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laicize
[ ley-uh-sahyz ]
verb (used with object)
- to remove the clerical character or nature of; secularize:
to laicize a school; to laicize the office of headmaster.
laicize
/ ˈ±ô±ðɪɪˌ²õ²¹Éª³ú /
verb
- tr to withdraw clerical or ecclesiastical character or status from (an institution, building, etc)
Derived Forms
- ËŒ±ô²¹¾±³¦¾±Ëˆ³ú²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô, noun
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ±ô²¹Â·¾±Â·³¦¾±Â·³ú²¹Â·³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô [ley-, uh, -s, uh, -, zey, -sh, uh, n], noun
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Example Sentences
McCarrick is believed to be the first cardinal ever laicized — removed from the priesthood — over sexual misconduct.
He’s the highest ranking member of the church known to have been laicized.
The Vatican laicized Evans, essentially removing him from the priesthood, while he was in prison.
In the letter to the U.S. bishops, Archbishop Pierre said “Mr. Pavone†had been “laicized,†meaning he could no longer represent himself as a priest of the Roman Catholic Church.
Usually priests ask to be laicized if evidence of abuse against them is overwhelming or if they want to leave the priesthood to get married.
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