[markomalley]

Thank you. So a trial resulting in dismissal from the clerical state would make his restoration as a priest impossible, whereas at this point an avenue for him still exists to restore his faculties?

That's my understanding. But please keep in mind that, although I stayed in a Holiday Inn Express last night, I am still not a Canonist.

[annalex]

Yup.

For the benefit of the casual reader: restoration to communion as a layman is always possible for Mr. Accent Grave Cutie, should he wish to undertake necessary penitential steps, as no sin is greater than God’s mercy.