Do Catholic alcoholic priests drink the consecrated wine?

Answer 1

For Priests who are addicted there is an exception provided from the Bishop to replace wine with Mustum. II. Concerning permission to use 'mustum': A. The preferred solution continues to be , or in concelebration under the species of bread alone. B. Nevertheless, the permission to use can be granted by ordinaries to priests affected by Alcoholism or other conditions which prevent the ingestion of even the smallest quantity of alcohol, after presentation of a medical certificate. C. By is understood fresh juice from grapes or juice preserved by suspending its fermentation (by means of freezing or other methods which do not alter its nature). D. In general, those who have received permission to use are prohibited from presiding at concelebrated Masses. There may be some exceptions however: in the case of a bishop or superior general; or, with prior approval of the ordinary, at the celebration of the anniversary of priestly ordination or other similar occasions. In these cases the one who presides is to communicate under both the species of bread and that of , while for the other concelebrants a chalice shall be provided in which normal wine is to be consecrated.

Answer 2

Yes. In fact, it is encouraged as drinking wine is part of Mass.