Anonymous Arianna
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Hi, guys —
I can't seem to find a summary answer on this issue
and I hope you can help.
- What is the theological status of a person
who is presently married, after one or more
divorces, but who wishes to convert to Catholicism,
though all petitions for an annulment of previous
marriages have failed?
- Can the person be accepted into the Church?
This must be a common question but, so far,
I can't find a clear answer.
Thanks!
Arianna
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Can
I be Catholic, if I am married,
have been divorced, but my annulments
haven't been granted? }
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John
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Dear Arianna,
I'm no expert, but it would seem
that if the person's previous marriages
are deemed to be sacramentally valid
then that person is living in a state
of mortal sin (adultery).
Therefore,
if that person wanted to enter the
Church then they would have to repent
of the (adultery/bigamy) and
live a celibate life so long as the
previous spouse(s) remain alive.
Under His Mercy,
John DiMascio
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