Legislation Directly Affecting Religion.—By statute (enacted in 1881 and now in force) “Clergymen, as to confessions or admissions made to them in the course of the discipline enjoined by their respective churches, shall not be competent witnesses.” By statute (enacted in 1891 and in force...
All other churches aforesaid are hereby denied the use of other missals, which are to be wholly and entirely rejected; and by this present Constitution, which shall have the force of law in perpetuity. We order and enjoin under pain of Our displeasure that nothing be added to Our newly ...
Last week, we watchedthe video of the opening sessionin which the RI guys presented an overview of the Roman Catholic church and discussed whether the RCC and evangelical Christian churches preach the same gospel. Today, we will be watching a video of the two lectures presented on the second ...
There were two churches loaded with debt. Dr. Shea states that “the prevailing ignorance and vice were deplorable and almost insurmountable”. We recall what Colonel Marcy wrote concerning the inhabitants of the interior of the State, “these people have but little appreciation of the sanctity ...
CommonSpirit Health announced in 2021 it would partner with Ask Tia to create “a new front door to health care for women.” The partnership, uncovered by the pro-life organization Save the Storks, “enables the two health care leaders to launch Tia-branded women’s health clinics together th...
The ministers of the various denominations representing the churches of the capital city are invited without prejudice or partiality. The Catholic priest takes his turn with the others. The only religious holidays recognized by law are Christmas and New Year’s Day. Other legal holidays are ...
Somewhat later mention is frequently made of trade-guilds having their seat in churches of the order, members of which acted as their chaplains. Thus the master-bakers, innkeepers and pastry-cooks at Nimes, the barbers and surgeons of the same town, who were also connected with the ...
Under the civil law all priests and ministers attached to churches, all judges, mayors of cities, and justices of the peace are empowered to marry applicants, who must have the consent of parents or guardians if they are under age, that is 21 years for male and 16 for female. Cruelty, ...
Church Property.—Churches may be incorporated under the General Corporation Act of 1872 and its amendments; but in the Archdiocese of Chicago“the Catholic Bishop of Chicago” is a corporation sole and acts by the archbishop or in his absence by the auxiliary, or in case of death by the ad...
Corporations not for profit, which include churches, may be formed by five persons, a majority of whom are citizens of Ohio, who acknowledge in due form the articles of incorporation containing name of corporation, place where same is to be located, and purpose for which formed. Any person ...