Decree of Appointment
Whereas the Diocesan Bishop serves as the judge of the first instance for all cases not excepted by law, either personally or through others (cf. Can. 1419 §1);
Whereas the Metropolitan Tribunal of the Archdiocese requires the service of the Judicial Vicar and other diocesan judges to address cases in the first instance and when necessary, in the second instance; Whereas the Rev. Theodulus Tanti, a mission priest serving in the Archdiocese with a pontifical license in canon law, has expressed willingness to serve as a diocesan judge while he serves in the Archdiocese;
Having considered the needs of the Metropolitan Tribunal, the recommendation of the Judicial Vicar, and the qualifications of the Rev. Tanti, I hereby decree the following
Appointment
– Rev. Theodulus Tanti as a Diocesan Judge (cf. Can. 1421 §l) to serve in the Metropolitan Tribunal, while continuing as parochial vicar of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Topeka, KS.
This appointment is effective immediately and is to be published on the website of the Archdiocese and communicated to the presbyterate of the Archdiocese.
Given at the Chancery in Kansas City, KS on the 21st day of November, the Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, in the year of Our Lord 2025.
The Most Reverend Shawn McKnight, S. Th.D.
Archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas
Rev. Anthony J. Saiki, J.C.L.
Chancellor
