Religious Profession A Commentary on a Chapter of the New Code of Canon Law Classic Reprint

Understand the language and practice of religious vows with a clear guide to Canon Law. This book explains how religious profession works, what vows mean, and how church law governs the path from vows to permanent commitment.

Built from a detailed study of the chapter on Religious Profession, it clarifies who may profess, what counts as a valid profession, and how the law treats simple versus solemn vows. It also covers topics like ownership of property, incardination, and the roles of superiors and institutes within the church’s governance framework.

• Definition and scope of religious profession in the contemporary church.


• Differences between simple and solemn vows, and their legal effects.


• Rules on property, administration, and the right of incardination.


• How the law handles doubts, invalidities, and the renewal of professions.

Ideal for readers seeking a practical, authoritative overview of religious profession within canon law.