Benedict XV: Peacemaker Pope during the First World War. In this episode of Habemus Papam, Fr. Conrad discusses Benedict XV, who succeeded Pius X: A saint! And the reason why you received first communion in second grade instead of after confirmation. You can listen to...
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Understanding Catholic Code Of Canon Law
What is Canon Law? The current law governing the Catholic Church is the 1983 Code of Canon Law. This Code, promulgated by His Holiness St. John Paul II replaced the 1917 Code of Canon Law. The Code is a system of laws and principles which regulates the...
005 Fr. Rob – Fr. Michael Schutez on Canon Law
Does Canon Law work against evangelization? Quite the contrary! Although the laws can seem restrictive, Canon Law frees us to enter into the faith/mass/etc. more deeply because the guard rails are in place to keep us on track. We often hear of Canon Law in regards to...