It involves a little bit of paperwork and leg work:
How to Leave the Catholic Church
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Process of ExcommunicationIf you want to be excommunicated, you have to go through official channels. Your local priest can't help you; instead, you must write a letter to your bishop.
- Tell him where and when you were baptized (they won't excommunicate non-Catholics).
- Tell him of your apostasy; you must describe both an intention of apostasy and an outward manifestation. Apostasy doesn't count if you didn't intend it or if it didn't amount to anything.
- Explain that you know this means excommunication—ignorance of the penalty would get you off.
- State that you do not consider yourself a Catholic anymore and want your name taken off the official rolls of Catholics.
If you don't hear back after a little bit, send the letter again—but this time registered mail with a note that this is your second attempt. If you persist, you should be successful.
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