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LATEST NEWS


Prayers for Claude Wilson
We recently learned that Claude Wilson of Wilson & Lafleur has passed away. Our members know of the great contribution he and the team at Wilson & Lafleur have made to the study of canon law. Many of us know him personally from our conventions. The Canadian Canon Law Society extends its condolences to his family. We offers our prayers during this time of loss.


New Administrator of the Centre for Canonical Services
The Centre for Canonical Services at Saint Paul University has a new administrator: Mr. Austin Leduc, a member of our Society and previous scholarship recipient. Sr. Louise Charbonneau, also a member of our Society, has faithfully administered the Centre for Canonical Service for many years. Her retirement from this role allows her more time for her duties as Vice-Postulator of the Cause of the Venerable Élisabeth Bruyère, the Founder of the Sisters of Charity. We thank Sr.


Prayers for Rev. Mervin Jerome Coulas
It is with sadness that we inform you of the passing of Rev. Mervin Coulas, who was a member of our Society and a priest of the Diocese...


2025-2026 Webinar Schedule
The Faculty of Canon Law at Saint Paul University has announced the 2025-2026 canon law webinars. These webinars have been added to our professional development page or you can download the booklet here . They are presented jointly by the Faculty of Canon Law and the Centre for Canonical Services at Saint Paul University and by the Canadian Canon Law Society .


XVIIIth International Congress - Human Dignity and Rights of the Faithful
The International Association for the Promotion of the Study of Canon Law has announced it's 18th International Congress with the theme:...


Legal Education for Leadership of Religious Institutes and Their Lay Collaborators
The Faculty of Canon Law, Saint Paul University is offering a program in Legal Education for Leadership of Religious Institutes and Their...


Prayer upon the Death of Pope Francis
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. R. And let perpetual light shine upon him. O God, faithful rewarder of souls, grant that your...


Praying for the Repose of the Soul of Fr. Ladislas Örsy, S.J.
We are saddened by the passing of Fr. Ladislas "Les" Orsy, S.J., a long time member of our Society, who passed on April 3, 2025 at the...


Membership dues and other news
It is time to renew your membership! You will find the renewal form for 2025 under Resources / Membership Renewal . You must be logged in...


New website for the Society
We have launched a new website for the Society. While the finishing touches are being made, the members-only area is restricted. However,...


Dr. Anne Asselin Awarded the Jean Thorn Canon Law Award of Merit
On October 23, 2024, at our Convention in Quebec City, the Executive of the Canadian Canon Law Society (CCLS) bestowed upon Dr Anne...


New Publication: The Penal Law of the Roman Catholic Church: Substantive Law
The Faculty of Canon Law at Saint Paul University have announced a new publication by one of our members, Monsignor John Renken: The...
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