Saint Paul University Rev. Valère Nkouaya Mbandji, SJ Following the decree of closure of the preliminary investigation, the Ordinary must decide if a trial can be committed to inflict or declare a sentence in accordance with Canon 1718, §1, 1 °. If he decides to open the penal trial, he will have to choose between either a judicial process, or an extrajudicial decree (Canon 1718, §1, 3 °). Starting from a tangible example invented for the needs of the cause, this webinar will highlight the different steps to be followed in a criminal trial, both extrajudicial (Canon 1720) and judicial (Canon 1721).

Dr. Chad J. Glendinning Saint Paul University This webinar will examine Pope Francis’ reform of the Roman Curia, and provide an overview of the principal changes to the organizational structure of the Roman Curia and the competencies of the various discasteries.

The 2020 Conference of the Society will take place at the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, Galway Bay, from Monday 4th to Friday 8th May 2020. The Programme of list of speakers and topics will be published after the autumn of 2019. Registration will open late autumn/early winter season. However enquiries can be made to the administrative secretary. kate.dunn@gallowaydiocese.org.uk

The 82nd Annual Convention of the Canon Law Society will take place at The Chase Park Plaza, 212 North Kingshighway Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63108. Online registration for the Convention will be available in late June 2020.

The 83rd Annual Convention of the Canon Law Society will take place at The Hyatt Regency Albuquerque, 330 Tijeras Avenue NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Online registration for the Convention will be available in late June 2021.