My boyfriend and I are European citizens. He is jewish and I am Catholic. We cannot get married in Spain, where we are living, because Catholics and Jews donīt let get married without one of us becoming Jewish or Catholic.
Can we get married in USA without having these problems?
Thanks a lot in advance.
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You have a unique situation because of your European citizenship. You might want to contact some US bishops online and get more information. They should know about the Church's policy on marrying non-citizens on American soil.
Often, for exactly the reasons you mentioned, I have conducted many interfaith ceremonies in the U.S. for European citizens. There are options.
You are doing the right thing. Do the research. Follow your heart. You will be guided.
With two traditions, it is my humble opinion, that you are twice blessed. You can learn from one another. And others can learn from you. Interfaith marriages embody the meaning of respect, tolerance and understanding. Respect is the foundation. Love is the bridge.
Just a short addendum, here. Rev. Susanna is absolutely correct about the richness of interfaith marriages. We are an interchurch couple, Catholic and Protestant, and our marriage is joyful and doubly blessed with friends from both our congregations.
We know a couple in a Jewish/Catholic marriage and they both work in the Catholic Church in marriage preparation. Because they sought and received proper dispensation, they were married in the Catholic Church. However, they were both American citizens.
Because of your European citizenship, we again suggest you contact a US bishop online to find out what the Church's policy is on this matter. If the Catholic Church will not join you, seek out a wise and compassionate pastor such as Rev. Susanna to perform your ceremony.
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