"The fact the word ‘sponsorship’ will disappear explained card. Grocholewski, answering a journalist’s question does not change the reality of the Issr. The reality is the same as before, only instead of ‘sponsorship’ we speak of ‘connection’. In other words, "responsibility for the Issr falls on the Theological Faculty, in terms of educational standards, the selection of lecturers, the adequacy of the training". The "authorities shared" by the Theological Faculty and the Issr the Great Chancellor, the dean or head, the Faculty Board are "shared", all three "have specific responsibilities for the Issr, which however have their own authorities as well: a chairman, a head and a committee". What impact will the new regulations on the Issr have in Italy? "First and foremost answered mgr. Angelo Vincenzo Zani, undersecretary of the Congregation for Catholic Education , a proper enforcement of the Instruction, for instance the number of permanent teachers or the minimum number of students to ensure the opening of the Issr and its connection with the Faculty". Two general "criteria", according to mgr. Zani, underpin the new Vatican Instruction: "a fair distribution on the territory and guaranteed quality standards". He also spoke of the "need" of a "revision" of the Agreement (Concordat) between Cei and Miur (the Italian University and Research Ministry) on qualifications.” “
