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Getting remarried in the Catholic church, need annulment?

#1 jennieb

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I am a baptized catholic who has never been married. My fiance is a baptized catholic who was married in a civil ceremony to a non catholic and is now divorced. Will it be neccessary for him to get an annulment in order for us to marry in the catholic church?

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Probably not since his civil ceremony wouldn't be acknowledged by the church but please go to have a meeting with your local parish priest to be sure.

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I would definitely check with the Priest who will be officiating. Civil ceremonies are not normally recognized but I know of Priests who require an annulment in such situations. Best of luck and God bless.