| Information and comments on the Essential Norms for Diocesan/Eparchial Policies Dealing with Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minors by Priests or Deacons and the canonical process for imposing penalties |
| The information and comments presented here are not intended to be an exhaustive commentary on the penal trial process. They are merely a highlight of some points that are good to keep in mind. The respective codes of canons – Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches (CCEO) and Code of Canon Law (CIC) – are the primary sources. Secondarily, full commentary is provided in such volumes as the Canon Law Society of America’s The Code of Canon Law: A Text and Commentary. |
Some information for accused deacons and priests and their advocates |
Some information for bishops, chancellors and promoters of justice |
Some information about the action to be taken |
Some information about the trial process |
An outline of the trial process |
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