Divorced 3 times become a Catholic?

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I probably didn’t explain my situation very well. When I married my second husband (he was catholic), I decided to see if I could chg too. Father Ohern and I talked about it. For unknown reason it was a problem since I had been baptised Baptist? So, I just stopped trying. I finally joined the church of Christ in ithaca. They allowed me to have the Lord’s supper. But, I’m always seeking what God wants. So, I decided to try once again to see if I could chg to Catholic. My second husband passed away 10yrs ago, and the third (but we were divorced) passed away 3 yrs ago. The only one living was when I was 15. My parents had it annulled. I want to thank you for responding. God Bless
 
frosato70 said:
Can an individual who’s been divorced 3 times become a Catholic and if so, take the Lords supper ?
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I don’t see why not. Newt Gingrich converted to the Catholic Church and had 3 marriage.

And that’s nothing new , the Duke, John Wayne, converted after 3 marriages.

If its been done before, it can be done again.
 
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When I married my second husband (he was catholic), I decided to see if I could chg too.
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Did you marry your second husband in the Church or did he get a dispensation? Having been baptized baptist should not have been an issue but an invalid marriage could have been.

Also the annulment of your first marriage may have been civil so you may still need to go through the Church process. If you married your second husband in the Church that has been taken care of.
 
Curious11 said:
I’ll try my best, when I get married, to find a proper spouse and know her intimimately before getting married so that I can do everything in my power to minimize the chances of getting divorced.
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Even if you didn’t want to join the Church, wouldn’t you want to do this anyway?
Most people I know would prefer to minimize their chances of getting divorced, since divorce is generally emotionally stressful, has some effect on any children from the marriage, and can create a financial hardship for one or both parties.
 
You are not currently in a marriage and have no plans to be in a marriage— you shouldn’t have any problem joining the church (or receive communion once you are Catholic).

Please go talk to your pastor at your local Catholic Church.

Regarding your marriages, the first and third will need to be examined if you want to remarry. Your pastor may want them to be examined as part of the process as you enter the Church. It’s nothing to be afraid of.

Simply lay out all the facts to him.
 
I wanted to thank you again for encouraging me to speak to the parish. I’ve been assigned to a gentleman who handles the RCIA. I will be meeting him on Feb 4th. I’ve also been assured I can become a Catholic. He explained to me my first didn’t count because it was annulled, second and third are both deceased. So, thank God I can finally join the church. You will never know how much this means to me. Again thank you so much for your help.
 
It was a civil annulment. But, I think it has a lot to do with the fact I’m single. But, I will learn more when I meet with him Feb 4th. I’m hoping I’ll be able to participate in Lent?
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I would find a local Catholic Church and call them, ask to set up a time to talk to a priest one on one about annullments and receiving communion. You’ll get a way more valid answer from the priest than from us laymen on the forum.
 
I’m also going to be meeting with Father Joseph Zarski at Saint Mary’s.
 
Yes, correct you are single and there should be no impediment to entering the church.

Lenten practices are all devotional in nature— ashes, fasting, almsgiving, etc. you are welcome to participate in those even if not Catholic yet.

A civil nullity declaration has no impact canonically. The RCIA coordinator may have assumed you meant Church annulment.

If you ever did want to marry again, that marriage would have to be examined. I know you said you don’t want to, but just giving you information. The second and third would indeed no longer be an issue if those spouses are no longer living. And given your age when you married, I don’t think it’s a stretch to say you may have a case for a church declaration of nullity.
 
So, I can participate in the devotionals . You’ve made a good point. I was very nervous talking to to him. So, I may have misunderstood? Can I go to confession, or do I have to wait for all information?
 
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