For those of us who wish more information on Catholic records, consult Edward N. Peters, The 1917 Pio-Benedictine Code of Canon Law (San Francisco, CA: Ignatius Press, 2001. It is the first translation into English of Roman Catholic canon law which was codified for the first time in 1917. The 1917 Code was in effect world wide until replace in 1983 by the current code. The Vatican, wanting to minimize confusion over the meanings of words, forbad the translation of the 1917 Code. Since the 1917 Code is replaced by the 1983 Code, that ban no longer applies. (Ironically, the 1983 Code can be translated and is available in English.) In the 1917 Code, canons 1012 through 1143 govern marriage. In order to receive the sacrament of matrimony, an individual must be baptised. Canon 1021 reads (Peters translation), "Unless baptism was conferred in his own territory [parish], the pastor shall require proof of baptism from both parties, or from the Catholic party if it concerns a marriage to be contracted with a dispensation from the impediment of disparity of cult [i.e., a non-baptized person]." An earlier message referred to a priest saying he'd not reveal confidential information. That would include references to the baptized being born illegitimately or notations of a vetitum [prohibition] barring an individual from receiving any sacrament as a disciplinary measure for some public sin. George L. Findlen Certified Genealogist sm 1008 Rutledge Court [email protected] Madison, WI 53703-3824 608-251-0912 ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 6:00 PM Subject: WEXFORD-D Digest V06 #52

FYI. The Code of Cannon Law of Jan1983. English Translation published by COLLINS. ISBN 0 00 5999750 x [Cased] 0 00 599757.7 [limp] Not sure what "cased" or "limp" means; possibly hardback or softback Hope this helps Peter ----- Original Message ----- From: "George Findlen" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2006 4:40 PM Subject: [WEX] Re: WEXFORD-D Digest V06 #52 The 1917 Pio-Benedictine Code of Canon Law (San Francisco, CA: Ignatius Press, 2001. The 1917 Code was in effect world wide until replace in 1983 by the current code. applies. (Ironically, the 1983 Code can be translated and is available in English.) >