Does the catholic church have a specific order for dealing with the paranormal and exorcisms?

Question

If so what is the name of that holy order?

Answer 1

The catholic church had, and still has exorcists, but normally the identity of the exorcists in each diocese is only known to a few. I would get in touch with a priest in your area to if you feel you need some help in this field. There is an extense amount of verification of the need of the exorcist as well. If the priest doesn't seem to be helpful, i would go to your bishop or to another priest in another diocese.

But, there is no specific order. Only selected priests are called to be and trained as exorcist, but the role of exorcist can be taken on by any baptised christian all the way to the Pope. But, that of course doesn't mean just anyone should try it. Please leave matters of demonic posession, obsession, and other issues to the trained professionals!

Answer 2

There used to be a minor order called exorcist but that was eliminated as part of the reforms of Vatican II.

Now a few priests are trained as exorcists.

Catholics have been casting out demons ever since Jesus and the Apostles did it.

Modern psychology says that most of the people who had demons cast out of them were probably miraculously cured from schizophrenia and other mental illnesses. But their cures were still miracles.

The Catholic Church believes that real demonic possessions are rare but possible, so they keep a few exorcists around just in case.

The Church has guidelines in place to take great care to exhaust psychological options before calling in an exorcist.

For more information, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, sections 1673: http://www.usccb.org/catechism/text/pt2sect2chpt4.htm#1673

Anglicanism, several Protestant denominations, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), Judaism, Hinduism, Scientology, and Islam also practice some kind of exorcism.

With love in Christ.

Answer 3

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The Benedictines have the only medal in the Church which does not receive a blessing but receives an exorcism for Spiritual Warfare. I'm not sure if there is a particular order that deals strictly with Spiritual Warfare.

I do know that the College of Exorcists has reopened in the Vatican after many years of being closed.

I'm sorry. I wish I could give you more information.
In Humility,
j

Answer 4

There is no particular order who handles exorcisms. Any priest may perform one with permission from his bishop. Here is more information on exorcisms, from a Catholic view and from other religious views as well.

Answer 5

Yes.

Answer 6

yes