The Catholic University of Eastern Africa

Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Jada Patrisio

Position: Lecturer, JCD, LLM

Department: Canon Law

Specialisation: Canon Law, Church Law

Email: ejada@cuea.edu

Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Jada Patrisio is a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Juba, South Sudan, and Lecturer at the Institute of Canon Law, Catholic University of Eastern Africa. He holds a Juris Canonici Doctor (JCD) from the Pontifical Urban University, Rome (2002), a Legum Magister (LLM) in International Law and Human Rights from the University of Essex, UK (2002-2003), and a Diploma in Legal Issues in Education from the University of Essex (2003). He previously served as Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Juba, Head of the Department of Canon Law at CUEA (2006-2008), and Chairperson of the Interdisciplinary Theological Session of the Faculty of Theology (2007-2010). He is a Canon Law Consultant to the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) since 2014, a member of the Canon Law Society of America and the Canon Law Society of Great Britain and Ireland, and Chaplain to the Sudanese and South Sudanese Community in Nairobi.

Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Jada Patrisio is a highly accomplished canonist holding both a Doctorate in Canon Law (JCD) and a Master of Laws (LLM). His dual expertise in both ecclesiastical and civil law provides students with a comprehensive understanding of legal systems and their intersection with Church governance. His scholarly work and teaching focus on the practical application of canonical principles in contemporary Church life.

Research interests: Comparative Canon and Civil Law; Ecclesiastical Tribunal Jurisprudence; Matrimonial Law and Procedures; Legal Philosophy and Church Governance; Canonical Research Methodology; Email; Phone; Stay updated with Institute activities and university events

Education: Doctor of Canon Law (JCD); Doctorate in Canonical Jurisprudence; Master of Laws (LLM); Advanced Legal Studies

Patrisio, R. F. E. J. (2022). The origin of Juridical Practices of Episcopal Conferences.

Patrisio, R. F. E. J. (2016). Theological Foundation of Administrative Canon Law. Roczniki Teologiczne. https://doi.org/10.18290/rt.2016.63.10-17

Patrisio, R. F. E. J. (2015). Importance of Sciences of Archives in Administrative Canon Law.

Patrisio, R. F. E. J. (2015). The Origin of Juridical Practice of Episcopal Conference.

Patrisio, R. F. E. J. (2015). Vatican Diplomacy: A Brief Historical Development from Council of Trent (1545-1563) to Vatican Council II (1962-1965).

Patrisio, R. F. E. J. (2014). Transformation of Catholic Church according to Pope Francis Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium.

Patrisio, R. F. E. J. (2012). John Paul II: The Central Key Player of Vatican Council Diplomacy.

Patrisio, R. F. E. J. (2009). Saint Paul and Jubilee Year of the Priest.

Patrisio, R. F. E. J. (2006). A Survey of the Juridical Procedure for Episcopal Nominations and Appointments. African Christian studies.

Patrisio, R. F. E. J. (2005). Refugee and Internal Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Theology of Inculturation in Africa Today: Method, Praxis and Mission.

Patrisio, R. F. E. J. (2002). The Pastoral Ministry of the Diocesan Bishop (Doctoral Dissertation).

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