Archbishop McCarrick

[MiserereMei25]

On Relevant Radio They are discussing Theodore McCarrick. He is still and Arch Bishop? How can this man still be a Bishop?

 

[Xystus]

How can this man still be a Bishop?

From the Catecism, bolding is mine.

1583 It is true that someone validly ordained can, for grave reasons, be discharged from the obligations and functions linked to ordination, or can be forbidden to exercise them; but he cannot become a layman again in the strict sense,75 because the character imprinted by ordination is for ever. The vocation and mission received on the day of his ordination mark him permanently.

 

[SuscipeMeDomine]

He has not (yet) been convicted of anything, either civilly or canonically. He has resigned from the College of Cardinals and has been removed from ministry.