I went over to my wife's religion when we married (Episcopalian). We have two children, and have been married for about 18 years. I'd like to return to my church, (Catholic), and I was just wondering if a church annulment was possible. Not necessarily because I want to take up another relationship, I just want that final act of severance. The divorce was her idea.
2007-10-20 11:00:48 · 5 answers · asked by colder_in_minnesota 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Please keep the fundamentalist Catholic-bashing to yourselves if that's all you have to offer.
2007-10-20 14:49:10 · update #1
Just because you married an Episcopalian does not mean you are out of the Catholic Church. The Catholic Church does acknowledge divorce. However, you receive each of the sacraments only once. Therefore, the sacriment of Marriage can only be received once. You are still a Catholic. However, you cannot get married again in the eyes of the Church.
I don't know if I would pursue an annulment unless I was sure I wanted to marry again and that person was a Catholic. You may be going through a lot for no reason.
That said, my dad got an annulment after 27 years of marriage and 7 kids. Cost him $500.
If you want it, go for it. As said above, start with your parish priest.
2007-10-20 15:59:32 · answer #1 · answered by Maureen S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yikes - poor you, after 18 years of marriage. I'm really sorry. Regardless of what church you were married in, if you're Catholic you may apply for an annulment. I did, and was successful. That said, it was a long and painful process. I had to go for an interview, provide some stuff in writing, and provide witnesses (people who observed the marriage). Things can differ from one diocese to another. However, they will need a "reason" to allow an annulment. Some of these reasons would include: infidelity, incapacity, if you got married at a young age, etc. If you seriously want to go this route, I would start by speaking with a priest at your local church, and see where that takes you. All the best in your new life!
2007-10-20 11:14:47 · answer #2 · answered by BeachGirl 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Even if the divorce was her idea, the Bible says that you are to stay single or be reconciled. Jesus said that remarriage is adultery. Despite what the catholic church says, you can't get a religious annulment. See link below for more info regarding divorce and remarriage. The church has moved far away from the truth of what the bible says about divorce and remarriage.
I recommend that if this is your covenant spouse, you start standing at the gap with God for your marriage and your wife's salvation.
2007-10-20 14:14:49 · answer #3 · answered by janetrmi 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, but you MUST talk to a priest. He will have more details to follow through with annulment.
2007-10-20 11:15:57 · answer #4 · answered by Poppet 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you need to talk to a priest about that because there are some reasons for annulment but the priest would have to tell you whether you would qualify for that.
2007-10-20 11:13:58 · answer #5 · answered by Al B 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋