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St. Raymond of Pennafort, Patron Saint of Canon Lawyers
Notre Dame, Montreal

Experience

Canonical Consultant

Represent clients in various tribunals and work closely with civil attorneys. Experience in penal law and filing appeals in Roman Tribunals.

Defender of the Bond

Upholding the marriage bond, writing the defender's briefs for the judges.

Defender of the Bond

Upheld the marriage bond after matrimony cases had been adjudicated at the first onstance tribunals throughout the various dioceses in Canada. Wrote briefs, which reflected the laws governing a valid marriage in the Catholic Church for the judges of the appeal tribunal before they adjudicated the cases.

Bilingual Parish Coordinator

Responsible for administrative duties in a parish of 10,000 members. Helped coordinate all parish activities to include bilingual programs as well as special events with the community. Monitored a budget of $500,000.

Judge

Adjudicated four cases weekly. Submitted written decisions to the tribunal.

Defender of the Bond

Upheld the rights of individuals with legal petitions or grievances submitted to the tribunal. Wrote legal briefs and prepared for hearings. Helped to prepare calendar for hearings and appeals.

Advocate

Represented twelve petitioners a month. Wrote legal briefs and presented them to the tribunal for adjudication.

Advocate

Responsible for determining sentences for the judges. Submitted legal briefs to judges for adjudication.

Advocate Intern

Received legal training in order to represent petitioners in the tribunal. Responsible for writing legal briefs.