Nun presides at wedding in Canadian diocese [CWN]

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Sister Pierrette Thiffault, a Sister of Providence, presided at a wedding in the Diocese of Rouryn-Norand, Quebec on July 22, with the approval of her bishop and of the Vatican.

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Nothing wrong with it if the bishop knows about it and approved it.
 
A shortage of priests, that is the real problem. Thankfully the nun stepped up to the plate.
 
Always an option with the approval of the bishop. Since the ministers of the sacrament are the couple themselves, there’s no theological requirement for the Church’s witness to be ordained.
 
AnnArbor said:
Always an option with the approval of the bishop. Since the ministers of the sacrament are the couple themselves, there’s no theological requirement for the Church’s witness to be ordained.
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This is correct, anyone the bishop approves can be a qualified witness in the marriage of a man and a woman.

Nothing to see hear folks move along.
 
This is due to the shortage of priests. Nothing more, nothing less.
 
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This is due to the shortage of priests. Nothing more, nothing less.
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Correct, but it has to be said that it is possible because of the way the sacrament of marriage is performed. A priest is not necessary for this sacrament to be performed.
 
It is important to realize marriage is done by the couple. It isn’t really true that a priest or a justice of the peace marries you. These folks only stand as a witness. The need for a witness is specified in civil and canon law but isn’t an essential requirement to enter into a marriage.
 
The Minister (s) of the sacrament are the couple getting married.
The witness under normal circumstances is a priest
Even a deacon can’t witness unless prior approval is given
But this is no dogmatic issue here rather an issue of discipline .
 
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