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Answer: Although a small minority of priests simply leave their parish or religious congregation, the vast majority of priests who wish to leave the active ministry normally approach the bishop or religious superior to discuss the matter. There are two basic approaches: 1) If the priest wishes to leave in order to be married, a petition is drawn up and sent to the appropriate congregation in the Vatican. Contrary to common opinion, it is not necessary for the pope himself to grant approval. 2) If a priest wishes to leave for a reason other than marriage, the normal procedure is to grant a leave of absence for one year, with the option of extending for a limited period. After this period, the priest is expected to decide one way or the other. If he decides to leave, then a formal petition is drawn up and sent to the curia. It is unknown how many priests leave and never submit a formal petition. In June 2009 it was announced that bishops will be permitted to remove from office any priest who has abandoned the active ministry for a period of more than five years. The bishop will then forward his decision to the Vatican for confirmation. Cases involving sexual abuse must still be sent to the Vatican for processing. When a priest receives his dispensation, he is free to marry. However, due to Catholic teaching, he remains a priest and may - and indeed is bound - to hear the confession of anyone who is dying or in danger of death, and to offer absolution.
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