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.
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 […]
7 Different NFP Methods
The diocese offers 7 NFP courses on multiple methods, helping couples understand their cycles through accessible, Church-supported programs.
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. It is a statement that the bond of marriage was not formed at the time of consent, or at the time the vows were stated at the […]
What should we know about NFP?
All NFP methods are fairly similar because understanding the woman’s reproductive system is common to all methods.
Welcome Catholic School Educators
We are so grateful for the service you provide in educating children throughout the Diocese of Phoenix. Kino Catechetical Institute is here to support you! The Essentials of the Catholic Faith/Catechist Formation Program exists to satisfy your catechist certification requirement and support your mission of integrating the faith throughout your curriculum. Already Certified? Learn about recertification Catechist […]
What is Canon Law?
Guidance on Church law, sacramental records, dispensations, and ecclesiastical procedures to support the bishop, clergy, and parishes
Annulment FAQs
Annulment convalidation Catholic marriage Tribunal process civil divorce nullity minister.