Section — Vermeersch, On Forbidden Books
II. On Periodic Sheets
Stricter disposition of the other part
120. 1. By the other part of the present article more is required than the simple manifestation of counsel; ecclesiastical men must first obtain the permission of the Ordinaries before they undertake to direct newspapers or periodic sheets.
What comes under this name?
2. By periodic sheets we understand those which, similar to newspapers, differ from these only by the frequency of editions. Therefore not those which in French are called Revues, since their fascicles are regarded as pamphlets. Cf. above, n. 91.1
Whether of every subject matter?
3. For the rest, the prohibition is universal, and also embraces sheets whose subject matter is profane or indifferent. Indeed, according to Pennacchi,2 the matter here would concern only profane sheets, nor would license be required for directing religious and ecclesiastical sheets. Yet he himself subjects these to previous censure.
When they are judged to direct a sheet
4. Directing. They are not prohibited from writing in those sheets or cooperating otherwise, provided they do not undertake the direction of them. With Desjardins,3 we judge that it matters little whether they do this openly, or protected by the appearance of another's name. Thus also Pennacchi, cited work, n. 79.
What concerning pupils of a religious Congregation?
5. Concerning pupils of a religious Congregation, the things just said return. Yet here there will more easily be a cause when the Bishop vindicates his rights.
1 With us Penn., n. 79, against Peries, cited work, pp. 209, 210; and Wernz, note 111.
2 A. S. S., cited place, n. 79, p. 511.
3 T. 71, p. 369.