[jec1ny]

Setting aside for the moment the fact this alleged document was posted without attribution (which is a fairly serious no-no), it does contain some interesting wording. Much hot air and verbiage has been expended in recent weeks (yes even here on FR) about the fear that those with homosexual inclinations who could remain chaste for three years would be allowed to remain in seminary. This document does not do that. It states...

"When dealing, instead, with homosexual tendencies that might only be a manifestation of a transitory problem, as, for example, delayed adolescence, these must be clearly overcome at least three years before diaconal Ordination."

Overcome means not there anymore. Clearly Rome has opted for a zero tolerance policy. The issue of sanctions are a legitimate point but since the bishops would logically be the ones responsible for enforcement issuing a catalog of anathemas and excommunications is kinda pointless. Rome simply does not have the means to micro manage the world's seminaries. Like it or not it must be handled on a local level. As for a "date effective" clause thats a non issue. In the absence of a specific "effective on" date, all juridical documents issued by the Holy See take effect upon publication.

[tuesday afternoon]

When dealing, instead, with homosexual tendencies that might only be a manifestation of a transitory problem, as, for example, delayed adolescence, these must be clearly overcome at least three years before diaconal Ordination."

How long is it between entering the seminary and diaconal ordination?