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The parish could not, on their own, remove a priest. They would have to petition the bishop of the diocese to do so. The decision would be his.

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If a Catholic Priest does NOT fulfill the duties as stated below how does a parish remove their priest from duty?

What duties are you referring to?... there is nothing stated. Are you referring to the Pastor (Parish Priest) or the Associate (Parochial Vicar). Only the bishop may remove the Parish Priest. Do not attempt a petition or public outcry as this would cause scandal within the community, but deal directly with the bishop by having individual parishioners write letters to the bishop, explaining in detail what it is that you think that how your priest is not fulfilling his duties. Cannon 1740 - 1752: Section II: The procedure for the removal or transfer of Parish Priests ---


How do you remove a pastor?

Most denominations have specific rules concerning the removal of a pastor. However, most churches can remove a pastor with a vote of the congregation.


Can a priest resign?

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.


How you wear a mandarin collared suit without looking like a priest?

If you want to wear a mandarin collared suit without looking like a priest, you will have to remove the collar.


How does the congregation respond to Mr Hopper's black veil in The Minister's Black Veil?

In "The Minister's Black Veil," the congregation is shocked when they see Mr. Hooper wearing the black veil. At first they felt amazement but this turned to disdain, fear, and superstitious feelings.


What instructions does oedipus give the priest?

Oedipus instructs the priests to remove their branches from the altar, signaling an answer to their request for deliverance from the gods' curse.


What is the meaning of cure?

Care, heed, or attention., Spiritual charge; care of soul; the office of a parish priest or of a curate; hence, that which is committed to the charge of a parish priest or of a curate; a curacy; as, to resign a cure; to obtain a cure., Medical or hygienic care; remedial treatment of disease; a method of medical treatment; as, to use the water cure., Act of healing or state of being healed; restoration to health from disease, or to soundness after injury., Means of the removal of disease or evil; that which heals; a remedy; a restorative., To heal; to restore to health, soundness, or sanity; to make well; -- said of a patient., To subdue or remove by remedial means; to remedy; to remove; to heal; -- said of a malady., To set free from (something injurious or blameworthy), as from a bad habit., To prepare for preservation or permanent keeping; to preserve, as by drying, salting, etc.; as, to cure beef or fish; to cure hay., To pay heed; to care; to give attention., To restore health; to effect a cure., To become healed., A curate; a pardon.


How long does can a Jehovah's Witness not practice their faith before they are separated from their church or Kingdom Hall?

Every situation is different.A person is considered a Jehovah's Witness when they are baptised. If an unbaptised person wants to separate themselves from the congregation, they simply stop coming to meetings. Of course, members of the congregation will, along with who ever has been conducting Bible studies with them, would be very concerned, and would visit them to see about their well-being. Sometimes a person gets discouraged, or there may be some hardship they are experiencing that the congregation can help them with. But as far as the organization's worldwide congregation records, officially that person was never fully integrated into the congregation. If later they want to start back again, they are welcome to begin attending meetings and studying the Bible again.If a person who is baptised as a Jehovah's Witness wants to remove themselves, they submit a letter of intent to remove themselves from the congregation to the local congregation elders. The elders will meet with the person to make sure that this is what they want to do. The elders then inform the worldwide headquarters so that the records can be updated there, and the congregation is informed that this person is no longer a "brother or sister."If the person is guilty of gross misconduct such as criminal behaviour, or something that the Bible condemns such as sexual immorality, and if the elders meet with this person to try to counsel them from the Bible to stop their sinful course, and if that person refuses to quit committing the offenses and show an unrepentant attitude, then the elders will remove that person by "disfellowshipping."In either of these two cases, if later the person has a change of heart, and wants back into the congregation, they can submit a letter to the elders that they want to be reinstated to the congregation, and the elders will discuss with them the steps that they can take to rejoin the congregation.Sometimes a Jehovah's Witness who is baptised doesn't actually leave the congregation under any of the above circumstances, but they simply become "inactive." They may stop coming to meetings and/or stop engaging in the public ministry. The congregation will be very concerned and the elders and congregation members will be very active in encouraging that person, and offering whatever assistance that they may need.In all of these cases, there is no set time for this to occur.It can come very quickly, or may happen gradually.But if a baptised Jehovah's Witness doesn't actually get formally separated by a self-instigated action like a letter, or by the elders performing a "disfellowshipping" action, then that person is still considered a "brother or sister," even though they may be "inactive."


If a Jehovah's Witness breaks a rule what will happen to them?

It depends largely on the rule, or sin, involved. If it is a minor thing, most just privately approach God in prayer and ask forgiveness. If it a sin that the Bible indicates is a more serious offense, they should approach the elders in the congregation. In an ideal situation, the elders would then counsel the wrongdoer and the wrongdoer would show repentance by attitude and actions. If it is a serious sin that is repeatedly done, or there is an attitude of non repentance, then the congregation elders would have to decide on whether or not to remove the individual from the congregation.


What is the authority of the Ministers in the Methodist Church?

Methodist Ministers have total authority over the worship service. They have total authority over teaching new members for admission to membership in the church. The rest of their authority mainly depends on leadership ability and an ability to size up situations and step in when needed. The methodist pastor can call up the bishop and say, "Get me out of here," and he will. The pastor parish relations committee can vote to remove the pastor from the church, and the bishop will. It is generally the congregation that elects that committee. Still, unlike some churches, if some busybody in the congregation doesn't like the pastor, the congregation can't vote to get rid of the pastor. So the pastor has to work but doesn't have to worry about a split in the congregation. John Wesley set up the Methodist Church so that individual congregations could function without a pastor around. Thus, if the creeks were over the bridges and the circuit rider could not get across the swollen rivers, the churches functioned as normal. If the members of the church boards did not do the work and the boards could not function, the pastor could step in and make appointments. When there is a conflict, it is the job of the District Superintendent to come in and review the situation.


What happens when the congregation sends a group of people to ask Mr Hooper about his veil?

Members of the congregation were superstitious and gossiped about the veil that Mr. Hooper wore that hid his face. They sent a group of impertinent people and busybodies to ask him about the veil but they left when they became faint-hearted.


If you are christened by a priest who is convicted of a crime are you still christened?

First some facts. Priests AND Deacons can perform baptisms. Once the baptism is recorded in the parish register it is officially recognized forever-even if the celebrant is subsequently defrocked, or sent to jail.For a more canonical viewpoint.As long as the Priest of Deacon has his faculties to perform baptism intact, there is nothing that can undo this. Even if the Priest is a convicted felon.Priesthood is a religious sacrament, while conviction of a crime is a judicial matter. When a priest is ordained he is given his Priestly Faculties, which is somewhat like a license issued by the Diocese to perform specific sacraments. Unless a priest has his faculty to perform baptism removed, there is nothing about his criminal nature that impacts this. Realistically, the Catholic Church will suspend a priest (i.e. remove his faculties) if convicted (or sometimes even charged) with a serious offense.A faculty is a legal instrument or warrant in canon law, especially a judicial or quasi-judicial warrant from an ecclesiastical court or tribunal.In the Roman Catholic Church, it is "the authority, privilege, or permission, to perform an act or function. In a broad sense, a faculty is a certain power, whether based on one's own right, or received as a favour from another, of validly or lawfully doing some action."[1] The most common use of the term is in the context of 'priestly faculties', which is the permission given to a priest by his diocesan bishop or religious superior, legally permitting him to perform the Sacraments. Normally, a priest's faculties only permit him to celebrate within his own diocese or religious order.