Canon Law Society of America

08/27/2026

There's still time to register for a pre-convention workshop in St. Louis! You can attend the workshop as a standalone event or add it to your convention registration.

Based on comments from evaluations, we have invited Dr. Heather Banis back to present a longer session on building a culture of safeguarding. She'll be joined by Teresa Kettelkamp, former Adjunct Secretary for the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, and Rev. Gregory Luyet, JCL.

The workshop heeds the call of Pope Leo XIV that safeguarding must permeate every aspect of ecclesial life. It will be a practical workshop grounded in canon law, principles of safeguarding and trauma-informed theology. This interactive program will provide context (best principles) and strategies (best practices) essential to preventing, responding, and enhancing safeguarding efforts to ensure that the Church is a safe place for all.

The presenters, drawing upon their unique backgrounds in safeguarding, policy, canon law, law enforcement, victims’ assistance, trauma-informed theology, best principles and practices apply their experience and expertise as they relate to the specific constructs of responsibility, accountability, transparency, and compliance.

More info on pre-convention workshops here:
https://clsa.org/page/2026Pre-ConventionWorkshop

08/25/2026

How will AI affect your canonical ministry? This year’s CLSA convention provides two opportunities to consider this important topic.

Dr. John Slattery is the Executive Director of the Grefenstette Center for Ethics in Science, Technology, and Law at Duquesne University. An ethicist and theologian, his Keynote Address, "Intelligence, Technology, and Hope: Faithfully Considering AI," will explore the broader questions of technology that will help us understand the groundswell of generative AI, in order to effectively encounter AI from a position of faith. It will delve into Pope Leo’s many discussions of AI, as well as the wider landscape of ethical approaches to AI, and will offer challenges to think critically about AI usage in the context of intelligence discussions and the Catholic tradition.

Law Professor Tiffany C. Li’s session, "Civil Legal Issues in the Use of AI: Privacy and Attorney Client Privilege," will examine the privacy and confidentiality risks that arise when sensitive information is processed through AI platforms, with particular attention to privilege waiver, fiduciary obligations, and the impact of AI use on the trust relationships central to representation.

Early-bird registration ends this month. The sooner you register, the more you’ll save! More info on our website:
https://clsa.org/page/2026_Convention

08/25/2026

Are you planning to attend the CLSA Convention in October? Early-bird registration ends on August 31. Register soon and save!

CLSA convention attendees can get a discount through Super Shuttle for transportation to/from the hotel with discount code CLSA26. Reserve online at SuperShuttle.com or by calling 1-800-258-3826.

07/10/2026

It's time to register for the 2026 CLSA Convention! Here is a link to the convention brochure:
https://bit.ly/4graMxf

03/23/2026

Please make a note of our new address. We'll be closed starting March 25 for the move and partially reopening by April 1.

We'll be fully operational by April 7 (after the Easter break).