Canonical Services & The Tribunal

We provide compassionate guidance on canon law, sacramental records, dispensations, and ecclesiastical procedures to support the bishop, clergy, and parishes, while our Tribunal diligently investigates and adjudicates canonical cases, primarily marriage annulments, ensuring justice and fidelity to Church teachings with clarity and care.

General Information

The Office of Canonical Services and Tribunal serves the diocese by providing expert guidance on canon law and ensuring justice in canonical matters.

Getting Married

The Sacrament of Marriage is a sacred covenant, a lifelong partnership of love and fidelity between a man and a woman. Find helpful guidance and resources for planning your wedding according to the norms of the Catholic Church.

Annulments

An annulment is a declaration by an ecclesiastical tribunal that a marriage between two parties was not valid according to the laws governing marriage in the Catholic Church.

Office Contact

Phone: 602.354.2275

Office of Canonical Services & the Tribunal
400 E. Monroe Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004