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MARCH 2021 A QUARTERLY eNEWSLETTER FROM THE SOCIETY feasibility of holding our Advocate Training Workshop, Presidential Reflections originally scheduled for this month. It became clear to Reverend Monsignor C. Michael Padazinski, JCD us that this event needed to be postponed for a variety of reasons. We will host this workshop March 1-3, 2022 Just about one year ago, life, as we knew at the Bethany Center in Lutz, FL. Registration for this it, changed dramatically. We found event will be open in the fall. ourselves living in fear, forced to stay inside, separated from friends and family. On another note, looking forward, I trust you are For a time, food and supplies disappeared planning to attend our 83rd National Convention, from store shelves, cleaning products were which promises to be one of our best ever! If you have nowhere to be found, and hoarding, once not already done so, please mark your calendar and save unheard of, became the norm for many. One day life was the dates. This year’s convention will be held, in person, normal, and the next, we entered the world of pandemic. beginning with a pre-convention workshop on October My, what a difference a pandemic can make! 10 and continuing with the plenary meeting from October 11 – 14, 2021, in Albuquerque, NM. I am excited At this time most of us are still living in a somewhat and looking forward to greeting each of you after having altered state – not able to freely visit friends as we once to suspend our in-person meeting last year due to the did, or travel as we have grown accustomed. We have pandemic. Knowing that many of you lamented the fact been precluded from attending our CLSA National that we were unable to meet in person last year, this year Convention in person, ball games, and even from going will offer us the opportunity to come together, enabling to ! And yet, we are surviving, and through it all, us to enjoy one another’s company while continuing to we are reminded that God is with us and will always be learn from one another. There are some details about no matter what this world hands us. the convention on the next page, and we will provide complete registration information this summer. With that said, today we also find ourselves midway through the season of Lent. Lent, as we know, is a time for During this past year, I know that some of you have had serious prayer, fasting, and an opening our of hearts to your faith tested. Nevertheless, we remain faithful and share generously with others our treasure. By now, each continue with the work God has given us. Despite all that of you should have received a letter from me regarding we have been through, we can see God’s mighty works of our annual scholarship appeal. I hope you have taken charity and care being accomplished through our efforts. that letter to prayer and seriously considered making a donation to help future canonists realize their dream to And so, let us together continue our pilgrim journey, study canon law and to one day continue the good work knowing that new opportunities with challenges and joy we have begun. To those who have already contributed, lie ahead. I wish each of you a grace-filled remainder of thank you! this Lenten season while anticipating the wonderful joy of Easter! As you will see reading and enjoying this newsletter, the CLSA continues to make an impact serving our universal Peace be with you. church by offering a variety of opportunities that help to increase our expertise in the field of canon law. Podcasts, monthly webinars, publications, a robust research database, seminars, and training opportunities all IN THIS ISSUE contribute to the value of membership in our Society. In ◆ 2021 Convention Outline...... page 2 addition, your Board of Governors stays busy helping to coordinate and oversee the ongoing works of the Society, ◆ Executive Coordinator’s Update...... page 3 while other members continue with their participation ◆ General Secretary’s Update...... page 5 offering their expertise with the ongoing work of various ◆ New Members...... page 5 committees. ◆ CLSA Scholarship Opportunities...... page 6 ◆ 2021 RRAO Submission Request...... page 6 In December, I mentioned that we were evaluating the

March 2021 CLSA eNewsletter 1 2021 CLSA Convention Canon Law and Civil Law: Transparency and Privacy The Hyatt Regency Albuquerque◆ October 11-14, 2021 ◆ Albuquerque, NM

Canonical Issues of Sponsorships of Catholic Health Care Institutions by Religious Sr. Bonnie Ann MacLellan, CSJ, JCD Sponsorships of Educational Institutions by Religious Mrs. Donna Miller, JD, JCL The Norma Missionis in Francis’ Reform of the Marriage Nullity Process Dr. Andrea Ponzone, JCD, LLB Effects of Pornography on Marriage Ms. Amanda Zurface, JCL Civil and Canonical Issues of Releasing Names of Accused Clerics Dr. Benedict Nguyen, JD, JCL, D.Min Photos courtesy of Visit Albuquerque Recent Developments in Rotal Jurisprudence - An Overview Rev. Alexander Laschuk, JCD Convention Program Canon 1095 The convention program below is still in development. Dr. Zabrina Decker, JCD Brochures with registration information will be mailed this summer, and more information regarding this Ascription to a Church sui juris year’s convention program and hotel accommodations Chorbishop John Faris, JCOD will be available in upcoming CLSA newsletters and on the CLSA website. Sacraments - Suitability of Sponsors for Baptism and Confirmation Keynote Dr. Chad Glendinning, JCD Lack of Trust in the Institutional Church Canon Law and Civil Law: Transparency and Privacy Most Rev. Mark Brennan Rev. Msgr. Ronny Jenkins, JCD Major Addresses The Hyatt Regency Albuquerque Assaults Against the First Amendment & Free Exercise 330 Tijeras Avenue NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102 Clause, and the Pursuit of Justice in the Church Mr. Eric Kniffin, MA, JD Sleeping rooms are $169/night at our group rate Life in the Church in Light of Civil Investigations (cut-off date: September 23, 2021). Rates will be Speaker TBD honored for three days prior to the beginning of the Pre-Convention Workshops and three days af- Seminars ter the Convention end date, based on availability. Current Developments in the Anglican Ordinariate Rev. James Bradley, JCD The hotel is five and a half miles from Albuquerque Restorative Justice and Canon Law International Sunport and is easily accessible by Mrs. Susan Mulheron, JCL taxi, rental car, Uber, Lyft or commercial shuttle Rev. Daniel Griffith, JD service. Additionally, the hotel is located 0.7 miles from the Albuquerque Amtrak station. Sr. Nancy Bauer, OSB, JCD

2 CLSA eNewsletter March 2021 translation available to our members and to other interested From the Desk of the individuals.

Executive Coordinator The revision and updating of theProcedural Handbook on Institutes of and Societies of Apostolic Life Donna Miller, JD, JCL (2001) is progressing. Eileen Jaramillo has worked diligently on her part of the editorial tasks. We are very hopeful that The last year has been like no other that any the revised volume will soon be ready to undergo the peer- of us have ever experienced in our lifetimes. review process, with the help of the Publications Advisory From the onset of the global pandemic to the Board. This 20th anniversary year is an opportune time to tumultuous fall leading to the presidential revive this helpful resource, so we will keep you apprised as election, we have all been affected in some it gets nearer to a publication date. way by the events of 2020. Many derivations and memes of the old adage “hindsight is 20/20” have been Three other handbooks that the CLSA has published dreamt up by creative people with a lot of time on their in past years are also being considered for revision: the hands. I appreciated many of the comical images because, Clergy Procedural Handbook (1992), the Church Finance like many others, I often needed to laugh in order not to Handbook (1999), and The Tribunal Handbook (2005). cry. These resources are intended for use by a broad range of persons involved in various ministries, as indicated That may be one reason that I was looking forward to the by the respective titles. Non-canonists should be able to arrival of the season of Lent this year. The sprinkling of understand the material without needing an in-depth ashes on the head rather than having them embedded on discussion about canonical principles. We as canonists are the forehead on Ash Wednesday was yet another reminder able to help the Church in the United States by providing that we are still a long way from returning to “normalcy.” such resources and, in turn, we help to fulfill the Preamble For me, Lent is a time to refocus my prayer life, and this of our CLSA Constitution: year I was reminded that prayer is even more necessary than laughter in order for me to endure and adapt to the We, the members of the Canon Law Society of America, changes that continue to pop up in my daily life. Lent ever eager to fulfill our role in the Church through the gives me perspective and makes me ponder: If not for the proper use of canon law, hereby proclaim our desire to troubling times, would the good times still be memorable? promote the use of every method of serving God’s people And, dare I say, vice versa? that comes under the concept of law. Mindful that church laws ought to be pastoral in character and made only to Publications Update serve the people of God, we accept our responsibility as In the midst of all of the wondering and pondering in Christians trained in canon law to continue research recent months, I have still found time to plug along with and study and to assist any members of Christ’s the daily tasks that fall to me as Executive Coordinator. I Body singularly or collectively, laity or clergy, who am happy to report that the third printing of the Code of will welcome the deliberations, research and common Canon Law, Latin-English Edition has been selling steadily opinion of this Society. since we published it in September of last year—nearly 1000 copies sold. And, as we expected, as soon as we published This brings me to my annual appeal—not for money, but the new volume, Pope Francis made additional changes for your submissions to Roman Replies and CLSA Advisory to the code. The modifications were not the anticipated Opinions. Last year we had one of the “healthiest” volumes revision to the norms of Book VI, but rather changes to of this annual publication in a number of years. Many of canon 579 (Authenticum charismatis) and canon 230 you are very faithful with your submissions to the advisory (Spiritus Dominus). These amendments are already noted opinions portion of the book, and we are truly grateful for for inclusion in the next (fourth) printing of the code, your willingness to share the responses that you have given whenever that project is undertaken. to those with whom you consult throughout the year. Yes, it takes time to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) We also are addressing the issue of the current edition of and to formulate a learned and well-reasoned opinion. the CLSA’s English translation of the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches as to how to best approach an update. continued on the next page The Committee on Eastern Churches, under the expert guidance of its Chair, Chorbishop John Faris, is assisting with these deliberations. In particular, we need to integrate such changes as those made by Mitis et misericors Iesus Interested in more updates from the CLSA? “Like” us on (2015) and Ab initio (2020), and to revisit the English Facebook or “Follow” us on Twitter! translations of some canons in light of 20+ years of insight. www.facebook.com/CLSAmerica Our inventory is getting low, and one way or another we www.twitter.com/canonlawsociety have to take steps to continue to make our Latin-English

March 2021 CLSA eNewsletter 3 But it is a fantastic opportunity for us, “Christians trained fall within their stated expertise. We leave all issues of in canon law,” to assist other “members of Christ’s body” compensation and other specifics to the individual and the who may deal with the same issue (or a derivation canonist. If you would like to be added to the list, please thereof) in the future. If you are a new canonist and are send me your name, contact information (only what you feeling unsure of yourself, feel free to submit an opinion are willing to have disseminated) and the areas of expertise and ask for the editors’ opinions. They are very good at to which you are open (such as penal law in general, evaluating submissions and offering non-judgmental advocacy for accused clerics, marriage law/annulments, guidance. Sharing your advisory opinions is also a way of hierarchical recourse, religious law, closing issues, fulfilling Article II, #5 of our Constitution: “To facilitate etc.). Similarly, if you are not open to a specific area of law, the interchange of canonical ideas, practices and decisions please let me know that as well. among canon lawyers, and other members of the Society.” You can submit your opinions directly to me by June 30, As we continue to journey through the season of Lent, be 2021, and I will make sure to get them to the appropriate assured of my prayers for each of you in your ministries. I editor. wish all of you continued blessings and graces during this prayer-filled time of year. And a few laughs along the way Webinars as well. Thank you to the several CLSA members who have been receptive to my invitation to present a webinar in the coming months. At present, three members are working on presentations. If you indicated in your member profile that you are interested in being a webinar presenter, don’t be surprised if I reach out to you in the coming weeks. Or you are welcome to contact me with your ideas! IN MEMORIAM Scholarship Donations We had a tremendous response to Sister Victoria Vondenberger’s January webinar on the Role of Assessors Sister Dominica Brennan, OP in the Tribunal. More than 160 people signed up for the presentation. The recorded webinar is available in the The Reverend Monsignor Thomas J. Green Webinar Archives in the member portal of our website. The Reverend Robert Kaslyn, SJ The Reverend Robert T. Kennedy February zoomed by so quickly that I was not able to get a webinar scheduled, but earlier this month I presented The Reverend Monsignor Frederick McManus “Ten Things Every U.S. Canonist Should Know aboutThe The Reverend Francis G. Morrisey, OMI Catholic Directory.” We had 110 people registered. Many of you may already know much of what I discussed, The Reverend James H. Provost but hopefully it will be a helpful resource that you can share with others in your chancery who need to know about this May They Rest in God’s Peace book’s significance.

With regard to podcasts, we have been fortunate since our last newsletter in December to interview two additional Role of Law Award recipients. Monsignor Kenneth Boccafola (2013) was our guest for our January 19, 2021 podcast. His recounting of his important work with the Advertise Tribunal & and with other is like a “Who’s Who” for us canonists. A few short weeks later, I was Canonical Services Positions fortunate to interview our most recent Role of Law Award recipient, Fr. James Conn, SJ, who currently resides in Does your (arch)/ have a job opening Rome at the Casa Santa Maria. His podcast, our 17th in a canonical field? Advertise on the Jobs page on the in this series, was posted on February 5, 2021, and is a CLSA website by contacting [email protected]. marvelous testimony as to why Fr. Conn was selected to be a Role of Law Award recipient. On a final note, let me mention again that our office Forgot your password for the receives regular requests from members of the Faithful who are seeking canonical advice on a variety of topics. CLSA website? Although we inform them that we are not a law firm that recommends canonists, we do maintain a list of canonists Click here to reset it! who are willing to be contacted on certain topics that

4 CLSA eNewsletter March 2021 a few. What’s more, you’ll enjoy significant discounts on From the Desk of the publications and live webinars (most of which are free for members!). Your membership expires on June 30 of this General Secretary year, so when you receive your renewal information in May, please renew right away to ensure that you don’t miss Kathleen Butler out of any of the benefits of CLSA membership!

Greetings from the CLSA office! I’m The easiest way to pay your dues starting in May is through approaching my six-month mark as your our secure website. If you prefer to pay by check, simply General Secretary, and what a six months mail your check along with a copy of the invoice to the it has been. Canon Law Society of America, 415 Michigan Avenue NE, Suite 101, Washington, DC 20017-4502. If your I’ve been so amazed at the generosity of diocese pays for several members’ dues, please indicate our members to our annual Lenten Appeal. on the check each individual member’s name so we can Our first donation actually came in two days before Ash properly credit everyone’s account. Wednesday! Your contributions are providing financial assistance to students in JCL and JCD programs, helping CLSA is committed to our mission of serving the Church educate future canonists. Last year, we awarded $28,000 in through the proper application of canon law, and we scholarships, and these students remain extremely grateful are likewise committed to being a good steward of our for your ongoing support. financial resources. Your dues sustain our operations in our Washington, DC office, and we appreciate your One of the things we’ve been doing in the office has been financial support very much. standardizing and documenting processes, and I thought it might be helpful to provide a refresher for some of our I joined the CLSA staff right after the virtual convention standard processes for membership renewal. In mid- last October. I look forward to meeting you in May, we will send your annual dues invoice. Please take Albuquerque this fall. You can check out the preliminary a moment now and log in into your CLSA account and program on page 2. If you’re doing some budgeting, the verify your information. If it’s been a while since you last convention registration fee will be $450 for active and logged in and you need help with a username or password, associate members and $325 for student members. The give us a call at 202-832-2350; we will be happy to assist pre-convention workshop cost will be $300. Registration you. for the convention will open this summer, and we’ll have lots more information in our next newsletter. CLSA dues are paid each year, and the 2021 renewal rate is unchanged at $250 for active and associate members Until then, if we can assist you in any way, I hope you will and $125 for student members. Maintaining your feel free to reach out to me either at the office or byemail . membership ensures that you have uninterrupted access I promise, if I don’t know the answer, I’ll definitely find it to CLSA’s many resources such as selected papers on penal for you. and sacramental law, back issues of Proceedings, Roman Replies & CLSA Advisory Opinions and podcasts to name Welcome New CLSA Members! Please join us in welcoming the following new members who have joined the Society between December 2020 and February 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. Ms. Alba Carolina Breton Dcn. Richard Hobbs Dcn. David Montgomery Rev. Edwin Seh Lakeland, FL Franklin, OH Davenport, IA Manassas, VA

Mr. Joseph Boyle Msgr. Owen Keenan Rev. James Morin Rev. Alando Williams Littleton, CO Mississauga, ON, Canada Rome, Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Mr. Derek Covert Rev. Andrew Larkin Rev. Luong Nguyen Manor, TX Savannah, GA Buon Ma Thuot, Vietnam

Rev. Daniel Good Rev. Dr. Cyril J. Law Jr. Dcn. Victor Onofeta Theodore, AL Macao Nkolbisson, Cameroon

Rev. Marcelo Halun Rev. Ivan A. Montelongo Rev. Gaurav Schroff Rome, Italy El Paso, TX Carrollton, GA

March 2021 CLSA eNewsletter 5 Call to All Members CLSA Scholarships

Do you know someone studying canon law who could Submissions for Roman Replies and benefit from financial assistance with tuition costs? The CLSA Advisory Opinions 2021 Due CLSA scholarship is open to students of canon law enrolled in a licentiate or doctoral program. Please vist the Canon June 1, 2021 Law Society of America Scholarship page for the application, and supplementary requirements. Share this page with the This annual publication continues to be a great service to students you know! the Society’s membership because of the practical insights Applications are due by April 15, 2021. The name(s) of and direction it provides. Consider being a part of this year’s the 2021 recipient(s) will be announced in the June 2021 edition! eNewsletter. If you are a CLSA member who has been researching an interesting canonical question that might benefit other It is through the generosity of members and donors that canonists in interpreting and applying canon law, please the Society is able to furnish these academic scholarships. consider composing an Advisory Opinion for this year’s Thank you for your important contribution! edition. Or, if you have come across a canonical question to If you have not yet contributed to this year’s scholarship which you would like another canonist’s response, submit the appeal and you wish to do so, you may send a check made question and we will find a member to formulate anOpinion . payable to “CLSA Scholarship Fund” to the Administrative Have you received a reply from Rome that could be of interest, Office: or do you have correspondence from the Roman Canon Law Society of America that could benefit other canonists? Submit these replies for 415 Michigan Avenue, NE publication in the Roman Replies section of this year’s edition. Suite 101 Washington, DC 20017-4502 Submissions will be, edited, and formatted to conform to the CLSA style-guide. Members may also donate online. All donations will be Opinions (or questions) and Replies should be sent to the acknowledged with a receipt for tax purposes. Donna Miller by June 1, 2021.

REGIONAL MEETINGS 2021 More information regarding planned Regional Meetings may be found on the CLSA website. April 20-22 Northwest Regional Meeting August 2-4 Midwest Region Canon Law Powell Butte, OR Convention Chicago, IL May 4-5 Eastern Regional Conference of Canonists TBD Oklahoma City Province Meeting Virtual Meeting Tulsa, OK

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