Canon 1210: The Appropriate Use of Sacred Places

The president of a Catholic university recently announced that the chapel will be available for rental by external groups. The chapel is rather ornate and it is presumed that it will be an attractive venue for holding meetings, conferences, and other events. The revenue generated from the rental of...

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Main Author: Glendinning, Chad J. (Author)
Format: Print Article
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Published: Canon Law Society of America 2013
In: CLSA advisory opinions
Year: 2013, Pages: 109-112
IxTheo Classification:SB Catholic Church law
Further subjects:B Sanctuary
B Catholic church Codex iuris canonici 1983. can. 1210
B Sacrilege
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Summary:The president of a Catholic university recently announced that the chapel will be available for rental by external groups. The chapel is rather ornate and it is presumed that it will be an attractive venue for holding meetings, conferences, and other events. The revenue generated from the rental of the chapel will assist with alleviating the operating budget deficit. Some members of the university community have expressed concerns about the rental of the chapel for these purposes. What can be done in these circumstances?
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