Ask Question

Canon 1016

Book 4: The Sanctifying Function of the Church
Can. 1016 As regards the diaconal ordination of those who intend to be enrolled in the secular clergy, the proper bishop is the bishop of the diocese in which the candidate has a domicile or the bishop of the diocese to which the candidate is determined to devote himself. As regards the presbyteral ordination of secular clerics, it is the bishop of the diocese in which the candidate was incardinated through the diaconate.
πŸ’¬

Have Questions About Canon Law?

Get instant, expert answers from our AI-powered Canon Law assistant. Trained on all 1,752 canons of the 1983 Code.

βœ“ Instant Answers βœ“ All 1,752 Canons βœ“ Expert Accuracy βœ“ Free to Use
Try CanonLawAI Now β†’

Join thousands of priests, canonists, and faithful Catholics

← Back to Canon Law AI Search