Elements of ecclesiastical law: compiled with reference to the latest decisions of the sacred congregations of Cardinals. Adapted especially to the discipline of the church in the United States, Volume 1 Ecclesiastical Persons [1889]

Language: English. Approximately 630 pages. English : Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1889. This volume presents a comprehensive study of ecclesiastical law, particularly focusing on the discipline of the Catholic Church in the United States. Compiled with reference to the latest decisions of the sacred congregations of Cardinals, it provides detailed insights into the legal framework governing ecclesiastical persons. The work is structured to serve as a practical guide for clergy, legal scholars, and historians interested in canon law and its application in the American context. Book images are non-contractual.