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Catholics have rights in their Church just as they have rights under the
federal and state constitutions here in the United States. Some
of their rights in the Church, including the right of assembly,
the right of petition, the right of free association, the right
to privacy and reputation and the right to due process
correspond to their civil rights. Other rights, especially the
right to know the truth about God and His Church, the right to
the spiritual goods of the Church and the right to worship
according to the norms established by lawful authority have no
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From the Executive Director
Welcome to the Saint Joseph Foundation Website
Our website is now undergoing some necessary and overdue revisions. We hope that the site will be improved in both appearance and usability. The updated site will be more streamlined and will be easier to use, especially by those visitors who might need canonical assistance.
\"The 1962 Mass with Post-1970 Innovations: Is It Likely?\" is the lead article from the latest issue of CHRISTIFIDELIS. The printer-friendly version has just been posted.
Another feature that our supporters have been requesting for some time has also been added. A greatly improved Online Donation Page is now available by clicking the button just above this message.
Your comments and suggestions would be welcome. Please return often to keep track of our progress.
Sincerely,
Charles M. Wilson
Executive Director
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Memorare to St. Joseph
Remember, most pure spouse of Mary ever Virgin, my loving
protector St. Joseph, that never has it been heard that
anyone invoked your protection or besought your aid without
being consoled. In this confidence I come before you; I
fervently recommend myself to you. Despise not my prayer,
foster father of the Redeemer, but graciously deign to hear
it. Amen.
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Contacts, Questions, and Information
Direct Assistance: If you would like to contact
the St. Joseph Foundation, please read and follow the
instructions on our
Contact Form.
General Information: More information
about selected topics related to canon law can be gained by
referring to the
Canonical Issues sub-page.
An expanded sub-page that will cover the history and
development of canon law and will contain many resources for
those who wish to become more informed on the subject is now
under construction.
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| The St. Joseph Foundation has been ruled tax exempt by the Internal
Revenue Service under provisions of Section 501(c) (3) of the
Internal Revenue Code. It depends solely on voluntary
contributions for its support and does not charge for its
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The St. Joseph Foundation
11107 Wurzbach Suite 601B
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San Antonio, Texas 78230-2570
Telephone: (210) 697-0717
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Fax: (210) 699-9439
Website Designed and Maintained by
Thomas P. Otten
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Catholics who seek to know
and vindicate their rights within the Church - rights that the
Church herself recognizes and protects. Whenever individuals or
groups believe their rights are threatened or have been
violated, the Foundation assists them in using the means
established by the Church to obtain remedies.
of the
Christian Faithful established under canon 215 of the Code of
Canon Law of the Catholic Church. It is a non-profit
organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Texas.
An Association of the Christian Faithful may exist either with
or without ecclesiastical recognition. To preserve its
independence and objectivity in advising Catholics of their
rights within the Church, the Foundation has chosen not to seek
ecclesiastical recognition. The opinions expressed on this web
site are those of the individual writers, all of whom are
Catholics in good standing who strive to conform to the
teaching and laws of the Church. The Saint Joseph Foundation
does not speak in the name of the Church.