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From Pastor Bonus to Praedicate Evangelium. A Combination of Tradition, Revision and Innovation

 

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Summary

The reform of the Roman Curia with Pope Francis’ Apostolic Constitution Praedicate Evangelium strives to streamline the various dicasteries and institutes attached to the Holy See, so that they become more responsive and functional in the evangelizing mission of the Church. This webinar will attempt to outline the main “changes of the Roman Curia which reflect the main features of the curial institutions: vicarious power, organic co-operation, and decentralizing co-responsibility. Structural changes do not suffice for the renewed understanding of the service of the Roman Curia, but it also requires ‘first and foremost a change of mentality and conduct in the operators:’ professionalism, pastoral approach, and universality of service of those in charge, whether clerics or laity.” (Michael Nobel, Pastor Bonus – Praedicate Evangelium. Commentary, Ottawa, KDP, 2022, 22) In short, Praedicate Evangelium sets out several principles and criteria for the service of the Roman Curia which will be discussed during the webinar.

Biography

Michael Nobel has been teaching Canon Law at Saint Paul University since 2007 in English and French, both in the classroom and on-line.

He is specialized in General Norms, Teaching Office, Procedural Law, and Jurisprudence.
Besides teaching canon law at Saint Paul University, he works in various diocesan tribunals where he applies canon law to practical cases, assists tribunal staff, etc.

This webinar will reflect his new books:

Michael Nobel, Pastor Bonus – Praedicate Evangelium. Synopsis, Ottawa, Kindle Direct Publishing, 2022, 307 pages (ISBN 979-8839498983)

Michael Nobel, Pastor Bonus – Praedicate Evangelium. Commentary, Ottawa, Kindle Direct Publishing, 2022, 302 pages (ISBN 979-8842920068)

 



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