Roman Replies and CLSA Advisory Opinions 2022

The Canon Law Society of America (CLSA) publishes annually Roman Replies and CLSA Advisory Opinions for canonists and those seeking a clearer understanding of the praxis legis of the Catholic Church. The combination of these two services, begun in 1984, continues to serve as useful resources for those involved in the application of canonical discipline.The compilation of materials for Roman Replies 2022 was guided by Donna Miller, Executive Coordinator of the CLSA and an ex officio member of the CLSA Publications Advisory Board. The collection of entries in this issue, when viewed in conjunction with previous volumes, assists the reader both in understanding recent developments in the law and in identifying current trends in the praxis of the Roman Curia.The selection, editing, and assembly of opinions for CLSA Advisory Opinions 2022 were provided by Monsignor Michael A. Souckar, chair of the Publications Advisory Board, and Reverend Patrick M. Cooney, OSB, a member of the Publications Advisory Board. The topics addressed in the opinions reflect a variety of canonical issues and demonstrate the scope of canonical expertise and reflection by members of the Society. Editorial assistance was provided by the CLSA Executive Coordinator.Recent past issues of Roman Replies and CLSA Advisory Opinions are available in the Society’s online store. Past issues that are out-of-print are available electronically as PDFs on the CLSA website (clsa.org), and many are available asprint-on-demand (POD) through Amazon.The CLSA provides this series as a professional resource. Care should be taken in considering the relative weight of the materials found in this publication.The principles for canonical interpretation (CIC cc. 16-19 and CCEO cc. 1498-1501) serve as guides in considering the contents of this volume.The editors are grateful to all who submitted texts to the three sections of this edition. Read more