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Professional

• Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Detroit MI, Edmund Cardinal Szoka Chair, since 2005. Referendary of the Apostolic Signatura, since 2010. Licentiate Courses: Particular Church, Teaching Office; Masters Courses: Canon Law; Undergraduate Courses: Introduction to Liturgy & Sacraments, Introduction to the Catholic Church, Beginning Ecclesiastical Latin 1 & 2, Intermediate Ecclesiastical Latin 1 & 2.

• Institute for Pastoral Theology, Ann Arbor MI, 2001-2005. Masters Courses: Canon Law, Canonical Structures, Liturgy & Sacraments, Ecclesiastical Latin.

• Diocese of San Diego, CA, 1992-2001. Director of the Office for Canonical Affairs, Defender of the Bond and Collegial Judge (First & Second Instance), Of Counsel to the Office for Civil Affairs. University of Dallas, TX. Adjunct lecturer in canon law, 1995-2001 (Masters).

• Diocese of Duluth, MN, 1985-1992. Chancellor, Defender of the Bond (First and Second Instance), Coordinator of Civil Affairs, 1990-1992. Assistant to the Bishop (in studies) 1985-1990.

Educational

• J. C. D., School of Canon Law, The Catholic University of America, 1991. Dissertation: "Penal Procedural Law in the 1983 Code of Canon Law". Director: Thomas Green. Johannes Quasten Fellow, 1988-1991.

• J. C. L., School of Canon Law, The Catholic University of America, 1988. Thesis: "Sanctions in the 1983 Code of Canon Law". Tribunal intern, Archdiocese of Washington DC, Summer 1988.

• J. D., School of Law, University of Missouri at Columbia, 1982. Admitted, Missouri Bar, 1982. Teaching Assistant, Legal Research & Writing, Head Law Librarian, 1981-1982; Superior Oralist, Moot Court, 1980.

• B. A. (Political Science), College of Arts & Sciences, St. Louis University, May 1979. Intern, St. Louis County Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Summer 1978. Musicianship award (woodwinds), four years.

• Diploma, Chaminade College Preparatory High School, Creve Coeur, MO, May 1975. Cardinal Circle, John Phillip Souza National Band, and Four-Year Perfect Attendance awards. Eagle Scout, July 1975.

Monographs: Scholarly

• Incrementa in Progressu 1983 Codicis Iuris Canonici, (A Legislative History of the 1983 Code of Canon Law), Foreword by Abp. Raymond Burke, (Series Gratianus, Wilson & Lafleur, 2005) xci + 1549 pp. More information.

• The 1917 or Pio-Benedictine Code of Canon Law in English Translation with extensive scholarly apparatus, Foreword by Abp. John J. Myers, (Ignatius Press, 2001) xxxv + 777 pp. More information.

• Tabulae congruentiae inter Codicem iuris canonici et versiones anteriores canonum, Foreword by Msgr. Craig Cox, (Series Gratianus, Wilson & Lafleur, 2000) lix + 198 pp. More information.

Articles: Scholarly

• Impugnation of marriage by the promoter of justice on the basis of crimen, Periodica (2010) forthcoming.

• Diaconal categories and clerical celibacy, Chicago Studies 49 (2010) 110-116.

• Ecclesiastical office as punishment: toward abrogation of Canon 1336 § 1, n. 4, Ius Ecclesiae 21 (2009) 367-374.

• Ordination of men bereft of speech and celebration of sacraments in sign, Studia Canonica, 42 (2008) 331-345.

• The ordination of Deaf men during the twentieth century, Josephinum Journal of Theology 15 (2008) 427-443.

• Hardt & O'Rourke err on the CDF Response, National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly 8/1 (Spring 2008) 14-15.

• Accidental parricide in the Ius Novissimum, Ephemerides Theologicae Lovaniensis, 83 (2007) 339-358. Abstract.

• The Communion fast: a reconsideration, Antiphon 11 (2007) 234-244. Online.

• The canonical achievements of Pope John Paul II, Ave Maria Law Review 5 (2007) 1-33.

• The canonical presumption of spousal paternity, Periodica 95 (2006) 307-342.

• Lest amateurs argue canon law: a reply to Patrick Gordon's brief against Bp. Daily, Angelicum 83 (2006) 121-142.

• Introduction to Card. Trujillo's [essay], "The Nature of Marriage", Ave Maria Law Review 4 (2006) 289-296.

• Canonical considerations on diaconal continence, Studia Canonica 39 (2005) 147-180. Abstract.

• Note on Cdl. Gasparri’s letter "Perlegisti", Canon Law Soc. of Great Brit. & Ireland News (June 2004) 106-107.

• Marian and cultic themes in the 1983 Code of Canon Law, Faith & Reason 27 (2001) 85-106.

• Annulments in America: keeping bad news in context, Homiletic & Pastoral Rev. (Nov 1996) 58-66. Online.

• The coming bishop crunch, Homiletic & Pastoral Rev. (Nov 1995) 15-19.

• Canonical responsibilities for public aid to private education, Faith & Reason 16 (1990) 13-22.

• Denial of the Eucharist to pro-abortion politicians, Homiletic & Pastoral Rev. (Oct 1990) 28-32, 48-49. Online.

• Concluding remarks on canon law and the recovery of the sacred, F.C.S. Proceedings 12 (1989) 161-162.

• Religion and politics in Bellocian biographies, Chesterton Review 12 (1986) 195-199.

• The process of responsible decision: the jurisprudence of Prof. Jones, Catholic Lawyer 28 (1983) 199-214.

• Anatomical donations, in J. Krauskopf, Advocacy for the Aging (West Publishing, 1982) Chap. 25.

• Recent developments in Missouri: commercial law (with G. Wallach), U.M.K.C. Law Review 50 (1982) 395-411.

• The common good in Catholic thought, Law & Justice (Trinity/Michaelmas, 1981) 97-103.

Reference works: Scholarly

• New Catholic Encyclopedia Supplement (Gale, 2010) vol. I,. s.v., "Annulment" =, "Diocese", 405-406, "Excommunication" 447-450, and "Interdict" 560-562.

• Diccionario General de Derecho Canonico (Universidad de Navarra, forthcoming). Divorced (access to sacraments by), Oath.

• Cambridge Dictionary of Christianity (Cambridge, forthcoming). Annulment, Code of Canon Law, ecclesiastical Latin, excommunication, seal of confession.

• New Dictionary of Canon Law (Liturgical Press, forthcoming). 12 entries on ecclesiastical criminal law.

• 2009 CLSA Advisory Opinions, Applications of the Essential Norms in cases of doubt (133-138).

• 2008 CLSA Advisory Opinions, Withholding of Holy Communion by extraordinary minister (80-83); Responsibilities of Christian witness at baptism (94-95).

• 2007 CLSA Advisory Opinions, Reception of Holy Communion by one unable to swallow (54-57); Permission for priest to run for political office (60-62); Invalid confirmation due to contrary intention of the recipient (68-70).

• Encyclopedia of Catholic Social Thought (Scarecrow, 2007). Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Book Reviews: Scholarly

• B. Ferme, Introduction to the Sources of Canon Law, Journal of Law and Religion, forthcoming.

• Martin & Williamson, John Paul II & New Evangelization, Homiletic & Pastoral Rev. (May 2009) 77-78.

• F. Makaka, The Impediment of Ligamen in the Canonical System, Studia Canonica 42 (2008) 562-563.

• Müller & Sommar, eds., Medieval Church Law, Journal of Law and Religion 23 (2007) 101-104. Online.

• Caparros, ed., Exegetical Commentary on Canon Law, The Jurist 67 (2007) 541-542.

• D. Jones, Christus Sacerdos in the Preaching of St. Augustine, Antiphon 11 (2007) 107-109.

• Raym. Peñafort, Summa on Marriage, Canon Law Soc. of Great Brit. & Ireland News (Mar 2007) 69-71.

• F. Arinze, Celebrating the Holy Eucharist, Antiphon 10 (2006) 212-213.

• D. Cenlamor & J. Miras, El Derecho de la Iglesia: curso basico, Studia Canonica 40 (2006) 540-542.

• J. Forteas, Interview with an Exorcist: An Insider's Look, Antiphon 10 (2006) 296-297.

• J. Hitchcock, The Supreme Court and Religion in American Life, The Jurist 66 (2006) 499-503. Online.

• D. Keating, Appropriation of Divine Life in Cyril of Alexandria, F.C.S. Quarterly 29 (Fall 2006) 64-65.

• Caparros, ed., Exegetical Commentary on Canon Law, Homiletic & Pastoral Rev. (Mar 2006) 66-67.

• A. Miklósházy, Theological Foundations of Liturgical Renewal, Antiphon 9 (2005) 83-86.

• D. Torevell, Losing the Sacred: Ritual, Modernity, and Liturgical Form, Antiphon 9 (2005) 215-218.

• Caparros, ed., The Code of Canon Law Annotated, Homiletic & Pastoral Rev. (Dec 2005) 73-75.

• Caparros, ed., Exegetical Commentary on the Code of Canon Law, F.C.S. Quarterly (Spring 2005) 43-44; also in Newsletter of the Canon Law Society of Canada 30/1 (2005) 8-9.

• M. Foster, Annulment: the wedding that was, Theological Studies 60 (1999) 797.

• V. De Paolis, De sanctionibus in Ecclesia; A. Calabrese, Diritto penale canonico; & A. Borras, Les sanctions dans l’Eglise, The Jurist 55 (1995) 952-954. Online.

• C. Burke, Authority and freedom in the Church, Studia Canonica 24 (1990) 241-243. Online.

• W. Brennan, The abortion holocaust" Today's Final Solution, Faith & Reason 10 (1984) 88-91.

• A. Fox, Thomas More: history & Providence, Claremont Review of Books (Feb 1984) 12.

• J. Costanzo, Political and legal studies, American Journal of Jurisprudence 28 (1983) 240-248.

• Quade, ed., The Pope and revolution: ... Liberation Theology, Faith & Reason 9 (1983) 169-174.

• N. Walker, Punishment, danger & stigma: morality of criminal justice, Auslegung 9 (1982) 358-360.

• J. Schall, Christianity and life and Christianity and politics, Faith & Reason 8 (1982) 73 ff.

• G. Zizola, The Utopia of John XXIII, Faith & Reason 8 (1982) 84-87.

• E. Quay, And now infanticide, Faith & Reason 7 (1981) 341.

Monographs: Popular

• A Modern Guide to Indulgences, Foreword by Abp. Timothy M. Dolan, (Hillenbrand Books, Liturgy Training Publications, 2008). More information.

• Excommunication and the Catholic Church: straight answers to tough questions, Foreword by Bp. Thomas Paprocki, (Ascension Press, 2006) xiv + 64 pp. More information.

• Annulments and the Catholic Church: straight answers to tough questions, Foreword by Abp. John J. Myers, (Ascension Press, 2004) xiii + 195 pp; olim 100 Answers to Your Questions on Annulments (Basilica Press, 1997). More information.

• Home Schooling and the New Code of Canon Law (Christendom College, 1988) 46 pp. More information.

Articles: Popular

• State-sanctioned suicide and ecclesiastical funerals, New Oxford Review (Jun 2009) 39-40.

• What are indulgences?, Catholic Answer (July/Aug, 2008) 22-24; also in Catholic New World (9 Nov 2008).

• Excommunication questions, Catholic Answer (Nov/Dec 2007) 32-34; also in Our Sunday Visitor (28 Oct 2007).

• A primer for those who prefer knowing to opining, Christifidelis 25/3 (13 Jun 2007) 3.

• Why do we need canon law?, Catholic Answer (Mar/Apr 2007) 34-36.

• Smearing the Pope: the BBC and Benedict XVI, Catholic World Report (Dec 2006) 40-43. Online.

• The seal of confession, Catholic Answer (Nov 2006) 30-32.

• Why archbishop's action brought excommunication, Our Sunday Visitor (22 Oct 2006) 3.

• Canonical questions about the Schiavo-Centonze marriage, F.C.S. Quarterly 29/2 (2006) 6-8.

• Bishop Botean’s Lenten Message, in Sharpe, et al., eds, Neo-CONNED! (2005) 156.

• Annulment or divorce?, Catholic Answer (May-June 2005) 20-22.

• Admitting children of same-sex couples to Catholic elementary schools, Christifidelis 23/1 (22 Feb 2005) 4-6.

• Question: who is married?, Catholic World Report (Dec 2004) 56-58. Online.

• A canonical aspect of the Terri Schiavo case, This Rock (Jan 2004) 16-19.

• Entering marriage with eyes wide open, Catholic Faith (Jan-Feb 2002) 6-7.

• Five things every bishop needs to know about canon law, Catholic Dossier (May-Jun 2001) 30-34. Online.

• Clarifying canonical property claims, Catholic Answer (Jan-Feb 2001) 14-15.

• Martin Gilbert on the Holocaust, This Rock (Sep 2000) 5-6.

• Answering common questions on annulments, This Rock (Sep 1999) 16-19.

• Contraception and divorce, Couple to Couple League Family Foundations (Nov-Dec 1998) 28-29.

• Plans to move feast of Ascension now in Vatican’s court, National Catholic Reg.(20-26 Dec 1998) 1, 10.

• A canonical look at Ad Tuendam Fidem, The Turnaround (Oct 1998) 10-11.

• Catechetical issues related to annulments, Catholic Faith (May-Jun 1998) 18-20.

• Inside Annulments (in 5 parts), National Catholic Reg. (Nov-Dec 1997) varia.

• Sacraments for children in danger of death, Catholic Answer (Nov-Dec 1997) 57-62.

• Catechetics for Confession, This Rock (Oct 1997) 41; reprinted in J. Akin, Mass Confusion 148-149.

• A catechist’s introduction to canon law, Catholic Faith (May-Jun 1997) 16-18.

• A canon lawyer looks at home-schooling, Catholic Dossier (Mar-Apri1997) 19-21.

• Church law and euthanasia: time to oil a rusty canon, Lay Witness (Jan-Feb 1997) 13, 27.

• Introduction to Gilbert Keith Chesterton, Catholic Faith (Nov-Dec 1996) 31-32.

• The next papal conclave: 'Universi Dominici gregis', This Rock (Oct 1996) 30-31.

• Liturgical law: the last labyrinth, Adoremus Bulletin (Sep 1996) 3. Online.

• For many bishops, retirement is around the corner, National Catholic Reg. (28 Jul 1996) 9.

• Excommunication: wave of the future?, National Catholic Reg.(7 Jul 1996) 6.

• Too young to marry, America (22-29 Jun 1996) 14-16.

• Tribunals look for cues in Pope's address, National Catholic Reg. (9 Jun 1996) 7.

• Preparing children for the sacraments: controversies and suggestions, Catholic Faith (May-Jun 1996) 5-8.

• The effects of liturgical innovation on children, Adoremus Bulletin (Mar 1996) 3.

• What canon lawyers are and aren’t, This Rock (Nov 1991) 19-22. Online.

• Home-educated children and the reception of sacraments, Seton Home Study News (Mar 1989) 2-3.

• A lawyer and his family: Thomas More's letters to his children, F.C.S. Proceedings 7 (1984) 55-60.

• The forbidden and the inevitable: remarks on Wolfe, Crisis (Jul 1983) 16-17.

• The A.C.L.U. imagination, Fidelity (May 1983) 8.

• Contraception and the union of husband and wife, Life & Family News (Sep-Oct, 1982) 11.

• The decline and rise of the Catholic intellectual tradition in America, Common Faith (3 Feb 1982) 4-5.

• Is the campus conservative?, ISI Campus Report (Spring 1982) 2, 15.

• Molnar outlines pagan temptation, ISI Campus Report (Spring 1982) 3, 14.

• Is it really abortion?, Social Justice Review (Jan-Feb 1982) 24-25.

• Definition of death requires closer look, [University of Missouri] Campus Digest (13 Mar 1981) 4, 8.

• Trial of pro-life activists, St. Louis University Circle of Life (11 Dec 1978) 3-4.

• A human being in our hands, Saint Louis University News (29 Sep 1978) 6.

Reference works: Popular

• Encyclopedia Of Apologetics & Evangelization, (Ignatius Press, forthcoming). 10 entries on canon law.

• Our Sunday Visitor Catholic Encyclopedia (OSV, 1997). Revised 400+ entries mostly on canon law.

• Our Sunday Visitor Catholic Encyclopedia (OSV, 1991). Authored 200+ entries mostly on canon law.

Book Reviews: Popular

• J. Coriden, Rights of Catholics in the Church, Christifidelis 26/1 (15 Mar 2008) 3, 8.

• M. Brumley, How not to share your faith, Homiletic & Pastoral Rev. (Aug-Sep 2003) 82-84.

• J. Pearce, Old Thunder: A Life of Belloc, Catholic World Report (Nov 2002) 62-63.

• G. Amorth, An Exorcist Tells His Story, This Rock (Jan 2000) 40.

• Sheehy, et al, eds., The Canon Law: Letter & Spirit, Catholic Faith (Sep-Oct, 1999) 47-49.

• J. Pearce, Wisdom & Innocence: A Life of Chesterton, Homiletic & Pastoral Rev. (Apr 1999) 78-79.

• J. Akin, Mass Confusion, National Catholic Reg. (23-29 Aug 1998) 8.

• R. Kirk, Rights and Duties, National Catholic Reg. (22-28 Mar 1998) 10.

• J. Monti, Life and Letters of St. Thomas More, National Catholic Reg. (21-27 Jun 1998) 8.

• M. Pinto, Did Adam & Eve have belly buttons?, National Catholic Reg. (17-23 May 1998) 8.

• Peterson, ed., Father Brown of the Church of Rome:, National Catholic Reg. (15-21 Feb 1998) 8.

• A. Scalia, Federal Courts and the Law, National Catholic Reg. (26 Oct-1 Nov 1997) 8.

• S. Kennedy, Shattered Faith, National Catholic Reg. (12-18 Oct 1997) 6.

• Cardinal Newman, The Idea of a University, National Catholic Reg. (9-15 Feb 1997) 6.

• J. Catoir, The Dilemma of Divorced Catholics, National Catholic Reg. (13-19 Jul 1997) 5.

• Tadie & Macdonald, eds., Permanent Things, F.C.S. Quarterly (Mar 1996) 42.

• R. Shaw, Understanding Your Rights, Southern Cross (6 Oct 1994) 39.

• T. Allen, Possessed: The True Story of an Exorcism, Southern Cross (23 Sep 1993) 34.

• M. Shaughnessy, Catholic Schools and the Law: A Guide for Teachers Reflections (Spring 1991) 2.

• Tadie & Macdonald, C. S. Lewis and G. K. Chesterton: The Riddle of Joy Reflections (Summer 1989) 11

• Lauer, ‘Home-Schooling’ [tape], Seton Home Study News (Apr 1989) 5.

• S. Krason, Parental Rights, Seton Home Study News (Jan 1989) 5.

• R. Kirk, The Conservative Mind: From Burke to Santayana, Reflections (Winter 1987) 15.

• G. Wolfe, Right Minds: A Sourcebook of Conservative Thought, Reflections (Fall 1987) 4.

• R. Cowden-Guido, Report from the Synod: John Paul II and Vatican II, Reflections (Summer 1986) 16.

• C. Derrick, Too Many People? A Problem in Values, Crisis (May 1986) 54.

• E. Egan, Such A Vision of the Street: Mother Teresa, Reflections (Summer 1985) =.

• D. D'Souza, Falwell: Before the Millennium Reflections (Winter 1984) =.

• R. Pack, Edward Bennett Williams, and V. Blasi, The Burger Court, Chronicles (Nov 1984) 9-11.

• W. Rusher, The Rise of the Right, Reflections (Summer 1984) 13.

• Note on James Hitchcock’s autobiographical essay in Hillsdale Review, Reflections (Spring 1984) 2.

• B. Pines, Back to Basics: The Grassroots Movement, Reflections (Winter 1983) 8.

• W. Stanmeyer, Church and State In Post Christian America, Reflections (Fall 1983) 15.

• M. Wong, Nun: A Memoir, Chronicles (Sep 1983) 30-32.

• J. Costanzo, Political and Legal Studies, in 2 vols, Reflections (Summer 1983) 18.

• W. Gaylin, The Killing of Bonnie Garland: A question of justice, Chronicles (Mar 1983) 30-31.

• J. Schall, Church, state, and society in the thought of John Paul II, Fidelity (Feb 1983) 27-28.

• C. Rice, theory and practice of the secular state, Missouri Citizens Life News (Sep-Oct 1981) 3.

Addresses, Talks, and Extended Interviews (selected)

• Orientation to Canon Law, Catholic Law Students Association, University of Michigan, 27 Jan 2009.

• The contributions of John Paul II to canon law, University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, 5 Mar 2007.

• Jaroslav Pelikan on the Constitution (co-presenter), SHMS Faculty Colloquium, 29 Nov 2006.

• Excommunication: an interview with Dr. Edward Peters, Ignatius Insight Scoop, 7 Nov 2006. Online.

• Introduction to the canonical achievements of John Paul II, Ave Maria School of Law, 16 Sep 2006.

• Canonical structures for the New Evangelization, SHMS Faculty Colloquium, 12 Apr 2006.

• Papal conclaves (panelist), Ave Maria College, 14 Apr 2005.

• Introducing the Incrementa in progressu, Catholic University of America, 11 Apr 2005.

• Orientation to Canons 1055-1057, Ave Maria School of Law, 6 Apr 2005.

• Introduction to Book VI: Sanctions, Ave Maria School of Law, 16 and 21 Apr 2004.

• Canon lawyer on the aftermath of the US clergy scandals, Zenit, 18 Jul 2003.

• Associations of the faithful (live case analysis), Ave Maria School of Law, 11 Apr 2003.

• Priestly faculties controversy at National Shrine, Our Sunday Visitor, = Feb 2003.

• Canon law and the protection of children, Zenit, 12 Dec 2002.

• Just punishment for pro-abortion Catholic politicians, Catholic World Report, Feb 2002.

• Canonization and beatification, St. Thomas More Parish, 26 Sep 1999.

• Annulment: What’s it all about?, University of San Diego, 10 &17 Mar 1999.

• Annulments, Mission Basilica San Diego, 27 Jan 1999.

• Abortion Clinic Ministry (panelist), Diocese of San Diego Culture of Life Fair, 7 Nov 1998.

• Overview of annulments, Mesa College of San Diego CA, 23 Sep 1997.

• The 1983 Code of Canon Law (faculty seminar), University of Dallas, 29-30 Mar1996.

• Introduction to canon law, Mission Basilica San Diego, 28 Feb 1996.

• Chesterton's Ballad Lepanto, Chesterton Society of San Diego, 29 Apr 1995.

• Introduction to G. K. Chesterton, Chesterton Society of San Diego, 28 Jan1995.

• Canon law, St. Thomas More Association of San Diego, 4 Nov 1994.

• Marriage and annulments, Mission Basilica San Diego, 23 Mar 1994.

• The canonical structure of a diocesan pastoral council, Diocese of Duluth, Apr 1991.

• The relationship between the Vatican II and the1983 Code, Diocese of Duluth, Feb 1991.

• Universal governance structures of the church, Diocese of Duluth, Mar 1990.

• When to call a civil lawyer, Dept. of Canon Law, Catholic University of America, Spring 1986.

• The political biographies of Hilaire Belloc, Christianity and Literature Mid-East Conf., Oct 1984.

• Thomas More's letters to his children, F.C.S. Annual Convention, Sep 1984.

• Law and Literature, Pacific Union College, Mar 1984.

• Catholic education in the 1980s (panelist), Young Catholic Committee, Nov 1983.

• The Voting Rights Act and the Fifteenth Amendment, Claremont Graduate School, Fall 1983.

• Christopher Dawson on prophetic witness, Dawson Society for Christian Culture, 18 Jun 1983.

Other Writing

• Raising a Deaf daughter, The Holley Institute Newsletter (Spring 2009) 5.

• Our decision on a cochlear implant, American Annals of the Deaf (Jul 2000) 263-267.

• Call o’Ports Columnist [dessert wine reviews], Gilbert! : Jan-Feb 1999, p. 13 [Oporto]; Mar 1999, p. 15 [Oporto]; Apr-May 1999, p. 15 [Oporto]; Jan-Feb 2000, p.16 [Oporto]; Mar 2000, p. 14 [Oporto]; Apr-May 2000, p. 18 [Oporto]; June 2000, p. 20 [Sauternes]; July-Aug 2000 p. 20 [Sauternes]; Sep 2000, p. 20 [Tokaji]; Oct-Nov 2000, p. 22 [Tokaji]; Dec 2000, p. 22 [porto]; Jan-Feb 2001, p. 22 [Commandaria].

• “Quick Question Column”, This Rock (Catholic Answers): Confirmation sponsors, May-June 2000, p. 45; Easter duty, Feb 2000, p. 46; Role of CDF’s new investigative norms, June 1999, pp. 46-47; Cardinals authority over bishops, May 1999, p. 45; Under what conditions may laity baptize? May 1999, p. 47; Nuns and gifts, Apr 1999, p. 41; Diabetics and Eucharistic fast, Mar 1999, pp. 40-41; Reacting to annulments, Dec 1998, p. 39; Deacons and political office, Nov 1998, pp. 41-42; Divorce, Communion, & Sunday obligation, Nov 1998, pp. 40-41; Priests and Latin, July-Aug 1998, p. 42; What counts as leaving the Church, June 1998, pp. 41-42; reprinted Oct 1999, p. 47; Vatican City State as a nation, Apr 1998, p. 41; reprinted July-Aug 1999, p. 45; Deacons and Anointing, Mar 1998, p. 40; reprinted July-Aug 1999, p.46; INRI and SPQR, Mar 1998, p. 42; reprinted Sep 1999, p. 41; Children and Anointing, Jan 1998, p. 40; Western Code vs. Eastern, May 1997, p. 42.; Convalidation of Protestant weddings, Apr 1997, pp. 36-37; Private vows, ministries, & disclaimers, Apr 1997, p. 36.

• Beach novels and fine prose, Southern Cross (8 Feb 1996) 18-19; Investigation into alleged miracle, (7 Jun 1994);  Film review: Shadowlands, (10 Feb 1994) 34, 16; 50,000 Irrelevant San Diegans, (27 Jan 1994) 37; The Gospel according to Herb? (17 Nov 1993) 3, 7;  Film review: Leap of Faith, (21 Oct 1993) 36; A canonical case for [California] Prop. 174?, (7 Oct 1993) 3, 18.

• Opera? For our kids?, Cheerful Cherub (Spring 1996) 2-3; Getting your children started in religious and classical music, (Spring 1995) 31-34.

• “General Catholicism Q & A Column”, Southern Cross [Diocese of San Diego]: 17 Nov 1994, p. 24; 20 Oct 1994, p. 24; 06 Oct 1994, p. 26; 11 Aug 1994, p. 27; 07 July 1994, p. 26; 23 June 1994, p. 26; 09 June 1994, p. 26; 28 Apr 1994, p. 31; 14 Apr 1994, p. 27; 24 Mar 1994, p. 31; 10 Mar 1994, p. 27; 24 Feb 1994, p. 25; 10 Feb 1994, p. 26; 27 Jan 1994, p. 27; 13 Jan 1994, p. 24; 16 Dec 1993, p. 26; 02 Dec 1993, p. 25; 18 Nov 1993, p. 22.

• DPC makes proposals for clear teaching, Outlook [Diocese of Duluth] (Apr 1985) 1; Permanent deacons: a ministry of service, (Apr 1985) p. 4; Catholic Scandinavia: discovering a lost gem, (Apr 1985) 5.

• Of bombs, arguments, and good examples, Hillsdale Review (Winter/Spring 1985) 73-76; Shopping as a political statement, (Winter/Spring 1985) 95-97; Heavy labor for Innocent Smith, (Summer 1985) 58-62; Invincible ignorance, (Spring 1983) 40-42.

•  Pictures in the press, Veritas (Dec 1983) 5-6; Serious jokes, (Oct 1982) 2-3; The Gospel challenge?, (Mar 1982) 1;  All good things, (Feb 1982) 5-6.

• The night the Trappists took me in, Ligourian (May 1982) 55-58; also in Catholic Digest (Aug 1982) 34-37.

• The pope who stole 10 days, Catholic Digest (Jan 1982) 36-38.

• How to win friends for the unborn, Missouri Citizens for Life News (Jan-Feb 1983) 3; Non-violent direct action continues, (May 1982) 1; At Mizzou: leaders debate before 200, (Dec 1981) 2.

• Extended pro-life debate in two University of Missouri at Columbia campus papers: Campus Digest 26 Feb 82; Campus Digest 19 Feb 82; Maneater 18 Feb 82; Maneater 9 Feb 82; Campus Digest 22 Jan 82; Maneater 22 Jan 82; Campus Digest Sep/Oct 81; Maneater 25 Aug 81.

• Q & A on the Human Life Amendment (broadsheet, Missouri Citizens for Life, 1981).

Quotations & Resourcing (selected)

Radio and Television Interviews (2005-2009)

Secular News: New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Associated Press, The Rocky Mountain News, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Des Moines Register, Grand Forks Herald

Catholic News: Catholic World Report, Our Sunday Visitor, Catholic News Service, Catholic News Agency, National Catholic Register, Zenit

Secular Other: Michigan Lawyers Weekly, Missouri Lawyers Weekly, Slate Magazine; Broadcast: The Dr. Phil Show, Geraldo at Large, Fox & Friends

Catholic Other: Crisis Magazine, Michigan Catholic, Catholic Parent, Couple to Couple League, This Rock, Catholic Servant, Christifidelis, Catholic Outlook, Catholic Faith & Family, Canon Law Society of Great Britain & Ireland Newsletter, Southern Cross, Midwest Chesterton News, Jimmy Akin’s Defensor Fidei Blog, Ignatius Press InsightScoop Blog; Broadcast: Catholic Answers Live, Kresta in the Afternoon, Relevant Radio, Teresa Tomeo’s Catholic Connection, Johnette Benkovic’s Abundant Life, Mother Angelica Live, Sirius Catholic Radio.

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