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I was married in the Catholic Church. My husband divorced me and married outside the Church to another person. According to the Church's teachings (unless I apply for and receive an anullment) the Church does not recognize the civil divorce or his remarriage and I am not to remarry. Is this correct? Do I need an annulment to remarry in the Catholic church?
Do I need an annulment to remarry in the Catholic church?
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Deacon Bob 
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Interests:Deacon Bob Tousey was ordained an Independent Catholic Deacon in July, 2001 at Fort Belvoir, Virgina by Bishop Thomas Clary. He is a past International Vice President for Parents Without Partners. He has presented seminars on leadership and relationship issues throughout the United States and Canada. Bob is also a regular contributor to the Single Parent magazine writing on family and leadership issues.
Bob is a divorced father of two children Chris is his 24 year old Step Son and Stephanie is his 15 year old daughter.
The Catholic church does not recognize a civil divorce, therefore, it would not recognize his remarriage. In order to get remarried in the Roman Catholic church you are correct you would need an annulment. God Bless
Deacon Bob Tousey
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As Deacon Bob stated, you will need an annulment in order to remarry in the Catholic Church. Although it can be an emotional process, it can also be very healing as you uncover what went wrong in your previous marriage. It must have hurt you deeply when your husband divorced you. The annulment questions can be a valuable aid in dealing with emotional scars of the past. A compassionate priest will be able to guide you through the annulment process and onward to emotional health as you grow in faith. Remember God loves you with an amazing love. And you are not alone.
Kay and Dennis Flowers
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