The consultation with the Bishop required under Canon 19, Sec. 3(c) shall be in writing and using the attached form. Except under extreme circumstances, the bishop will not grant permission to perform a marriage sooner than two years after the actual separation of the parties of the previous marriage.
The application for consent of the Bishop shall be made by the member of the clergy who will officiate at the proposed wedding. When the officiating member of the clergy is not canonically resident or holding a pastoral cure in this diocese, the application must be accompanied by the endorsement of a member of the clergy of this diocese who certifies that these guidelines have been met.
The below form is to be submitted at least 60 (sixty) days prior to the proposed date of the wedding.
You can download this for Wedding Officiation Request Checklist to have as a reference tool through the process.
and
Where "no" is selected, include the full explanation in the field provided.
(The following question is for situations where there has been more than one divorce or annulment involving either or both parties).
I request the consent of the Bishop for me to solemnize this marriage on the above date and location.
One week after the wedding, please fill out the Marriage Solemnization Form and email it to: April Caballero, Bishop’s Assistant at [email protected].
