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Exorcism	Anthony	Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Question: Does any/every Bishop have the authority to conduct an Exorcism?
Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OMSM(r) Dear Anthony: Yes, every Bishop has the authority to perform exorcism. In fact, it is his exclusive authority. A Solemn exorcism cannot be performed unless the bishop does it, or the bishop authorizes a priest to do it. Then the delegated priest cannot perform a Solemn Exorcism unless he has the Bishop's express permission. Canon Law 1172: ß1 No one may lawfully exorcise the possessed without the special and express permission of the local Ordinary. ß2 This permission is to be granted by the local Ordinary only to a priest who is endowed with piety, knowledge, prudence and integrity of life. God Bless, Bro. Ignatius Mary Footer Notes: This forum is for general questions on the faith. See specific Topic Forums below: Spiritual Warfare, demons, the occult go to our Spiritul Warfare Q&S Forum. Liturgy Questions go to our Liturgy and Liturgical Law Q&A Forum Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) Questions go to our Divine Office Q&A Forum Defenfing the Faith Questions go to our Defending the Faith Q&A Forum Church History Questions go to our Church History Q&A Forum

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Exorcism

Anthony

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

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Does any/every Bishop have the authority to conduct an Exorcism?

Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OMSM(r)

Dear Anthony:

Yes, every Bishop has the authority to perform exorcism. In fact, it is his exclusive authority. A Solemn exorcism cannot be performed unless the bishop does it, or the bishop authorizes a priest to do it. Then the delegated priest cannot perform a Solemn Exorcism unless he has the Bishop's express permission.

Canon Law 1172:

ß1 No one may lawfully exorcise the possessed without the special and express permission of the local Ordinary.

ß2 This permission is to be granted by the local Ordinary only to a priest who is endowed with piety, knowledge, prudence and integrity of life.

God Bless,
Bro. Ignatius Mary

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