Canon Law Explained

“Anyone who is interested in knowing more about Church Law will find this publication to be a very handy tool to enrich and deepen one’s understanding of how canon law is ultimately at the service of the caring of souls.” – Cardinal Raffaele Farina, S.D.B. Vatican Archivist and Cardinal-Librarian Emeritus “Personal Endorsement”“Monsignor Laurence J. Spiteri offers to the laity of the Church a useful guide to help them understand and appreciate Canon Law and its relationship to their daily lives.” – Cardinal Justin Rigali, Bishop Emeritus of Philadelphia “Personal Endorsement”Msgr. Spiteri has once again proven his unique gift of explaining in simple terms many complex concepts. Anyone who is interested in knowing more about Church Law will find this publication to be a very handy tool to enrich and deepen one’s understanding of how canon law is at the service of the caring of souls. – Cardinal Raffaele Farina, S.D.B. “Archivist & Cardinal-Librarian Emeritus, President of the Pontifical Commission for I.O.R.”

Msgr. Laurence Spiteri is a priest of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, California, and serves as Prelate Auditor of the Roman Rota at the Vatican and Commissioner of ratum-non-consumatum cases. He holds doctorates in biblical studies, psychology, and canon law, and a specialization in international law regarding the Church-state relationship. He serves as the official in charge of the Legal Office of the Vatican Apostolic Library, a voting member of the Historical Commission of the Dicastery of the Causes of Saints, an ad hoc judge at the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, a consultant to various Roman dicasteries and religious communities, and CEO of the Sanctuary of Culture Foundation, of the Treasures of History Foundation, and of the St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Foundation. He is a former Associate Director and Judge at the Metropolitan Tribunal of Los Angeles, Judge at the Tribunal of Las Vegas, assistant at the Apostolic Signatura, and instructor in canonical procedures.