Canon 1422

1. A penalty can be remitted even if the matter is unknown, or

even under a condition. 2. The remission must be given in

writing unless a serious reason suggests otherwise. 3. Care

shall be taken that the petition for remission of the penalty or

the remission itself not be made public, unless this is either

useful for protecting the good name of the offender or necessary

for repairing the scandal.