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Dr. Edward Peters, Basic Résumé

 

       Canon Law is an important component of ecclesiastical stability and a genuine force for renewal in the Catholic Church. Canon law possesses its own heritage and methodology, but ultimately it derives its values from the teaching Church. In an engaging and respectful manner, I present canon law as a juridic component of a well-rounded theological education. I enjoy working in a scholarly community where my commitment to teaching, research & writing, and public service can be exercised, that is, in an environment within which I can grow and to which I can contribute.

 

Edward N. Peters, JD, JCD                                             Faculty webpage

Sacred Heart Major Seminary                                         Personal website

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Professional

  • Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Detroit MI, Edmund Cardinal Szoka Chair, since 2005. 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

  • Diaconal categories and the crisis of celibacy, Chicago Studies, forthcoming.

  • 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 de re Canonica 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, Revised On-Line Edition (Gale, forthcoming). Annulment, diocese, excommunication, interdict.

  • 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.

 

Other Points

 

Key courses that Dr. Peters has taught or can teach for undergraduates or graduate students (including those in ministry formation) are:

  • The Canon Law of the Catholic Church

  • The Canon Law of Marriage

  • Rights and Responsibilities of Church Membership

  • Liturgy and/or Sacraments

  • Philosophy/Theology of Law

  • Foundational Catholic Theology

Advanced courses more suitable for graduate and ministry students would include:

  • Particular Church

  • Teaching Office

  • Special Law of Liturgy & Sacraments

  • Ecclesiastical Structures

  • The History of Canon Law 

  • Ecclesiastical Property Law

  • Sanctions in the Church

  • Special Topics in Church Order

  • Legal Considerations in Pastoral Practice

  • Canonical Research Techniques

  • Canonical Latin

 

Dr. Peters ( 2001 )

 

    Dr. Peters has developed one of the largest private collections of canon law in the United States (+ 2,500 volumes). He serves as a consultant to a wide variety of ecclesiastical institutions and persons, and is a very frequently quoted source in Catholic print and electronic media.

 

    On a more personal level, he, his wife Angela, and their six children (ages 24-11), enjoy and contribute to the liberal arts and campus & community life. Their activities include American Sign Language, theatre and classic cinema, astronomy, and alternative learning opportunities. They have hosted such things as musical recitals, Latin classes, dramatic readings, book clubs, star parties, and youth chess clubs.

 

 

Attestations (selected):

 

Dr. Edward N. Peters, a devoted and highly qualified student of Canon Law, has provided, in his Incrementa in Progressu 1983 Codicis Iuris Canonici, an invaluable tool for knowing the mind of the Legislator ... Those who are concerned with the right understanding and correct application of the canons of Church discipline owe a deep debt of gratitude to Dr. Peters for his latest work of canonical scholarship. For me, a pastor of the Church, Dr. Peters’ Incrementa will be a standard reference work. Abp. Raymond Burke.

 

Researchers honor the memory of the late indefatigable Xavier Ochoa, who complied concordances to the conciliar documents and the 1983 Code, as well as the Leges Ecclesiae. Edward Peters is a benefactor in the same tradition. Fr. George Stuart

 

I recently heard it suggested that Edward Peters was 'the Roman Catholic Gerald Bray'. In many ways this is true. Both have undertaken momentous tasks which most of us would never wish to undertake ourselves, but we are continuously grateful that someone else has already done it for us. Paul Barber, barrister.

 

Dr. Peters should now himself be included among the important contributors in English to the study of the 1917 Code. It is difficult to envisage his volume ever being replaced by that of a different author .... Rev. Robert Ombres, op.

 

Edward Peters has a penchant for providing incredibly useful tools for the practice and study of canon law. Ben Nguyen, Chancellor