Honored Speakers
Reverend John J. Coughlin, O.F.M., J.D., J.C.D.
Reverend John J. Coughlin, O.F.M.,
serves as Professor of Law and
Concurrent Professor of Theology
at the University of Notre Dame.
He holds a doctorate (J.C.D) and
a license (J.C.L.) in canon law from
the Pontifical Gregorian University
in Rome, a law degree (J.D.) from
Harvard University, a master’s
degree in theology (Th.M.) from
Princeton Seminary, a master’s degree in psychology
(M.A.) from Columbia University, and an undergraduate
degree in history (B.A.) from Niagara University.
Charles E. Rice, J.D., LL.M., J.S.D.
Charles E. Rice is Professor
Emeritus of Law at the University
of Notre Dame Law School. He
holds a doctorate in the science
of law (J.S.D.) and master’s degree
in law (LL.M.) from New York
University, a law degree (J.D.) from
Boston College Law School, and
an undergraduate degree (B.A.)
from the College of Holy Cross. He
practiced law in New York City and taught at New York
University Law School and Fordham Law School before
joining the faculty of law at the University of Notre
Dame in 1969.
Edward N. Peters, J.D., J.C.D.
Edward N. Peters is the Edmund
Cardinal Szoka Chair at Sacred
Heart Major Seminary in Detroit,
Michigan. He holds a doctorate
(J.C.D.) and licentiate (J.C.L.)
from The Catholic University
of America, a law degree (J.D.)
from the University of Missouri
at Columbia School of Law and
an undergraduate degree in
political science (B.A.) from Saint Louis University in St.
Louis, Missouri. He is a consultor (referendarius) of the
Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura.
Panel GUEST Speakers Canon Law
Brendan M. Wilson, J.D.
Conference
Brendan M. Wilson
For
practices law at Akin Gump
Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP.
At Akin Gump, he advises
tax-exempt organizations C ANONISTS AND CIVIL AT TORNE YS
on a variety of corporate
and tax matters, with an
emphasis on advising
Catholic religious orders and non-profit
organizations. He holds a law degree (J.D.)
from the University of Notre Dame and
an undergraduate degree (B.Sc.) from the
University of Guelph, Ontario.
Benedict T. Nguyen, M.T.S., J.D., J.C.L.
Benedict T. Nguyen
is Visiting Adjunct
Professor at the Ave Maria
University Institute for
Pastoral Theology. He
holds a licentiate (J.C.L.)
in canon law from The
Catholic University of
America, a law degree (J.D.) from Hamline
University School of Law, a master’s degree
in theological studies (M.T.S.) from the
University of Dallas – Institute for Religious
and Pastoral Studies, and an undergraduate
degree in liturgical musicology (B.A.) from Tuesday, August 9
the University of Kansas. and
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
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Canon Law
Conference
For
C ANONISTS AND CIVIL AT TORNE YS
Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke studied at The Catholic
University of America in Washington, D.C. and the
Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, and was
ordained to the priesthood in 1975. Cardinal Burke
returned to Rome in 1980 to study Canon Law at
the Pontifical Gregorian University. In 1989, Pope
John Paul II named him Defender of the Bond of
the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura.
In 1994, Pope John Paul II appointed him Bishop of
the Diocese of La Crosse. In December 2003, he was
named Archbishop of Saint Louis. In June 2008, His
Holiness Pope Benedict XVI appointed him Prefect
of the Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Signatura,
and in November 2010, His Holiness elevated him to
the College of Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church.
Conference PROGRAM Registration Form
Tuesday, August 9, 2011 I would like to attend the 2011 Canon Law Conference at the
7:30 a.m. Breakfast Buffet in Culina Mariana Café Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, Wisconsin on
Registration in the Pilgrim Center Tuesday, August 9 and Wednesday, August 10, 2011.
9:00 a.m. First Presentation – Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke
Topic: The Collaboration of the Roman Rota and the ______________________________________
Supreme Tribunal of the Apostolic Tribunal in the Care NAME
______________________________________
for the Right Administration of Justice in the Church
10:00 a.m. Q&A ADDRESS
11:00 a.m. Holy Mass ______________________________________
Main Celebrant: Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke CIT Y STATE ZIP CODE
12:00 p.m. Lunch ______________________________________
DIOCESE / ORGANIZATION
1:30 p.m. Second Presentation – Rev. John J. Coughlin, O.F.M.
Topic: The Theory of Property in Canon Law ______________________________________
2:15 p.m. Q&A
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2:45 p.m. Third Presentation – Dr. Charles E. Rice ______________________________________
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Topic: Natural Law v. Positive Civil Law
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and Liturgy of the Hours Holy Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe on
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5:30 p.m. Prepandials followed by dinner at
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and lunch both days and
$325.00* (after July 15, 2011) dinner on the first day.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
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12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Fifth Presentation – Rev. John J. Coughlin, O.F.M.
Topic: Fundamental Rights in Canon Law
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2:15 p.m. Q&A
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