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Contents
Abbreviations and Acronyms
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Religious Terms
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US Legal and Governmental Terms
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INTRODUCTION
I. Historical Perspective and Current Situation
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A-1
II. Theological Framework:
Understanding the Exchange of International
Pastoral Ministers: The Context of Faith
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III. Grace and Challenge:
Understanding the Graces and Challenges in the
Exchange of International Pastoral Ministers
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Graces for the Receiving Churches
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Challenges for Receiving Churches
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Graces for International Pastoral Ministers
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Challenges for International Pastoral Ministers
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IV. Purpose, Scope, and Overview
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PART I ASSESSMENT AND ACCEPTANCE
Canon Law Considerations
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B-1
Determination of an Ecclesial Need
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B-1
Initiating a Formal Process for Priests and Deacons
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Establishing a Personnel File
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B-2
Written Agreement on the Terms of Service
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Incardination/Ascription
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Case Study 1
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Special Consideration for Married Eastern Catholic Priests
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Special Considerations for Seminarians
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Additional Considerations for Members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and
Societies of Apostolic Life
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Individual Member
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B-6
A House or Community of an Institute or Society
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Case Study 2
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Frequently Asked Questions
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B-7
Civil Law Considerations—Immigration Law
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A. Receiving Religious Workers and Students
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C-1
B. Types of Visas
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C-2
C. Application Procedures for Religious Workers
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D. Foreign Student Visas
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E. Considerations and Potential Problems
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Case Study 1
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Case Study 2
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Frequently Asked Questions
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