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RS 174-175 refer to other abuses. Besides the matters mentioned above as graviora delicta or as grave abuses there remain other matters which are nevertheless contrary to the norms established by law. The Instruction indicates that these are not to be considered of little account. They are rather to be carefully avoided and corrected. It confirms that the number of violations against the MBS is not exhausted by those indicated in the present Instruction. It restates the general principle that wrongs are to be corrected according to the norm of law.
RS 176-180 details the responsibility of the diocesan bishop to correct the abuses against the MBS. He is to promote the liturgy, the observance of the Church’s law and discipline and to guard against the encroachment of abuses. He is to investigate plausible reports of abuse, referring the graviora delicta to the CDF without delay. As necessary he is to impose canonical penalties, proceeding according to the norms of the sacred canons. He can inform the Congregation for Divine Worship for serious matters.
RS 181-182 describes the process for handling cases of abuse that are referred to Rome. It indicates the assistance which the diocesan bishop can expect from the Congregation in handling the matter, including the help of the Pope in the form of particular dispensations, instructions or prescriptions to be diligently followed.
RS 183-184 encourages all of the faithful to protect the MBS from every irreverence, distortion or abuse. It refers to this custody as a duty incumbent on each of the faithful.
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