[TheStickman]

Welp, today's meeting with the Deacon cleared up several issues. He apologized for not clearly explaning things. The 18 to 24 month time frame for annulments is the norm for this particular diocese. That's not a short time to wait for anything--let alone being able to partake of the Sacraments. However, it pales compared to the very real possibility my own annulment might not be granted at all. That possibility has been in the back of my mind all along, but the Deacon brought it to the front in a very clear fashion.

The Deacon shared with me there are dozens of people in similar situations who've been attending church for DECADES without being permitted via past marriage issues to partake of the Sacraments. Some have no choice but to wait for their ex to pass away. Anyway, if it comes to that we will deal with it and with God's Guidance we shall endure.

Thank you all for your prayers.

[sinkspur]

However, it pales compared to the very real possibility my own annulment might not be granted at all.

If the tribunal takes your case, your annulment stands a 90% chance of being granted. The important thing is that the tribunal take your case.

The Deacon shared with me there are dozens of people in similar situations who've been attending church for DECADES without being permitted via past marriage issues to partake of the Sacraments. Some have no choice but to wait for their ex to pass away.

As I told visualops yesterday, if your case is turned down, it is important that you find a priest you can trust and lay all of this out to him. There is the very real possibility that he can help you deal with this in the internal forum.

If you want to know that that means, please FReepmail me.