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CLSA Proceedings (1983), 45th Annual Convention, 354 pp. (pages 1-234 available online), ISBN 0-943616-22-0

October 10-13, 1983, San Francisco, California

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Major Addresses:

• "Canon Law as an Instrument for Ecclesial Reform: A Historic Perspective” - James A. Brundage (pp. 1-17)
• "Rights and Duties of Diocesan Bishops” - Thomas J. Green (pp. 18-36)
• "Internal Governance in Consecrated Life” - Sharon Holland, IHM (pp. 37-48)
• "Officials of the Tribunal: Terminology, Qualification, Responsibility” - Harmon Skillen (pp. 49-62)
• "The Role of the Canonist in the Contemporary Church” - Bertram F. Griffin (pp. 63-78)

Major Seminars:

• "Laws and Non-Laws” - James A. Coriden (pp. 79-91)
• "Collaboration: Key Concept for Religious and Bishops in the Diocese” - M. Thaddea Kelly, PBVM (pp. 92-99)
• "The Preliminary Experience of Mandatory Review in Diocesan Tribunals” - Daniel J. Murray (pp. 100-111)
• "Offices of the Diocesan Curia: Interrelationships and Creative Possibilities” - Charles Torpey (pp. 112-125)

Seminars:

• "The Canonist: Obstructionist or Enables for Women in the Church” - Committee on Women in the Church (pp. 126-153)
• "Deceit/Error of Person as Caput Nullitatis”- J. James Cuneo (pp. 154-166)
• "Multiple Marriages” - Anthony C. Diacetis (pp. 167-170)
• "Confidentiality in Tribunals” - Edward J. Dillon (pp. 171-181)
• "Rights and Duties of Pastors” - Thomas Doran (pp. 182-192)
• "Degrees of Voluntary Separation and Congregational Responsibility” - Anne Fulwiler, IHM (pp. 193-200)
• "Ecumenical Aspects of the New Law” - Otto Garcia (pp. 201-220)
• "Authority and Obedience in Consecrated Life” - Richard A. Hill, SJ (pp. 221-229)
• "Punishment for Individual Crimes” - William P. Wolfe (pp. 230-234)

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CLSA Proceedings (1984), 46th Annual Convention, 308 pp. (pages 1-211 available online), ISBN 0-943616-29-8

October 8-11, 1984, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Major Addresses

• "The Implementation of the 1983 Code of Canon Law on the National Level: Progress and Problems” - Daniel F. Hoye (pp. 1-11)
• "Local Implementation--Ecclesial Life Under the 1983 Code” - Rembert G. Weakland, OSB (pp. 12-23)
• "Some Reflections on the Proper Way to Approach the Code of Canon Law” - Rosalio Castillo Lara, SDB (pp. 24-40)

Major Seminars

• "A Sociologist Looks at Marriage” - William C. McCready (pp. 41-42)
• "The Canonization of Civil Law” (pp. 43-65)
• Part I. "The Law on Labor Relations” - Thomas E. Molloy (pp. 43-45)
• Part II. "The Law of Personal Injury” - John J. Folmer (pp 46-65)
• "Reception and Non-Reception of Law: A Canonical and Theological Consideration” - Ladislas Orsy, SJ (pp. 66-70)
• "Temporalities for Religious: Six Practical Cases” (pp. 71-97)
• Part I. "Canon Law Considerations” - Fred Sackett, OMI (pp. 71-81)
• Part II. "Civil Law Considerations” - Peter E. Campbell, CFX (pp. 82-97)

Seminars

• "Petitioners' Forum: A New Competence in a New Code” - John P. Bell (pp. 98-113)
• "The Needed Mandate to Teach” - Edmund F. Daly (pp. 114-129)
• "RCIA: Canonical Issues, A Liturgical Response” - Linda Goupin, CDP (130-140)
• "Hermits and Consecrated Virgins--Current Issues” - Richard F. Groves (141-148)
• "Religious Houses--Acquisition of Rights” - Elizabeth McDonough, OP (pp. 149-160)
• "Ordination and Emerging Ministries” - Michael D. Place (pp. 161-174)
• "Permanent Deacons in the 1983 Code” - James H. Provost (pp. 175-191)
• "Interritual Issues” - John T. Sekellick (pp. 192-211)

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CLSA Proceedings (1985), 47th Annual Convention, 230 pp. (pages 1-155 available online), ISBN 0-943616-33-6

October 15-18, 1985, New Orleans, Louisiana

Major Addresses

• "Ecclesial Futurology: Moving Toward the 1990s” - Avery Dulles, S.J. (pp. 1-15)
• "Invitation, Interpretation and Inspiration: The Canonist's Response to the Code” - Richard G. Cunningham (pp. 16-34)
• "The Contributions of Synods to the Elaboration and Implementation of the New Code” - Francis G. Morrisey, OMI (pp. 35-47)

Major Seminars

• "Select Questions of Eucharistic Discipline” - John M. Huels, OSM (pp. 48-65)
• "Ecclesial Ministries Within the Diocese: Development and Interpretation” - John J. Myers (pp. 66-83)
• "The Competent Forum and Protecting Respondents' Rights” - Michael Rosswurm (pp. 84-96)
• "Separation and Transfer of Religious: Context and Procedure” - Rosemary Smith, S. C (pp. 97-114)

Seminars

• "Declaration of Nullity--Its Effect on Admission to Clerical and Religious Life” (pp. 115-129)
• Part I. "Annulments and Entrance into Religious Life, Priesthood and Diaconate” - Clinton J. Doskey (pp. 115-125)
• Part II. "The Admission of the Previously Married and Annulled to Sacred Orders, Diaconate and Religious Life” - Francis C, Bauer (pp. 126-129)
• "Canonical Status” - Ann Keevan, CSJ (pp. 130-138)
• "Computers in Tribunals” - Francis S. Midura (pp. 139-143)
• "Roman Replies and CLSA Advisory Opinions” - J. James Cuneo and William A. Schumacher (pp. 144-155)

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CLSA Proceedings (1986), 48th Annual Convention, 350 pp. (pages 1-190 available online), ISBN 0-943616-37-7

October 13-16, 1986, Denver, Colorado

Major Addresses

• "The Parish as Sacrament of the Obedience of Christ” - Philip J. Murnion (pp. 1-11)
• "Refining the Essence of Marriage” - Lawrence G. Wrenn (pp. 12-28)

Seminars

• "The Sacrament of Penance: Problem Areas and Disputed Questions” - Ladislas Orsy, SJ – (pp. 29-45)
• "Matrimonial Consent in the Hispanic Community” - Rosendo (pp. 46-53)
• "Priestless Parishes: Exploring Future Possibilities” - Richard Groves (pp. 54-60)
• "Alternate Dispute Resolution in the Church” - James A. Coriden (pp. 61-82)
• "Confidentiality, the Church and the Clergy” - James A. Serritella (pp. 83-93)
• "Canon 1095: Canonical Doctrine and Jurisprudence” (pp. 94-117)
• Part I: "Canon 1095, 1° and 2°” - Raymond L. Burke (pp. 94-106)
• Part II: "Canon 1095, 3°” - David E. Fellhauer (pp. 107-117)
• "Consecrated Life: New Forms and New Institutes” - Joseph A. Galante (pp. 118-125)
• "Pastors on the Go: The Pastor's Rights in the Removal Process” - James E. Parizek (pp. 126-138)
• "Property Issues for Religious” - Jordan E. Hite (pp. 139-142)
• "Tribunals of Second Instance” (pp. 143-154)
• "The New York Model Interdiocesan Tribunal” - Walter E. Kenny (pp. 143-144)
• "A Survey” - Daniel J. Murray (pp. 145-154)
• "CLSA Diocesan Governance Project: A Report” - Charles L. Torpey (pp. 155-162)
• "Methods of Diocesan Incorporation” - Robert L. Kealy (pp. 163-177)
• "Sanctuary: A Canonical History of the Right of Asylum” – Larry J. Kirby (pp. 178-190)

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CLSA Proceedings (1987), 49th Annual Convention, 385 pp. (pages 1-244 available online), ISBN 0-943616-39-5

Major Addresses

• "Diocesan Synods” - Ann Rehrauer (pp. 1-15)
• "The Personal Power of Governance of the Diocesan Bishop” - Julian Herranz (pp. 16-34)

Seminars

• "Instituted Lay Ministries: the History and Future of Canon 230” - Thomas Richstatter (pp35-44)
• "Ecumenical Questions in the New Code” - Royce R. Thomas (pp. 45-60)
• "NCCB Implementation of the Code” - Donald E. Heintschel (pp. 61-66)
• "Lay Persons in the Diocesan Curia: Legal Structures and Practical Issues” - Rosemary Smith (pp. 67-76)
• "The Permanent Diaconate: A Commentary on Its Development from the End of the Second Vatican Council to the 1983 Codex Iuris Canonici” - Richard J. Lyons (pp. 77-100)
• "CLSA Scholarship Fund: A Hearing” - William A. Schumacher (pp. 101-104)
• "Deference or Neutral Principles: The Dual Approach by Civil Courts to Ecclesiastical Disputes” - Peter M. Shannon (pp. 105-114)
• "Canon 1098 of the Revised Code of Canon Law: Key Points and Questions in Its Historical Development and Interpretation” - Kevin W. Vann (pp. 115-134)
• "Secular Institutes: Can They be Both Clerical and Lay?” - Sharon Holland (pp. 134-144)
• "Issues in Sacred Orders” - David M. Hynous (pp. 145-154)
• "Religious Issues of Dissolutions, Mergers, Aggregation” - Ellen O'Hara (pp. 155-168)
• "Canonical and Civil Liability for Lay Ministries” - Melanie DiPietro (pp. 169-186)
• "The Economic Pastoral: Foundation in the Church's Mission; Challenge for the Church's Life” - John J. Myers (pp. 187-193)
• "Presbyteral Councils and Colleges of Consultors: Current Law and Some Diocesan Statutes” - James H. Provost (pp. 194-211)
• "Synodal Governance in Eastern Catholic Churches” - John D. Faris (pp. 212-226)
• "Clerical Misconduct: Canonical and Practical Consequences” - John G. Proctor, Jr. (pp. 227-244)

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CLSA Proceedings (1988), 50th Annual Convention, 371 pp. (Pages 1-263 available online), ISBN 0-943616-44-1

October 10-13, 1988, Baltimore, Maryland

Major Addresses

• "Canon Law in American Catholic History” - Gerald R. Fogarty, SJ (pp. 1-23)
• "The Role of the Canon Law Society in the Church in the United States” (pp. 24-51)
• James W. Malone (pp. 24-32)
• "Responses” (pp. 33-51)
• John A. Alesandro (pp. 33-39)
• Bertram F. Griffin (pp. 40-51)
• "The World Synod of Bishops: Media Event or Pastoral Powerhouse?” - Jan Schotte, CICM (pp. 52-69)

Seminars

• "Canon 812: The Mandate for Those Who Teach Theology: An Interpretation” - Robert P. Deeley (pp.70-79)
• "Confining and Structuring Administrative Discretion: A Nuts and Bolts Approach” - John P. Beal (pp. 80-105)
• "Elements of a Good Sentence” - Robert J. Sanson (pp. 106-128)
• "Associations of the Christian Faithful: History, Analysis and Evaluation” - John R. Amos (pp. 129-138)
• "Canonical Issues of Vicars for Religious: Ecclesial Dimension, Community Life, Internal Governance” - Rose McDermott, SSJ (pp. 139-158)
• "The Future Eastern Code: A View from the East and West” (pp. 159-180)
• John D. Faris (pp. 159-170)
• William P. Wolfe (pp. 171-180)
• "Marriage Tribunals--The Mystery Ministry?” - Elissa Rinere, CP (pp. 181-197)
• "Canonical Consideration in Personnel Administration” - Gilbert M. Piette (pp. 198-215)
• "Particular Councils and Conferences of Bishops” - Roch Page (pp. 216-221)
• "The Chancellor as Archivist” - Dennis W. Morrow (pp. 222-232)
• "Creative Stewardship in Religious Communities: The Challenge o f the 1990s” - Michael C. Connolly, OSFS (pp. 233-248)
• "The Canonical Implications of Canon 517, §2: Parishes Without Resident Pastors?” – John A. Renken (pp. 249-263)

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CLSA Proceedings (1989), 51st Annual Convention, 276 pp. (pages 1-200 available online), ISBN 0-943616-46-8

October 9-12, 1989, Seattle, Washington

Major Addresses

• "Ministry as a Total Church Experience and Responsibility" - Helen Flaherty, SC (pp. 1-10)
  
• "Realizing the Future Potential of Parish Life" - Dean R. Hoge (pp. 11-22)
• "Marriage Preparation: Rethinking the System" - Edward E. Everitt, OP (pp. 23-29)

Seminars

• "Use of Experts in Marriage Nullity Cases" - Marie Breitenbeck, OP (pp.30-47)
• "Guidelines and Instruments for Discerning Viability of Religious Institutes" - Ellen O'Hara, CSJ (pp. 48-64)
  
• "Accessibility of Due Process for the Laity" - Joseph N. Perry (pp. 65-82)
• "Canonical and Stewardship Responsibilities for Health Care Facilities" - Margaret Mary Modde, OSF (pp. 83-94)
• "The Pastoral Provision: Ordination of Married, Protestant Ministers" - Richard A. Hill, SJ (pp. 95-100)
• "Apostolic Visitation and Limitation of Episcopal Power: A Report on the Work of the Committee" - Michael D. Place (pp. 101-112)
• "The Womens' Pastoral: Process, Myth and Present Reality" - Lucy Vazquez, O. P . (pp. 113-122)
  
• "The Authority of Episcopal Conference: Some Normative and Doctrinal Considerations" - Thomas J. Green (pp. 123-136)
• "Regional Tribunals in the U.S.A.: History, Structure and Functioning, 1968-1989" - William A. Schumacher (pp. 137-173)
• "Legal Considerations in the Use of Pre-Admission Psychological Testing" - Melanie DiPietro, SC (pp. 173-184)
• "The Mystery of Crowning: An Interecclesial Perspective" - George Gallaro (pp. 185-200)

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CLSA Proceedings (1990), 52nd Annual Convention, 333 pp. (pages 1-234 available online), ISBN 0-943616-49-2

October 14-18, 1990, Cleveland, Ohio, Theme: "The 1983 Code of Canon Law: Seven Years Later”

Major Addresses

• "Back to the Future” - Richard G. Cunningham (pp. 1-10)
• "Marriage in the Year 2000” (pp. 11-46)
• "A Social Perspective” - Steven D. Preister (pp. 11-25)
• "A Theological Perspective” - Michael D. Place (pp. 25-35)
• "A Canonical Perspective” - Harmon D. Skillin (pp. 36-46)

Seminars

• "What Became of the Bill of Rights?” - James A. Coriden (pp. 47-60)
• "The Law on Preaching: Interpretation and Implementation” - John M. Huels, OSM (pp. 61-79)
• "The Rights of the Respondent in Matrimonial Trials” - Edward J. Dillon (pp.80-106)
• "The Office of Episcopal Vicar” - Joseph P. Penna (pp. 107-119)
• "Canon 702, §2: Equity and Charity to Separated Members” - Rose McDermott, SSJ (pp. 120-133)
• "Catholic Higher Education in the 1983 Code” - Alice Gallin, OSU (pp. 134-151)
• "The Formal Act of Leaving the Catholic Church” - Jerald A. Doyle (pp. 152-160)
• "Welcome In! Canonical Issues and the RCIA” - Ann F. Rehrauer, OSF (pp. 161-169)
• "Denial of Admission to the Sacraments” - Francis G. Morrisey, OMI (pp. 170-186)
• "Power of Governance: Theoretical and Practical Considerations” - Barbara Anne Cusack (pp. 187-205)
• "Sanctions in the Revised Code: Purpose and Procedures, Progress and Problems” - Elizabeth McDonough, OP (pp. 206-221)
• "Closing Churches, Merging Institutes, Dividing Dioceses and Other Developments in Church Property since 1983” - Nicholas Cafardi (pp. 222-234)

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CLSA Proceedings (1991), 53rd Annual Convention, 344 pp. (pages 1-262 available online), ISBN 0-943616-55-7

October 14-17, 1991, San Antonio, Texas, Theme: "Rights and Procedures”

Major Addresses

• "The Nature of Rights in the Church” - James H. Provost (pp. 1-18)
• "Trends in Rotal Jurisprudence: Surveying USA Cases (1980-1985)” - William A. Varvaro (pp. 19-62)

Seminars

• "Due Process: Conciliation and Arbitration” - Ricardo E. Bass (pp. 63-76)
• "To Be or Not To Be, That is the Question: The Rights of the Accused in the Canonical Penal Process” - John P. Beal (pp. 77-97)
• "Education in the Rights of Persons at Canonical Training Workshops” - J. James Cuneo (pp. 98-123)
• "Incardination and Excardination: The Rights and Obligations of the Cleric and of the Church – A Matter of Pastoral Justice” - James I. Donlon (pp. 124-153)
• "Canonical Issues in the Pastoral Care of Eastern Catholics” - John D. Faris (pp. 154-164)
• "Codex Canonum Ecclesiarum Orientalium: Noteworthy Issues” - George D. Gallaro (pp. 165-179)
• "Recognition and Protection of Rights in Consecrated Life” (pp. 180-189)
• Richard A. Hill, SJ (pp. 180-182)
• Virgina Bartolac, SCL (pp. 183-189)
• "Report on a Study of the Profession of Faith and Oath of Fidelity” -Frederick R. McManus (pp. 190-220)
• "The Pastoral and Juridical Dimensions of Dismissal from the Clerical State and of Other Penalties for Acts of Sexual Misconduct” - Francis G. Morrisey, OMI (pp. 221-239)
• "Catholic Marriage in the Hispanic Community of the United States (Southwest)-An Interpretation of Faith and Culture” - J. Alfredo Olivas (pp. 240-248)
• "The Right of Defense in Certain Stages of the Matrimonial Process as Found in the Decisions of the Roman Rota” - Mark A. Plewka (pp. 249-262)

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CLSA Proceedings (1992), 54th Annual Convention, 289 pp. (pages 1-206 available online), ISBN 0-943616-60-3

October 12-15, 1992, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Theme: "Laity in the Church”

Major Addresses

• "Autonomy and Community: Indicators of Change among the American Catholic Laity” - William V. D’Antonio (pp. 1-24)
• "The Role of the Laity in the Church: Theory Meets Reality”
• "Part I” - Barbara Anne Cusack (pp. 25-37)
• "Part II” - Janet M. Hoehnen (pp. 38-42)
• "Laity and the Church: A Response and A Call” - Paul L. Golden, CM (pp. 43-54)

Seminars

• "The Rights and Duties of Parents in the Sanctification of Their Children” - Paul E. Baillargeon (pp. 55-71)
• "Basic Civil Law Concerns for Tribunals” - Diane L. Barr (pp. 72-86)
• "The Concept of Commitment as Applied to Questions of Marriage and Divorce” - Margaret A. Farley, RSM (pp. 87-97)
• "Canon 214: The Right of the Christian Faithful to Follow Their Own Form of Spiritual Life” - Virginia S. Finn (pp. 98-109)
• "Canonical Training for Lay Ministry: Models & Mentality” - Gary E. Gresko and David A. Zwifka (pp. 110-129)
• "A Ministry for Gathering in Steadfast Faith: Lay Presiding” - Michael J. Henchal (pp. 130-146)
• "Cooperation Between Clergy and Laity: Ambivalent Texts and Collaborative Context” (pp. 147-184)
• "Part I: The Rhetoric and Reality of Collaboration” - Theresa M. Monroe, RSCJ (pp. 147-161)
• "Part II: The Code and Collaboration: Recent Literature” - Joseph J. Koury, SJ (pp. 161-184)
• "Lay Governance in Catholic Institutions” - Margaret Mary Modde, OSF (pp. 185-194)
• "Protection of Rights of Persons in the Church: A Hearing” - Edward G. Pfnausch (pp. 195-207)

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CLSA Proceedings (1993), 55th Annual Convention, 304 pp. (pages 1-233 available online), ISBN 0-943616-63-8

October 4-7, 1993, Honolulu, Hawaii

Major Addresses

• "The Challenge of Justice” - Geoffrey J. Robinson (pp. 1-16)
• "The Challenge of Ecumenism for Canonists” - Bertram F. Griffin (pp. 17-38)

Seminars

• "Administrative Tribunals in the Church: An Idea Whose Time Has Come or An Idea Whose Time Has Gone?” - John P. Beal (pp. 39-71)
• "Canonical Advocacy: Basis and Principles” - Gregory Ingles (pp. 72-86)
• "Due Process in Consecrated Life” - Jeanne-Margaret McNally, RSM (pp. 87-97)
• "Canonical Advocacy: Practical Representation of a Party” - Daniel J. Ward, OSB (pp. 98-107)
• "The Impact of Culture in Marriage Cases” - Randolph R. Calvo (pp. 108-120)
• "Approaches to Traditional Grounds and The Bonum Coniugum: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Askew” - Martin E. Lavin (pp. 121-141)
• "Dysfunctions Affecting the Validity of Marriage” - Edward G. Pfnausch (pp. 142-155)
• "Rotal Jurisprudence 1985-1990” - William A. Varvaro (pp. 156-166)
• "Canonical Issues Surrounding the Sacraments of Initiation” - Lynn M. Jarrel, OSU (pp. 167-183)
• "Cultural Aspects of Sacramental Celebration” - J. Alfredo Olivas (pp. 184-191)
• "Liturgical and Canonical Issues of Sacramental Celebration, Especially Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick and Orders” - John W. Robertson (pp. 192-213)
• "Sacramental Law and the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches: An Inter-Ecclesial Perspective” -David J. Walkowiak (pp. 214-233)

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CLSA Proceedings (1994), 56th Annual Convention, 319 pp. (pages 1-200 available online), ISBN 0-943616-70-0

October 10-13, 1994, Atlanta, Georgia

Major Addresses

• "Reflections on the Code’s Response to the Council’s Call for Unity in Diversity” - Sharon A. Euart, RSM (pp. 1-17)
• "Adopting Structures Within the Particular Church of the Twenty-First Century” (pp. 18-27)
• James R. Hoffman (pp. 18-22)
• John J. McRaith (pp. 23-27)

Seminars

• "Dismissal from the Clerical State in Cases of Sexual Misconduct: Recent Derogations” - John A. Alesandro (pp. 28-67)
• "CLSA Experiment in Due Process Committee Report” - Diane L. Barr, John P. Bell, Joseph N. Perry and Patricia McGreevy, OSB (Chairperson) (pp. 68-79)
• "The Non-Catholic and Convalidation” - Patrick J. Cogan, SA (pp. 80-89)
• "The Relationship of the Diocesan Bishop and Institutes of Pontifical Right” - Joseph A. Galante (pp. 90-96)
• "The Assignment of Non-Diocesan Priests” - Otto L. Garcia (pp. 97-111)
• "‘Problem Clergy’ Other than Misconduct Cases: Profiles and Canonical Possibilities” - Richards Irons, MD and Kevin M. McDonough (pp. 112-129)
• "Married Priests: A Research Report” - John P. McIntyre, SJ (pp. 130-152)
• "Two Lungs, Two Ventricles: The Eastern Canons as Suppletory Law” - Nicholas R.A. Rachford (pp. 153-170)
• "Sponsorship of Ministries of Individual Religious” - Carolyn A. Roeber, OP (pp. 171-196)
• "Black Culture and Marriage” - Fred and Connie Sambrone (pp. 197-200)

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CLSA Proceedings (1995), 57th Annual Convention, 508 pp. (pages 1–427 available online), ISBN 0-943616-73-5

Simultaneous Convention with the Canadian Canon Law Society, October 16-19, 1995, Montreal, Quebec

Major Addresses:

• "L’avenir des Tribunaux Ecclesiastiques de Mariage au Canada: Evaluations, Souhaits et Previsions” (in French) - Andre Desrochers (pp. 1-16)
• "The Latin and Eastern Codes and Possibilities for the Future” - Francis G. Morrisey, OMI (pp. 17-33)
• "Authentic Interpretations” - Ivan Zuzek, SJ (pp. 34-90)

Seminars:

• "Where’s the Body? Where’s the Blood? The Teaching Authority of the Diocesan Bishop and the Rights of Catholic School Teachers” - John P. Beal (pp. 91-128)
• "La Presence du Droit Canonique dans le Droit Etatique” (in French) - Ernest Caparros (pp. 129-146)
• "Freedom of Expression in the Church in the Light of Canon 212 (CIC)” - James A. Coriden (pp. 147-165)
• "La Protection des Droits dans un Institut Religeux” (in French) - Marie-Paule Couturier, FMA (pp. 166-180)
• "Models of Participation in Religious Community Chapters” - Catherine C. Darcy, RSM (pp. 181-200)
• "The Future of Small Religious Institutes: Merging and Other Issues” - Marjory Gallagher, SC (pp. 201-215)
• "Une Nouvelle Facon de Concevoir la Formation Initiale ed Continue des Pretres par la Formation Humaine Integrale” (in French) - Jeannine Guindon (pp. 216-230)
• "The Importance of Considering Cultural Contexts in Adjudicating Marriage Nullity Cases with Special Reference to Countries of Southeast Asia” - Augustine Mendonca (pp.231-292)
• "The Catechism of the Catholic Church within the Framework of Book II of the 1983 Code” - Michael A. O’Reilly, OMI (pp. 293-305)
• "Error as a Ground in Marriage Nullity Cases” - James H. Provost (pp.306-324)
• "Canonical Education of Official Church Ministers” - Elissa A. Rinere, CP (pp. 325-336)
• "Proofs in Defect of the Will Cases: Jurisprudence Regarding Positive Acts of the Will Contrary to Marriage” - Lynda A. Robitaille (pp. 337-354)
• "Les Implications, Pour L’eglise Universelle, de la Reviviscences des Synodes Diocesains” (in French) - Guilles Routhier (pp. 355-376)
• "The Publication of the Acts: Canon 1598 §1” - Daniel A. Smilanic (pp. 377-386)
• "La Procedure des Recours Administratifs: Survol et Evaluation” (in French) - Michel Teriault (pp. 387-427)

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CLSA Proceedings (1996), 58th Annual Convention, 526 pp. (pages 1-390 available online), ISBN 0-943616-76X

October 7-10, 1996, St. Louis, Missouri

Major Addresses

• "The Theological Task of Canon Law: A Canonist’s Perspective” - Ladislas Orsy, SJ (pp. 1-23)
• "Ecclesiology of Communion and Canon Law: The Theological Task of Canon Law: A Theologian’s Perspective” - J.M.R. Tillard, OP (pp. 24-43)

Seminars

• "Church Agents and Employees: Legal and Canonical Issues” - John A. Alesandro and Alan J. Placa (pp. 35-82)
• "The Supreme Court and Freedom of Religion: Present Trends” - William W. Bassett (pp. 83-133)
• "The Holy Spirit and Canon Law: An Exploration” - James A. Coriden (pp. 134-147)
• "Advocacy: The Western Region’s Experience” - Craig A. Cox and Harmon D. Skillon (pp. 148-175)
• "Vita Consecrata: The Post-Synodal Exhortation on Consecrated Life” - Doris Gottemoeller, RSM (pp. 176-186)
• "Selected Issues in the Administration of a Diocesan Tribunal” - Michael A. Hack (pp. 187-209)
• "Advocacy: Emerging Issues” - Gregory Ingles (pp. 210-218)
• "The Mentally Impaired: Can They Marry? May They Marry?” - Ellwsorth Kneal (pp. 219-236)
• "Marriage Jurisprudence” (pp. 237-291)
• "Conditional Consent to Marriage” - Patrick R. Lagges (pp. 237-260)
• "Force or Fear” - Patrick R. Lagges (pp. 261-282)
• "Reverential Fear” - Daniel A. Smilanic (pp. 283-291)
• "Jurisdiction Exercised by Non-Ordained members in Religious Institutes” - Elizabeth McDonough, OP (pp. 292-307)
• "An Examination of Various Forms of Preaching: Toward an Understanding of the Homily and Canons 766-767” - Lynda A. Robitaille (pp. 308-325)
• "Clergy Records” (pp. 326-353)
• "Part I: Civil Law Considerations” - Patrick T. Shea, OFM (pp. 326-345)
• "Part II: Canon Law Considerations” - Ralph E. Wiatrowski (pp. 346-353)
• "Strengthening the Bonds of Peace Revisited” - Rosemary Smith, SC (pp. 354-367)
• "Emerging Expressions of Consecrated Life in the United States: Pastoral and Canonical Implications” - Marlene Weisenbeck, FSPA (pp. 368-390)

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CLSA Proceedings (1997), 59th Annual Convention, 440 pp. (pages 1-313 available online), ISBN: 0-943616-81-6

October 13-16, 1997, La Jolla, California, Theme: "The World Church”

Major Addresses

• "Back to the Future: The Role of Custom in a World Church” - John M. Huels, OSM (pp. 1-25)
• "The Experience of Special Synods” - Thomas J. Reese, SJ (pp. 26-46)
• "The World Church and Its Mission: A Theological Perspective” - Robert J. Schreiter (pp. 47-60)

Seminars

• "A Note on the Law of Contracts and the Canonical Integrity of Public Benefit Religious Organizations” - William W. Bassett (pp. 61-86)
• "The First International Conference on Women Deacons” - Lucy M. Blyskal, CSJ (pp. 87-104)
• "The Chinese Catholic Church and the Quest for a Reconciliation Narrative” - Robert E. Carbonneau, CP (pp. 105-122)
• "The Internal Forum” - John Catoir (pp. 123-129)
• "Canonical Implications Related to the Ordination of Married Men to the Priesthood in the United States of America” - James A. Coriden and James H. Provost (pp. 130-135)
• "The Defender of the Bond: Then and Now” - Frederick C. Easton (pp. 136-162)
• "The Promotion of the Canonical Rights of Children” - Michael Smith Foster (pp. 163-203)
• "Catholic and Orthodox Issues in Ukraine” - David Motiuk (pp. 204-222)
• "The ‘Raising of Children’ as an Essential Element of Marriage” - Kenneth W. Schmidt (pp. 223-266)
• "Exclaustration” - Patrick T. Shea, OFM (pp. 267-281)
• "Canon 1096: Ignorance as a Ground for Nullity” - Jerry M. Serba (pp. 282-299)
• "Ethical Issues Confronting the Professional Canonist” - Myriam Wijlens (pp. 300-313)

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CLSA Proceedings (1998), 60th Annual Convention, 371 pp. (pages 1-242 available online), ISBN: 0-943616-83-2

October 12-15, 1998, Orlando, Florida, Theme: "The Church and the Churches: Fostering Communio”

Major Addresses

• "Apostolicae Curae after a Century: Anglican Orders in Light of Recent Ecumenical Dialogue on Ordained Ministry in the Church" - Margaret O'Gara (pp. 1-18)
• "Structuring Communio in a Church Formed of Many Cultures" - Remben G. Weakland, O.S.B (pp. 19-30)
• "When Is an Invalid Marriage Null?" - Lawrence G. Wrenn (pp. 31-43)

Seminars

• "Issues in the Relationship and Role of the Diocesan Attorney and the Diocese" - Gregory T. Bittner (pp. 44-67)
• "Diocesan Taxation of Parishes in the United States, Sign of Communio or Source of Tension?" - Donald Frugé (pp. 68-81)
• "The Relation Between Religious Institutes and the Diocese" - Joanne Graham, OSB (pp. 82-90)
• "People of God, Hierarchical Structure, and Communion: An Easy Fit?" - Joseph A. Komonchak (pp. 91-102)
• "The Office of Bishop in Mainline Protestant Churches" - John E. Lynch, CSP (pp. 103-123)
• "Paradigm Shifts in the Theology of Marriage" - Joseph Martos (pp. 124-131)
• "Associates and Associations Joined to Religious Institutes" - Rose McDermott, SSJ (pp. 132-149)
• "Roots of a Democratic Church Polity in the History of Canon Law: The Case of Elections in the Church" - Charles J. Reid, Jr (pp. 150-178)
• "The Parish: Community of the Christian Faithful within the Particular Church" - John A. Renken (pp. 179-223)
• "Rotal Jurisprudence in the 1990s" - William A. Varvaro (pp. 224-242)

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CLSA Proceedings (1999), 61st Annual Convention, 503 pp. (pages 1-384 available online), ISBN: 0-943616-85-9

October 4-7, 1999, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Theme: "Becoming a People of Forgiveness and Justice”

Major Addresses

• "Principles of Liturgical Adaptation in Light of Justice and Forgiveness" - John M. Huels, OSM (pp. 1-26)
• "American, Roman and Catholic: Still Searching for Common Ground" - Oscar H. Lipscomb (pp. 27-48)
• "Ecclesia Semper Reformanda: A European Perspective on the Future of the Law, The Journey Ahead" - Rik Torfs (pp. 49-92)
  

Seminars

• "Procedures for Favor of the Faith Cases" - Mark L. Bartchak (pp. 93-122)
• "A New Tribunal for a New Millennium" - Dexter S. Brewer (pp. 123-158)
• "The Final Report on the Committee on the Experiment in Due Process in the Church" - Experiment in Due Process Committee (pp. 159-160)
• "Visitation in Religious Institutes: A Service of Communion" - Sharon L. Holland, IHM (pp. 161-178)
• "Faithful in All Things Conjugal: Recent Developments in the Bonum Fidei" - Ronny E. Jenkins (pp. 179-194)
• "Canonical Aspects of Catholic Identity in the Institutional Setting" - Robert L. Kealy (pp. 195-210)
• "The Adjudication of Interritual Marriage Cases in the Tribunal" - Francis J. Marini (pp. 211-250)
• "Beyond Bureaucracy: New Strategies for Diocesan Leadership" - Kevin M. McDonough (pp. 251-266)
• "‘Chaplains’: Canon 564 Canonical Theory and Current Practice” - Francis G. Morrisey, OMI (pp. 267-282)
• "The Return of a Cleric to Active Ministry: A Canonical Study and Procedural Model" - Michael A. Souckar (pp. 283-304)
• "Privacy/Confidentiality Issues in Religious Institutes" - Daniel J. Ward, OSB (pp. 305-316)
• Millennium Seminar: "Rights in Canon Law: Real, Ideal or Fluff?" - James H. Provost and Rik Torfs (pp. 317-384)
  

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CLSA Proceedings (2000), 62nd Annual Convention, 501 pp. (pages 1-282 available online), ISBN: 0-943616-87-5

October 2-5, 2000, Arlington, Virginia, Theme: "Law in Service of the Gospel: Reflections at the Threshold of a New Millennium”

Addresses

• "Canon Law and Ecumenism: Giving Shape to the Future" - Rev. John F. Hotchkin (pp. 3-18)
• "Hierarchical Recourse to the Holy See: Theory and Practice" - Rev. Msgr. Joseph R. Punderson (pp. 19-48)
• "Law in the Service o f the Gospel: Biblical Reflections on Critical Issues Facing the Church" - Most Rev. Richard J. Sklba (pp. 49-62)

Seminars

• "Education and Catechesis of Children: Rights of Parents and Rights of Bishops" - Mrs. Deborah A. Barton (pp. 63-92)
• "Hierarchical Recourse: Procedures at the Local Level" - Rev. John P. Beal (pp. 93-106)
• "Is It the Same Truth? Conformity of Sentences in Marriage Nullity Cases" - Rev Msgr. Craig A. Cox (pp. 107-128)
• "The Diocesan Synod Before and After the Vatican Instruction" - Very Rev. Lawrence A. DiNardo (pp. 129-134)
• "The Restructured NCCB at the Dawn of a New Millennium: Implications for the Future" - Sr. Sharon A. Euart, RSM (pp. 135-152)
• "Culture and Error Non Simplex -Not So Rare" - Rev. Mr. Gerald T. Jorgensen (pp. 153-216)
• "The Norms Implementing Ex Corde Ecclesiae in the United States: Implications for Dioceses" -Very Rev. David M. O'Connell, CM (pp. 217-232)
• "Norms of Particular Law for the Byzantine Metropolitan Church Sui luris of Pittsburgh, USA and Its Implications for Latin Dioceses" - Rev. Nicholas R. A. Rachford (pp. 233-243)
• "Current Issues in Liturgical and Sacramental Law" - Sr. Ann Rehrauer, OSF (pp. 245-262)
• "The Personal Patrimony of Individual Members of Religious Institutes: Current Issues" - Sr. Rosemary Smith, SC (pp. 263-282)

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CLSA Proceedings (2007), 70th Annual Convention, 407 pp., ISBN: 1-932208-20-8
October 8-12, 2007, Costa Mesa, California, Theme: "The Learning Church, The Teaching Church"

Please Note: The articles in this volume are not available for individual purchase, the volume is sold in its entirety.

Major Addresses

• "Ecclesia docens, Ecclesia discens: The Learning Church, The Teaching Church" - Most Reverend Donald W. Wuerl, STD (pp. 1-10)
• "The Code: 25 Year Reflection on the Past and Looking to the Future" - Reverend Monsignor John A. Alesandro, JCD (pp. 11-40)
• "The Teaching Authority of the Episcopal Conference" - Very Reverend Patrick Lagges, JCD (pp. 41-80)

Seminars

• "Seminar on Advocacy Issues/Concerns" - Doctor Diane L. Barr, JD, JCD (pp. 81-92)
• "Marriage Preparation Programs: An Integral Approach" - Ms. Zabrina Decker, JCL (pp. 93-106)
• "Religious and Bishops: Canon 679" - Reverend Kenneth Laverone, OFM, JCL (pp. 107-130)
• "The Nature of Authority of Roman Documents" - Doctor Kurt Martens, JCD (pp. 131-164)
• "Cohabitation: Canonical and Pastoral Consequences" - Very Reverend Kevin Quirk, JCD (pp. 165-192)
• "Clergy Personnel Files and the Instruction of an Allegation" - Reverend Daniel Smilanic, JCD (pp. 193-202)
• "Did the Council of Baltimore Get it Right? A Catholic School for Every Parish" - Sister Patricia Smith, SF, JCD (pp. 203-228)
• "Pastoral and Canonical Issues Relating to Evangelizing the Latino Community" - Very Reverend Michael Vigil, JCL (pp. 229-240)
• "Anorexia and Bulimia: How They Effect the Validity of Marriage" - Sister Victoria Vondenberger, RSM, JCL (pp. 241-260)

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