Change to ownership and purpose of a church: Canons 1214, 1223 and 1226
"In 1910, a certain family in a rural community donated some land to the parish so that a rural church could be built to serve the local needs, the parish church being fifteen miles away. Although this church has served the local community well, ist need is now questioned because of fewer pries...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
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| Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
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2011
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Roman replies and CLSA advisory opinions
Year: 2011, Pages: 112-114 |
| IxTheo Classification: | SB Catholic Church law |
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Catholic Church Codex iuris canonici 1983. can. 1226
B Catholic Church Codex iuris canonici 1983. can. 1214 B Structural reform B Profanisierung B Sanctuary B Possessions B Catholic Church Codex iuris canonici 1983. can. 1223 B Parish B Fusion B Constitutional law |
| Summary: | "In 1910, a certain family in a rural community donated some land to the parish so that a rural church could be built to serve the local needs, the parish church being fifteen miles away. Although this church has served the local community well, ist need is now questioned because of fewer priests, a diminishing rural population, and easy access to the parish church. The grandson of the original donors, objecting to the possible closure of this church, has requested that, since his ancestors donated the land and assisted in building the church, it should be returned to him, so that his family can use it as a chapel. The pastor questions whether this is lawful under canon law." |
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| Contains: | Enthalten in: Roman replies and CLSA advisory opinions
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