Canon 1394

But if the pastor opposes the cause alleged for removal and its

reasons, alleging reasons which appear insufficient to the eparchial bishop, in order for the latter to act validly, he is to:

(1) invite the pastor to organize his challenges to removal in a

written report, having inspected the acts, and also to offer

proofs to the contrary, if he has any; (2) consider the matter

with the same pastors mentioned in can. 1391, 1 unless others

must be designated due to their inability, after he has completed

the instruction if necessary; (3) finally determine whether or

not the pastor must be removed and promptly issue a decree on the

matter.