71. (1) A pre-existent fabrique shall be deemed to have had, up to 1 January 1966, the right and capacity to acquire, hold and dispose of property for purposes of recreational activities or undertakings.
(2) A pre-existent fabrique may dispose, gratuitously or for a consideration, on such conditions as are prescribed or approved by the bishop of the diocese, of recreational activities or undertakings which it administers and of all property utilized by it for such purposes.