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01/25/2019

The Devil's Advocate by Morris West: J.D.Flynn, Ed-in-Chief at CNA, wrote an article on his favorite books to read in 2019. This Book was his number one pick. He's right, mine too. It's been my absolute favorite book of all time, for a long time. Who but Morris West would even think about writing a novel about a Canon Lawyer? I use to be able to find this in used book stores for a buck. Now I can't find it. But it is available electronically now. It's a not miss for canonists and those who have to put up with us.

01/15/2019

Rev. Mons. Gerard McKay: The Catholic Herald published an Obituary yesterday under the Byline of Cardinal Raymond Burke. It’s a lovely piece about the man and his work as a Canon Lawyer.

The Very Reverend Monsignor Gerard McKay, Prelate Auditor (Judge) of the Apostolic Tribunal of the Roman Rota, died on December 29, 2018, at the Casa di Cura Pio XI in Rome after a long battle with…

01/08/2019

A Memorial Mass was held yesterday, for Mons. Gerard McKay, formerly of the Roman Rota, at his home diocese cathedral in Oban, Scotland. His funeral was in Rome on January 4th. Archbishop Phillip Tartaglia, Canon Gerard Tartaglia, and Judicial Vicar Rev. Paul Gargaro, all of Glasgow, were in attendance.

01/02/2019

Monsignor Gerard McKay, a Judge of the Roman Rota (the Vatican Court of Appeal) passed away over New Years. He was ordained a priest in Scotland and accepted his position as Prelate Auditor in 2004. His funeral is scheduled for January 4th and will be presided over by his Eminence Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke. Rest in peace.

11/28/2018

Good evening,
I announce the death of Ernest Caparros yesterday. He had attended mass in the afternoon. He was given the last rites while a rescue team tried to resuscitate him.
His funeral will be celebrated on Saturday, December 1 at 11:00 am at St-Ambroise Parish, 1215 Beaubien Est.
His remains will be exhibited at the Salon Rajotte, Beaubien East and Lanaudière, on Friday 30: 14h-17h and 19h-22h and Saturday 1 at the parish: 9:30 to 10:30. The casket will be closed.
Everyone is welcome to concelebrate. Thank you for passing on the news to the people who knew him, to the Chancellors, as well as to the Society of Canon Law.
Union of prayers, ab. Denis Ratté

Bonsoir,
Je vous annonce le décès de Ernest Caparros hier. Il avait assisté à la messe en après-midi. On a pu lui administrer les derniers sacrements pendant qu'une équipe de secours essayait de le réanimer.
Ses funérailles seront célébrées le samedi 1 décembre à 11h00 à la paroisse St-Ambroise, 1215 Beaubien Est.
Sa dépouiille sera exposée au salon Rajotte, coin Beaubien Est et Lanaudière, le vendredi 30 : 14h-17h et 19h-22h et le samedi 1 à la paroisse : 9h30-10h30. Le cercueil sera cependant fermé.
Tout le monde est bienvenu pour concélébrer. Merci de passer la nouvelle aux gens qui le connaissaient, aux chanceliers, ainsi qu'à la Société de droit canonique.
Union de prières, ab. Denis Ratté

11/28/2018

Gratianus Publications, Canon Law Books, former students, and friends and other lawyers and canonists are today celebrating the life and very sadly mourning the death of Dr. Ernest Caparros. He was both a civil and canon lawyer who taught and published some of the best academic works in both systems of law. Other obituaries will give more information on this wonderful, faith-filled, gentle man. Today we are bereft at his passing. I received his Christmas card to me on the day that he died, and I will treasure it always. Tish Dugan

10/11/2018

Today’s keynote address was delivered by Rev. Pat Lagges from Chicago. He developed ten points on Finding Equitable Solutions to Ministerial Issues. He refers to “canonical goofiness”, acts not good,but not a delict either. Fairness must be found for the priest as well as the people to whom he ministers, the People of God. Don’t miss this when The Proceedings are published.

10/11/2018

Tonight the CLSA gave its renowned Role of Law Award to Permanent Deacon Dr. Jerry Jorgensen. Dr. Jorgensen, a Canonist and Doctor of Psychology from the Diocese of Dubuque, Iowa, is the first deacon to receive this award. Congratulations, Jerry!

10/10/2018

The Very Rev. Charles Coleman Thompson of Indianapolis, gave today's keynote address at the annual CLSA Conference on Canon Law and Equity. He said that We must be proactive and not reactive to our times and the needs of people, to live and provide for their family. Everyone needs Outreach, especially where children are involved. And later, "Our sacraments are our greatest weapon against evil." The entire talk will be available in The Proceedings of the CLSA - Phoenix.

10/10/2018

The Very Reverend Monsignor Ken Boccafola, of Rockville, NY, celebratesd his 80th birthday at the CLSA Conference in Phoenix yesterday. Monsignor is extremely well known for his work at the Roman Rota. He was 47 years old when first appointed an Auditor there. He is known by every Canon Lawyer in the U.S. for being an excellent canonist and role model. Happy Birthday, Monsignor, may we see you at many more conferences. God Bless You.

07/27/2018

The Faculty of Canon Law of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross

(a/k/a Santa Croce) has a new course presentation entitled

“NEW DIPLOMAS ON MARRIAGE AND FAMILY”

It involves Marriage Law and canonical process in view of the reform of the processes carried out by the m. p. Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesus and Mitis et Misericors Iesus and of the new Instruction of the Congregation for Catholic Education.

Interested? See:

A partire dall'Anno Accademico 2018/2019, la Facoltà di Diritto Canonico rilascerà il Diploma in Diritto Matrimoniale e Processuale e il Diploma in Consulenza Matrimoniale e Familiare. 

03/20/2018

Cardinal Burke has announced the dates and schedule of his Speculum Justitiae Conference for Civil and Canon Lawyers this year. The meeting in La Crosse, WI, is set for August 6 and 7 and will discuss and explore canon 368 on Universal and Particular Churches.

  Dates Tuesday, August 7 & Wednesday, August 8, 2018 Theme:  The Universal Church and Particular Churches:  “in which and from which the one and only Catholic Chu…