The Statute shall become effective on November 1, 2015. Upon its effective date, the Statute replaces and supplants all previous versions, which shall then stand repealed.

Dioceses, Parishes, monasteries, institutions, offices, and organizations of the Church shall review their governing documents and administrative practices and conform them to the Statute by December 31, 2017.

Should a conflict arise following the effective date, November 1, 2015, between or among presently governing documents and the Statute, the Statute shall govern.

GLORY TO GOD FOR ALL THINGS!