ANNULMENTS. Pastoral Support Follow Up.
The Marriage Tribunal of our Diocese serves to study marriages that have ended in divorce.
The goal of these studies is to determine if a particular marriage may be declared invalid according to Canon Law.
Central to the responsibility is proclaiming the sanctity and permeance of marriage. While carefully protecting the teaching of Jesus on marriage and its indissolubility, Holy Mother Church also recognises that many marriages today end in the tragedy of divorce. Yet, for many of these good people their faith and their Church remain very important to them. Nor does the Catholic Church abandon them.
In its love and its pastoral concern, the Church provides an ecclesiastical tribunal whose function is to evaluate the validity of the failed marriage in the light of Scripture, Tradition and Church Law. In many cases, the church is able to grant a Decree of Invalidity (annulment). This process helps heal the anger and disappointment with one’s self and with one’s former spouse. It often brings closure to hurtful memories. It frees the Catholic to marry again or to have the second marriage CONVALIDATED by the Church, thus restoring the Catholic to full sacramental life of the Church.
Remembering that the ministry of Jesus was one of healing and reconciliation. Our parish Clergy Team and our Diocesan Tribunal is ever mindful of its call to help you and do its best for all who are seeking help and guidance.
If you would like to have a Confidential chat with us to explain more and answer questions or doubts, we can make this happen.
May God bless you as you seek help and support and communion with us sin the Catholic faith. If you are divorced, may the Lords mercy touch the memories of this painful time in your life through the Church. Should you decide to seek a Declaration of Nullity, may it be a source of healing for you and your family.
The Marriage Tribunal of our Diocese serves to study marriages that have ended in divorce.
The goal of these studies is to determine if a particular marriage may be declared invalid according to Canon Law.
Central to the responsibility is proclaiming the sanctity and permeance of marriage. While carefully protecting the teaching of Jesus on marriage and its indissolubility, Holy Mother Church also recognises that many marriages today end in the tragedy of divorce. Yet, for many of these good people their faith and their Church remain very important to them. Nor does the Catholic Church abandon them.
In its love and its pastoral concern, the Church provides an ecclesiastical tribunal whose function is to evaluate the validity of the failed marriage in the light of Scripture, Tradition and Church Law. In many cases, the church is able to grant a Decree of Invalidity (annulment). This process helps heal the anger and disappointment with one’s self and with one’s former spouse. It often brings closure to hurtful memories. It frees the Catholic to marry again or to have the second marriage CONVALIDATED by the Church, thus restoring the Catholic to full sacramental life of the Church.
Remembering that the ministry of Jesus was one of healing and reconciliation. Our parish Clergy Team and our Diocesan Tribunal is ever mindful of its call to help you and do its best for all who are seeking help and guidance.
If you would like to have a Confidential chat with us to explain more and answer questions or doubts, we can make this happen.
May God bless you as you seek help and support and communion with us sin the Catholic faith. If you are divorced, may the Lords mercy touch the memories of this painful time in your life through the Church. Should you decide to seek a Declaration of Nullity, may it be a source of healing for you and your family.
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