Locating the Respondent or Witness
Learn why and how to locate the Respondent or witnesses for a Catholic Tribunal annulment. Provide current addresses and use social media or contacts to find them.
Information for non-Catholics
Non-Catholics who wish to marry a Catholic are bound by the laws of the Church regarding marriage. That means that if a non-Catholic party wishes to marry a Catholic they must marry in the Catholic Church according to canonical form. That also means that if the non-Catholic party has a previous marriage(s), he/she must petition […]
Obtaining Certified Documents
Learn why certified marriage licenses and divorce decrees are required for a Catholic Tribunal annulment and how to obtain them from county records.
Annulment Process
The annulment process begins when a party petitions the Tribunal for a declaration of nullity by challenging the validity of his/her marriage. The party who initiates the process is referred to as the Petitioner; the other party is referred to as the Respondent. The Tribunal then conducts an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the marriage, […]
Marriage Forms
If a couple needs a permission or dispensation to enter a marriage, talk to the Marriage Minister or the Pastor of the parish where the preparation is taking place. The following forms are intended for couples completing their marriage preparation within our diocese but celebrating their wedding in another diocese. It should be completed by […]
Permissions and Dispensations
The Tribunal in the Diocese of Phoenix processes all marriage permissions and dispensations, and prenuptial files for marriages of residents of the Diocese of Phoenix who will be married in another diocese. All residents of the Diocese of Phoenix are bound by the Marriage Preparation Policy, Covenant of Love. Regardless of the location of the […]
Prayer Intentions February 2026
For good health for all family members. For my son and his family. For healing and unity. For help and healing with increasing mental illness. For children in religious education Sacraments class. For Christian Unity. For Tisha, quick rescheduling after breast cancer surgery delayed. For Donna who is showing early signs of dementia/Altheimer’s and also […]
Tribunal’s Glossary
Key terms of the Diocese Tribunal’s glossary, from annulments to canon law, guiding people through ecclesiastical processes.
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World Youth Day 2027
“Take courage! I have overcome the world.” (Jn 16:33)