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Respect
for a person’s dignity and rights is a fundamental
concern of the Catholic Church. Rights are protected
in many ways. Indirectly, they are protected by
education, growth of moral consciousness,
development of character. Directly, they are
protected by law. The Church provides various means
to protect an individual rights and to resolve
disputes that may arise. Through the Ministry of
Canonical Services, the Diocese of Shreveport offers
its services in providing for the just resolution of
such dispute.
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Who
has the right to Mediation, Conciliation and Arbitration?
Any person, Catholic or not, who suspects a violation of
his or her rights or who suffers a grievance from a member or
representative of the Catholic Church has recourse and relief
available through the Ministry of Canonical Services of
Shreveport
The
following are allowable disputes in the Diocese of Shreveport:
Disputes between a person and a parochial or diocesan
administrator or administrative body within the Diocese of
Shreveport, where it is contended that an act or decision
(including administrative sanctions and disciplinary actions)
has violated a right recognized as such in the law of the
Church or in the documents of the magesterium.
OR
Disputes between a
person and a parochial or diocesan administrator of
administrative body within the Diocese of Shreveport where it
is contended that failure to act or failure to make a decision
has violated a right recognized as such in the law of the
Church or in the documents of the magisterium.
How
Can You Seek Representation?
Contact a representative of the Ministry of Canonical Services
of the Diocese of Shreveport. This individual will help you
determine the nature of the dispute and the possible avenues
of recourse. This assistance will be available to you
throughout the case.
REMEMBER!!
Before allowing differences to become formalized into
grievances, every effort should be made, at the local level,
to resolve disputes in free and open discussion between the
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