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Parish Registers in the Light of Applicable Regulations

Author(s): Jerzy Adamczyk
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence
Published by: Papieski Wydział Teologiczny
Keywords: diocesan bishop; parish priest; sacraments; parish office; diocesan bishop

Summary/Abstract: The necessity of maintaining and storing parish registers is an important part of church administration. This article addresses a canonical aspect of such registers. First the regulations regarding the necessity to maintain parish registers have been discussed. Second different types of such registers which have to be maintained based on universal and particular law have been addressed. Next the issue of persons responsible for maintaining the parish registers has been explored. Finally the focal point was the issue of the storage of parish registers.

  • Issue Year: 24/2016
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 167-184
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish