A Most General Chapter

A most general chapter (see n. 276, § II) is composed of the Master of the Order, ex-Masters of the Order, priors provincial, and two diffinitors from each province, elected by a provincial chapter.

The two diffinitors of a most general chapter:

1. must be elected for this purpose, either in a provincial chapter or in an extraordinary elective chapter;
2. they should have the same qualifications as diffinitors of a general chapter, except that those who served as diffinitors in the immediately preceding general chapter may be elected.

1. A most general chapter shall not be convened unless the majority of the provinces request it, and it shall be announced two years beforehand unless the need for it is urgent.
2. The same prescriptions shall be observed for its convocation, preparation, and celebration as for general chapters.