Canon 1051. In the investigation of the requisite qualities of one who is to be ordained, the following provisions are to be observed:

1° there is to be a certificate from the rector of the seminary or of the house of formation, concerning the qualities required in the candidate for the reception of the order, namely sound doctrine, genuine piety, good moral behaviour, fitness for the
exercise of the ministry, likewise, after proper investigation, a certificate of the candidate’s state of physical and psychological health;

2° the diocesan Bishop or the major Superior may, in order properly to complete the investigation, use other means which, taking into account the circumstances of time and place, may seem useful, such as testimonial letters, public notices or other sources of information.

Ad scrutinium de qualitatibus in ordinando requisitis quod attinet, serventur praescripta quae sequuntur:

1° habeatur testimonium rectoris seminarii vel domus formationis de qualitatibus ad ordinem recipiendum requisitis, scilicet de candidati recta doctrina, genuina pietate, bonis moribus, aptitudine ad ministerium exercendum; itemque, rite peracta inquisitione, de eius statu valetudinis physicae et psychicae;

2° Episcopus dioecesanus aut Superior maior, ut scrutinium rite peragatur, potest alia adhibere media quae sibi, pro temporis et loci adiunctis, utilia videantur, uti sunt litterae testimoniales, publicationes vel aliae informationes.