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Paul Federspiel wrote:

Hi, guys —

  • Is fertility for both a man and woman required to be married in the Church?
  • I understand the marriage must be consummated, but if a woman had a hysterectomy, does this disqualify them from a Catholic wedding?
Paul F.
  { Is fertility for a man and woman required to be married and does a hysterectomy disqualify them? }

Eric replied:

Paul,

No, they do not need to be fertile.

Canon 1083 paragraph 3 of the Code of Canon Law says,

"Sterility neither prohibits nor nullifies marriage, without prejudice to the prescript of Canon 1098" (which refers to deception)

Disclaimer: We are not canon lawyers so always consult your priest or canon lawyer on important questions.

Eric
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