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Marriage Tribunal

The Simplification of the Marriage Nullity Procedures

Pope Francis has simplified the procedures for the declaration of nullity of a marriage. Effective December 8, 2015, as we begin the “Year of Mercy”, the Halifax-Yarmouth Marriage Tribunal will reflect this desire to express God’s mercy by the gradual implementation of the new procedural canons established by the Holy Father for the declaration of nullity of a marriage.

When you have questions about the nullity of a marriage contact Cathy Targett. Cathy would be pleased to assist you in any way and can be reached at (902) 429-9800 ext. 321, or  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The time it takes to process was reduced by:
• Simplifying the ways of determining the diocesan Tribunal which can deal with the request for the declaration of nullity.
• The requirement that the diocesan Tribunal refer all cases to the National Tribunal has been removed.
• When the basis and reasons for the declaration of nullity request are clear and obvious and the spouses agree to proceed with the request, the bishop, after reviewing the information and if he is morally certain in his judgment can grant the Declaration of Nullity.

Fees:
• At the urging of the Pope, our Archbishop with the support of our parishes has eliminated the mandatory fee. Those who avail themselves of the Tribunals services will be invited to make a donation to assist in defraying our costs which currently run at about $5000 per case.

Please note that the Marriage Tribunal Webpage will be updated to reflect the forgoing within the next few weeks.

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Deacon Robert Doyle
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Archdiocesan Funeral Guidelines

Archbishop Mancini in collaboration with the clergy, religious and lay faithful of our Church of IMG 2500 webHalifax-Yarmouth prepared the document on Catholic funerals in the Archdiocese of Halifax Yarmouth. The document is titled "Catholic Funerals: Theological and Pastoral Considerations".

The document touches on the frequent experience in our faith communities that funerals draw people with diverse connections to the Catholic faith or faith in general. Liturgical options, specifically the separation of the Funeral Rite (Order of Christian Funerals) and the celebration of the Eucharist, can facilitate a fuller involvement of mourners at Catholic funerals. As well new opportunities are presented to evangelize and catechized a Christian understanding of life, death and resurrection. For the faithful the opportunity to celebrate Eucharist at a memorial Mass within a short time of the funeral liturgy can be much more meaningful experience of communion.

This guidelines addresses issues like eulogies, use of Christian symbols at funerals, cremation, and the celebration of the funeral rite at funeral parlors as well as other points to assist parish personnel in the ministry to those who are grieving.

download:             English (pdf)                          French (pdf)