Question on Marrriage

[irish12]

May a catholic who is marrying a non catholic be married in non catholic church and is their marriage recognized by the Catholic Church?

 

[K-McD]

irish12:

May a catholic who is marrying a non catholic be married in non catholic church and is their marriage recognized by the Catholic Church?

Yes, but I think think the Catholic has to get permission from his/her bishop.

 

[jebojora]

Yes, you can, but it needs to be a Christian church as far as I know. Like…Jehovah Witness, or Mormon would not be considered a valid marriage.

The Catholic Church recognizes marriage as a sacrament as long as the marriage is performed by a minister/pastor and it’s a religious ceremony.

I do not think you need permission anymore. And, I’ve read that you could even ask your priest to co-preside at the ceremony.

 

[Siena]

As far as know, you do need a dispensation from your local Bishop. Ask your priest, he can point you in the right direction.

 

[cameron_lansing]

May a catholic who is marrying a non catholic be married in non catholic church and is their marriage recognized by the Catholic Church?

It is best that you discuss this with the parish priest if you are asking about this for yourself.

There are a lot of possible variables and some complications that that may be present in any individual case. However, some general information can be presented. The priest will be able to assess the variables in a particular case.

1. Both parties first have to be free from any impediments.

1.1 If either party had been previously married, that will have to be examined and the freedom of the parties established by a Church process.

1.2. If the non Catholic is not baptized, a dispensation from the impediment of disparity of cult is needed for a valid marriage to take place.

1. In order to validly celebrate marriage in a religious ceremony in a non Catholic Church, a dispensation from the observance of canonical form is needed. If it is not obtained, the marriage will be considered invalid. (There are exceptions too complex to recall, but one involves marriage before an Eastern Orthodox priest. If this dispensation is not obtained in that case, the marriage is still valid, but against Catholic Church law.)
2. The type of “co presiding” mentioned below is a little confusing. Generally, this is not permitted, and can lead to an invalid celebration. This must be discussed with your parish priest.
3. It is not necessarily true that the Church be Christian.
4. A marriage can only be a sacrament if both parties are validly baptized.

Yes, you can, but it needs to be a Christian church as far as I know. Like…Jehovah Witness, or Mormon would not be considered a valid marriage.
The Catholic Church recognizes marriage as a sacrament as long as the marriage is performed by a minister/pastor and it’s a religious ceremony.
I do not think you need permission anymore. And, I’ve read that you could even ask your priest to co-preside at the ceremony.