A126 Amend Canon IV.19 - Recommend Repeal of IV.19.31
Concerns have been expressed that the appropriate initial steps to address rumors concerning a priest exist in the pastoral relationship between priest and bishop and that this Canon such as is not necessary. Upon review of these concerns, it was determined that the best course to address these concerns is to strike this Canon in the entirety.
Explanation
Concerns have been expressed that the appropriate initial steps to address rumors concerning a priest exist in the pastoral relationship between priest and bishop and that this Canon such as is not necessary. Upon review of these concerns, it was determined that the best course to address these concerns is to strike this Canon in the entirety.