Marriage Information

The Tribunal processes all marriage permissions and dispensations. If you need a permission or dispensation to enter a marriage, talk to the Marriage Minister or the Pastor of your parish. All residents of the Diocese of Phoenix are bound by the Marriage Preparation Policy, Covenant of Love.

Below is a detail of when you need to request permission or a dispensation.

Permission:

• Mixed marriage - a Catholic wishes to marry a baptized non-Catholic
• Mixed marriage within Mass
• Canon 1071, 3° prohibition that no wedding take place unless proved that the natural obligations regarding child support are being met

Dispensation:

• Disparity of Cult - a Catholic wishes to marry an unbaptized person
• The marriage of first cousins
• The impediment of affinity
• The impediment of crime