The Catholic University of America

Institute on Matrimonial Tribunal Practice

 


The Institute on Matrimonial Tribunal Practice at the Catholic University of America, The School of Canon Law presents:

Towards a Ministry of Reconciliation
June 9 to 20, 2014

(Registration is now closed for 2013)

Lecturers & Staff:
 
The Reverend John J.M. Foster, J.C.D., Institute Director and Assistant Professor, School of Canon Law

The Reverend John P. Beal, J.C.D., Institute Assistant Director and Ordinary Professor, School of Canon Law


The Reverend Monsignor C. Michael Padazinski, J.C.D., Judicial Vicar and Chancellor, Archdiocese of San Francisco

The Reverend Monsignor William King, J.C.D., Vicar General, Diocese of Harrisburg

The Reverend Monsignor Jerry M. Sherba, J.C.D., Ph.D., Judicial Vicar and Chancellor, Diocese of Raleigh
 
 
Since 1967, the School of Canon Law at The Catholic University of America has hosted an annual institute on tribunal practice in matrimonial cases. 
 
 
The program, held on the University campus, is designed for clergy, religious, and laypersons who have not had any formal training in tribunal practices and procedures. 
 
Past participants include those involved in parish ministry and tribunal work, as well as, others interested in the subject matter.
  
 
Class of 2012
 
The Institute provides an introduction to the terms and concepts of diocesan tribunal practice and an overview of the procedures and jurisprudence which apply to marriage cases processed in Church courts today. In addition, case study sessions are used to add a practical dimension to the program.