2007-06-25 23:46:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
The woman would probably need to try to have the marriage declared null.
The Catholic Church believes that God does not recognize civil divorces.
Jesus said, "Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate." (Mark 10:9)
However there may be hope of a declaration of nullity.
The term "annulment" is a misnomer because the Church does not undo or erase a marriage bond.
Rather the Church issues a declaration of nullity when it discovers that the parties were not truly joined by God and hence a full spiritual sacramental marriage as understood by the Church was not present.
Then the parties are free to marry for the first time or freely commit themselves as a religious sister, brother or priest.
Approach the appropriate person your in your parish who has been trained in the process. If you encounter difficulties, you may go directly to the diocese.
Be prayerful, honest and patient. It takes a while.
With love in Christ.
2007-06-26 18:28:23 · answer #1 · answered by imacatholic2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some who feel they are called to a religious vocation later in life do have things in their past that need to be addressed. I know that some women do profess formal vows and join an order as widows, so having been married isn't an impediment by itself. Divorce does complicate matters; much would depend, I believe, on the circumstances.
Are you Catholic? If not, and you desire to have a religious vocation, you first need to learn about the faith and receive the sacraments.
The best thing to do is go and talk to a priest about this, instead of relying on answers from an online forum. He will be able to counsel you not only on what the religious life requires, but also how to discern whether you are called to it.
2007-06-26 10:25:31 · answer #2 · answered by Clare † 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume you are a Christian. First of all, read the conditions under which dvorce is pemissible. If she divorces for the right reasons, then she can go on with her nunnery pursuit.
By the way, talk to a counselor like Dr. Leman before filing in for a divorce.
You want to partake in Sister Act Part 5?
2007-06-26 06:53:51 · answer #3 · answered by J_humor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not exactly.
You see, the Church does not recognize divorce- so a divorcee is still married in the eyes of God.
If she got an anulment- a declaration that the marriage was never sacramental, therefore, never existed- then there is a possibility an order might take her.....BUT.....
They would weigh heavily the fact that she had been in a civil marriage....that could be a difficulty for women who have not entered sexual relationships to deal with....especially if she was a talker.
2007-06-27 21:10:21 · answer #4 · answered by Mommy_to_seven 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, for one thing they don't believe in divorce, and a nun can't marry.
2007-06-26 06:51:11 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't know but I don't think so coz Catholics are not allowed to divorce.
2007-06-26 06:49:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a nun about it . They will guide you through the process.If it's possible.
2007-06-26 06:49:51 · answer #7 · answered by Klingon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋