Dismissal of a priest from the clerical state for officiating at marriages illegitimately: Canon 1394 §1
"A priest in our diocese was automatically dismissed from his religious community because he attempted a civil marriage (c. 694, §1, 2°). Unfortunately, this man is causing harm and scandal among the faithful by unlawfully celebrating Mass, administering the sacraments, and officiating at marri...
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| Format: | Print Article |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2008
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Roman replies and CLSA advisory opinions
Year: 2008, Pages: 127-128 |
| IxTheo Classification: | SB Catholic Church law |
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Klerikerstand
B Holy See (motif) Codex iuris canonici 1983. can. 1394, §1 B Dismissal B Klerikerrecht B Criminal law B Laicization |
| Summary: | "A priest in our diocese was automatically dismissed from his religious community because he attempted a civil marriage (c. 694, §1, 2°). Unfortunately, this man is causing harm and scandal among the faithful by unlawfully celebrating Mass, administering the sacraments, and officiating at marriages. Is there a remedy in law to protect the faithful and the good reputation of the Church?" |
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| Contains: | Enthalten in: Roman replies and CLSA advisory opinions
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