Canon Quote #475

By Joshua R. LeBlanc • Aug 22nd, 2007 • Category: Canon Law

Canon 475

§1. In each diocese the diocesan bishop must appoint a vicar general who is provided with ordinary power according to the norm of the following canons and who is to assist him in the governance of the whole diocese.

§2. As a general rule, one vicar general is to be appointed unless the size of the diocese, the number of inhabitants, or other pastoral reasons suggest otherwise.

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