Canon 1399

1. Notwithstanding the reasons alleged, if the eparchial bishop

judges that he is not going to change his plans, he is to discuss

the reasons which favor or oppose the transfer with the two pastors chosen in accordance with can. 1391, 1; if he then decides

to implement the transfer, he is to repeat the paternal exhortations to the pastor. 2. When this has been done, if the pastor

still refuses and the eparchial bishop thinks the transfer must

be made, he is to issue a decree of transfer stating that the

parish shall be vacant after the lapse of a predetermined time.

3. If this period of time has passed in vain, the eparchial

bishop is to declare the parish vacant.