The Vatican's decision to defrock Dominic Camilleri was taken in two stages, Gozo Bishop Mario Grech told this newsroom.
The first decision was dated May 2013, however following a request by Camilleri's legal representative in July 2013, Bishop Grech was advised by the Apostolic Nuncio to suspend the implementation of this decision and to refer back to the Vatican.
http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2015-09-05/local-news/Vatican-urged-suspension-of-Dominic-Camilleri-s-defrocking-following-representations-bishop-says-6736141641
The first decision was dated May 2013, however following a request by Camilleri's legal representative in July 2013, Bishop Grech was advised by the Apostolic Nuncio to suspend the implementation of this decision and to refer back to the Vatican.
http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2015-09-05/local-news/Vatican-urged-suspension-of-Dominic-Camilleri-s-defrocking-following-representations-bishop-says-6736141641