May one marry a second cousin (once removed)?

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My sister has begun a relationship with a man who is her second cousin (once removed). She has asked me if this OK in the eyes of the Catholic Church. Second cousin (once removed) is where they have a common ancestor. (My sister’s great grandfather is the same person as her boyfriend’s great greatgrandfater). She needs to know if this relationship should continue if it means that they could never talk marriage.
 
Dear PR,

Not to worry. The Church, with a dispensation, even allows first cousins to marry.

Fr. Vincent Serpa, O.P.
 
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