Tag Archives: jurisdiction

Francis’ projected restructuring of the Roman Curia – wow…just…. wow…

I’ve been reading around the topic of Francis’ proposed restructuring of the Roman Curia.  It is, in Latin terms, revolutionary: Res novae. At the National Catholic Register there is a summarizing piece by Ed Condon.   Within, you read… The most dramatic reform … Read More

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QUAERITUR: Why are SSPX Masses valid, but not marriages or absolutions?

From a reader: Fr Z, can you help me out with the why here and right terms.. I’m missing a piece of the puzzle? A priest was asking me a question, regarding another person who is coming from the SSPX … Read More

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More canonical stuff on Archd. Detroit v Voris (Real Catholic TV)

The Canonical Defender, Prof Ed Peters, has more to say about Archd. Detroit v. Voris (and “Catholic”). He gets into a question I raised HERE. He doesn’t have a combox.  Do visit his blog and spike his stats. A few … Read More

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QUAERITUR: Who is bishop of the Moon?

Under the recent entry about titular sees, the question arose about which bishop would have jurisdiction over the Moon. I think there are conflicting claims.  I heard once that Rome itself had jurisdiction. However, there is another claim. Sometimes it … Read More

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