power of attorney in sufficient basis upon which to serve as advocate
CANON 1481
Advis. Op. 2009-143 Price. Parties must be given a real opportunity to access qualified advocates. Advis. Op. 2001-144 Fessard. Discusses judge's discretion over respondent's choice of advocate. Advis. Op. 1995-105 Morrisey. Judge may appoint a “representative” for unlocatable or hostile respondent. Advis. Op. 1991-123 Yanus. Discusses defense of absent respondent.
See also: 2002-143 Ritty.
CANON 1483
Advis. Op. 2005-97 Espelage. Discuses whether persons have right to advocates in matrimonial cases.
See also: 2004-167 Golden; 2004-168 Lagges; 2002-143 Ritty.
CANON 1486
Advis. Op. 2003-91 Mendonça. Removal of advocate or procurator does not require consent of tribunal.
CANON 1491
See: 1996-68 Brennan.
CANON 1494
See: 1995-108 Read.
CANON 1505
Advis. Op. 1998-102 Easton. Rejected libellus may be simply introduced in different tribunal. Advis. Op. 1992-128 Grocholewski. Discusses gathering of evidence prior to acceptance of petition.
CANON 1508
Advis. Op. 2003-89 Dugan. Civil power of attorney in sufficient basis upon which to serve as advocate.
CANON 1513
Advis. Op. 1995-106 Yanus. Request for change of joinder must offer good reasons for changes.
CANON 1514
Advis. Op. 2006-88 Mendonça. Grounds in second instance “as if in first” go to Rota for appeal or ratification. Advis. Op. 2005-99 Mendonça. Judges can, ex officio, change joinder, but for good reason and within the law. Advis. Op. 1995-106 Yanus. Request for change of joinder must offer good reasons for changes.
CANON 1517
Advis. Op. 1995-108 Read. Judge's refusal to accept renunciation allows respondent to act as petitioner. Advis. Op. 1995-107 Wrenn. Judge's refusal to accept renunciation allows respondent to act as petitioner.
CANON 1522
Advis. Op. 2005-105 Schöch. Distinguishing abatement and renunciation at various instances.
CANON 1524
Advis. Op. 2004-172 Donlon. Respondents should have 15 days to decide on accepting renunciation. Advis. Op. 2002-151 Mendonça. Assessing certain issues in appeal procedures. Advis. Op. 2000-137 Cox. Petitioner who renounces case at second instance is bound by results in first. Advis. Op. 1998-103 Manzelli. Petitioner can renounce petition between instances. Advis. Op. 1996-119 Rinere. Petitioner may renounce affirmative sentence prior to second instance decision. Advis. Op. 1995-108 Read. Judge's refusal to accept renunciation allows respondent to act as petitioner. Advis. Op. 1995-107 Wrenn. Judge's refusal to accept renunciation allows respondent to act as petitioner.
See also: 2002-146 Mendonça.
CANON 1525
Advis. Op. 2005-105 Schöch. Distinguishing abatement and renunciation at various instances. Advis. Op. 2002-151 Mendonça. Assessing certain issues in appeal procedures.
See also: 2002-146 Mendonça.
CANON 1527
Advis. Op. 2005-91 Jorgenson. "Care-oriented" and "forensic" psychological assessment are different things. Advis. Op. 2001-150 Visigalli. Acts from earlier annulment case(s) can be admitted in later one(s). Advis. Op. 2001-147 Robitaille. Acts from earlier annulment case(s) can be admitted in later one(s).
CANON 1528
Advis. Op. 1992-129 Grocholewski. Testimony may not be taken by phone or letter.
CANON 1529
Advis. Op. 1992-128 Grocholewski. Discusses gathering of evidence prior to acceptance of petition.
CANON 1530
Advis. Op. 1992-129 Grocholewski. Testimony may not be taken by phone or letter.
CANON 1536
Advis. Op. 1999-107 Manzelli. Declaration of the parties can constitute full proof of nullity.
CANON 1539
Advis. Op. 2001-150 Visigalli. Acts from earlier annulment case(s) can be admitted in later one(s). Advis. Op. 2001-147 Robitaille. Acts from earlier annulment case(s) can be admitted in later one(s).
CANON 1547
Advis. Op. 2001-150 Visigalli. Acts from earlier annulment case(s) can be admitted in later one(s). Advis. Op. 2001-147 Robitaille. Acts from earlier annulment case(s) can be admitted in later one(s).
CANON 1548
Advis. Op. 2003-94 Woestman. Discusses priests' exemption from testifying concerning sacred ministry. Advis. Op. 2003-35 Dugan. Bishop may not order clergy to refuse compliance with civil subpoenas.
CANON 1550
Advis. Op. 2003-35 Dugan. Bishop may not order clergy to refuse compliance with civil subpoenae.
CANON 1556
Advis. Op. 1992-129 Grocholewski. Testimony may not be taken by phone or letter.
CANON 1574
Advis. Op. 2005-91 Jorgenson. "Care-oriented" and "forensic" psychological assessment are different things.
CANON 1578
Advis. Op. 2005-91 Jorgenson. "Care-oriented" and "forensic" psychological assessment are different things.
CANON 1579
Advis. Op. 2005-91 Jorgenson. "Care-oriented" and "forensic" psychological assessment are different things.
See also: 1988-66 Griffin.
CANON 1592
Advis. Op. 1995-105 Morrisey. Judge may appoint a “representative” for unlocatable or hostile respondent.
CANON 1593
Advis. Op. 1996-119 Rinere. Petitioner may renounce affirmative sentence prior to second instance decision. Advis. Op. 1987-139 Wrenn. Discusses alternatives to direct citation of violent respondent.
CANON 1598
Advis. Op. 2005-109 Mendonça. A reply to Advis. Op. 2004-174 Read. Advis. Op. 2004-174 Read. A reply, based largely on Latin grammar, to 2001-154 Mendonça. Advis. Op. 2002-143 Ritty. Civil attorney has no right thereby to be admitted as canonical advocate. Advis. Op. 2001-154 Mendonça. Judge must permit inspection of newly gathered evidence. Advis. Op. 2001-153 Manzelli. Tribunal must honor witness’ request for confidentiality or face civil liability. Advis. Op. 2000-149 Mendonça. Discusses implications of withholding all or part of the acts. Advis. Op. 2000-145 King. Second instance can disclose acts withheld from respondent in first. Advis. Op. 2000-138 Alvarez-Campos. Second instance can compel first instance to disclose acts. Advis. Op. 1999-109 Muench. Conditions on parties’ inspection of acts must be narrow. Advis. Op. 1997-90 Manzelli. Discusses right to inspect acts Advis. Op. 1992-134 Wrenn. Discusses various issues related to right to defense.
See also: 2002-141 Vondenberger.
CANON 1608
Advis. Op. 2000-149 Mendonça. Discusses implications of withholding all or part of the acts.
CANON 1609
Advis. Op. 1994-146 Morrisey. Dissenting judge may forward reasons even in mandatory review.
CANON 1617
See: 1997-101 Manzelli.
CANON 1620
Advis. Op. 2009-143 Price. Parties must be given a real opportunity to access qualified advocates. Advis. Op. 2009-146 Mendonça. Complaints of nullity go to last court to hear case and are heard collegially. Advis. Op. 2000-149 Mendonça. Discusses implications of withholding all or part of the acts. Advis. Op. 1999-120 Mendonça. Grounds in second instance “as if in first” go to Rota for appeal or ratification. Advis. Op. 1996-120 Punderson. Notice to first instance respondent goes to validity of second instance acts. Advis. Op. 1995-105 Morrisey. Judge may appoint a “representative” for unlocatable or hostile respondent. Advis. Op. 1995-102 Doyle. Judicial vicar’s appointment of judge is generally invalid.
See also: 1994-145 Burke; 1992-134 Wrenn; 1989-102 Provost; 1989-100 Ingels.
CANON 1621
Advis. Op. 1996-120 Punderson. Notice to first instance respondent goes to validity of second instance acts.
CANON 1622
Advis. Op. 2009-146 Mendonça. Complaints of nullity go to last court to hear case and are heard collegially. Advis. Op. 2000-149 Mendonça. Discusses implications of withholding all or part of the acts.
See also: 1992-134 Wrenn.
CANON 1626
Advis. Op. 1999-110 Naughton. Judge cannot retract irremediably null sentence, but can write new sentence. Advis. Op. 1992-134 Wrenn. Discusses various issues related to right to defense.
CANON 1627
Advis. Op. 2008-129 Daniel. Complaints of nullity can be introduced as actions or exceptions. Advis. Op. 1996-120 Punderson. Notice to first instance respondent goes to validity of second instance acts.
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