CODE OF CANONS OF THE EASTERN CHURCHES: TITLE IX ASSEMBLIES OF HIERARCHS OF SEVERAL CHURCHES SUI IURIS

 CODE OF CANONS OF THE EASTERN CHURCHES: TITLE IX ASSEMBLIES OF HIERARCHS OF SEVERAL CHURCHES SUI IURIS

CODE OF CANONS OF THE EASTERN CHURCHES: TITLE IX ASSEMBLIES OF HIERARCHS OF SEVERAL CHURCHES SUI IURIS

 

TITLE: IX

ASSEMBLIES OF HIERARCHS OF SEVERAL CHURCHES SUI IURIS

 

Can.322 - §1. When it seems opportune in the judgment of the Apostolic See, patriarchs, metropolitans of metropolitan Churches sui iuris, eparchial bishops, and, if the statutes so establish, other local hierarchs of various Churches sui iuris, even the Latin, exercising their authority in the same nation or region, are to be assembled at stated times for periodic assemblies by the patriarch or another authority designated by the Apostolic See in order that communicating the insights of prudence and experience, taking counsel together, the hierarchs work in accord as much as possible for the common good of the Churches, through which unity of action is fostered, common endeavors are facilitated , the good of religion is expeditiously promoted and ecclesiastical discipline is efficaciously preserved.

§2. The decisions of this assembly do not have juridically binding force unless they deal with things which in no way can be prejudicial to the rite  of each and every Church sui iuris or to the authority of the patriarchs, synods, metropolitans and councils of hierarchs, and at the same time are passed by at least two-thirds of those members enjoying deliberative vote as well as approved by the Apostolic See.

§3. A decision, even if passed by unanimous vote, which in any way whatever exceeds the competence of the assembly lacks all force until it has been approved by the Roman Pontiff himself.

§4. Each and every assembly of hierarchs of several Churches sui iuris is to draw up its own statutes in which is fostered, insofar as possible, even participation of hierarchs of Churches which are not yet in full communion with the Catholic Church. The statutes, to be valid, must be approved by the Apostolic See.

 

CODE OF CANONS OF THE EASTERN CHURCHES: TITLE IX ASSEMBLIES OF HIERARCHS OF SEVERAL CHURCHES SUI IURIS