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JUNE 2021 A QUARTERLY eNEWSLETTER FROM THE SOCIETY

Presidential Reflections navigation. Members have access to webinars, podcasts, and our research database – at no additional cost! Reverend Monsignor C. Michael Padazinski, JCD As you read through this edition of the eNewsletter, you will It has been an unprecedented, unexpected, note several other positive developments that should make and unforgettable year! The CLSA faced you proud to be a member of such a professional society. unforeseen challenges, but we responded For example, as I write this message, 2020 Proceedings is with creativity, courage, conviction, and faith. at the printer, and you should receive your complimentary Even as the pandemic raged, we continued copy very soon. This book retails for $30, but it’s one more our mission of service to the Church in an benefit you get as a member of the CLSA. As you can uninterrupted and professional way. imagine, editing such a publication takes countless hours, and I am extremely grateful to Donna Miller, our Executive In addition to the pandemic itself, another setback and Coordinator, for doing such an expert job with this project. challenge we faced occurred a few weeks ago. As you know, In addition, the Procedural Handbook for Institutes of our 83rd National Convention was scheduled to take place and Societies of Apostolic Life has been in Albuquerque, on October 11-14, 2021. We were notified updated and should be ready for release in time for our last month that our contracted hotel might not be open convention in October. And as you know, Book VI of the or ready to accommodate us in October. We took your Code of has been revised in its entirety and will comments seriously after last year’s virtual meeting, and we be addressed at a pre-convention workshop and seminar in rededicated ourselves to finding a way to meet in person. October. After much prayer and effort – and a few sleepless nights – Monsignor Victor Finelli, our convention chair, was able to I also wish to offer a sincere thank you to all those who secure another venue that will be an excellent choice for this so generously contributed to this year’s annual Lenten year’s meeting. The BOG met in a special session to discuss Scholarship Appeal. It was the most successful appeal ever! the situation at hand and unanimously agreed to move our We received 84 donations totaling $13,465. Your generosity gathering to the Wyndham Bayside Hotel in San Diego. The enables the Society to continue offering scholarships to hotel is open and is looking forward to welcoming us in deserving students of canon law. This year we awarded October. I am confident you will enjoy this beautiful venue. three scholarships totaling $22,000. Read more about the Read more about our upcoming convention later in this recipients on page 5. eNewsletter, and watch your mailbox for the convention mailer with complete information on all the sessions and As we begin to emerge from the pandemic and its challenges registration information. that have weighed heavily on all of us these past many months, I feel blessed and honored to be serving this year as By now, you have probably received a letter from me with president of the CLSA. What has inspired me most during your dues notice. All memberships expire at the end of June this year is the professionalism and commitment of many each year, and I hope you renew right away. I already have! Your member dues enable us to sustain our operations on continued on next page your behalf and on behalf of the Church. IN THIS ISSUE As I mentioned in my letter, I believe CLSA provides a ◆ 2021 Convention Update...... page 3 significant value for anyone working in the field of canon ◆ Executive Coordinator’s Update...... page 4 law. I hope you agree with me. If you haven’t been taking ◆ Scholarship Recipients...... page 5 advantage of some of the new features we’ve rolled out in ◆ General Secretary’s Update...... page 6 the last few years, I urge you to take a look. Our robust, ◆ New Members...... page 7 new website continues to get good reviews for its ease of ◆ Call for Resolutions...... page 7

June 2021 CLSA eNewsletter 1 Presidential Reflections, continued from page 1 in unique ways. However, as we have grown stronger and learned a great deal, we have rediscovered the fundamental of you who have continued the work of the Society by things that truly matter. We know that if we want to spread serving on committees. In addition, your elected BOG the good news of the Gospel and expand and deepen our representatives, along with our incredible staff in our practice of canon law, we must be with people, we must be administrative office, have been stellar in their support near, we must be close to them! And so, let me take this when and where needed. They truly have been not only a opportunity to invite and to encourage each of you to support to me as president but have been an incredible font make every effort to be at our convention in San Diego in of wisdom as we have worked hard this past year to keep the October. I truly look forward to greeting each of you then, Society up and running. in person, renewing old friendships and making new ones. In the meantime, be assured of my prayers for each of you. In addition to keeping up with the daily operations of the Stay safe and healthy, and have a great summer ahead. Society, we have managed to continue to improve many of the services available to our members. We are crafting God bless! new and creative ways to make the benefits of our Society better known among students of canon law as well as those in the practice of the discipline. As an example, on July 28, we are hosting our first-ever, virtual open house for canon law students. Previously, we invited students from The Catholic University of America to our office, which is just across the street. By moving to an online platform, we can meet students from any university and extend our reach. Our new website even allows us to offer attendees an online discount code for publications, so there’s an added incentive to attend!

As I close these reflections, I know that during this past year many of us have grown stronger and more resilient CLSA President Monsignor C. Michael Padazinski, JCD (Ieft) was honored to join His Eminence, Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke (right) at the Northwest Regional Canon Law Meeting held this spring in Oregon. More than 30 canonists from across the country attended the meeting, IN MEMORIAM which was hosted by the of Baker. Cardinal Burke was the keynote speaker for the event, discussing revisions to Book VI of the Scholarship Donations Code of Canon Law. Rev. John J. Boyle, JCL, Adjutant of the Archdiocese of Portland (not pictured), spoke from the perspective The Reverend Monsignor John Alesandro of the Promoter of Justice. Photo courtesy of Diocese of Baker. Sister Mary Ann Andrews, CSA The Reverend Monsignor Thomas J. Green REGIONAL MEETINGS 2021 The Reverend Richard Hill, SJ More information regarding planned Regional Meetings may The Reverend Bernard Johnson, OSCO be found on the CLSA website. The Reverend Robert Kaslyn, SJ Aug. 31 - Sept. 1 Midwest Region Canon Law The Reverend Monsignor Sidney J. Marceaux Convention The Reverend Francis G. Morrisey, OMI Chicago, IL The Reverend James H. Provost Oct. 3 - 4 Oklahoma City Province The Reverend Monsignor James L. T. Ruef Meeting Max F. Sauer Tulsa, OK The Reverend Monsignor Paul J. Schierse All Deceased Members of the Eastern Regional Conference of Canonists Forgot your password for the CLSA website? May They Rest in God’s Peace Click here to reset it!

2 CLSA eNewsletter June 2021 2021 CLSA Convention Canon Law and Civil Law: Transparency and Privacy The Wyndham Bayside San Diego ◆ October 11-14, 2021 ◆ San Diego, CA

Pre-Convention Workshops Public and Church Values: A Place of Conflict or an Church Records: Sacramental and Other Opportunity for Dialogue? Mr. Jay Conzemius, JCL Sr. Bonnie Ann MacLellan, CSJ, JCD Mr. Seth Dalby, MAS Suitability and Admission of Sponsors for Baptism and Mrs. Mary Santi, JCL Confirmation Pascite gregem Dei and the new text of Book VI of the Dr. Chad Glendinning, JCD Code of Canon Law Rev. John Paul Kimes, JCD Recent Developments in Rotal Jurisprudence - An Rev. Msgr. John Renken, JCD Overview Rev. Alexander Laschuk, JCD Keynote From Alexander to : The Canonical Restorative Justice and Canon Law Right to Privacy Rev. Daniel Griffith, JD Rev. Msgr. Ronny Jenkins, JCD Mrs. Susan Mulheron, JCL Vos Estis Lux Mundi Major Addresses Sr. Nancy Bauer, OSB, JCD Restoring Trust in the Institutional Church Most Rev. Mark E. Brennan Ascription to a Church Chorbishop John Faris, JCOD Assaults Against the First Amendment & Free Exercise Clause and the Pursuit of Justice in the Church The Norma Missionis in Pope Francis’ Reform of the Mr. Eric Kniffin, MA, JD Marriage Nullity Process Dr. Andrea Ponzone, JCD, LLB Seminars What is a ? Ecclesiological and Canon Law and Civil Law: Transparency and Privacy Juridical Considerations from an Experiential Perspective Rev. James Bradley, JCD Most Rev. Mark Bartchak, JCD A Duty to Justice: Revision of Liber VI Sponsorships of Educational Institutions by Religious Rev. John Paul Kimes, JCD Institutes Mrs. Donna Miller, JD, JCL Effects of Pornography on Marriage Ms. Amanda Zurface, JCL Tribunal Responses to the Pandemic Ms. Anne Bryant, JCL Mr. Jay Conzemius, JCL Rev. Jamin David, JCL Canon 1095 Mr. Jesus Cabrera, JCL Dr. Zabrina Decker, JCD Ms. Rebecca Ruesch, JCL Civil and Canonical Issues of Releasing Names of Accused Clerics Dr. Benedict Nguyen, JD, JCL, D.Min

June 2021 CLSA eNewsletter 3 in early 2020. In late May, Past President Jay Conzemius From the Desk of the from the Diocese of Pittsburgh presented on Sacramental Records. In addition to his PowerPoint slides, Jay shared Executive Coordinator with viewers several carefully prepared documents that help explain the nuances of sacramental recordkeeping. Donna Miller, JD, JCL Jay will be presenting a pre-convention workshop along with Mary Santi on a similar subject in October. In the time since our last newsletter was They will use this workshop to help convey important published in March, we have celebrated the and practical information on record-keeping and record Triduum, Easter, the Ascension, Pentecost, retention—not only sacramental records but and Trinity Sunday. Within that same period and chancery records in general. Mary’s experiences as of my own life events, I have been through chancellor and in the field of human resources make the the death of a dear friend on my street, my information that she will share a perfect complement to niece’s wedding in Indiana, a college graduation in Virginia, the material that Jay will present. Watch for additional and a memorable celebratory trip to the beautiful state of information when the convention schedule is released. Arizona. Although much has happened in the first five months of 2021, I cannot help but invoke the cliché: where I am happy to report that we have did the time go? I have to remind myself to live in the sent the 2020 edition of Proceedings moment and enjoy the many grace-filled experiences that to the printer. Very soon, each our God has laid at my feet. current member of the Society will receive a copy of the book in the One blessing is that I continue to work remotely from mail. Please, if you have moved Florida. Our office staff and I have a weekly scheduled staff within the last year, check your meeting to keep on top of the many goings-on. Kathleen membership profile to ensure and Micaela are a terrific team, and I am blessed to be able that it is up to date. Each year to work with two such competent and talented women. At we have a few issues returned as times, an email pops into my inbox from Kathleen with undeliverable, or we receive calls a suggestion that I myself was just about to make, so it from members who tell us that is comforting to know that we have very similar thought their copy must have gone to their old address. You can processes. Maybe it is because we were born in the same make the change yourself in your profile, or, if you need year, less than three months apart? (Happy June birthday, assistance, you can email us at [email protected] and provide Kathleen!) the new address to which the publication should be sent.

Let me share a few updates with you. The revision and I also want to renew the appeal that I made in March for updating of the Procedural Handbook on Institutes of our members to make contributions to Roman Replies and Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (2001) should CLSA Advisory Opinions. I received several submissions wrap up this summer. Three knowledgeable canonists in the aftermath of the March newsletter, but we still who are members of an institute or society and who also need your help. If you have offered opinions on COVID- have worked with them extensively acted as reviewers of related situations, please consider formulating them into an the compilation. They provided valuable feedback and advisory opinion. At times I see questions on the canon law suggested edits that will make the handbook a valuable list serve and think that it would be great if someone could tool, especially for non-canonists who are looking for summarize the advice that has been offered. Now that the information about various topics. I remain truly grateful “summer lull” is upon us, I am hoping that some of our to Eileen Jaramillo, whose tireless work on this publication members will take the time to participate in our mission to has brought it to the present stage in the process. As of “facilitate the interchange of canonical ideas, practices and now, it does appear that we will have the handbook ready decisions among canon lawyers” by submitting an advisory for release during this 20th anniversary year since its initial opinion. You can submit your opinions directly to me at publication. Stay tuned for more details. [email protected], and I will make sure to get them to the appropriate editors. Deadline: June 30, 2021. Here is a quick look at our recent webinar offerings. Our April webinar was titled “Tribunal Sentence Writing,” and Lastly, who among us is not aware that the much-anticipated the presenter was Dr. John Amos from the Diocese of revision of Book VI was promulgated on June 1? The CLSA Gaylord. This was one of the highest attended webinars that we have offered since we reinstituted our webinar series continued on page 5

4 CLSA eNewsletter June 2021 Executive Coordinator’s Report, continued from page 4 2021 Lenten Scholarship revision of Book VI was promulgated on June 1? The CLSA issued a press release acknowledging this monumental Appeal occasion. I wish to thank the CLSA members who have been This year, CLSA awarded $22,000 in scholarships to three ready at the drop of a hat for over a year now. This group applicants who are pursuing degrees in canon law. We are of canonists with expertise in Latin is preparing an English able to make these awards due to the generosity of CLSA translation of the new material. Because the final text was members who contribute to the annual scholarship appeal. kept close to the vest by the preparers, our canonists need The Lenten appeal this spring brought in $13,465 from 84 time to study the new text and prepare a text that is accurate members and contributors, and we are grateful for their and consistent with our existing translation of the code. We generosity. Meet the students you are helping. are very grateful to Monsignor John Renken for his diligent efforts in preparing a text that will act as the basis for the Michael Mazza (Archdiocese of Milwaukee) is a CLSA CLSA’s English translation. How and when the text will be student member working on his JCD at the Pontifical published will be discussed by the Board of Governors at University of the Holy Cross in Rome, where he just the August meeting. There are many factors to consider, so completed his JCL. He stepped away from his career as a we appreciate your patience as we work to make sure that corporate attorney to study with the hope of uniting his the best English translation is prepared for submission to skills and knowledge as a civil lawyer with those of a canon the USCCB. We will keep you updated through our social lawyer in order to assist , lay groups, and priests. media platforms (Facebook and Twitter) as the group He says he feels a special calling to help those who are least working on the translation makes progress. Thanks also to likely to be able to afford legal counsel, especially priests Reverend John Paul Kimes for sharing his insights on Book who may find themselves in need of civil and/or canonical representation. VI in a recent podcast, which you can access at this link.

As we get ready for the dog days of summer, be assured Reverend David Wilkins (Archdiocese of Great Falls- of my prayers for each of you in your ministries. May the Billings) has completed his first year of his JCL program at middle months of 2021 be filled with memorable and happy The Catholic University of America. A former attorney and events that bring each of us closer to reaching ultimately the justice of the peace in Montana, Father Wilkins also served Kingdom which we all seek. in the U.S. Navy before his ordination. A native Montanan, he plans to work in the Tribunal of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings upon completion of his studies next year. A KEEP YOUR CLSA MEMBERSHIP ACTIVE TO mission diocese stretching over 90,000 square miles, the TAKE ADVANTAGE OF GREAT BENEFITS! Diocese of Great Falls-Billings has 99 parishes and missions.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES Victoria (Ellie) Zeitzmann (Archdiocese of Galveston- • Gain access to distinguished canonists. Houston) begins her work on a JCL this fall at St. Paul • Connect with other members in online University. She first became interested in canon law while communities to share experiences. working at the local tribunal during college. She currently PUBLICATIONS works as an and Ecclesiastical Notary at the tribunal • Save money with member discounts on CLSA in Houston, and upon completion of her program, she publications. plans to serve the tribunal as a canon lawyer. In addition, • Attend the Annual Convention and receive a she hopes to become involved with marriage preparation in free copy of Roman Replies and CLSA Advisory order to contribute her unique perspective and experience Opinions. working with marriage at its end and to encounter the • Contribute as a writer or editor on CLSA goodness and sacramentality of marriage in couples. publications. ONGOING EDUCATION • Join webinars and podcasts with experts Want to contribute to the CLSA on specific topics for free. Scholarship Fund? • Access previous webinars 24/7 through your member portal.

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June 2021 CLSA eNewsletter 5 so please take a moment and verify the mailing address in From the Desk of the your account. We’ll be updating our website as well, so keep an eye on our convention page. I’m very excited to tell you General Secretary that we will be building out a digital Guidebook for you again this year. Important convention information is going Kathleen Butler to be literally in the palm of your hand! You’ll be able to access session information, speaker information, handouts, Summer is in full swing here in DC, bringing Board candidate bios, schedules, and more through the app. with it the sounds of the 17-year cicadas and the sights of brilliantly colored hydrangeas Call for Resolutions on the Theological College campus, where Any active member may submit an amendment to the CLSA the CLSA is headquartered. These sensory Constitution or bylaws. In order to bring these to the 2021 moments pull me into God’s creative glory, Convention, your proposed change(s) must be submitted calling me to be more “fully alive,” as St. Irenaeus said. One to the CLSA office no later than July 11, 2021. Please send of the benefits of our office location is the lovely, shaded them to [email protected]. Please see the guidelines and courtyard that makes for a perfect lunchtime retreat. Some forms here. days, it’s a little “too” perfect. Scholarships But there is much to do on the inside, and October’s Our scholarship appeal is ongoing, so you can contribute convention seems closer than ever, even though it’s still when you pay your dues, if you like. If you pay by check, four months away. Thanks for your patience as we worked you can include an additional amount. You can even include through our relocation. The Board of Governors continues a note if you want to make your as a memorial to meet virtually, and it seems odd to me that in San Diego, or if you’d like to earmark it for the JCL, JCD or General I’ll finally meet the BOG members I’ve been working with Operations fund. If you pay online with your credit card, for the last year! it’s a separate transaction, but I promise you, it’s an easy process. Dues Deadline This Month By now, you should have received I’m pleased to tell that we awarded $22,000 in scholarships a dues invoice from the office in this spring to three aspiring canonists. I have heard from the postal mail. If you have not, it’s all three, who are overwhelmingly grateful and who asked quite possible your address is not me to assure you that you are in their prayers. Learn more current in our system. Kindly log in about our recipients on page 5. and make any changes necessary. One final note about scholarships: the deadline is April 15 Your membership expires at the end of this month. As of each year, but we accept applications year-round. Do you you know, members enjoy significant discounts on CLSA know someone who might need some financial assistance publications and events, and with convention registration as they work toward a JCL or JCD? Encourage him or her to opening soon, you’re definitely going to want to take review the information on our scholarship page. It can take advantage of your member discount! Also, as a reminder, time to gather transcripts, recommendations and other your dues must be current to vote at the convention. materials, so encourage applicants to start now and send the packet to us when it’s complete – whenever that is. We’ll If you pay by check, please return the invoice with the present it to the Scholarship Committee in the spring. check or note on the check to whom the payment should be credited. This is especially important if your diocese is More News for Students paying for one or more people. We end up calling a lot of Speaking of students… I’m very diocesan billing offices trying to reconcile anonymous dues excited to tell you that our traditional checks, so please ask your billing department to include open house for students is going information on the memo line. The dues have not increased global! One of the things we’ve for the coming year; members pay $250, and students pay learned from meeting virtually is that $125. we have more options for meeting students as well as members. On Convention News July 28, CLSA President Monsignor We are finalizing our registration materials for the 83rd CLSA Convention, and we’ll mail you a brochure shortly, continued on page 7

6 CLSA eNewsletter June 2021 General Secretary’s Report, continued from page 6 Call for Resolutions C. Michael Padazinski, JCD, will host our first Virtual Open House for students. In the past, we’ve invited students Submissions Due by July 11, 2021 from Catholic University to our office for cocktails and conversation, but we’re opening it up to students around The Resolutions Committee encourages members to submit the world now! Do you know a student who wants to learn resolutions by July 11 for consideration at the 2021 Annual how CLSA can help them be a better servant of the Church Business Meeting. Review the guidelines and resolution in their role as a canonist? Give them this link: https://bit. form, available for download now on the CLSA website. ly/354J3wt and encourage them to tune in. This open house Members may either print and mail a resolution form, or won’t be recorded, but if it’s popular, we may host additional submit their formatted resolution via email to admin@clsa. sessions. org.

Can We Help You? All proposed resolutions are subject to review by the Please do not hesitate to contact us in the administrative Resolutions Committee, chaired by Reverend Andrew office at 202-832-2350 if we can help you with your account Szymakowski, JCL, from the Diocese of Baker, Oregon. access, dues payment, convention information or anything Clarifications, modifications, and amendments may also else. Our Administrative Assistant, Micaela Advent, is a be made to the resolution by CLSA members, with the veritable master of our online system, and I’m confident she approval of the author(s), at the Resolutions Hearing and can help you navigate it. I frequently sit at her side, learning the Annual Business Meeting on Wednesday, October 13, some new aspect of it. I remain grateful to her and Donna 2021. Miller, our Executive Coordinator, for their extraordinary patience with all my questions and their collegial spirit of Advertise Tribunal & teamwork. Canonical Services Positions Interested in more updates from the CLSA? “Like” us on Facebook or “Follow” us on Twitter! Does your (arch)diocese/ have a job opening in a www.facebook.com/CLSAmerica canonical field? Advertise on the Jobs page on the CLSA www.twitter.com/canonlawsociety website by contacting [email protected]. Welcome New CLSA Members! Please join us in welcoming the following new members who have joined the Society between March 2021 and May 2021. If you wish to join the Society, or know someone who would be interested in becoming a member, please visit the ‘Become a Member’ page on our website. Rev. Armando Alejandro, Jr. Mr. Dave Corder Rev. Alexander Padilla, III Eldersburg, MD Manteca, CA Tampa, FL Rev. Lodewicus Barnard Ms. Julie Cornell Rev. Arockia Raj Ottawa, ON, Canada Walnut Creek, CA Paris, France Mr. Martin Beirne Mr. Jared Cowell Rev. Patrick Reilley Houston, TX Natick, MA Wichita, KS

Rev. Nicholas Blackwell, O. Carm. Rev. Edward Curtis Most Rev. Francis Reiss Middletown, NY Toronto, ON, Canada Lakeland, FL

Raymond Cardinal Burke Mrs. Helen D’Eletto Mr. Tyler Ross La Crosse, WI Bayville, NY Soddy Daisy, TN Mr. Kevin Callaghan Mrs. Ksenia Gainey Rev. Jhonatan Sierra Wigan, LAN, United Kingdom Peterborough, ON, Canada DeKalb, IL Rev. Ivan Carrillo-Paris Rev. Andrew Hogan Mrs. Erin Stracener East Chicago, IN Rockhampton, QLD, Australia Brentwood, TN Rev. Leonard Chukwujioke-Mbiha Rev. Dr. Reynold Oliveros Front Royal, VA Cabanatuan City, Philippines

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