Does canon law integrate the faithful? The paper discusses the problem of the
integrating function of canon law for the community of the faithful. The author
offers some arguments in support of the thesis. They are as follows: an argument
from the genesis of canon law, an argument from the nature of customary law,
an argument from the function of church law and from values connected with
canonical norms. Also arguments from legal institutions like diocesan synod and
diocesan and parish pastoral council are provided. Realization of the right to association
and role of particular law are offered as arguments. The conclusion of the
paper is that canon law serves the process of integration of the faithful.