The General Chapter in a Religious Institute: With Particular Reference to Ibvm Loreto Branch

ISBN-13: 9783039114146 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 380 str.

Cotter Ibvm, Elizabeth

Spis treści

Contents: Features of the general chapter - An organ of government - Regulating principles - Power and authority - The influence of Vatican II - Post-conciliar developments in understanding ecclesiastical jurisdiction - The place of consecrated life in the Church - Influence of democratic principles - Types of general chapter - Canonical structure of the general chapter - Faith dimension - Discernment and theological reflection - Decision-making processes - The role of the supreme moderator - Evolution of general chapter in IBVM - The North American IBVM experience in contrast to the former Irish Branch IBVM experience - Hierarchical government - Developing an inclusive form of government - Feminizing the Constitutions of St. Ignatius of Loyola - The role of «Proper Law».

O autorze

The Author: Elizabeth M. Cotter was born and educated in Dublin. Following her novitiate in IBVM and studies in University College Dublin, she taught in Loreto schools. She was Principal from 1985 to 2001 during which time she received an M.A. in Adult Christian Community Development from Regis College, Denver, CO. From 2001 to 2006, she studied for Licence and Ph.D. in Canon Law at Saint Paul's University, Ottawa. She was appointed Vicar for Religious in Dublin Archdiocese and teacher of Canon Law in Milltown Institute in 2006.