Religious Profession: A Commentary on a Chapter of the New Code of Canon Law (Classic Reprint)

A clear, practical guide to understanding the canon law of vows, profession, and governance in religious life.

This concise manual explains what religious profession means, how vows work, and how the Code of Canon Law applies to institutes of poverty, chastity, and obedience. It outlines the different kinds of religious profession and the steps that make a profession valid, including the role of superiors and the status of incardination.

Designed for students and practitioners of canon law, religious studies, or church governance, this edition translates and clarifies key canons, showing how the law affects daily life in religious communities.

• Clear definitions of religious profession and the three vows
• Explanation of simple versus solemn vows and their legal effects
• Guidance on validity, requirements, and procedures for professing
• Insights into governance, administration, and the role of superiors

Ideal for readers needing a practical understanding of how canon law shapes religious vows and governance.