PENINSULAR MALAYSIA ECCLESIASTICAL TRIBUNAL
PENANG OFFICE
MISSION
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“To pursue or vindicate the rights of physical or juridical persons, or to declare juridical facts.” Cn. 1400 § 1, 1º
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To accept and hear all cases of first instance for marriage nullity in the diocese of Penang.
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To accept and hear penal and other cases assigned by the diocesan bishop.
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To assist the diocesan bishop in all his juridical acts as and when required.
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To provide the diocesan bishop, the clergy and the people of the diocese with juridical opinions.
VISION
“Always observing canonical equity and keeping in mind salvation of souls
(Salus Animarum)”
Cn. 1752.
PATRON SAINT
St. Raymond of Peñafort
Feast Day: 7 January
Patron Saint of Canonists