The 1983 revised Code of Canon Law is now twenty years old. Since then hundreds of new laws and more than 25 authentic interpretations of laws have been promulgated, not only adding new legislation, but in some cases changing canons of the code and norms of the liturgical books. Also during this period many new documents have appeared from the Holy See and the conference of bishops.
Some of the more important recent publications that affect the pastoral ministry are: the 1990 Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches; the 1993 Directory for Ecumenism; the 1988 Directory for Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest; a new marriage ritual (1991) and rites for ordination (1990) which have not yet appeared in English; and new American editions of the RCIA, Order of Christian Funerals, and Book of Blessings.
This completely revised and updated edition (2002) incorporates changes in law, new laws and commentaries promulgated since 1983 and features new indexes, a 14-page glossary of canon law terms, an outline of the 1988 reforms of the Roman Curia, a new chapter on holy orders and clergy, new sections on the faithful, rights and obligations, sacramentals, Communion services outside Mass, and much more.
Servite Father John Huels is professor of canon law at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and visiting professor in the graduate liturgy program of the University of Notre Dame. Recognized as the leading authority in the United States on sacramental and liturgical law, he is the author of over 140 publications, among them eight books, including Disputed Questions in the Liturgy Today, The Catechumenate and the Law, and One Table, Many Laws. He has served on the advisory boards for The Bishops' Committee on the Liturgy, New Theology Review, Worship, Emmanuel, and the publications committee of the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions. Fr. Huels' broad pastoral experience has enriched his writing. He has done parish ministry, priestly and religious formation, and was major superior in his Order. Since 1986 he has been a judge on the Court of Appeals, Chicago Province, handling marriage annulment cases for the dioceses in Illinois.
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