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Can widow remarry in the Catholic religion?

imsac
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Can widow remarry in the Catholic religion?

Is there anything in the Catholic religion that prohibits a woman from remarrying if she is a widow? I have been told that she cannot under any circumstances.

(This post was edited by the_admin on Jun 27, 2005, 6:08 PM)

the_admin
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Re: [imsac] Can widow remarry in the Catholic religion? [In reply to]

The vows taken in a Catholic marriage state "until death do us part", so the church recognizes the marriage as ended when one of the couple dies. A widow or widower is free to marry in the Catholic church.
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Deacon Bob
INDEPENDANT CATHOLIC DEACON

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Re: [imsac] Can widow remarry in the Catholic religion? [In reply to]

Widows can get remarried. This is very clear and is done all the time. Who ever told you this is misinformed. Best wishes to you and God Bless.
Deacon Bob Tousey
Independant catholic Deacon