Sacraments Conferred by Laicized Priests and Bishops Remain Valid
A New Jersey theologian emphasizes that Christ offers grace through the sacraments to individuals of good faith, making the sacraments valid regardless of the minister's status.
According to this perspective, the validity of sacraments is not affected by a sacramental minister who is no longer a priest, as highlighted by the case of former Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, who was laicized by Pope Francis in February.
Christ offers grace through the sacraments to the person of good faith receiving them, so they are not invalidated by a sacramental minister who is no longer a priest.
This viewpoint is discussed in a guest commentary by Father Glenn J. Comandini, managing editor of The Catholic Spirit, newspaper of the Diocese of Metuchen, New Jersey.
Authoritative summary: Theologian explains sacrament validity despite minister's status.
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