Marriage Request for Divorced Persons - The Episcopal Diocese of Newark

Submit this request at least 30 days before the wedding.

"*" indicates required fields

Date of request*

Clergy email*

Clergy name*

First Last

Church affiliation of Clergy*

Location of wedding*

Planned wedding date*

Full name of Person A*

How many former marriages has Person A had?*

Full name of Person B*

How many former marriages has Person B had?*

I acknowledge the following*

that previous marriages were dissolved in a court of competent jurisdiction and you have seen the divorce decree(s)*;

that continuing concern for the well-being of a former spouse or children of a previous marriage is present;

that pre-marriage counseling has been performed with a priest/deacon and/or a trained counselor;

that all the provisions of the Marriage Canon, Title I, Canon 18 apply to this marriage.

*Do not send copies of the divorce decree(s) to the Office of the Bishop. You may wish to keep a copy with the parish records.

The actual or potential relationship that one or both of the parties has with your congregation and why the Church should bless this union.*

Additional comments (if applicable)

After the wedding, I will complete and return the solemnization of marriage form*

I agree

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