Sean Mogan
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Hi, guys —
- Back in the 70's, I was married in the Episcopal Church, even though I remained a Catholic. In the late 70's, my wife divorced me.
- In the 80's, I remarried in a civil ceremony to a Jewish girl. Again, I remained a Catholic. About 8 years ago, we separated and filed for divorce about 2 months ago. The final divorce papers arrived last week.
- While separated, I started seeing a Catholic woman and have decided to marry her. I have the divorce papers from the strictly civil marriage to the Jewish girl and do not believe an annulment is needed.
The question is about the marriage in the Episcopal Church, as the Episcopal church does not provide annulments anymore.
This is the first time I am marrying someone from my own religion and it seems to be most difficult. You seem to need to be an attorney just to understand the process, something I do not believe Jesus had in mind.
- Do I need an annulment from the Episcopal Church?
- If they don't provide any, how do I satisfy the needs of the Catholic Church?
Sean
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Since the Episcopal church does not provide annulments, how do I satisfy the Catholic Church? }
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Mike replied:
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Hi Sean,
Thanks for the question.
To ensure you get the best advice and direction, I recommend you make an appointment with your local Catholic priest. He can ensure that any nuances of your situation are handled correctly.
I searched the database for you and found this posting which should answer most, if not all, of your question:
You can find that answer, and many others, in our searchable knowledge base.
Feel free to search it for an instant answers to your questions.
I hope this helps,
Mike
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