[…]is described in Dignitas Connubii article 210 and canon 1578 §§ 1-2, transcripts of judicial exam of expert, and explanations supplied by the expert to the judge (cf. DC Art. 162, c. 1558 §1, DC Art. 211, c. 1578 §3). I ask that you reply to my exception as quickly […]
[…]however, file for divorce or civil separation without first getting the bishop’s permission. For more information see Mary’s Advocates’ menu item “Terms of Catholic Marriage.” To find a template Canon Law petition designed for a party that wants to keep their family together and try to stop a no-fault divorce, […]
Jimmy Akin, at Catholic Answers, wrote, “I know of no competent expert in canon law, biblical studies, or theology who would hold the opinion that “the great majority of our sacramental marriages are null. In fact, I don’t know of anybody—expert or not—who would hold this view.” … see Full […]
[…]themselves. The profound sacrifice of these lonely but faithful souls makes the rest of us uncomfortable, yet we need to honor them as heroic witnesses for matrimony.“ My favorite story of impossible marriage redeemed was contributed by Professor Anthony Esolen, who wrote about his wife’s parents. His mother-in-law was a […]
[…]1692-1696) – contrary to the universal law of the church? Are those who abandon marriage and force divorce deserving of sanctions: medicinal and expiatory penalties, warnings and rebukes, and/or denial of communion? We ask the Pontifical Council for the Interpretation of Legislative Texts to issue a pronouncement answering our question. […]
[…]life regardless of whether, or not, there is a moral/doctrinal/canonical reason excusing them? For example, it is not canonically allowed for a husband to separate from his wife just because he wants to “find himself” or he is simply unhappy. However, the civil forum will force a separation on the […]
