Have you ever seen a movie or read a book that presents the same story from several different points of view? Perhaps the main characters are members of the same…
Wow! That’s a loaded question! But it brings to mind the roots of the marriage sacrament. Although Catholic teaching on marriate is often at odds with our culture, its roots…
By some accounts, nearly half of all Catholics today marry a non-Catholic. The good news is that the Church is dedicated to helping these couples have strong, faith-filled marriages, beginning…
Although the answer depends on the specifics of your situation, if you are Catholic or plan to marry in a Catholic church, you likely will need to have your first…
If you believe your marriage was invalid, you must petition the tribunal in the diocese where the marriage took place or the diocese where your former spouse resides. The tribunal…
Everyone—no matter what their situation or standing—is always free to attend Mass. Please don’t let questions of divorce or marital validity interfere with your regular attendance.If you are divorced and…
The increase in annulments granted by the Church is a source of confusion and sometimes anger for many Catholics, as well as some non-Catholics. Some wonder how could a marriage…
First Council Of Nicaea – 325 First Council of Constantinople – 381 The Council Of Ephesus – 431 The Council of Chalcedon – 451 Second Council of Constantinople – 553…
One of the biggest problems Protestants have with the Roman Catholic Church is the requirement for obedience. One God, one Son, one Spirit, one Church. Christ did not create a…
It is frequently asked whether non-Catholics can receive Communion at a Catholic Mass. Quite often this comes up in the context of family events – weddings, baptisms, funerals – situations…