Resources for clergy preparing marriage petitions requiring the bishop’s consent, including required forms and instructions for submission and post-marriage notification.

  • Declaration of Intention

    This declaration is to be completed by a couple who seek marriage after one or both parties have been previously married and divorced. The declaration must be submitted alongside the petition.

  • Marriage Performed Notification Form

    This form is to be completed by clergy to officially notify the bishop that an approved remarriage has taken place.

  • Marriage Petition Form

    This form is to be completed by clergy and serves as the petition to the bishop regarding judgment of termination of a marriage, annulment, and/or consent to solemnize a marriage after divorce or annulment.

  • Marriage Petition Process

    This guide outlines the documents required for remarriage, how to submit them for obtaining the bishop’s consent, and what to do once the marriage has taken place.