Roman replies and CLSA advisory opinions
Publication date:
2017-06-01
Pages:
79 -
80
Publisher:
Canon Law Society of America
Author:
Austin, Brian
Keywords:
canon 746, illegitimate dismissal
Abstract:
A priest, definitively incorporated in a Society of Apostolic Life, has struggled for years with mental illness. One day, he illegitimately absents himself from his assignment and goes to live as a hermit, refusing all contact with his superiors. After this illegitimate absence has continued for six months, may he be dismissed from his institute?