National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi

Statutes of the Diocesan Shrine Parziuncala- The Shrine af Our Lady af the Angels

Initially approved and effective, September 27,2008, Archbishop George H. Niederauer

Modified, approved and effective, July 1, 2013, Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone

These statutes seek to conform to the requirements of The Code of Canon Law, canon 1232, whichstates that such statutes address: 1) (Purpose) Statement of Mission, 2) Authority of the Rector, 3) theAdministration of Goods. These statutes, along with applicable agreements, likewise determine theaccountability of the administration of the Shrine to the Diocesan Bishop as well as other pertinentinformation.

STATEMENT OF MISSION

It is the purpose of the Porziuncola - The Shrine of Our Lady of the Angels, to providemore abundant means of salvation, through the rich liturgical and devotional life of theRoman Catholic Church for the Christian faithful, including those who come as pilgrimsfrom around the world to the City of Saint Francis, who seek to encounter the living Godthrough religious worship and special devotion to St. Francis of Assisi. The Shrine existsto promote the spiritual message and legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi within the contextof the Catholic faith, to assist the faithful in expressing authentic devotion and to bringthem, through such devotion, to a deeper and richer experience of the Christian life. Inaddition, the Shrine will seek to promote dialogue with men and women of other faiths inthe tradition of Saint Francis and our recent Holy Father, Pope John Paul II. By hiswitness, Saint Francis of Assisi exemplifies virtues which are important to people ofvarious states oflife. His deep trust in God and acceptance of His will, his exemplaryresponse to causes of peace, tranquility and calm, his express efforts to promotereconciliation, harmony and respect for all of God's creation, speak powerfully tocontemporary society. The Porziuncola - The Shrine of Our Lady of the Angels, proclaimsthese same virtues of the Christian life and invites men and women to value and striveafter them.

The Porziuncola - The Shrine of Our Lady af the Angels stands in the midst of the City as areligious sanctuary, inviting all people to refreshment, reflection, renewal, andreconciliation. As a house of prayer, the Shrine offers individuals, as well as groups ofthe faithful, opportunities for the celebration of the faith and an environment conducive topersonal devotion. The Christian witness revealed through the personal example of SaintFrancis of Assisi, recounted in word and art, becomes an important and effectiveinstrument to inspire and encourage faith.

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AUTHORITY OF THE-RECTOR

The Porziuncola - The Shrine afOur Lady afthe Angels, is contained within property of theduly erected and recognized National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi. The Rector of theDiocesan Shrine, Parziuncala - The Shrine afOur Lady afthe Angels is the same Rectorentrusted with responsibility for planning and executing the program and activities of theNational Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi. This same Rector is responsible for appointingand supervising a staff which assists him in carrying out the objectives of the DiocesanShrine. Members of the staff, both religious and lay, may exercise duties which pertainto both the National and Diocesan Shrines.

All other administrative responsibilities and advisory groups shall conform to theapproved statutes of the National Shrine of Saint Francis of Assisi, which were effectiveJuly I, 2013. Any amendments to such statues and advisory groups that have been or shall beadopted by the National Shrine will be considered applicable to the administration of the DiocesanShrine.

ADMINISTRATION OF GOODS

Given the fact that the Diocesan Shrine, Porziuncola - The Shrine afOur Lady afthe Angels,is contained within property of the duly erected and recognized National Shrine of SaintFrancis of Assisi, the administration of all goods pertaining to this Diocesan Shrine shallbe regulated by the approved statutes which were effective for the National Shrine ofSaint Francis of Assisi on July 1, 2013. Any amendments to such statues andadvisory groups that have been or shall be adopted will be considered applicable to theadministration of the Diocesan Shrine.

Approved and effective on this 1" day of July, in the Year of Our Lord, 2013. &:. .. -I-~ C<"-

Most Reverend Salvatore J. CordileoneArchbishop of San Francisco

Concordat cum orlqinal!Rev. Msgr. C. Michae adazinski

Chancellor, Archdiocese of San Francisco

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