Rejected Absolution

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I am sorry to hear that you are going through all of this. I applaud your persistence. Sometimes, and this is one of them, you have to be your own advocate. Continue to call, show up, email and so on. Contact your Bishop and explain any difficulties you are having. The squeaky wheel gets the grease. You will get it sorted out if you continue. Don’t allow yourself to be discouraged or bitter. Above all, continue to pray about it.
 
Wesrock said:
Such a marriage can be annulled because it lacks validity.
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I would simply suggest the language here be clear. Technically, the Tribunal does not “annul” marriages.

The phrase is more clear “The Tribunal will find this marriage null”
 
I never imagined that this post would attract so much activity. I appreciate all the (name removed by moderator)ut. I wasn’t trying to start any arguments. Just looking for some advice. I am being persistent with the church and waiting for a reply. I’ll let Father decide what steps need to be taken. I pray a lot and trust in the Lord so I know it will all work itself out. Thank you all again!
 
Thanks! I never imagined this would balloon as it has. I didn’t intend to have the internet sort this out for me. Lol! I was hoping for some advice as to how long to wait for my Parish’s priest and if at some point I should visit a different parish. 😀
 
guanophore said:
I don’t think this is the case. I think it is not considered a sacramental marriage, and it is not licit, but I think it is still treated as valid.
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Its not valid if one or both parties is Catholic and they married outside the Church, eg civil marriage or in a non-Catholic Church.
 
Haha, as mentioned before, we can get rather clinical in our analysis or discussion. Definitely best to persist with a priest.
 
guanophore said:
In this case, if neither person has been previously married, it is considered valid.
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Question; a baptized Catholic marries outside the church without the permission of the Bishop (church). If this were submitted for the purpose of nullity (annulment), it is a simple question of filling out the paperwork as the marriage would be considered null due to Error in Form. Are you saying decrees of nullity declare valid marriages null?
 
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Wesrock said:
we can get rather clinical in our analysis or discussion
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And with varying levels of precision and accuracy…sometimes impressive precision is paired with unfortunate inaccuracy.

Dan
 
On a positive note this may be a wonderful opportunity. IF the Church requires your marriage to be convalidated that is ok and could be a very positive experience for your husband and you. It may even, we can pray, be sometime that draws your husband closer to the Church.
 
UPDATE
Father called on Saturday. He put my mind and heart at ease. He will help me get our marriage recognized by the church. It shouldn’t be a problem at all. Thanks to all who offered advice!
 
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