Anglicanorum Coetibus

Providing for Personal Ordinariates for Anglicans Entering Full Communion

Benedict XVI2009-11-04Current

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Overview

Establishes personal ordinariates for groups of Anglicans entering full communion while preserving elements of Anglican patrimony.

Why This Document Matters

It is an important canonical and ecumenical model for corporate reunion and legitimate liturgical patrimony.

Historical Context

Issued by Benedict XVI in 2009, this apostolic constitution addresses the pastoral, doctrinal, or governing needs of its period while remaining part of the Church's continuing documentary tradition.

Authority and Status

Genre: Apostolic Constitution
Authority class: Papal apostolic constitution
Juridical force: Doctrinal, legislative, or governing according to its provisions
Current status: Current
Promulgated: 2009-11-04

A high-form papal act whose doctrinal, juridical, or governing force is determined by its contents and stated provisions.

Key Points

Canon Law & GovernanceEcumenism & Interreligious DialogueSacraments & Liturgy

Major Themes

Canon Law & GovernanceEcumenism & Interreligious DialogueSacraments & Liturgy

Document Relationships

Affected law: Personal ordinariates

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