CHAPTER III
: SHRINES
Can.
1230 The term shrine means a church or other sacred place which, with the
approval of the local Ordinary, is by reason of special devotion frequented by
the faithful as pilgrims.
Can.
1231 For a shrine to be described as national, the approval of the Episcopal
Conference is necessary. For it to be described as international, the approval
of the Holy See is required.
Can.
1232 §1 The local Ordinary is competent to approve the statutes of a diocesan
shrine; the Episcopal Conference, those of a national shrine; the Holy See
alone, those of an international shrine.
§2 The statutes
of a shrine are to determine principally its purpose, the authority of the
rector, and the ownership and administration of its property.
Can.
1233 Certain privileges may be granted to shrines when the local circumstances,
the number of pilgrims and especially the good of the faithful would seem to
make this advisable.
Can.
1234 §1 At shrines the means of salvation are to be more abundantly made
available to the faithful: by sedulous proclamation of the word of God, by
suitable encouragement of liturgical life, especially by the celebration of the
Eucharist and penance, and by the fostering of approved forms of popular
devotion.
§2 In
shrines or in places adjacent to them, votive offerings of popular art and
devotion are to be displayed and carefully safeguarded.
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