Convalidation of Marriage

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Me and my wife got married in November 2011 in a civil ceremony. We got married after getting my divorce finalized from my ex wife. In addition, the marriage was annulled on March 2012 which granted me the opportunity to remarry in the catholic church. Both of us are looking forward to convaliate or have our marriage blessed by a priest. Please I was just wondering if anybody from Los Angeles diocese has gone through this process. Please advise on the steps I should be follow and what is involved in the convalidation. Both of us were baptized in the catholic church. I appreciate your advise. Thanks.
 
Convalidation steps:
  1. Make an appointment to meet with your priest. lay out all the facts with him
  2. Follow your priest’s direction as to what if any premarital preparation you must attend
  3. Complete premarital investigation with priest (gathering paperwork showing freedom to marry, etc)
  4. Set date and convalidate
 
Make an appointment ASAP with your priest. The Church does not recognize your civil marriage and you need to convalidate as soon as possible.
 
Wolfpac said:
Me and my wife got married in November 2011 in a civil ceremony. We got married after getting my divorce finalized from my ex wife. In addition, the marriage was annulled on March 2012 which granted me the opportunity to remarry in the catholic church. Both of us are looking forward to convaliate or have our marriage blessed by a priest. Please I was just wondering if anybody from Los Angeles diocese has gone through this process. Please advise on the steps I should be follow and what is involved in the convalidation. Both of us were baptized in the catholic church. I appreciate your advise. Thanks.
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Not from the LA diocese, sorry.

But I have gone through the Convalidation process. Ours was incredibly easy. We met with the priest twice. He filled out paperwork and turned it in. We set a date and went through the ceremony.

Now, some places require that you go through pre-Cana classes. Or have a waiting period. Some want you to live apart. It all depends on the bishop.

But for everyone, the first step is making an appointment and talking to your pastor.
 
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