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There are various kinds of
annulments. From a simple "Lack of Form" case to a "Formal Trial."
Call any priest for info or an
appointment (956-3110).
Lack of Form means that a
Catholic person did not marry in an approved manner, namely before a priest
or deacon. We commonly call that being married "out of the Church". A Formal
Trial means that the marriage was recognized. The question here is whether
one or the other did not entere the marriage with the proper intentions or
maturity.
The Church recognizes the
marriages of non-Catholics. When two people marry, neither of whom are
Catholic, the Church recognizes the marriage, as long as both were free to
marry, whether they married in a religious or civil ceremony.
One who is not Catholic may
petition for an annulment without any obligation to become Catholic. The
fact that he/she wants to marry a Catholic person is reason enough.
Lack of Form cases are usually
easy to obtain. They just require a few documents. Formal trials are quite
different and may take as long as two years. Formal cases are not always
successfully completed. The request in a formal trial case is for a finding
of nullity. It is one thing to have a case, it is another to prove it. Yet
most formal cases are granted.
One might ask "Why then be
married by the Church"? Surely God knows the hearts of people. And God alone
saves. Better to obey God than to obey men!
If anyone reading this needs information about his/her own situation you
are welcome to
e-mail
us or call for an appointment with one of the priests at 714/956-3110.
Retrouvaille Weekends for Hurting Marriages A live-in weekend and
post weekend program for married couples who:
+ feel anxious
about their relationship
+ feel alone or
distant from their spouse
+ feel
disillusioned or bored in their marriage
+ don't have
the time or desire to communicate
+ are
experiencing coldness or conflict
+ are
frustrated, hurt or angry with their spouse
Call 562/868-3122 for
information and/or registration
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