Dispensations & Permissions
Certain circumstances in marriage require special permission or dispensation from the Bishop, such as interfaith marriages or weddings outside of a parish church. Our Tribunal
Certain circumstances in marriage require special permission or dispensation from the Bishop, such as interfaith marriages or weddings outside of a parish church. Our Tribunal

Code of Canon Law Canon law is the body of laws and regulations made by or adopted by ecclesiastical authority, for the government of the

Guidance on Church law, sacramental records, dispensations, and ecclesiastical procedures to support the bishop, clergy, and parishes

According to the norms of canon law, the Tribunal of the Diocese of Phoenix is the court established by the diocesan bishop in order to

Brochures Annulment Resources for Parish Leaders For Pastors: Sample Delegation and Permission Letters

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

Annulment convalidation Catholic marriage Tribunal process civil divorce nullity minister.

Key terms of the Diocese Tribunal’s glossary, from annulments to canon law, guiding people through ecclesiastical processes.

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

The Respondent, the non-petitioning spouse, can participate in a Catholic Tribunal marriage investigation by submitting testimony or opt out. Contact required.