A Concise Guide to Canon Law

For more than twenty years, A Concise Guide to Canon Law has provided priests, deacons, and lay pastoral ministers with essential information about Church laws that impact the lives of everyday Catholics.

This compact and practical reference guide covers topics such as who can receive the sacraments and when, the responsibilities of pastors and bishops, the administration of parishes, and the roles of finance and pastoral councils.

This new edition also incorporates the teachings of Popes Benedict XVI and Francis on marriage, annulments, and other pastoral issues, as well as a new chapter on Catholic funerals.

Canon lawyer Aldean Hendrickson, director of the tribunal for the Diocese of New Ulm, has updated the guide with additional material, including:

• A chapter on the Liturgy of the Hours

• An updated section of frequently asked questions and answers at the end of each chapter

• A revised and enhanced glossary of key terms

• A suggested reading list for deeper study