Section 44 Limited prohibition: performance of cleric’s functionsI1

Where the penalty of limited prohibition is imposed on a priest or deacon, the bishop in whose diocese the priest or deacon holds a form of authority to exercise ministry may appoint some other person to carry out during the period of the prohibition the functions involved in exercising the ministry (without there being any need to obtain the consent of the priest or deacon on whom the limited prohibition is imposed).

Where the penalty of limited prohibition is imposed on a suffragan bishop, the bishop of the diocese concerned may appoint some other bishop to carry out the suffragan bishop’s functions during the period of the prohibition.

Where the penalty of limited prohibition is imposed on the bishop of a diocese, the archbishop of the province which includes that diocese may appoint some other bishop to carry out the diocesan bishop’s functions during the period of the prohibition.

Where the penalty of limited prohibition is imposed on an archbishop, the archbishop of the other province must carry out the archbishop’s functions during the period of the prohibition.