A Topic of Moral Theology
Annulment, dispensation and commutation of vows
Who can annul (directly and indirectly), dispense, or commute a vow.
The works themselves ask 189 questions under this heading — see them together with their answers.
Within this topic
Also asked about as…
getting out of a vow · released from a vow (ed.)
In the index as Vow · Commutation of vows · Dispensation of vows · Vows · Dispensation · Dispensation of a vow · Commutation · Commutation of a vow · Bishop · A wife · Chastity · Confessor · Invalidation of a vow · Jurisdiction · Power · Regulars · Reservation · Roman Pontiff · Dispensations · Husband · Pilgrims · Pontiff · Spouse · Superiors
In the manuals
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Summa of Moral Theology (Summa Theologiae Moralis)
Vol. II, Part Second. On the Precep…, Question Third. On Vow, Article Third. On the Obli…, Section 3. On the Dispensation of Vow, nn. 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238 & 239 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Part Second. On the Precep…, Question Third. On Vow, Article Third. On the Obli…, Section 4. On the Commutation of Vow, nn. 240, 241 & 242 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
A Manual of Moral Theology for English-Speaking Countries
Vol. I, Bk. VI, Pt. II, Chapter IV. Vows, nn. 5, 6 & 7 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Manual of Moral Theology (Manuale Theologiae Moralis)
Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. I, Pt. II, Sect. II, Chapter IV. On the Cessation of a Vow, n. 651 — A vow can cease both through intrinsic causes and through an extrinsic cause, that is, through an authority intervening. Cessation which occurs through intrinsic causes is customarily called simple cessation. But authori… Read in context →
Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. I, Pt. II, Sect. II, Ch. IV, Article III. On Suspension, nn. 663, 664, 665, 666 & 667 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. I, Pt. II, Sect. II, Ch. IV, Article IV. On Dispensation, nn. 668, 669, 670, 671 & 672 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. I, Bk. II, Tr. II, Diss. I, Pt. II, Sect. II, Ch. IV, Article V. On Commutation, nn. 673, 674, 675, 676 & 677 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)
Moral Theology: A Complete Course (McHugh & Callan)
Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 5. The Quasi-integral…, Vows, nn. 2224 & 2225 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Pt. II, Q. II, Art. 5. The Quasi-integral…, Cessation of Vows, nn. 2226–2243 (18 passages)
Institutions of Moral Theology (Institutiones Theologiae Moralis)
Vol. I, On the Second Precept of t…, IV. On Vow, nn. 597–631 (35 passages)
Compendium of Moral Theology of Fr. John Peter Gury, S.J., with the Notes of Antonio Ballerini, S.J.
Vol. I, Treatise On the Precepts o…, On the Second Precept of t…, Ch. III, Art. III, § III. On the Commutation of Vows, n. 334 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)
Synopsis of Moral and Pastoral Theology
Vol. II, On the Virtue of Religion …, Chapter II: On Oaths and Vows, nn. 1002, 1003 & 1004 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
A Handbook of Moral Theology (Koch–Preuss)
Vol. IV, Pt. II, Ch. II, Section 6: Cessation of Vows, nn. ¶1–¶18 (18 passages)
Theologia Moralis: Principles — Responses — Counsels
Vol. II, Bk. II, Tr. II, Ch. III, Article III: Cessation of a Vow, nn. 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228 & 229 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)
Manuale Theologiae Moralis
Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. II, Art. IV, § 5. On the Cessation of a Vow Intrinsically, nn. 409 & 410 (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. II, Art. IV, § 6. On the Cessation of a Vow Through Invalidation, nn. 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418 & 419 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. II, Art. IV, § 7. On the Cessation of a Vow (or of Its Obligation) Through Dispensation, nn. 420, 421, 422, 423, 424, 425, 426, 427 & 428 (9 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. II, Tr. XI, Sect. II, Q. I, Ch. II, Art. IV, § 8. On the Cessation of a Vow (or of Its Obligation) Through Commutation, nn. 429, 430, 431, 432, 433, 434 & 435 (7 passages — hover a number to read it)
Summa Theologiae Moralis
Vol. II, Special Moral Theology: On…, Treatise: On the Cardinal …, Fifth Part: On the Virtues…, Section B: On the Acts of …, Ch. III, Question Three: On Vow, Article IV: On the Cessation of the Obligation of Vow, nn. 737, 739 & 740 (20 passages — hover a number to read it)
Compendium of Moral Theology
Vol. I, Tr. VI, On the Second Precept of t…, Ch. III, Article III. On the Cessation of a Vow, n. ¶1 — A vow ceases by lapse of the time appointed for ending the obligation, by substantial change of the matter promised, by failure of the condition on which the vow depends or of its final cause, by irritation, dispensation… Read in context →
Vol. I, Tr. VI, On the Second Precept of t…, Ch. III, Art. III, § II. On Dispensation of Vows, nn. ¶1, 236, 237, 237, Q. 2 & 237, Q. 3 (5 passages — hover a number to read it)
Vol. I, Tr. VI, On the Second Precept of t…, Ch. III, Art. III, § III. On Commutation of Vows, nn. ¶1, 238, 239, 239, Q. 2, 239, Q. 3 & 239, Q. 4 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)
Christian Theology, Dogmatic and Moral, Volume III: On the Decalogue
Diss. I, Ch. V, "a better good," is explained. The vow not to marry, and Leander's opinion, teaching that a vow of chastity is never valid on account of subsequent temptations and lapses, is refuted as lax and improbable, nn. XXXIII & XXXV (2 passages — hover a number to read it)
Dissertation III — On Those Who Can Vow, n. ¶1 — On the cessation of vows on account of the cessation of the final cause, or the change of circumstances; and on the invalidation, dispensation, and commutation of the same. [Introductory remarks] We undertake to review many matters in this disputation, which we shall explain here briefly, since they have a complete connection with those things which are necessary in the following disputatio… Read in context →
Diss. III, Chapter VIII — On the relaxation of vows by force of dispensation, nn. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII & IX (9 passages — hover a number to read it)
Diss. III, Chapter IX — To whom, by ordinary right, the power of dispensing in vows belongs, nn. I, II, III, IV, V & VI (6 passages — hover a number to read it)
Diss. III, Chapter X — On the power of Prelates of Regulars in dispensing vows, nn. I, II, III, IV, V & VI (6 passages — hover a number to read it)
Diss. III, Chapter XI — On the power of Prelates of Regulars, and of Confessors, in dispensing the vows of secular persons, nn. I–XXIV (24 passages)
Diss. III, Chapter XIII — For a valid and licit dispensation, a reasonable cause is necessary, nn. I–XVII (17 passages)
Diss. III, Chapter XIV — On the commutation of vows, and on those who have the faculty of commuting them, nn. I–XX (20 passages)
Diss. III, Chapter XV — What equality legitimate commuters of vows ought to observe; what causes are required for a legitimate commutation, nn. I–XXII (22 passages)
Diss. III, Chapter XVI — On the commutation of vows by force of the jubilee, or of the crusade bull, nn. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX & X (10 passages — hover a number to read it)
Diss. III, Chapter XVII — On returning to the prior matter after the commutation of a vow, once accepted by the one vowing, nn. I, II, III, IV, V, VI & VII (7 passages — hover a number to read it)
Diss. III, Chapter XVIII — What rule ought to be observed in the commutation of vows, nn. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII & XIII (13 passages — hover a number to read it)
Christian Theology, Dogmatic and Moral, in Compendium
Bk. III, Diss. IX, Chapter V — On the cessation, invalidation, dispensation, and commutation of vows, nn. I–XXXVIII (38 passages)
Palladium Theologicum, Tome V: On the Virtues
Tr. IV, Disputation I: On the Vow, Question XXIX: Whether in the Church there is power to dispense from vows, nn. 1–93 (93 passages)
Tr. IV, Disputation I: On the Vow, Question XXX: Whether a cause is required for a dispensation, and which, nn. 1–30 (30 passages)
Tr. IV, Disputation I: On the Vow, Question XXXI: Whether, and how, the commutation of vows is to be made, nn. 1–33 (33 passages)
Tr. IV, Disputation I: On the Vow, Question XXXII: Whether commutation requires a cause, nn. 1–14 (14 passages)
Tr. IV, Disputation I: On the Vow, Question XXXIII: Which vows can be commuted by the ordinary power of prelates, nn. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 (6 passages — hover a number to read it)
Tr. IV, Disputation II: On the Rel…, Sect. I, Question V: Whether the Pontiff can dispense in solemn vows, nn. 1–41 (41 passages)
Cases of Conscience for English-Speaking Countries, Volume I
Slater, Cases I, The Second Commandment, Case 3. Dismissed from His Order, nn. ¶1, ¶2, ¶3, ¶4, ¶5, ¶6, ¶7, ¶8, ¶9, ¶10, ¶11 & ¶12 (12 passages — hover a number to read it)
Cases of Conscience, Proposed by Cardinal de Lugo, by Fr. Beniamino Elbel, by Fr. Ioannes Petrus Gury and by Other Authors, and Resolved (Casus conscientiae)
50. On a Vow, n. 6 (3 passages — hover a number to read it)
Treated under the broader heading Vows — Marc, Institutiones Morales · Konings, Theologia Moralis · Slater, Cases II · The Casuist · 1917 Code of Canon Law · Decretum of Gratian · Decretals of Gregory IX · Liber Sextus — these works do not divide the matter as finely as we do here, so their treatment stands one heading up (ed.)