Klaus Dornseifer, aged 60, married priest now living in the diocese of Aachen, recently received a letter from the vicar-general of the diocese stating that he is entitled to administer the sacraments, including the celebration of the eucharist, if there is a necessity and the parish community agrees to be served by a married priest. Karl-Heinz Driessen of the same diocese also received the same permission.

It appears that the Vatican gave permission to the bishops to discern the local circumstances and how they will make use of married priests.