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.