DECREE OF EXCOMMUNICATION

After a diligent investigation, it is determined,

REVEREND RICHARD AMSTRONG

a. Presbyter of the Eparchy of St. Josaphat in Parma, has incurred the penalty of Excommunication due to the violation with malicious intent of the Sacramental Seal (canons 733 §1 and 734 §1 and §2 of the Code of Canon of the Eastern Churches).

b. If contumacy of long duration or the gravity of scandal demands it, other penalties can be added, including dismissal from the clerical state.

Given at the Chancery this 28 day of February 2024.

Most Rev. Bohdan J. Danylo                                        Very Rev. Canon Steven Paliwoda

Bishop                                                                          Chancellor