Can. 1751 §1. When this has been done, if the pastor still refuses and the bishop thinks that the transfer must be made, he is to issue a decree of transfer, establishing that the parish will be vacant after the lapse of a set time.
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Can. 1751 §2. If this period of time has passed without action, he is to declare the parish vacant.
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