Ladislas Orsy

Ladislas Orsy is a canonical theologian.

Early Life

Fr. Orsy was born on July 30, 1921 in Hungary. He entered Society of Jesus, Budapest (Hungary)in 1943 and was ordained to priesthood in 1951 at Louvain (Belgium).

Education

Fr. Orsy earned a licentiate in philosophy at the Gregorian University, Rome in 1948 followed by a licentiate in Theology at the Jesuit College at Louvain in 1952. Five years later he obtained his doctorate in Canon Law at the Gregorian University. In 1960 he earned a MA degree in civil law from Honours School of Jurisprudence at Oxford University.

Writing Career

Fr. Orsy has written hundreds of articles in a variety of journals. Father Orsy is the author of nine books on topics in theology and canon law.His books include "Marriage in Canon Law" (1986), "The Church: Learning and Teaching" (1987), "Theology and Canon Law: New Horizons for Legislation and Interpretation" (1992).

Teaching Career

Father Orsy was formerly a professor of canon law at the Catholic University of America. He has taught Canon Law at the Gregorian University in Rome, Fordham University, the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, and the Law Center. He is a regular visitor at the Law Center where he teaches Roman Law, History of Philosophy of Law, and Canon Law.