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Anthony Burgarino's avatar

The parish priest was incorrect. You have evidence that your family member was invalidly baptized. According to the Vatican he or she has to be baptized “in forma absoluta”. Your current parish priest can do the baptism. The diocesan bishop where the invalid baptisms occurred should be notified because there are probably others in the same situation and as you said he has the resources to correct this issue. Here is the Vatican link https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/it/bollettino/pubblico/2020/08/06/0406/00923.html#rispostein

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rdb's avatar

I'm in the process of talking to their chancery. Sadly I'm not sure the person will seek valid baptism

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Anthony Burgarino's avatar

That is sad. I hope your family member reconsiders. I will pray for you and your family.

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