[Mrs. Don-o]

Folks, I just heard this from a canon lawyer (whose name I cannot divulge) who gave me to understand that when Fr. Treco filed a canonical appeal on the excommunication, from that point on, he ought to be readmitted to the Sacraments until his appeal is concluded. (NB, who knows, but this could take years.)

To paraphrase:

In May, Fr. Treco presented an appeal to the CDF via his canonical advocate. This suspends the effects of the declared penalty.

CIC/83, canon 1353 provides that, “An appeal or a recourse against judgements of a court or against decrees which impose or declare any penalty, has a suspensive effect.”

This suspension of penalty lasts until the case is definitively resolved by the CDF. Thus, Father may return to the sacraments with confidence and without further delay.

I'm no canon layer, but I must say I appreciate that the Catholic Church back in the 17th century --- way in advance of any secular courts --- developed the principle of procedural due process.

So, yay for law. Now for justice.

[ebb tide]

Good news but some forewarning:

Bergolio’s current prefect of the CDF is His Emminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, friend of ChiComms, foe to Catholics, far and wide.

[EDINVA]

And what about his parish they closed down ? Will that remain open ? You or your canonical lawyer may not know, but this seems pretty over the top for a lowly bishop to exact on one priest and his parish.