Catechism Paragraph

¶ 1583

It is true that someone validly ordained can, for a just Reason, be discharged from the obligations and functions linked to ordination, or can be forbidden to Exercise them; but he cannot become a layman again in the strict sense, 75 because the Character imprinted by ordination is for ever. the Vocation and Mission received on the day of his ordination mark him permanently.

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