The General Chapter in a Religious Institute by Elizabeth Cotter IBVM - ISBN: 9783039114146
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The General Chapter in a Religious Institute

with Particular Reference to IBVM Loreto Branch

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    380 pages

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    21 October 2008

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Summary

This book examines the historical antecedents of the concept of general chapter, the supreme authority in an institute of consecrated life. This provides the basis for an examination of the contemporary understanding of the nature of its power and authority, as portrayed in the 1983 Code of Canon Law. The general chapter is analysed in terms of its juridic status, collegial nature, participative character and representative function as well as its dynamic aspects and faith dimension. The auth…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9783039114146
ISBN-10:303911414X
Author:Elizabeth Cotter IBVM
Publisher:Verlag Peter Lang
Imprint:Verlag Peter Lang
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:380
Edition:1st
Release Date:21 October 2008
Weight:550g
Dimensions:220mm x 150mm
About The Author

Elizabeth Cotter IBVM

The Author: Elizabeth M. Cotter was born and educated in Dublin. Following her novitiate in IBVM and studies in University College Dublin, she taught in Loreto schools. She was Principal from 1985 to 2001 during which time she received an M.A. in Adult Christian Community Development from Regis College, Denver, CO. From 2001 to 2006, she studied for Licence and Ph.D. in Canon Law at Saint Paul’s University, Ottawa. She was appointed Vicar for Religious in Dublin Archdiocese and teacher of Canon Law in Milltown Institute in 2006.

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