ex-spouses, exorcisms, and excommunication: case studies in canon law presented by andrew hill, j.d....

Ex-Spouses, Exorcisms, and Excommunication: Case Studies in Canon Law

Presented by

Andrew Hill, J.D.Assistant Professor of Philosophy

St. Philip’s CollegeSan Antonio, Texas

for

The 7th AnnualUniversity of Dallas Ministry Conference

Irving Convention CenterIrving, Texas

October 25-26, 2013

I.An Overview of the Session

A. Welcome and Introduction of Speaker (s)

B. The History and Context for Canon Law Today

C. Case Studies in Canon Law

SpeakersRev. Gavin N. Vaverek, J.C.L.PastorSt. Mary's Catholic ChurchLongview, Texas

Prof. Andrew Hill, J.D.Assistant Professor of

PhilosophySt. Philip’s CollegeSan Antonio, Texas

II.The History and Context for Canon Law Today

A.Brief History of Church Law

B.Overview of the Code of Canon Law

The Law•And he said, "Woe also to you scholars of the law! You impose on people burdens hard to carry, but you yourselves do not lift one finger to touch them.

~ Matthew, chapter 23

- Luke, Chapter 11, verse 46

II.The History and Context for Canon Law Today

A.Brief History of Church Law

B.Overview of the Code of Canon Law

The Law: OriginsThe Law – The Torah The Torah as a Source of Authority for ChristiansCanons from the Councils

Penyafort Saint Raymond of Penyafort,

O.P. was born in Vilafranca del Penedès, a small town near Barcelona, Catalonia in 1175.

He was educated in Barcelona and also at the University of Bologna, where he received doctorates in both civil and canon law. From 1195 to 1210, he taught canon law.

Raymond was canonized by Pope Clement VIII in the year 1601. He is buried in the cathedral of Barcelona. He is the patron saint of canon lawyers, specifically, and lawyers, in general.

Pepo, Irnerius, and Gratian

French canonist, Johannes Monachus, who died in 1313

The Code of VCIThe Law – The Code of 1917 – Pope Pius XThe Law – The Code of 1983 – Pope John Paul II

The Code of VCIIThe Law – The Code of 1917 – Pope Pius XThe Law – The Code of 1983 – Pope John Paul II

II.The History and Context for Canon Law Today

A.Brief History of Church Law

B.Overview of the Code of Canon Law

II.The History and Context for Canon Law Today

A.Brief History of Church Law

B.Overview of the Code of Canon Law

II.The History and Context for Canon Law Today

A.Brief History of Church Law

B.Overview of the Code of Canon Law

II.The History and Context for Canon Law Today

A.Brief History of Church Law

B.Overview of the Code of Canon Law

• CL as subset

• CL from Councils

• CL + Eastern + PB

• CL source of rights

III. Book II, Part I of the Code of Canon Law

A. Obligations and rights of all the Christian faithful (cann. 208 - 223)

Obligations and rights of the lay Christian faithful (cann. 224 - 231)

B. Ex-Spouses, Exorcisms, and Excommunication

Ex-spouses

Exorcism

Excommunication

Extraordinary

IV.Implications for the People of God

A. General Themes: We are Flawed, Frail Human Beings

B. Particular Principles: Juridical vs. Pastoral Approaches

For Growth and Development, Support and Challenge

C. Discussion of Application:

• How can I get involved? Become a Tribunal Volunteer

• Who should I contact if I want to learn more? Your Parish Priest

• What else can I do? Today: Time, Treasure and Talent

Everyday: Pray, Pay, Say

Ex-Spouses, Exorcisms, and Excommunication: Case Studies in Canon Law

Presented byAndrew Hill, J.D.

Assistant Professor of PhilosophySt. Philip’s CollegeSan Antonio, Texas

forThe 7th Annual

University of Dallas Ministry ConferenceIrving Convention Center

Irving, TexasOctober 25-26, 2013

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