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Publisher: www.frjohncatoir.com and St. Anthony Messenger. advised
Topic: Divorced Catholics and communion. Meaning of informed conscience, psychological grounds for annulment, and internal forum.
Educator: Pastor of Catholic Abandoning Spouse. request
Topic: Abandoned spouse is asking priest to fullfill his obligation to teach the faith and teach the abandoner about the obligations to raise childern in accordance with the laws of Christ and the Church.
Educator: Yahoo Group Participant's Judicial Vicar. request
Topic: Yahoo Group Participant shared written reply received from local Judicial Vicar and Bai Macfarlane offers analysis in light of no-fault divorce.
Educators and Publishers not contacted yet;
Their information is inconsistent with universal church teaching.NACSDC Some of us are called to divorce. Leaving marriage is not sinful.
To be human is to expect change. Some people are called to divorce. The church should accept our decision. There is nothing sinful about leaving a marriage. Canon law shouldn't apply to us. (paraphrased by Mary's Advocates) QUESTIONABLE
Divorce Ministry, Elsie Radke
Quotes excerpts from canon 1153, excluding whole section of law which requires authorization from bishop to separate unless there is a danger in delay, or to get civil divorce as in canon 1692 above. (see section 2) QUESTIONABLE
Divorce Ministry, Elsie Radke
Paraphrases Catechism 2382 and 2383, excluding whole section referencing canon law 1153, and process for 1153 which is in can. 1692. Omit requirement to get bishop authorization to separate and divorce. Makes not distinction as to what the rights are, implying right to no-fault divorce. (see section 3) QUESTIONABLE
NCCB Secretariat, Nov 1996
Generally, people going through a divorce suffer ... a deep sense of guilt. They often turn to their faith community seeking affirmation and acceptance, especially if they haven't found it in their family. [Most people experiencing divorce] just don't have the skills to stay married. (McCord) QUESTIONABLE
North American Conference of Separated and Divorced Catholics, Inc. recognized by USCCB nonprofit 501(c)(3)
Although it has been commonly assumed that the Catholic Church does not allow or condone divorce, this is not actually the case. ... While the Church has never approved of divorce, and certainly has never encouraged it, the attitude toward divorce and divorced persons has gradually evolved. ... Rather than expect an attitude of condemnation or accusation, divorced persons now can go to their parishes for support, encouragement ... (NADSDC) QUESTIONABLE
North American Conference of Separated and Divorced Catholics, Inc. Trenton NJ priest/author, Fr. Bausch,
Many disagree with the church's stand on sexuality. ... Sexual morality is part of our unfinished agenda; it requires a continually formed conscience and a great respect for a communal, not merely a person, context. ... The challenge is to finish up the business God gave you to do and to make a difference. To correct where you can, change what you might... You too, after all, as we never tire of saying, are the church. (Fr. Bausch) QUESTIONABLE
North American Conference of Separated and Divorced Catholics, Inc., U.S. Catholic published by Claretians
Theologians are still discussing what makes a marriage a sacrament. ... 'But now the authorities, the theologians and the canonists are turning to the married to find out what marriage is - and therefore what the sacrament is.'... Over the years I have heard more and more complaints about the increasing authoritarianism in the church, but I have also seen the laity become more mature and independent. ... I encourage the making of a 'holy rule' for oneself. (Fr. Fehren) QUESTIONABLE
Dennis and Kay Flowers
Many times past guilt is simply a "learned" behavior, an attitude that has been laid on you by ... a strict religious setting, or even your own parents. This kind of guilt is best recognized and set aside; it has no place in true inner emotional healing. ... If your guilt [is] ... still so great that [it] overshadow God's truths about His forgiveness and His love and concern for you, then do one thing more ... Shove your feelings and your negative emotions aside ... Take God at His Word, ... and choose to believe you have been forgiven. (pg 42-45 Flowers) QUESTIONABLE
North American Conference of Separated and Divorced Catholics, Inc. endorsed Jan Leary, Voice of the Faithful
People make mistakes and, therefore, divorce and remarriage is permitted. ... If the two parties no longer do things together, have sexual relations, like or love each other, and so forth, the marriage no longer exists. The Church needs to recognize [divorce] and develop a way of dealing with divorce in a way that all will see as honorable, humane, and healing. (Page 202-203, Jenks) QUESTIONABLE
Canon Law Society of America (CLSA), Fr. Wrenn's reasons for annulment could invalidate all marriages.
Working out a couple of hours a day in the gym. Seeming to be obsessed with one's body (personal appearance). Still yearning for a father's love. Feeling deprived of the love and affection that other couples had. Suffering from low self-esteem, self-absorption, and a need for attention. Not achieving the desired companionship and intimacy one wants in marriage. QUESTIONABLE
Dennis and Kay Flowers
[Spouses] agree to place each other's needs and the needs of their family before their own, to try to resolve conflicts, to support and help their spouse's relationship with Christ; in short, they are promising to love each other with God's sacrificial, unconditional love. ... But suppose a bride or groom (or both) comes to the wedding with ... less caring intentions, either conscious or subconscious. Already, that marriage harbors pre-existing conditions ... does not have the proper foundation to be sacramental in nature." (pg 9) QUESTIONABLE
St. Anthony Messenger, Fr. John Catoir, Paterson New Jersey
It is only because of our new knowledge in the field of psychology that we have come to understand that a latent condition can affect the consent retroactively ... Forty years ago people were told, 'You made your bed, now lie in it.' This is too simplistic a rule when it comes to mental or emotional illness. We learned this new jurisprudence from the Sacred Roman Rota." QUESTIONABLE
CLSA, Association for the Rights of Catholics in the Church (AARC), James Beichler
Beichler states, essentially, that Vatican officials are not pastoral and therefore have no business defining a second marriage as a grave manifest sin. The Vatican offices are vindictive, QUESTIONABLE from Vatican II teaching and playing a power game. QUESTIONABLE
Canon law Society of America (CLSA)
dissents from Authoritative Church teaching regarding Separation, Divorce and Remarriage. CLSA's editors want church to change with the times. QUESTIONABLE
Cleveland, Don't judge, just listen, let people make their own decisions.
Self-published pamphlet teaches people not to judge those forcing divorce. Just listen. QUESTIONABLE
North American Conference of Separated and Divorced Catholics, Inc. Trenton NJ priest/author, Fr. Bausch
You can dissent and remain a faithful Catholic (p. 65) They [people who have been hurt at the hands of the church] hate those authoritarian representatives of the church who are supposed to represent a loving God and God's mysterious and pervasive love and box it into rigid rules and regulations.Ê(p. 31) You too, after all, as we never tire of saying, are the church (p 94) QUESTIONABLE
North American Conference of Separated and Divorced Catholics, Inc., U.S. Catholic published by Claretians
Mature Catholics do not confuse the way and the truth of Jesus with man-made rules. (preface p v) All Catholics have the right to a voice in all decisions that affect them including the choosing of their leaders. (p 52) The "Magisterium" is another ill-used word.ÊÊIn effect, the magisterium is one person (he appoints others who agree with him).Ê'All alike share in the Magisterium, or the teaching authority of the Church' (p 90). (Fr. Fehren) QUESTIONABLE
North American Conference of Separated and Divorced Catholics, Fr. John Catoir, canon lawyer from Catholic University in DC
September 1998 St. Anthony Messenger, section on the internal forum Fr. Catoir writes, "For members of the Church, the magisterium is one, but only one, informant of conscience ... outsiders [presumably those who agree with church teaching] should respect the person's conscience even if they disagree with it. QUESTIONABLE
Divorce Ministry, Elsie Radke
"Suspend Judgments." This is one of the items on the list titled, "Divorce & the Rest of the Family" on Divorce and Annulment Support Ministry webpage. QUESTIONABLE
Catholic Educators and Publishers that have been contacted but in no systematic way
Sheryl asking EWTN's Johnette Benkovich Nov. 12, 2005Johnette Benkovich gave a woman who is in an unhappy marriage advice that perhaps the marriage is invalid because the man most likely had his problems before the marriage took place. I am just wondering if Johnette is aware that most U.S. tribunalists are using "failure to form a communion of life," or similar wording, in order to declare marriages null in U.S. tribunals, and that the Roman Rota overturns these declarations of nullity because there is no such ground for invalidity.
EWTN's Benkovich November 11, 2005 by Jodi
...you advised a woman who was married to an addict.Ê The woman did not want a divorce and had been praying rosaries for her husband's conversion.Ê ... You advised her to talk to her local tribunal and made the comment that he probably had these problems before the marriage and therefore was likely not emotionally capable of marriage.ÊI was quite saddened that you would give this woman this advice. ...
South Bend / Fort Wayne, Questioning Our Sunday Visitor's story about Divorce
Reaction to a recent article on about divorce and remarriage that was sent to the Marriage and Family office of Bishop John D'Arcy. The Bishop is the chairman of the board of OSV. In the letter she states that canon Law 1692, and 1151-1155 require that couples obtain a tribunal or bishop's separation decree before approaching a civil divorce court.
Mark Shea's Blog letter to their Committee on Marriage and Family28 Oct 2005ÊÊby Mark
A reader writes: I thought maybe you would like to post this about the dissenterÊwho is teaching the USCCB how to write their pastoral letter on marriage. I wroteÊthis letter to their Committee on Marriage and Family Dear Committee on ...
Ask Priests to teach about limits on divorce, using Encyclical and Canon Law
... with no-fault divorce, an abandoning spouse can use the civil court to remove innocent children from the home of the dedicated, innocent spouse. Canon law specifies the need to obtain authorization from one's bishop before trying to obtain a civil divorce or legal separation, and this canon law likely comes from Pope Leo XIII's Encyclical Arcanum. Perhaps you'd consider teaching Catholics about this encyclical too
Catholic Answers Forum, Radio Show Annulments
I would like to discuss the 9/23 show on annulments. Msgr.. Dominic Bottino fielded a question from a listener during the last 5 minutes of the show. The listener asked Msgr. Bottino to respond to the fact mentioned in Robert Vasoli's book on annulments that 90% of U.S. annulments based on psychological consent that go to the Roman Rota are overturned
OH, Attack on Christian Marriage and the Magisterium by the Cleveland Diocese
On behalf of local parishioners we are submitting to you the following documentation of serious dissent from Catholic faith being disseminated in the Cleveland Diocese some of which has the imprimatur of Bishop Anthony M. Pilla. From Save Our Church, Medina OH. Letter was also sent to Apostolic Nuncio.Replies: NONE IL, Archdiocese of Chicago's website, apparent disparity between Church Teaching
I am concerned, however, with what I have read on the Archdiocese of Chicago's web site concerning marriage and annulment. My concern stems from what appears to be a disparity with Church teaching regarding divorce, separation and the annulment process.Ê Your Eminence, please refer to the attached letter to Elsie Radtke, Reply
MI, Analysis of Peters by Temaat
It has been the argument of some that the annulment process as it is conducted in American diocesan tribunals is facilitating and promoting divorce and remarriage among Catholics at an unprecedented rate. Some examples from Peter's latest book supports that argument in the following ways:
NJ, Cardinal Ratzinger and Bishop of Paterson regarding Fr. Catoir
Fr. Catoir [tribunal judge] argues that people can make up their own minds as to whether or not they are married. ... A priest ... may encourage them to follow their conscience if the facts seem to support them Awaiting Reply
NJ, Fr. John Catoir
Sheryl T. asks Fr. Catoir to explain his statement that couples who are in their second marriages (without an annulment from their first marriage) can receive the Eucharist after talking with a priest or counsel "about whether to proceed on the basis of conscience or the internal forum." Replies included.
