Is it possible for an Eastern Rite Catholic to change over to the Roman Rite and become ordained as Latin Rite priest?
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Is it possible for an Eastern Rite Catholic to change over to the Roman Rite and become ordained as Latin Rite priest?
Is it possible for a layperson of an Eastern Catholic Rite (say the Melkite Rite) to change rites and become a seminarian studying to be a priest in the Roman Rite, I would like to know the process that is involved in changing rites so one can enter the seminary as a Latin Rite seminarian. Perhaps one would have to be bi-ritual? Any resources into this matter would be greatly appreciated.
According to the comment from agapewolf on [Roman Catholic children and the Melkite Rite](https://forums.catholic.com/t/roman-catholic-children-and-the-melkite-rite/331461/9) , there is a cursory mention of "paperwork" in reference to the chaldean rite.
However, according to [Babies can receive the Eucharist in the Orthodox Church, why do Catholic children have to wait?](http://www.catholicbridge.com/orthodox/why_cant_babies_receive_eucharist.php) : the differences between Eastern Rite Churches in commiunion with Rome are merely pastoral and neither doctirnal nor dogmatic. So I feel there is not much friction in this respect.
But according to this EWTN article: [Orthodox priest to Catholic priest, vice versa](http://www.ewtn.com/v/experts/showmessage.asp?number=305264&Pg=&Pgnu=&recnu=) , it seems to be up to the bishop (based on the 4th answer).
Nothing I have found seems to give a clear answer on this. Any proper explanation is well appreciated. And feel free to point me toward more credible resources, as I am no expert on this matter.
Any references as to what protocols are in place by Rome would be greatly appreciated.
Asked by isakbob
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Dec 6, 2017, 12:49 AM
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